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GRAND FORKS COUNTY — $415,000 LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL VANDALIZED: Bronze Statue Defaced in Shocking Attack

GRAND FORKS COUNTY — $415,000 LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL VANDALIZED: Bronze Statue Defaced in Shocking Attack

GRAND FORKS COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — A disturbing act of vandalism has marred a sacred monument in Grand Forks. The bronze statue at the Northern Valley Law Enforcement Memorial, valued at over $415,000, was intentionally damaged, and the culprit remains unknown, according to the Grand Forks Police Department. The statue, which was dedicated in May 2023… Continue reading GRAND FORKS COUNTY — $415,000 LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL VANDALIZED: Bronze Statue Defaced in Shocking Attack

North Dakota Faces Uproar Over New Mask Law Targeting Public Gatherings | Is Your Face Now a Crime?

North Dakota Faces Uproar Over New Mask Law Targeting Public Gatherings | Is Your Face Now a Crime?

Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A heated debate is brewing across North Dakota as lawmakers propose a bill that would make wearing a mask during public gatherings a criminal offense — unless it’s for a celebration. The proposed law, championed by Representative Lawrence Klemin, targets individuals who wear masks, hoods, or face-coverings with the intent to… Continue reading North Dakota Faces Uproar Over New Mask Law Targeting Public Gatherings | Is Your Face Now a Crime?

COVID-19: Red Lake Nation Enacts Martial Law

COVID-19: Martial Law Declared On Red Lake Nation RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Tribal Chairman of the Red Lake Nation has declared Martial Law will go in effect Friday, April 3rd. It calls for restrictions on when and where people can travel from their homes, including a curfew.

Grand Forks County: New Rockford Man Sentenced to Four Years for High-Speed Chase

Kyle Kahalehili Maez-Schaack

In Grand Forks County, a New Rockford man with a history of fleeing law enforcement has been sentenced to four years in prison following a high-speed chase in May 2024. Kyle Kahalehili Maez-Schaack, 32, pleaded guilty on March 28 to multiple charges, including reckless endangerment and fleeing a police officer. The incident occurred on May… Continue reading Grand Forks County: New Rockford Man Sentenced to Four Years for High-Speed Chase

UPDATE: Northwest Minnesota Murder Suspect On the Run from Law Enforcement for the Third Time

UPDATE: It's 3rd Time Northwest Minnesota Murder Suspect Has Been On The Run From Law Enforcement PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The search continues for Eric Reinbold. He’s the man named as the suspect in the murder of his wife last Friday. His criminal history shows that this is the third time he’s been on the… Continue reading UPDATE: Northwest Minnesota Murder Suspect On the Run from Law Enforcement for the Third Time

Middle Finger to the Law: Perham Man Flees Cops After Warrant Alert!

Jamie Ray Frazee

Clay County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Jamie Ray Frazee of Perham, Minnesota, showed little respect for law enforcement during a dramatic encounter on March 24th. According to court documents, a Minnesota State Trooper assisting Moorhead Police with a medical call spotted Frazee driving by. His license plate triggered an alert for an active warrant. When the… Continue reading Middle Finger to the Law: Perham Man Flees Cops After Warrant Alert!

Pennington County Horror: TRF Woman on THC Rampage Tries to Kill Driver in 90 MPH Crash!

Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 50-year-old Thief River Falls woman, Michelle Marie Holter, has been charged with multiple felonies after a wild high-speed pursuit that ended in a crash where she allegedly attempted to intentionally collide with another vehicle while impaired on THC drinks. The Friday chase on Highway 32 saw Holter’s SUV weaving into… Continue reading Pennington County Horror: TRF Woman on THC Rampage Tries to Kill Driver in 90 MPH Crash!

Joel Kise Arrested in Beltrami County for Theft, Trespassing & Fleeing Law Enforcement

Joel Kise

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) – Joel Kise Taken into Custody on Multiple Charges Authorities in Beltrami County have arrested Joel Kise following a series of criminal offenses, including theft, trespassing, and fleeing a peace officer. The arrest occurred on March 7, 2025, and Kise remains in Beltrami County Jail pending a District Court hearing. Arrest Details:… Continue reading Joel Kise Arrested in Beltrami County for Theft, Trespassing & Fleeing Law Enforcement

Grand Forks County Man Sentenced After Stealing $140K Semi!

Mark Steven Crompton

Grand Forks County (TRF News) – Man Who Stole $140K Semi Sentenced to 10 Years—But Will Serve Only 3 A Grand Forks County man who stole a $140,000 semi, caused nearly $12,000 in damages, and led law enforcement on a chase has been sentenced to 10 years in prison—but will only serve three before being… Continue reading Grand Forks County Man Sentenced After Stealing $140K Semi!

Frazee Man Sentenced for Violating Predatory Offender Registration Law

Frazee, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Becker County man convicted of multiple sex offenses has been sentenced for violating Minnesota’s predatory offender registration law after authorities found him living and working in Louisiana without permission. Case Background Anthony Ruben Lucero, 62, of rural Frazee, MN, is required to register as a predatory offender due to prior convictions, including:… Continue reading Frazee Man Sentenced for Violating Predatory Offender Registration Law

Kerry Sayers Held in Pennington County Jail for Fleeing Law Enforcement

Kerry Sayers

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Kerry Sayers is currently being held in the Pennington County Jail, facing a felony charge for fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. Arrest and Custody Details Sayers was booked into jail on January 30, 2025. She remains held without bail, pending his initial court appearance. Charge Details Case Number: 19009117 Charge:… Continue reading Kerry Sayers Held in Pennington County Jail for Fleeing Law Enforcement

Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban; App Faces U.S. Shutdown on Sunday

Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban; App Faces U.S. Shutdown on Sunday

WASHINGTON (trfnews.i234.me) — On January 17, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously upheld a federal law mandating that ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, divest its U.S. operations by January 19, 2025, or face a nationwide ban. The decision was based on national security concerns related to data collection practices and the company’s ties to the… Continue reading Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban; App Faces U.S. Shutdown on Sunday

Drayton Man Sentenced for Meth Possession and Police Pursuit

Shawn Kenneth Bjerke

GRAND FORKS COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — On January 6, a 56-year-old Drayton resident, Shawn Kenneth Bjerke, received a 10-year sentence, with 180 days to be served in custody, for multiple offenses related to an August incident involving law enforcement in Grand Forks County. Charges and Plea Bjerke pleaded guilty to the following charges: Class B felony:… Continue reading Drayton Man Sentenced for Meth Possession and Police Pursuit

New Law Targets Hazing on College Campuses Following Missouri Incident

New Law Targets Hazing on College Campuses Following Missouri Incident

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 24, 2024, President Joe Biden signed the Stop Campus Hazing Act into law, a measure co-led by Senator Amy Klobuchar. The law requires universities to include hazing incidents in their annual safety reports to improve transparency and prevention efforts on campuses. The legislation was inspired by the October 19,… Continue reading New Law Targets Hazing on College Campuses Following Missouri Incident

Sean Weber Arrested in Otter Tail County for Assault, Arson, and Fleeing Law Enforcement

Sean Raymond Weber

Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 5, 2024, law enforcement officers arrested 49-year-old Sean Raymond Weber in Otter Tail County. The arrest followed an incident where Weber allegedly assaulted a victim, attempted to set fire to a camper, and fled from deputies in a vehicle. According to court documents, deputies from the Otter Tail County… Continue reading Sean Weber Arrested in Otter Tail County for Assault, Arson, and Fleeing Law Enforcement

Wadena Man, Sean Raymond Weber Charged with Assault, Arson, and Fleeing Law Enforcement

Sean Raymond Weber

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 4th, Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report involving 49-year-old Sean Raymond Weber of Wadena. According to court documents, Weber allegedly assaulted a victim and prevented them from leaving a location in Otter Tail County. Upon arrival, deputies found Weber in a vehicle, blocking the… Continue reading Wadena Man, Sean Raymond Weber Charged with Assault, Arson, and Fleeing Law Enforcement

Adult Arrested for Domestic Assault and Interfering with Law Enforcement

Shannon Leigh Keoseian

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Shannon Leigh Keoseian, aged 57, was booked on December 6, 2024, following an arrest related to two offenses. The charges include: Domestic Assault: Misdemeanor, intentional infliction or attempt to inflict bodily harm on another (Minnesota Statute 609.2242.1(2)). Obstructing Legal Process: Interfering with a peace officer in the course of their… Continue reading Adult Arrested for Domestic Assault and Interfering with Law Enforcement

Grand Forks Man Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession with Intent to Deliver

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GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A 42-year-old Grand Forks man, Jeremie Richard Castoreno, appeared in court on Monday, Dec. 2, following his arrest on Nov. 29. Castoreno is charged with Class A felony possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, a charge that carries a maximum 20-year sentence. Castoreno was pulled over by law enforcement,… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession with Intent to Deliver

Grand Forks Man to Stand Trial for Attempted Murder of Officers

Jeffrey Simpson Jr.

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — In March 2024, Jeffrey Jacob Simpson Jr., 30, will face trial in Grand Forks for a series of serious charges, including attempted murder. The charges stem from an incident on March 22, 2024, when Simpson allegedly fired at six members of the regional SWAT team while they attempted to arrest… Continue reading Grand Forks Man to Stand Trial for Attempted Murder of Officers

Motor Vehicle Pursuit Results in Charges Under Minnesota Law 609.487.3

Awoul Koul Ayiki

Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On September 14, 2024, an individual identified as Awoul koul Ayiki faced charges for fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle, classified as a felony under Minnesota Statute 609.487.3. The incident involved the use of a vehicle to evade law enforcement officers. Legal proceedings and additional case details remain ongoing.… Continue reading Motor Vehicle Pursuit Results in Charges Under Minnesota Law 609.487.3

West Fargo Resident Claims He is Teaching Son to Be Cautious Around Law Enforcement

WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A West Fargo man who showed up at a Fargo crime scene allegedly told police he’s teaching his son to hate law enforcement. He was arrested the next day on a probation violation and is now facing an additional charge of Terrorizing.

Support for Law Enforcement Officers Involved in Fatal Shootings in Fargo, Crookston, and East Grand Forks

RED RIVER VALLY (trfnews.i234.me) Kari Rivard, the partner of Lucas Gilbertson who was shot and killed by officers last January wanted to speak out, after seeing a lot of negative comments following incidents in Fargo, Crookston and East Grand Forks.

Man Arrested After Standoff in Grand Forks: A Cautionary Tale of Mental Health and Law Enforcement

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A 36-year-old man was arrested after a prolonged standoff with Grand Forks Police Department in North Dakota. The incident began when officers were dispatched to a residence on Cherry Street due to reports of suicidal comments made by the individual. Initially, phone contact was established with the subject, who claimed… Continue reading Man Arrested After Standoff in Grand Forks: A Cautionary Tale of Mental Health and Law Enforcement

Law enforcement intervenes in Friday night brawl in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) What started as an altercation at the Flying J Truckstop in Grand Forks moved out into the country. That’s when law enforcement stepped in and brought it to and end.

Daredevil Driver Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for High-Speed Chase

Benjamin Mikkel Pawlowski

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Benjamin Mikkel Pawlowski, a 30-year-old man from Grand Forks, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Monday, October 14. The harsh sentence comes after he pleaded guilty to six Class C felonies and two Class B misdemeanors related to a high-speed chase that involved fleeing from law enforcement. According… Continue reading Daredevil Driver Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for High-Speed Chase

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam Impersonating Law Enforcement

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning after receiving multiple complaints about a phone scam where the caller falsely claims to be a sheriff’s deputy. The scammers are impersonating members of the sheriff’s office, asking residents for personal information and payments under the pretense of resolving warrants. Officials stress that the Polk County… Continue reading Polk County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam Impersonating Law Enforcement

UPDATE: Fatal Shooting at North Dakota Bar, Awaiting Details from Law Enforcement

UPDATE: Deadly Shooting At ND Bar, Waiting For Details From Law Enforcement SHEYENNE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We had a deadly shooting at a bar in Sheyenne, North Dakota Sunday evening. The suspect fled the scene. We’re waiting for more detailers from law enforcement.

Former Law Enforcement Employee in Thief River Falls, MN Makes Alleged Chilling Statements

Alleged, Chilling Statements From Former Law Enforcement Employee In Thief River Falls, MN THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A former dispatcher at the Pennington County Sheriff’s Department is facing a new round of criminal charges, after allegedly making some chilling statements.

Breaking News: Four People, Including Two Law Enforcement Officers, Shot in Grand Forks

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: 4 People shot in Grand Forks, Including 2 law enforcement officers GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have the latest on the shooting of a Grand Forks Police Officer, Sheriff’s Deputy, suspect and woman.

LATEST UPDATE: SWAT and Heavily Armed Law Enforcement Deploy in Crookston

BREAKING NEWS: SWAT & Heavy Law Enforcement Presence in Crookston CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Grand Forks SWAT Team was called to help with a high risk offender arrest in Crookston Wednesday morning.

Law Enforcement Faces Frenzied Saturday Morning in Bemidji and Walker, Minnesota

Wild & Busy Saturday Morning For Law Enforcement Around Bemidji & Walker, Minnesota BEMIDJI-WALKER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) It was a wild and busy Saturday morning for law enforcement south of Bemidi and in Walker, Minnesota. We had a report of a man barricaded inside and garage and a major brawl outside a bar.

GPS Leads Alleged Canadian Drug Dealer Straight to Warroad Law Enforcement

G.P.S. Drives Alleged Canadian Drug Dealer To Law Enforcement by Warroad WARROAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An alleged, Canadian drug dealer followed his vehicle’s GPS right into the hands of Homeland Security near Warraod, Minnesota.

Deputy Clarifies Newly Enacted ND Gun Law

Deputy Explains New ND Gun Law That Went Into Effect Today GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) North Dakota’s new, Constitutional Carry gun law went into effect today. Officers say it’s raising a lot of questions. Sgt. Andy Schneider of the Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Department explains it.

Confrontation with Law Enforcement Assassin

Encounter With Police Killer CASS COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Cass County, North Dakota Sheriff’s Office has released body cam video of a deputy’s encounter with Mohamad Barakat at a shooting range near Fargo on May 4, 2023. On July 14th he shot 3 Fargo Police Officers, killing 1 of them, before he was shot and… Continue reading Confrontation with Law Enforcement Assassin

Law Enforcement Awaited Minneapolis Drug Trafficker Suspected of Trafficking

DETOIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Becker County Sheriff’s Office got a tip from a special agent that a suspected Minneapolis drug trafficker would be passing through. Kevin Turck was arrested near Detroit Lakes.

No Charges for East Grand Forks Officer in Fatal Shooting of Armed Fugitive Lucas Gilbertson

No Charges for East Grand Forks Officer in Fatal Shooting of Armed Fugitive Lucas Gilbertson

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Polk County Attorney’s Office has cleared East Grand Forks Police Sgt. Aeisso Schrage of any wrongdoing in the January 9 shooting death of 42-year-old Lucas Paul Gilbertson. Following a comprehensive investigation by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), it was determined that Schrage’s use of deadly force was… Continue reading No Charges for East Grand Forks Officer in Fatal Shooting of Armed Fugitive Lucas Gilbertson

Nigerian Man Sentenced to 12 Years for $200K Fraud Scheme Targeting North Dakota Law Firm

Christopher Ndubuisi Agbaje

BISMARCK — A Nigerian man has been sentenced to nearly 12 years in federal prison for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that defrauded a North Dakota law firm of nearly $200,000. Christopher Ndubuisi Agbaje, who was convicted of money laundering, wire fraud, and mail fraud, was sentenced to 142 months by North Dakota U.S. District Court… Continue reading Nigerian Man Sentenced to 12 Years for $200K Fraud Scheme Targeting North Dakota Law Firm

FBI and local law enforcement apprehend two 13-year-olds in Fargo for making school threats

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Fargo Police now say while working with the FBI two Fargo 13-year old were arrested in connection to school threats posted on social media.

Fort Totten Man Arrested After Seven-Hour Standoff, Faces Multiple Felony Charges

Collin Wade Posey

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Collin Wade Posey, 32, from Fort Totten, was apprehended by Grand Forks law enforcement after a tense seven-hour standoff on July 22. Posey now faces three Class C felony charges: burglary, preventing arrest, and criminal mischief, which together could result in up to five years in prison. The incident began… Continue reading Fort Totten Man Arrested After Seven-Hour Standoff, Faces Multiple Felony Charges

Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds Law Restoring Voting Rights to People with Felony Records

ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Minnesota Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state’s “Restore the Vote” Act, a 2023 law that reinstated voting rights for over 55,000 Minnesotans with felony convictions who have been released from prison. Attorney General Keith Ellison praised the decision, emphasizing that if individuals are not currently… Continue reading Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds Law Restoring Voting Rights to People with Felony Records

📰 High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest: Grand Forks Man Pleads Guilty to Eight Charges

Benjamin Mikkel Pawlowski

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Benjamin Mikkel Pawlowski, 31, pleaded guilty on Monday to eight crimes committed in Grand Forks County and will be sentenced this fall. Incident Overview: Arrest: Pawlowski was arrested in March. Crimes: He shoplifted merchandise from Target and fled from law enforcement, leading to a high-speed chase. He crashed his vehicle… Continue reading 📰 High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest: Grand Forks Man Pleads Guilty to Eight Charges

Minnesota State Patrol and Local Law Enforcement Cases 6-27-2024

Minnesota State Patrol Cases: Danielle Lynn Olson, 48, Thief River Falls: Charge: Second-degree driving while impaired with two aggravating factors. Sentence: $915 fine ($750 stayed), one year in jail stayed for four years, supervised probation for four years, completion of DWI Court, comprehensive assessment within 60 days of sentencing, and completion of recommended level of… Continue reading Minnesota State Patrol and Local Law Enforcement Cases 6-27-2024

Bong Water Nightmare: Fargo Woman Faces 30 Years Due to Obscure Drug Law

Last year, the Legislature decriminalized drug paraphernalia, even if it contains drug residue, marking a shift from punitive drug war tactics to a public health approach. However, an overlooked provision still treats bong water as a controlled substance, leading to severe charges for some. On May 8, Jessica Beske, 43, of Fargo, was pulled over… Continue reading Bong Water Nightmare: Fargo Woman Faces 30 Years Due to Obscure Drug Law

End Of Watch 2024-06-12 08:51:27 – K9 Coba, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, South Carolina

Coba K9 Coba was shot and killed while officers attempted to arrest a fugitive on Gravel Road in Prosperity. South Carolina Law Enforcement Division agents and the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office deputies were serving a felony fugitive warrant at the home of a relative of the wanted man. After finding the suspect hiding in the… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-06-12 08:51:27 – K9 Coba, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, South Carolina

Local Law Enforcement handled several cases 5-21-2024

Thief River Falls Police Department Cases: Anthony Joseph Briseno, 45, from Inver Grove Heights, faced a gross misdemeanor fifth-degree controlled substance crime with a previous conviction. He was fined $135 and served 91 days in jail, with the felony charge of third-degree burglary dismissed. Kash Michael Quam, 21, from Thief River Falls, was charged with… Continue reading Local Law Enforcement handled several cases 5-21-2024

Pennington County Sheriff’s Office and Law Enforcement Cases Overview 5-20-2024

Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Cases: Toni Anne Belgarde, 33, Thief River Falls Fourth-degree driving while impaired Fine: $510 Sentence: 30 days in jail stayed for one year Probation: One year, comprehensive assessment within 60 days, complete recommended level of treatment and aftercare. Nathan Thomas Willett, 21, East Grand Forks Theft of motor fuel from a… Continue reading Pennington County Sheriff’s Office and Law Enforcement Cases Overview 5-20-2024