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