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Human Smuggling Case Linked to Fatal Border Crossing: Trial Begins Monday

Steve Shand and Harshkimar Patel

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Two men, Steve Shand and Harshkimar Patel, will appear in court on Thursday, Nov. 14, for a pretrial conference related to human smuggling charges. The case involves a smuggling network transporting Indian migrants across the U.S.-Canada border. Court documents indicate that Patel and Shand, both Florida residents, coordinated the operation.… Continue reading Human Smuggling Case Linked to Fatal Border Crossing: Trial Begins Monday

St. Paul Police Shoot and Kill Man Linked to Homicide Case

St. Paul Police Shoot and Kill Man Linked to Homicide Case

ST. PAUL (trfnews.i234.me) — The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating an incident where St. Paul police fatally shot a man on Saturday afternoon, November 9. Police were responding to a report about a man suspected of involvement in a recent St. Paul homicide. Around 1 p.m., officers received a call identifying a 36-year-old… Continue reading St. Paul Police Shoot and Kill Man Linked to Homicide Case

Crimes of Rape and Kidnapping Linked to Hells Angels Headquarters in Minnesota’s Iron Range

Rape & Kidnapping Crimes Tied To Hells Angels Headquarters On Minnesota Iron Range EVELETH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Two suspects have been arrested in connection to a rape and kidnapping case in Eveleth, Minnesota …

Shocking Court Video Shows Deadly Crash Linked to Armed Drug Dealer, Says Prosecutor

Derrick Thompson

SAINT PAUL, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – Federal prosecutors warned jurors to prepare for the disturbing footage as they played surveillance video during Derrick Thompson’s federal trial. The video, complete with sound, shows a car approaching a green light when an SUV barrels into view, running a red light and crushing the smaller vehicle. Inside, five young… Continue reading Shocking Court Video Shows Deadly Crash Linked to Armed Drug Dealer, Says Prosecutor

UPDATE: Shots Fired During Arrest of Suspect Linked to Crookston Death

CAPTURED UPDATE: Shots Fired During Arrest Of Man Wanted In Connection With Crookston Death BLOOMINGTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have the latest information from law enforcement, regarding the arrest of Eddie Frazier in Bloomington early this morning. Frazier was wanted in connection with the death of Tawnja Wallace in Crookston yesterday.

SWAT Assists in Arresting Two in Crookston; One Suspect Linked to Father’s Murder in Grand Forks

SWAT Helps Arrest 2 In Crookston, 1 Is Person Of Interest In Murder Of His Father In Grand Forks CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Grand Forks SWAT Team helped Crookston Police make 2 high risks arrests Wednesday morning. One of the 2 men arrested is Vincent Villareal. He’s a person of interest in the murder of… Continue reading SWAT Assists in Arresting Two in Crookston; One Suspect Linked to Father’s Murder in Grand Forks

Minnesota Reports Rare Rabies Death Linked to Bat Exposure

Minnesota Reports Rare Rabies Death Linked to Bat Exposure

ST PAUL, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has confirmed a rare human rabies death, the fourth in the state since 2000. The individual, over the age of 65, was exposed to a bat in western Minnesota in July, with the diagnosis confirmed by the CDC on September 20. State health officials… Continue reading Minnesota Reports Rare Rabies Death Linked to Bat Exposure

Man Wanted for Recent Bemidji Shooting, Also Linked to Last Year’s Fatal Incident

Man On The Run For Bemidji Shooting This Week, Also Involved In Deadly Shooting Last Year BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji, Minnesota man who’s wanted in connection to a shooting this week was also involved in a deadly shooting last year. Police are asking for your help if you have any information regarding the whereabouts… Continue reading Man Wanted for Recent Bemidji Shooting, Also Linked to Last Year’s Fatal Incident

BOOGALOO BOIS: Group Involved in Michigan Governor Kidnap Plot Linked to White Supremacist Organization

“BOOGALOO BOIS”: Michigan Governor Kidnap Group, Also Connected To This White Supremacist Group MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) One of 2 men charged in plot to blow up monuments, a courthouse in Northern Minnesota and kill politicians and journalists appeared in Federal Court on this September 11, 2020. The Boogaloo Bois is a group that references an… Continue reading BOOGALOO BOIS: Group Involved in Michigan Governor Kidnap Plot Linked to White Supremacist Organization

Allegedly Rendered Unconscious… Linked to Witness Tampering Case

Allegedly Knocked Them Out… Tied To Tampering With Witness Case DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have more information regarding a Tampering with Witness case in Devils Lake, North Dakota. It started with a man charged with knocking 2 people out.

LATEST UPDATE: Shelter-In-Place Order Issued Due to Shooting Suspect

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: “Shelter In Place” Linked To Shooting Suspect GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Police confirm a “Shelter in Place” alert for folks around 39th Street North in Grand Forks is linked to man wanted in a Sunday shooting incident in Grand Forks.

UPDATE: Minnesota Iron Range Hells Angels Linked to Violent Crimes: Kidnapping, Assault, and Rape

UPDATE: Minnesota Iron Range Hells Angels Tied To Violent Crimes: Kidnapping, Assault & Rape EVELETH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Formal charges are beginning to be filed in a Kidnapping and Assault case in Eveleth, Minnesota. Court documents show charges will include the President of the Hells Angels chapter in Eveleth. One of their prospects has already been… Continue reading UPDATE: Minnesota Iron Range Hells Angels Linked to Violent Crimes: Kidnapping, Assault, and Rape

Four Bodies Discovered Near Canadian Border, Possible Exposure Linked to Illegal Crossing Route

Four Bodies Found Along Canadian Border, Likely Exposure In Area Popular For Illegal Crossings EMERSON, MANITOBA (trfnews.i234.me) Four bodies have been found along the Canadian border. It’s believed they died of exposure in an area that’s been popular for illegal border crossinigs.

Fargo SWAT Captures Sexual Assault Suspect Linked to Grand Forks County Officer Shooting

Fargo SWAT Takes Down Sexual Assault Suspect, Same Man Involved In GF County Officer Shooting FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Red River Valley SWAT Team took a dangerous sexual assault suspect into custody in Fargo early Saturday morning. Travis Holt is the same man shot be an officer in Grand Forks County in March of 2019.… Continue reading Fargo SWAT Captures Sexual Assault Suspect Linked to Grand Forks County Officer Shooting

UPDATE: Human Smuggling Operation Linked to 4 Deaths, Involved Fargo and Grand Forks Stops

UPDATE: 4 Deaths Part Of Larger Human Smuggling Operation, Included Stops In Fargo and Grand Forks PEMBINA, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We now have more details in a human smuggling case that left a family of 4 from India dead from exposure, just over the Minnesota border into Canada this week. Steve Shand of Florida has been… Continue reading UPDATE: Human Smuggling Operation Linked to 4 Deaths, Involved Fargo and Grand Forks Stops

2nd Suspect Exclusively Linked to Major Drug Trafficking Conspiracy in North Dakota

EXCLUSIVE: 2nd Suspect In Major ND Drug Trafficking Conspiracy HANNAFORD, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An arrest warrant has been issued for a second suspect in a drug trafficking conspiracy that brought thousands of fentanyl pills into North Dakota. A Hannaford woman is now wanted. A California man was arrested earlier in Mandan,

Significant Investigation: Fatalities and Overdoses Linked to Small Blue Pills

MAJOR INVESTIGATION: Death & Overdoses In Little Blue Pills EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Pine to Prairie and Grand Forks Narcotics Task Forces have been conducting a major investigation of the distribution of Fentanyl pills in the Valley.

Investigation Underway in Fargo Linked to Body Found in Red River

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Fargo Police have launched an investigation beneath the 12th Avenue North Bridge, which is reportedly connected to the discovery of a woman’s body in the Red River earlier today. Authorities recovered the body near Broadway North, prompting a significant police presence. This afternoon, investigators were seen beneath the 12th Avenue North… Continue reading Investigation Underway in Fargo Linked to Body Found in Red River

Dramatic Capture: Minneapolis Man Linked to Major Crimes Arrested After Intense Search

Eliezer Rodriguez

Minneapolis, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minneapolis man suspected of involvement in a serious assault or possible attempted murder was apprehended on Saturday morning at the Hansel Lake rest area on Interstate 94 in Otter Tail County. Eliezer Rodriguez, 31, was captured following an extensive air, ground, and K9 search, which prompted a shelter-in-place advisory, as… Continue reading Dramatic Capture: Minneapolis Man Linked to Major Crimes Arrested After Intense Search

Exclusive Video Update: Suspect Wanted in Grand Forks Also Linked to Walcott Pursuit

WALCOTT, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A suspect captured in Walcott, North Dakota following a long pursuit Wednesday night was also wanted in Grand Forks.

Man sentenced to 40 years in prison for child pornography charges, linked to former senator with a tainted reputation.

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man with connections to a disgraced Grand Forks Senator has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison on child porn charges.