Warren Man Sentenced to 86 Months for Major Drug Crime in Polk County

Conner Douglas Anderson

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Warren, Minnesota man, Conner Douglas Anderson, 31, was sentenced on Tuesday, July 2, to 86 months in prison for committing a first-degree aggravated controlled substance crime in Polk County. Anderson sold three ounces of methamphetamine to an undercover deputy in May 2023, according to a probable cause statement filed in… Continue reading Warren Man Sentenced to 86 Months for Major Drug Crime in Polk County

UPDATE: TRF News discloses the identity of the man shot and killed by Crookston Police Officer on Sunday night

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We now know the identity of the man shot and killed by a police officer in Crookston, Minnesota Sunday night, following a fight at the Care & Share homeless shelter.

Thief River Falls Man Charged with Felony Threats and Domestic Assault

Jose Antonio Baltodano-Gutierrez

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man has been charged in Pennington County District Court after allegedly threatening a woman with a knife and assaulting her on Wednesday, June 19. Charges and Arrest Jose Antonio Baltodano-Gutierrez, 24, faces felony charges of threats of violence and misdemeanor domestic assault causing bodily harm.… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged with Felony Threats and Domestic Assault

Man Charged with Refusing Chemical Test After Suspicious Traffic Stop in Thief River Falls

Matthew James Brang

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In the early hours of June 18, at approximately 12:16 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Third Street and Atlantic Avenue in Thief River Falls. The driver, 28-year-old Matthew James Brang, was arrested and charged with second-degree refusal to submit to a chemical test. According… Continue reading Man Charged with Refusing Chemical Test After Suspicious Traffic Stop in Thief River Falls

Meeker County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Assault on Olivia Man

LITCHFIELD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Meeker County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an assault that left a 50-year-old man from Olivia seriously injured and lying alongside a road southwest of Litchfield. According to a news release, deputies responded to a report at 5:06 p.m. on Friday of an injured male found along 600th Avenue near 230th… Continue reading Meeker County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Assault on Olivia Man

Roseau Man Arrested on DWI Charges After Late-Night Traffic Stop

Andrew Douglas Magnusson

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On June 20 at 1:08 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop in the 1300 block of Dale St. Andrew Douglas Magnusson, 36, of Roseau, was arrested and charged with second-degree refusal to submit to a chemical test, third-degree DWI, and a parking violation for parallel parking with no curb.… Continue reading Roseau Man Arrested on DWI Charges After Late-Night Traffic Stop

Second Fatal Police Shooting in Six Weeks: Crookston Officer Kills Man at Homeless Shelter

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – For the second time in six weeks, a Crookston police officer has fatally shot a man. On Sunday night, June 30, officers responded to a fight at the Care and Share homeless shelter around 11:45 p.m. Shortly after, distress calls and gunshots were reported from the second floor. Chief Darin Selzler… Continue reading Second Fatal Police Shooting in Six Weeks: Crookston Officer Kills Man at Homeless Shelter

Fatal Shooting at Crookston Homeless Shelter Prompts Investigation

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Late on Sunday night, June 30, a tragic incident unfolded at the Care and Share homeless shelter in Crookston, Minnesota. Responding to a reported fight, officers from the Crookston Police Department encountered a combative man inside the shelter who refused to comply with verbal commands. After deploying less-lethal measures, details unspecified,… Continue reading Fatal Shooting at Crookston Homeless Shelter Prompts Investigation

Warren Man Sentenced to 120 Days for Meth Sale and DUI

Michael John Slusar

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Warren, Minnesota man, Michael John Slusar, 45, has been sentenced to 120 days in Polk County custody for the third-degree sale of a narcotic. Slusar pleaded guilty to the felony crime, as well as a gross misdemeanor for driving while impaired, in April. Additional charges, including felony fifth-degree drug… Continue reading Warren Man Sentenced to 120 Days for Meth Sale and DUI

Fort Totten Man Avoids More Jail Time After Stabbing Incident

RAMSEY COUNTY, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fort Totten man, Louis Lyle Blacklance Jr., pleaded guilty to Class C felony aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon on Thursday, June 27, and will serve no additional time in custody. In February, Blacklance, 23, stabbed a man multiple times in the side and back with a small steak… Continue reading Fort Totten Man Avoids More Jail Time After Stabbing Incident

Williston Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Child Exploitation: Shocking Details Emerge

Nicholas Nesdahl

BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Williston man, Nicholas Nesdahl, 29, has been sentenced to 50 years in federal prison on nine counts of producing or attempting to produce images and videos of child sexual exploitation. The charges, stemming from incidents in North Dakota and Pennsylvania, resulted in 30 years for North Dakota offenses and 20… Continue reading Williston Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Child Exploitation: Shocking Details Emerge

TRF man sentenced for possessing child porn

Jonathan Wyatt Hulst

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man was sentenced Monday, June 17 in Pennington County District Court for possessing an image of child pornography. Jonathan Wyatt Hulst, 22, was sentenced to 72 months in prison for a felony charge of possession of pornographic work involving minors. Credit was given for 304… Continue reading TRF man sentenced for possessing child porn

Thief River Falls Man Arrested for Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation

Janier Antonio Rivera

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On June 12 at about 12:33 a.m., police received a report of a domestic assault at an apartment in the 300 block of Knight Ave. N. Janier Antonio Rivera, 21, of Thief River Falls, has been charged with felony domestic assault by strangulation and misdemeanor domestic assault – bodily… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested for Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation

St. Hilaire Man Cited for Unpermitted Burning Incident

Chad Mitchell Beito

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On June 10 at 9:11 p.m., the sheriff’s office received a report of a fire outside of 10760 140th Ave. N.E. Chad Mitchell Beito, 46, of St. Hilaire, has been cited for burning without a permit. According to the citation, a sheriff’s deputy arrived to find a fire that was… Continue reading St. Hilaire Man Cited for Unpermitted Burning Incident

Watford City Man Accused of Setting Mother on Fire Sent to State Hospital

Scott Beane

Watford city, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Watford City man accused of killing his mother in 2023 has been ordered to the North Dakota State Hospital for up to 180 days to regain competency for trial. In January, Scott Richard Beane expressed his desire to represent himself at trial. The judge, questioning Beane’s competency, ordered an… Continue reading Watford City Man Accused of Setting Mother on Fire Sent to State Hospital

TRF Man Charged with Drug Possession While Out on Bail for Murder

Isaac Victor Kalinoski

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man has been charged in Pennington County District Court with possessing methamphetamine and fentanyl while out on bail for a felony murder charge. Isaac Victor Kalinoski, 34, faces two felony counts of fifth-degree controlled substance crime, along with misdemeanor offenses of obstructing the legal process… Continue reading TRF Man Charged with Drug Possession While Out on Bail for Murder

Thief River Falls Man Arrested for Chemical Test Refusal and Driving After Revocation

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On June 13, police performed a traffic stop in the 600 block of Greenwood St. E. Michael Gregory Mortenson, 38, of Thief River Falls, has been charged with third-degree refusal to submit to a chemical test and driving after revocation. He was arrested. According to the complaint, Mortenson allegedly… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested for Chemical Test Refusal and Driving After Revocation

Armed Standoff in Minot: Man Arrested After Threatening Neighbors and Police

MINOT, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minot man was arrested Tuesday night in southeast Minot on multiple charges, including terrorizing and firearm offenses. Minot Police received a call about a disorderly male at a southeast Minot residence around 6:14 p.m. on June 18. When officers arrived, victims reported that their 21-year-old neighbor had threatened them with… Continue reading Armed Standoff in Minot: Man Arrested After Threatening Neighbors and Police

Thief River Falls Man Cited After Crashing into Electrical Box

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On June 3 at 7:10 p.m., police received a report of an accident behind a residence along Duluth Avenue. At the time of the accident, Aaron Merck of Thief River Falls was driving a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. According to the report, he backed into an electrical box. Merck… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Cited After Crashing into Electrical Box

St. Michael Man Injured in Pennington County Collision

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A St. Michael man was injured Wednesday, June 5, after two pickup trucks collided in rural southwestern Pennington County. Zachary James Emslander, 24, suffered a non-life-threatening injury, according to the Minnesota State Patrol report. He was taken to Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls. The other driver, 31-year-old Brent… Continue reading St. Michael Man Injured in Pennington County Collision

Probation Check Leads to Cannabis Cultivation Charges for Thief River Falls Man

Noe Hugo Toscano

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On May 6, the Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force and the sheriff’s office assisted probation officers with a probation check at Parkwood Apartments, 624 Kinney Ave. N., Apt. 104. Noe Hugo Toscano, 45, of Thief River Falls, has been charged with gross misdemeanor second-degree cultivation of cannabis. The… Continue reading Probation Check Leads to Cannabis Cultivation Charges for Thief River Falls Man

Minot Man Seriously Injured in Rear-End Crash with Semi

Ward County Serious Injury Crash What: Injury Where: Highway 2 Mile Marker 148, East Edge of Minot When: June 21, 2024, 8:00 PM CT Road Conditions: Good, Dry Weather Conditions: Cloudy Crash Involvement: Vehicle vs. Semi Type of Crash: Rear-End Agencies Involved: North Dakota Highway Patrol, Ward County Sheriff’s Office, Minot Community Ambulance, Minot Fire… Continue reading Minot Man Seriously Injured in Rear-End Crash with Semi

SWAT Standoff in Bismarck Ends with Arrest of Armed Suspect

BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Bismarck man was arrested Thursday following a dramatic stand-off with police and a West Dakota SWAT team in the 1500 block of North 16th Street. The incident began shortly after midnight when the 34-year-old man allegedly threatened to stab and assault a woman. He fled the residence before officers arrived… Continue reading SWAT Standoff in Bismarck Ends with Arrest of Armed Suspect

Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Multiple Felonies, Including Attempted Murder

Jeffrey Simpson Jr.

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man, Jeffrey Jacob Simpson Jr., 30, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday, June 19, to 12 felony charges, including four counts of attempted murder for allegedly firing a gun at law enforcement officers. During Simpson’s preliminary hearing, the state presented testimonies from a Grand Forks police officer and… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Multiple Felonies, Including Attempted Murder

Brooklyn Park Police Officer Shoots Armed Man Amid Baby Death Investigation

BROOKLYN PARK, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Brooklyn Park Police officer shot a man on the 8700 block of Queens Garden North early Sunday morning, June 23. The shooting occurred at approximately 4:40 a.m. The armed man was injured and taken to the hospital, where he is expected to survive. Officers had arrived at the scene… Continue reading Brooklyn Park Police Officer Shoots Armed Man Amid Baby Death Investigation

Motorcycle Crash in Becker County Claims Life of Menahga Man

BECKER CO., Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – The driver of a motorcycle who was killed after crashing into a U.S. Postal Service van in Becker County on Saturday has been identified as 39-year-old Travis Hanks of Menahga, Minnesota. According to the Becker County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred just before 3 p.m. on County Highway 40, approximately… Continue reading Motorcycle Crash in Becker County Claims Life of Menahga Man

Minnesota Couple Faces Court for Allegedly Exploiting Elderly Mother in $275,000 Fraud

MARSHALL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Strandquist, Minnesota, man appeared in court on June 18 for charges of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. Jeffrey Lars McHam, 65, was released without bond on his promise to attend future court proceedings. McHam and his significant other, Peggy Ann Omdahl, face charges of financial exploitation of a… Continue reading Minnesota Couple Faces Court for Allegedly Exploiting Elderly Mother in $275,000 Fraud

Brutal Assault on Main Avenue: Suspect Arrested After Gruesome Attack

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – In the early hours of Sunday, a man was found lying on Main Avenue, bleeding profusely from his nose and mouth. He told police that his attacker had threatened to “rip his face off.” Fargo Police swiftly identified Ahmed Hassan as the suspect and arrested him for aggravated assault and robbery. The… Continue reading Brutal Assault on Main Avenue: Suspect Arrested After Gruesome Attack

French Cinema Icon Anouk Aimée Passes Away at 92

Anouk Aimée, the celebrated French actress renowned for her roles in “A Man and a Woman” and “La Dolce Vita,” passed away on June 17, 2024, at the age of 92. Her death was announced by her daughter, Manuela Papatakis, on social media. Born Nicole Dreyfus, Aimée enjoyed a career that spanned over 70 years,… Continue reading French Cinema Icon Anouk Aimée Passes Away at 92

Rural Akeley Man Arrested for Disseminating Child Pornography

HUBBARD COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) -A rural Akeley man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of disseminating child pornography. According to a press release from the Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reported on April 15 that child pornography was being uploaded and disseminated… Continue reading Rural Akeley Man Arrested for Disseminating Child Pornography

Ponemah Man Sentenced for Attempted Armed Robbery on Red Lake Reservation

Justice Edward Desjarlait, 27, has been sentenced for an attempted armed robbery within the Red Lake Indian Reservation. According to court documents, on September 24, 2022, Desjarlait attempted to rob a residence by carrying an unloaded rifle. He knocked on the front door, raised the rifle, and demanded, “Give me all of your [expletive].” When… Continue reading Ponemah Man Sentenced for Attempted Armed Robbery on Red Lake Reservation

Accused New Mexico Man Facing Charges in Dilworth for Alleged Attempted Murder

DILWORTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A man from New Mexico is facing a string of criminal charges, after trying to steal vehicles and threatening people with a knife in Dilworth, Minnesota late Wednesday afternoon.

Grand Forks Man Seeks Venue Change in High-Profile Abuse Case

Joshua Jon Temple

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Joshua Jon Temple, 41, of Grand Forks, has requested a change of venue for his criminal case involving the abuse of his late wife, Whitney Temple, who was battling cancer. Temple faces charges including Class B felony endangering an eligible adult, Class C felony terrorizing, Class C felony domestic violence… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Seeks Venue Change in High-Profile Abuse Case

32 Years Behind Bars: St. Michael Man Sentenced for String of Violent Crimes

32 Years Behind Bars: St. Michael Man Sentenced for String of Violent Crimes

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Nathaniel Azure, a 21-year-old from St. Michael, North Dakota, has been sentenced to 32 years in federal prison for his involvement in a series of violent crimes. Azure was found guilty of three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon. His offenses include a shooting in Fort Totten in 2021, an… Continue reading 32 Years Behind Bars: St. Michael Man Sentenced for String of Violent Crimes

Federal Court Takes Over Child Porn Charges Against Former ND Superintendent & Fargo Man

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Child porn charges against the former Superintendent of Midkota Schools and a Fargo man have now moved into Federal Court. Ryan Baron and Aaron Doss allegedly swapped child porn images.

Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Felony Burglary After Art Store Heist

Detroit Lakes, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Raymond Grantland Carlson, 38, of Detroit Lakes, faces felony third-degree burglary charges in Becker County District Court. On April 7, Carlson allegedly broke into the Ikalka Arts store at the Washington Square Mall in Detroit Lakes, stealing items valued at approximately $1,160. The stolen goods included a speaker, headphones, photography… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Felony Burglary After Art Store Heist

Redding Man Charged with Assault After Wild Night in Detroit Lakes

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Lato Zane Aaron Estrella, 20, of Redding, California, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony fourth-degree assault on a correctional officer and misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Just after midnight on April 11, Detroit Lakes police responded to a report of an attempted break-in at a residence. They found… Continue reading Redding Man Charged with Assault After Wild Night in Detroit Lakes

Violent Confrontation at Detroit Lakes Motel: Man Charged with Felony Assault

Dennis Busse

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Dennis Lee Busse, 57, of Bagley, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony fifth-degree assault. The incident took place on the morning of April 10 at the Star of the Lakes Inn in Detroit Lakes, prompting police response to a reported threat of violence. According to court… Continue reading Violent Confrontation at Detroit Lakes Motel: Man Charged with Felony Assault

Shocking Sentence: Fargo Man Jailed for Abusing Girlfriend and Killing Kitten in Microwave

Carlos Perez

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Carlos Perez, 24, of Fargo, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for a series of violent acts, including the abuse of his ex-girlfriend and the horrific killing of her kitten using a microwave. Cass County Judge Cherie Clark handed down the sentence on Monday, June 10, giving Perez five… Continue reading Shocking Sentence: Fargo Man Jailed for Abusing Girlfriend and Killing Kitten in Microwave

Explosion Leads to Citation for Thief River Falls Man

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls area man was cited following a report of an explosion on Monday. Police say Chad Beito, 46, was cited for burning without a permit on unoccupied property near 140th Avenue Northeast. The incident occurred on June 10th, prompting a response from sheriff’s deputies just after… Continue reading Explosion Leads to Citation for Thief River Falls Man

Thief River Falls Man Arrested for Strangulation in Domestic Assault

Janier Antonio Rivera

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Early Wednesday morning, a Thief River Falls man was arrested for domestic assault by strangulation. Police report that Janier Antonio Rivera, 21, was taken into custody after a woman arrived at the lobby of a building on Knight Avenue to report a domestic incident. Officers responded shortly after 12:30… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested for Strangulation in Domestic Assault

Rochester Man Sentenced to Two Years for Luring Minor

Daniel Herman Henke

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Rochester, Minnesota, man, Daniel Herman Henke, 28, was sentenced on Friday, June 14, to serve two years in prison for luring a minor by an electronic device, a Class C felony. Henke pleaded guilty to the crime in February. The case began in July of the previous year when… Continue reading Rochester Man Sentenced to Two Years for Luring Minor

Duluth Man Pleads Guilty to Major Drug Charges in Polk County

Jason Michael Carlsness

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jason Michael Carlsness, 41, of Duluth, admitted guilt to two controlled substance crimes on Thursday, June 13, in Polk County. Carlsness was pulled over around 12:50 a.m. on February 6 in Crookston after making an improper lane change and driving the wrong way on Main Street. When stopped, he provided… Continue reading Duluth Man Pleads Guilty to Major Drug Charges in Polk County

Reckless Driver Crashes into Sheriff’s Cruiser: Bemidji Man Pleads Guilty

TRAILL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Bemidji, Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to an amended charge of reckless driving for crashing into a Traill County Sheriff’s Office cruiser earlier this year. On the evening of January 28, Brody Michael Cota struck the parked police vehicle on Interstate 29, approximately two miles south of Buxton. The… Continue reading Reckless Driver Crashes into Sheriff’s Cruiser: Bemidji Man Pleads Guilty

Chilling Confession: Fargo Man Admits to Killing Girlfriend Over Meth Dispute

Randall Dale Duffy

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo man who called the police to confess to the murder of his girlfriend made his first court appearance in Cass County Court on Tuesday, June 11. Randall Dale Duffy, 61, appeared via videoconference from the Cass County Jail. Although he represented himself during the proceeding, District Court Judge Nicholas… Continue reading Chilling Confession: Fargo Man Admits to Killing Girlfriend Over Meth Dispute

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

East Grand Forks Man Charged with Major Drug Trafficking in Drug Sting Operation

EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An East Grand Forks man is facing major drug trafficking charges, following a sting operation.

BREAKING NEWS: EGF Man Suffers Serious Injuries in Motorcycle-Car Collision Near Grand Forks – Exclusive Video Update

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A motorcycle driver from East Grand Forks was seriously injured when a car rolled through a stop sign west of Grand Forks on Saturday evening.

Viking Man Faces Justice: Initial Court Appearance for Alleged Methamphetamine Crime

Jeremy Aaron Tostrup

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Jeremy Aaron Tostrup, 27, faces a daunting legal battle following his initial court appearance in Grand Forks County on June 11. Charged with a Class A felony for possessing over 50 grams of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, Tostrup could serve up to 20 years in prison if convicted. The… Continue reading Viking Man Faces Justice: Initial Court Appearance for Alleged Methamphetamine Crime

Minnesota Man Faces Major Drug Charges After Failed Meth Deals: Pleads Not Guilty

Jeremy Aaron Tostrup

PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Viking, Minnesota man, Jeremy Aaron Tostrup, 27, waived his preliminary hearing on Tuesday, June 4, and pleaded not guilty to two controlled substance crimes in Pennington County. Tostrup faces charges of third-degree controlled substance sale and conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance crime, each carrying a maximum 20-year… Continue reading Minnesota Man Faces Major Drug Charges After Failed Meth Deals: Pleads Not Guilty

Crookston Man Faces Court for Eight Felony Drug Charges

Aladdin Da'jion Bankhead

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Crookston man appeared in court on Thursday, June 6, facing eight felony drug charges. Aladdin Da’jion Bankhead, 30, is charged with conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance crime, first-degree sale of at least 17 grams of methamphetamine within 90 days, two counts of second-degree sale of methamphetamine in… Continue reading Crookston Man Faces Court for Eight Felony Drug Charges

Grand Forks Man Faces Multiple Charges After Dramatic Police Chase

Raymond L. Graham Jr.

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man is facing five criminal charges after allegedly possessing drugs and a handgun and running from police on Wednesday, June 5. Raymond Lee Graham Jr., 37, is charged with Class A felony possession of methamphetamine with intent to manufacture or deliver, while carrying a firearm. The crime… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Multiple Charges After Dramatic Police Chase

The World Trade Center Man’ Passes Away at 70

Harry Roland

589 Harry Roland, famously known as ‘The World Trade Center Man,’ has passed away at the age of 70. Roland became a symbol of resilience and remembrance following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. His tireless efforts in commemorating the victims and advocating for the preservation of the World Trade Center site earned him widespread… Continue reading The World Trade Center Man’ Passes Away at 70

Trial Set for Crookston Man Charged with Sexual Assault and Violence

Dale William Sorenson

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Dale William Sorenson, 60, of Crookston, faces multiple serious charges as he prepares for his July trial. Sorenson is accused of second-degree criminal sexual contact and making violent threats—both felonies—as well as fifth-degree assault, a gross misdemeanor. The incident reportedly occurred in September when police responded to a sexual assault… Continue reading Trial Set for Crookston Man Charged with Sexual Assault and Violence

Traffic Stop Leads to Charges for Warren Man

Brock Damon Newland

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On May 31 at 5:32 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Highway 59 and 144th Street Northeast. Brock Damon Newland, 56, of Warren, was charged with gross misdemeanor fifth-degree controlled substance crime and driving after revocation. According to the complaint, Newland displayed indicators of impairment… Continue reading Traffic Stop Leads to Charges for Warren Man

Man Charged with Felony After Disorderly Conduct and Meth Possession at Red Lake River

Santos Anthony Bower

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On May 16, around 4:16 p.m., police were called to remove Santos Anthony Bower and others who were reportedly drinking at the Red Lake River dam. Bower, 34, of Thief River Falls, has been charged with felony third-degree controlled substance crime (possession of meth in a park zone) and… Continue reading Man Charged with Felony After Disorderly Conduct and Meth Possession at Red Lake River

Oklee Man Charged with Felony for Allegedly Spanking Daughter

Red Lake County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – An Oklee man has been charged in Red Lake County District Court after he allegedly spanked his 2-year-old daughter hard enough to leave visible handprints. Father Faces Felony Child Abuse Charges Matthew Colin Singletary, 34, is facing a felony charge of malicious punishment of a child under age 4.… Continue reading Oklee Man Charged with Felony for Allegedly Spanking Daughter

Trial Date Set for Grand Forks Man Facing Multiple Sexual Assault Charges

Wilfredo Alejandro Lopez

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Wilfredo Alejandro Lopez, 23, is slated for trial in August, facing serious allegations of repeatedly sexually assaulting a teenager during 2021. Lopez faces six counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, with four of these counts carrying a mandatory minimum sentence of 12 years and a maximum of 30 years per… Continue reading Trial Date Set for Grand Forks Man Facing Multiple Sexual Assault Charges

Thief River Falls Man Sentenced for Child Pornography

Michael Keith Wilburn

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man was sentenced Tuesday, May 28, in Pennington County District Court for possessing child pornography. Michael Keith Wilburn, 61, received sentences for two felony offenses of possession of pornographic work involving a computer disk/electronic/magnetic/optical image and one felony offense of possession of pornographic work involving… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced for Child Pornography

Erratic Driver at DigiKey: Man Arrested for DWI and Test Refusal

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On May 22 at 1:04 p.m., police received reports of a car driving erratically around the 700 block of Brooks Ave. S. Dispatch later informed the officer that the suspect vehicle had parked in the west parking lot of DigiKey. Miguel Angel Ramirezalvarez, 54, of Pomona, Calif., was arrested… Continue reading Erratic Driver at DigiKey: Man Arrested for DWI and Test Refusal

Meth Sale Sting: Thief River Falls Man Risks 20 Years for Drug Deal

James Richard Shaugabay

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – James Richard Shaugabay, 33, from Thief River Falls, faces significant legal jeopardy with potential imprisonment for up to 20 years following his arrest for a drug transaction involving methamphetamine. Shaugabay was formally charged with a third-degree controlled substance sale after his initial court appearance on Thursday, June 6. The charges… Continue reading Meth Sale Sting: Thief River Falls Man Risks 20 Years for Drug Deal

Intoxicated Man Causes Commotion at Falls Liquor Over Beer Refusal

Cory Paul Juaire

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On May 21 at 2:38 p.m., police received a report of disorderly conduct at Falls Liquor. Cory Paul Juaire, 33, of Thief River Falls, has been cited for disorderly conduct. Juaire attempted to purchase three cans of Steel Reserve beer but was refused by the clerk due to his… Continue reading Intoxicated Man Causes Commotion at Falls Liquor Over Beer Refusal

Fraudster’s Web: The Saga of Joseph George Shockley

Joseph George Shockley

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Joseph George Shockley, 61, faces severe consequences as he pleads not guilty to theft by swindling, a crime that could land him behind bars for up to 20 years. In a chilling tale of deception, Shockley allegedly preyed upon unsuspecting victims, orchestrating a web of lies that left them financially… Continue reading Fraudster’s Web: The Saga of Joseph George Shockley

Warroad Man Pleads Not Guilty to Wife’s Murder, Trial Date Set

David Allen Corneliusen, center, is flanked by two images of Mary Corneliusen

ROSEAU COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – David Allen Corneliusen, 64, of Warroad, waived his Monday, June 3, omnibus hearing and pleaded not guilty to the second-degree intentional murder of his wife. Facing up to 40 years in prison if convicted, Corneliusen’s case stems from an incident on Aug. 28, 2023. At 8:08 p.m. on that day,… Continue reading Warroad Man Pleads Not Guilty to Wife’s Murder, Trial Date Set

Wahpeton Man Charged After Domestic Assault Triggers Standoff

Nathan Deemer III

WAHPETON, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Charges have been filed against Nathan Deemer III, 20, following a domestic assault incident that led to a tense standoff with authorities in Wahpeton. Deemer faces charges including terrorizing a child victim, preventing arrest, reckless endangerment, and domestic violence. The incident unfolded when Deemer allegedly assaulted a family member and threatened… Continue reading Wahpeton Man Charged After Domestic Assault Triggers Standoff

Grand Forks Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Altercation Turns Violent

Alexander Antonio Thompson

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Alexander Antonio Thompson, 27, faces serious charges after a workplace altercation in April escalated to attempted murder. Thompson waived his preliminary hearing on Monday, June 3, and pleaded not guilty to Class A felony attempted murder and two counts of Class C felony aggravated assault. If convicted, Thompson could be… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Altercation Turns Violent

Thief River Falls Man Sentenced for Attempted Robbery, Check Forgery, and Theft by Swindle

Shawn Duane Rud

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man, Shawn Duane Rud, 44, was sentenced on Monday, May 20, in Pennington County District Court for attempting to rob Hugo’s. He was also sentenced for felony check forgery exceeding $2,500 and attempted felony theft by swindle in two separate cases. Sentences and Conditions Check… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced for Attempted Robbery, Check Forgery, and Theft by Swindle

Man Faces Multiple Violent Charges Following Terrifying Domestic Incident

Kyle Spicer

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Kyle John Spicer, 35, is at the center of a harrowing case in Grand Forks County after he pleaded not guilty to a series of violent offenses, including unlawful possession of a firearm and domestic violence. On April 25, law enforcement responded to a distressing 911 call reporting Spicer as… Continue reading Man Faces Multiple Violent Charges Following Terrifying Domestic Incident

Midnight Arrest: Warroad Man Charged with Driving After License Cancellation

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In the early hours of May 16, at 12:40 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Fifth Street and Horace Avenue. Richard Duane Scully, 58, from Warroad, was apprehended and charged with driving after cancellation – inimical to public safety. Scully was subsequently arrested.

Tragic Accident on State Highway 17 Claims Life of Park River Man

Incident Details What: Fatal Crash Where: State Highway 17, Mile Marker 118, approximately 7 miles east of Park River When: June 8, 2024, at 5:00 AM Road Conditions: Good Weather Conditions: Dawn with clear skies and slight wind Crash Information Crash Involvement: Single-vehicle Type of Crash: Fixed object/tree Agencies Involved: Walsh County Sheriff’s Office, Park… Continue reading Tragic Accident on State Highway 17 Claims Life of Park River Man

Equipment Accident Injures Thief River Falls Man

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On May 15 at 2:25 p.m., the sheriff’s office received a report of an accident at 13142 180th St. N.W. John Dyrdal, 58, of Thief River Falls, became pinned between equipment after a pickup truck rolled. The Thief River Falls Fire Department reported that he had been freed prior… Continue reading Equipment Accident Injures Thief River Falls Man

Authorities Release Name of Man Killed in Ward County Train Crash

On June 5th, at 12:45 AM, a Chevy Silverado driven by Anthony Faveros was traveling northeast and attempted to cross the train tracks. According to the ND Highway Patrol, the vehicle became stuck on the railroad in Burlington, N.D. A train traveling southeast struck the vehicle on the driver’s side. The press release states Faveros,… Continue reading Authorities Release Name of Man Killed in Ward County Train Crash

UPDATE: Fargo Man Faces Murder Charges Following Woman’s Death

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo, North Dakota man is being held on a Murder charge, after police found a deceased woman in an apartment in that town. Police were responding to a domestic dispute call.

Crookston Man Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges, Faces 20 Years in Prison

Gary Herbert Sundquist

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Crookston man waived his omnibus hearing on Thursday, June 6, and pleaded not guilty to third-degree controlled substance crimes. Gary Herbert Sundquist, 64, could face up to 20 years in prison for third-degree controlled substance sale and possession in a prohibited zone. According to a probable cause statement, Sundquist… Continue reading Crookston Man Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges, Faces 20 Years in Prison

Head-on Collision in Pennington County Injures Saint Michael Man

A Saint Michael man was injured in a two-vehicle accident Wednesday in Pennington County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 24-year-old Zachary James Emslander was driving eastbound in a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado pickup when he collided with a westbound 2017 Chevrolet Silverado pickup driven by 31-year-old Brett Michael Lofthus of Grand Forks. The crash occurred… Continue reading Head-on Collision in Pennington County Injures Saint Michael Man

Grand Forks Man Faces Serious Charges in Fentanyl Case, Pleads Not Guilty

Jacob Gabriel Brunelle

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jacob Gabriel Brunelle, a 28-year-old Grand Forks resident, waived his omnibus hearing on Thursday, June 6, in Polk County and pleaded not guilty to three drug-related charges. Brunelle is charged with conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance sale, felony third-degree controlled substance sale, and misdemeanor fourth-degree driving while impaired… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Serious Charges in Fentanyl Case, Pleads Not Guilty

TRF Driver Faces Multiple Charges After Crashing into Electrical Box

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man, Aaron Merck (39), has been cited for Failure to Notify Owner of Damaged Property after allegedly crashing his 2009 Hyundai into an electrical box near Duluth Avenue North. The incident, reported just after 7 p.m., has led to Merck facing two additional charges related… Continue reading TRF Driver Faces Multiple Charges After Crashing into Electrical Box

Tragedy in Minneapolis: Officer Ambushed and Killed While Aiding Victim

Mustafa Ahmed Mohamed

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has identified Mustafa Ahmed Mohamed, 35, as the gunman who killed Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell on Thursday, May 30. The 36-year-old officer was fatally shot while responding to a shooting report. Mohamed also died in the gunfire, with the Hennepin County Medical Examiner… Continue reading Tragedy in Minneapolis: Officer Ambushed and Killed While Aiding Victim

Grafton Man Pleads Not Guilty in Suboxone Smuggling Scandal

Andrew Harlan Stenerson

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Andrew Harlan Stenerson, 32, from Grafton, waived his preliminary hearing on Monday, June 3, and pleaded not guilty to a Class A felony charge of conspiracy to deliver or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance in a correctional facility. Stenerson is accused of orchestrating the smuggling of Suboxone… Continue reading Grafton Man Pleads Not Guilty in Suboxone Smuggling Scandal

Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking Charges After Fleeing on Foot While Armed with Gun

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man, who fled on foot armed with a handgun is facing drug trafficking charges.

Family Feud Turns Destructive: Ogema Man Sentenced for Felony Property Damage

Tabashish Anamiki Ogitchida

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Tabashish Anamiki Ogitchida, formerly known as Benjamin James Bellanger, 47, of rural Ogema, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony first-degree property damage. On October 16, 2022, a White Earth police officer responded to a disturbance at a White Earth residence. The complaint involved Ogitchida smashing the windows… Continue reading Family Feud Turns Destructive: Ogema Man Sentenced for Felony Property Damage

Fargo Man Faces Consequences for Drugs and DWI

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jacob D. Hibl, 38, of Fargo, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony fifth-degree drug possession and misdemeanor DWI. On the evening of August 12, 2023, a Becker County deputy responded to reports of a Buick with North Dakota plates driving erratically on Highway 10. The vehicle… Continue reading Fargo Man Faces Consequences for Drugs and DWI

🚨 Ponsford Teen Sentenced for BB Gun Drive-By in Detroit Lakes Park

DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Benjamin Dean Petite, 20, from Ponsford, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for his involvement in a BB and pellet gun drive-by shooting that damaged two vehicles at Detroit Lakes’ Peoples Park on July 10, 2023. At around 8:17 p.m. on that day, Detroit Lakes police responded to reports… Continue reading 🚨 Ponsford Teen Sentenced for BB Gun Drive-By in Detroit Lakes Park

🚨 Rochester Man Sentenced for Minneapolis Murder, Faces Another Trial for Moorhead Killing

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Idris Haji-Mohamed, 29, of Rochester, was sentenced to 25½ years in prison for the 2022 murder of Jeremy Ellis near U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Hennepin County Judge Paul Scoggin handed down the 305-month sentence on Friday, May 24, as court documents revealed on Tuesday. A jury convicted Haji-Mohamed of two… Continue reading 🚨 Rochester Man Sentenced for Minneapolis Murder, Faces Another Trial for Moorhead Killing

Ponsford Man Sentenced for Revenge Porn: Jail Time and Fines Imposed

DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Matthew Brett Hukriede, 37, of rural Ponsford, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for a gross misdemeanor charge of nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images. A felony count and a second gross misdemeanor charge were dismissed in a plea agreement. According to court records, on May 19, 2023,… Continue reading Ponsford Man Sentenced for Revenge Porn: Jail Time and Fines Imposed

Busted with Meth: Breckenridge Man Sentenced for Violating Restraining Order

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Nathan Mark Hanson, 37, of Breckenridge, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony fifth-degree drug possession and misdemeanor violation of a restraining order. According to court records, late on the evening of August 25, 2023, an officer responded to a rural Detroit Lakes residence where a protected… Continue reading Busted with Meth: Breckenridge Man Sentenced for Violating Restraining Order

Minneapolis Man Faces 15 Felony Charges in Grand Forks: Initial Court Appearance Held Nearly Two Years After Warrant Issued

Tyler Berg

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Nearly two years after a warrant was issued for his arrest, Tyler Gene Berg, 33, of Minneapolis, made his initial appearance in three Grand Forks County felony cases on Wednesday, May 29. Berg, who has been in Hennepin County’s custody since January, faces 15 drug- and theft-related felony charges. His… Continue reading Minneapolis Man Faces 15 Felony Charges in Grand Forks: Initial Court Appearance Held Nearly Two Years After Warrant Issued

East Grand Forks Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Alleged Fentanyl Sale

Terimal Dion Singleton

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – An East Grand Forks man waived his Tuesday, May 28, omnibus hearing and pleaded not guilty to a felony third-degree narcotics sale. Terimal Dion Singleton, 50, faces up to 20 years in prison for the alleged crime. In August 2023, a confidential informant conducted a controlled buy from Singleton, according… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Alleged Fentanyl Sale

Grand Forks Man Faces Court After Weekend Shooting Incident

Marko D. Ruot

EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Marko Ruot, 43, appeared in court on Tuesday, May 28, for a shooting incident over the weekend. Ruot is accused of firing a gun inside his girlfriend’s apartment at Brentwood Estates on Sunday morning. The incident occurred after Ruot, allegedly intoxicated at 9 a.m., argued with her brother. A… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Court After Weekend Shooting Incident

Grand Forks Man Claims Self-Defense in Basketball Court Shooting

Allen Little

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man accused of shooting another man on a basketball court is speaking out, claiming he was defending his family. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, at the Abbott Sports Complex across from Purper Arena. “I got my family beside me,” said 24-year-old Allen… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Claims Self-Defense in Basketball Court Shooting

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.

A Grand Forks man pleaded guilty to Class A misdemeanor engaging in a riot Friday

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Alexander Clifford Haase, 25, pleaded guilty to Class A misdemeanor engaging in a riot on Friday, May 24, for his involvement in a September incident at the Grand Forks County Correctional Center. He was sentenced to 90 days in custody, with credit for 43 days already served. On the night… Continue reading A Grand Forks man pleaded guilty to Class A misdemeanor engaging in a riot Friday

Update: Warroad Man and Mother Charged with Assaulting Children and Neglect

WARROAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Warroad, Minnesota man is charged with assaulting children. The children’s mother is charged with neglect.

Man Charged with Murder After Psychedelic Mushroom Trip Leads to Fatal Shooting

Malcom Mayors

STANLEY, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Malcom Mayors, 33, of Stanley, North Dakota, turned himself into the Mountrail County Jail shortly after midnight on Friday. Mayors confessed to officers that he had taken psychedelic mushrooms and was uncertain if he had killed his friend. Police responded to 535 2nd St. SW, discovering a man shot through the… Continue reading Man Charged with Murder After Psychedelic Mushroom Trip Leads to Fatal Shooting

Repeat Offender Arrested After High-Speed Chase in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A New Rockford man, Kyle Kahalehili Maez-Schaak, 31, was arrested in Grand Forks for allegedly fleeing police, marking his eighth such incident in the past six years. Maez-Schaak has been arrested more than 30 times in his adult life. On Thursday, May 23, at 4:03 a.m., a county deputy attempted… Continue reading Repeat Offender Arrested After High-Speed Chase in Grand Forks

Shooting at Abbott Sports Complex Leads to Arrest of Grand Forks Man

Allen Little

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man was arrested Saturday following a shooting on the basketball court at Abbott Sports Complex. Police say 24-year-old Allen Little shot a 25-year-old male during a disturbance on the court. The two men are known to each other. The victim was transported to Altru by private vehicle… Continue reading Shooting at Abbott Sports Complex Leads to Arrest of Grand Forks Man

Rural Frazee Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Heinous Sex Crimes

Douglas David Carr

DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Douglas David Carr, 45, of rural Frazee, has been sentenced to two consecutive 12-year prison terms for two counts of felony first-degree criminal sexual conduct. He faced six felony counts and was convicted on all counts in March by a Becker County jury. The charges stem from accusations that Carr had… Continue reading Rural Frazee Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Heinous Sex Crimes

Man from Grand Forks shot; suspect apprehended on Saturday – VIDEO UPDATE

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man was shot at a basketball court Saturday night. A suspect is in custody. Allen Little of Grand Forks is being held on several charges.

Minnesota Man Set to Change Plea in Shocking Child Abuse Case

Manuel Martinez Jr.

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minnesota man’s Thursday, May 23, final dispositional conference in Grand Forks County court was canceled because he plans to change his plea in the gross sexual imposition case. Manuel Martinez Jr., 47, is charged with four counts of Class AA felony gross sexual imposition-victim under the age of 15-defendant… Continue reading Minnesota Man Set to Change Plea in Shocking Child Abuse Case

Grafton Man Gets Two Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Multiple Charges

Juan Carlos Gutierrez

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grafton man changed his plea and was sentenced Thursday, May 23, to two years in prison. Juan Carlos Gutierrez, 30, pleaded guilty to two Class C felonies, reckless endangerment-extreme indifference and fleeing a police officer. He also pleaded guilty to Class A misdemeanor drug paraphernalia possession and Class B… Continue reading Grafton Man Gets Two Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Multiple Charges

Reckless Driving Leads to 2.5-Year Prison Sentence for Minnesota Man in Fatal Crash

Dominic Micheal Billmeier

WALSH COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minnesota man was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison Thursday afternoon, May 23, for causing a fatal 2023 rollover crash in Walsh County. “There are multiple things I could’ve done to change that day,” Dominic Michael Billmeier, 25, said during the hearing. “I am sorry.” On March 2, 2023, Billmeier… Continue reading Reckless Driving Leads to 2.5-Year Prison Sentence for Minnesota Man in Fatal Crash

Grand Forks Man Avoids Trial for Felony Sexual Assault and Burglary Charges Through Pretrial Diversion

Lance Visnar Oliveros

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Lance Visnar Oliveros, 26, was anticipated to stand trial on May 28 for Class A felony gross sexual imposition and Class B felony night burglary. Instead, he has been granted a pretrial diversion agreement, meaning he will not have to go to trial. Oliveros was charged in December 2022 for… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Avoids Trial for Felony Sexual Assault and Burglary Charges Through Pretrial Diversion

Thief River Falls Man Arrested for DWI After Wild Ride in White Honda

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Police were called to Digi-Key around 1 PM on Wednesday after receiving reports of “a white Honda all over the road.” Officers arrested 54-year-old Miguel Angel Ramirezalvarez for Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test in the Third Degree and Driving While Impaired in the Fourth Degree. Ramirezalvarez was… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested for DWI After Wild Ride in White Honda

Salol man charged with driving after cancellation

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 23 at approximately 10:54 a.m., authorities responded to an accident report in the parking lot of Sanford Clinic. Robert Paul Okerlund, aged 66 from Salol, was charged with driving after cancellation – inimical to public safety and subsequently arrested. Okerlund was driving a friend’s vehicle from the… Continue reading Salol man charged with driving after cancellation

Thief River Falls man has been charged with second-degree DWI

Tylar Housker Williamson

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On May 4 at 5:21 a.m., law enforcement reportedly observed an occupied vehicle at Hartz Park. Tylar Housker Williamson, 26, from Thief River Falls, has been charged with second-degree DWI and was subsequently arrested. Williamson allegedly displayed signs of impairment, with the officer noting that the vehicle had been… Continue reading Thief River Falls man has been charged with second-degree DWI

Red Lake Falls Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Charges for Spiking Drink with Drugs

Lane Allen Anderson

RED LAKE COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Lane Allen Anderson, 27, waived his Wednesday, May 22, omnibus hearing and pleaded not guilty to two felony charges. Anderson is charged with adulteration causing illness, pain, or other bodily harm and third-degree sale of a narcotic, the latter carrying a maximum 20-year sentence. According to a probable cause… Continue reading Red Lake Falls Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Charges for Spiking Drink with Drugs

Man in Warren, Minnesota Waives Hearing and Pleads Not Guilty to Horrifying Sex Crimes Involving Minor Victim

Seth Lawrence Solberg

MARSHALL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Warren, Minnesota man has pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct after being charged with sex crimes involving a child under the age of 13. Seth Lawrence Solberg faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted. The charges stem from an incident reported to… Continue reading Man in Warren, Minnesota Waives Hearing and Pleads Not Guilty to Horrifying Sex Crimes Involving Minor Victim

St. Hilaire man charged with multiple felonies

Paul Joseph Hager

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Paul Joseph Hager, aged 66 from St. Hilaire, was charged with multiple felonies after a report of a firearms theft dating back 30 years. He faces charges for felony possession of ammunition as a felon and felony fifth-degree controlled substance crime due to a prior conviction. Hager allegedly gave… Continue reading St. Hilaire man charged with multiple felonies

Thief River Falls man charged with DWI involving a controlled substance

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On March 5th at 12:18 p.m., authorities were summoned to the probation office regarding Christopher Marvin Pickens, 48, of Thief River Falls, who was charged with DWI involving a controlled substance. The citation was issued on April 30. Pickens purportedly drove to the Justice Center to provide a urine… Continue reading Thief River Falls man charged with DWI involving a controlled substance

Emergency Response After Pickup Accident Near Thief River Falls Leaves Man Pinned

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities responded to a medical call last week west of Thief River Falls. Sheriff’s Deputies reported that a “pickup rolled (and) pinned” John Dyrdal (58) between equipment Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred on the 13 thousand block of 180th Street Northwest just before 2:30 PM. There is no word… Continue reading Emergency Response After Pickup Accident Near Thief River Falls Leaves Man Pinned

Redby Man Charged With Second degree driving while impaired

Curtis Paul Kingbird

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 23 at about 11:46 p.m., Curtis Paul Kingbird, 53, from Redby, was charged with second-degree DWI – two or more aggravating factors after a traffic stop near the intersection of Center Street East and 310th Avenue Northeast. Kingbird was arrested following a radar indication that he was… Continue reading Redby Man Charged With Second degree driving while impaired

TRF man faces charges of felony fifth-degree controlled substance crime

David Alan Jourdain

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – David Alan Jourdain, 42, from Thief River Falls, was arrested by the Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force on April 22 at 10:38 a.m. during a traffic stop near the intersection of Highway 59 and Greenwood Street. He faces charges of felony fifth-degree controlled substance crime and driving after… Continue reading TRF man faces charges of felony fifth-degree controlled substance crime

Man sentenced for $20,000 conspiracy

Gourav Patel

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 29, Gourav Patel, 35, of Chicago, was sentenced in Pennington County District Court for conspiring to swindle a Thief River Falls woman out of $20,000. He received 12 months and one day in prison, stayed for five years, and five years of supervised probation. Patel was ordered… Continue reading Man sentenced for $20,000 conspiracy

A man was fatally shot Friday night, May 17, at a Green Line light-rail station in St. Paul.

ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Police responded at about 11 p.m. to a report of shots fired at the eastbound Metro Transit Green Line station at Dale Street and University Avenue. Officers found a man on the platform with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to Regions Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to… Continue reading A man was fatally shot Friday night, May 17, at a Green Line light-rail station in St. Paul.

A Northwood resident receives a 360-day sentence for numerous drug offenses and concealing a weapon.

Darin James Braun

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On Monday, May 13, a 41-year-old man from Northwood, Darin James Braun, was sentenced to serve 360 days for drug and weapon offenses. Braun admitted guilt to four counts of possession with intent to distribute, originally classified as Class A felonies but reduced to Class B felonies in a plea… Continue reading A Northwood resident receives a 360-day sentence for numerous drug offenses and concealing a weapon.

Police in Crookston fatally shoot man wielding hatchet

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In the early hours of Thursday, May 16, a man died after approaching Crookston police with a hatchet, according to authorities. Police encountered the man wielding a hatchet around 12:53 a.m. near East Seventh Street. Despite attempts at initial contact, the man swiftly advanced toward the officers, prompting them to utilize… Continue reading Police in Crookston fatally shoot man wielding hatchet

UPDATE: Crookston Police Shoot and Fatally Wound Man Armed with Hatchet

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Crookston Police shot and killed a man armed with a hatchet early Thursday morning.

TRF Man Cited For Allegedly Stealing Hotel Towels

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man has been cited for theft following the reported disappearance of some towels. Police identified Randy Hicks, 68, as the individual cited for the theft. Officers were dispatched to America’s Best Value Inn & Suites shortly after 4 p.m. on Monday in response to the… Continue reading TRF Man Cited For Allegedly Stealing Hotel Towels

Thief River Falls man sentenced to 49 months for selling drugs to an informant

Noah Christopher Dybedahl

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man was sentenced to just over four years in prison on Monday, May 13, for selling $100 worth of methamphetamine to an informant. Noah Christopher Dybedahl, 24, pleaded guilty to third-degree sale of a controlled substance earlier in May. The crime carries a maximum sentence… Continue reading Thief River Falls man sentenced to 49 months for selling drugs to an informant

Single Vehicle Accident in Clearwater County Injures Grand Forks Man

A Grand Forks resident, Kaiden Tyler Francis (20), sustained injuries in a weekend accident in Clearwater County, as reported by the Minnesota State Patrol. Alcohol is suspected to have played a role. Francis was driving a 2013 Nissan Frontier southbound on Highway 92 in Copley Township when he lost control of the vehicle, veering off… Continue reading Single Vehicle Accident in Clearwater County Injures Grand Forks Man

TRF Man Cited for Controlled Substance Offense

Kyle Travis Edgar

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls area man was arrested after allegedly fleeing police.  Kyle Travis Edgar, (40) was arrested for Controlled Substance Crime in the Third Degree, Fleeing an Officer by means other than a Motor Vehicle, and Driving after Revocation.  Police say Edgar was apprehended Wednesday evening at Highway… Continue reading TRF Man Cited for Controlled Substance Offense

Thief River Falls man convicted on possession charge

Alejandro Lee Lara

Alejandro Lee Lara, 25, Thief River Falls, was sentenced in Morrison County District Court to 39 months in a correctional facility and fined $50 for one felony count of third-degree possession of a controlled substance. One felony count of second-degree sale of a controlled substance was dismissed. According to the criminal complaint, on July 28,… Continue reading Thief River Falls man convicted on possession charge

Thief River Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Meth Sales, Faces Sentencing

Noah Christopher Dybedahl

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – In a dramatic courtroom twist, Thief River Falls resident Noah Christopher Dybedahl, 24, has pleaded guilty to third-degree controlled substance sales, shocking the local community. The plea comes after Dybedahl was implicated in a nefarious drug deal involving methamphetamine, as revealed by a probable cause statement filed in the case.… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Meth Sales, Faces Sentencing

Man Arrested in Grand Forks for 2013 Murder in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A man wanted for a 2013 murder in Minneapolis was arrested in Grand Forks this week and returned to that city to face the charge. New DNA evidence and a witness put Suleiman Ali at the scene of a shooting death back in October of 2013 near U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Mother, Boyfriend, and an Additional Man From Waubun Facing Charges in the Murder of Her Son

SAUK RAPIDS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Sauk Rapids, Minnesota woman, her boyfriend and another man from Waubun are all charged with 3rd Degree Murder in the drug overdose of her 16-year old son.

Charges for Attempting to Hit Man, Woman, and Child in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks, North Dakota woman is facing a trio of felony charges, after allegedly trying to run over a man, woman and child in a Walmart parking lot.

Crookston Man Sentenced To Nearly 22 Years in Prison

FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Crookston, Minnesota man was sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison in U.S. Federal Court in Fergus Falls. Earlier, 52-year old Jorge Alberto Torres, Jr pleaded guilty to producting child pornography.

UPDATED: East Grand Forks, MN Police Arrest Man with Previous Criminal Record

EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update to a large law enforcement presence surrounding an arrest in East Grand Forks, Minnesota on Sunday.

Grand Forks Man Faces Serious Drug Charges

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Tyler Gregory Thomas, 24, from Belcourt, waived his preliminary hearing, originally set for April 26, in Grand Forks County. He pleaded not guilty to three felony drug charges, including Class A felony possession of over 50 grams of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, which carries a maximum 20-year sentence. Additionally,… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Serious Drug Charges

UPDATE: New information released in attempted murder case against Grand Forks man

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man charged with Attempted Murder has made his initial appearance in Grand Forks District Court. Alexander Thompson allegedly tried to strangle a coworker to death with an extension cord.

Sheyenne Man Identified in DUI Crash Near Maddock

MADDOCK, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the Sheyenne man involved in a serious DUI crash early Sunday, April 21. Donald Ystaas, 71, lost control of his vehicle while driving southbound on Highway 30 around 1:55 a.m., striking a bridge guardrail five miles south of Maddock. Emergency responders from Maddock Ambulance… Continue reading Sheyenne Man Identified in DUI Crash Near Maddock

Cody James Belgarde Sentenced to Over 27 Years for Teen’s Murder and Arson

Cody James Belgarde

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Cody James Belgarde, 37, from Saint Michael, Spirit Lake Nation, received a 327-month sentence for killing 17-year-old Leroy Chapin of Parshall on January 14, 2021. The incident involved second-degree murder and arson, with Belgarde shooting Chapin with a shotgun at his own house. He then set the house on fire to… Continue reading Cody James Belgarde Sentenced to Over 27 Years for Teen’s Murder and Arson

Man Charged with Felony Assault After Violent Altercation

Vladimere James Olson

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 4, 2023, police received a report of an assault in the 100 block of Greenwood St. W. A woman sought a welfare check since a man had been involved in a fight at his residence and he needed to go to an emergency room. Vladimere James Olson,… Continue reading Man Charged with Felony Assault After Violent Altercation

Viking man charged after selling meth to informant

Jeremy Aaron Tostrup

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Viking man has been charged in Pennington County District Court after he allegedly sold 3.1 grams of methamphetamine to an informant in December and conspired to purchase an additional ounce of meth the following month. Jeremy Aaron Tostrup, 27, has been charged with felony offenses of first-degree controlled substance… Continue reading Viking man charged after selling meth to informant

EGF man sentenced for possessing child porn

Kevin Wayne Cota

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – An East Grand Forks man was sentenced Monday, April 15 in Pennington County District Court for possessing a total of four pornographic images of two girls. Kevin Wayne Cota, 45, was sentenced for four felony counts of possession of pornographic work involving minors. Judge Tamara Yon had previously convicted Cota… Continue reading EGF man sentenced for possessing child porn

Man Cited for Domestic Assault at Seven Clans Casino

Jameson Lee Jackson

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 6, at 2:45 p.m., the sheriff’s office responded to a report of a domestic assault at Seven Clans Casino, Hotel, and Water Park. Jameson Lee Jackson, 22, of Moorhead, was cited for domestic assault following the incident. According to reports, Jackson, who was allegedly intoxicated at the… Continue reading Man Cited for Domestic Assault at Seven Clans Casino

TRF man pleads guilty to child porn charge

Jonathan Wyatt Hulst

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man pled guilty Monday, April 15 to possessing an image of child pornography. Jonathan Wyatt Hulst, 22, pled guilty to a felony charge of possession of pornographic work involving minors. Hulst, who cried during the court hearing, admitted he possessed an image of a prepubescent, completely… Continue reading TRF man pleads guilty to child porn charge

Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 90 Years for Killing Infant Son

Dylan Castimore

SIOUX FALLS, SD (trfnews.i234.me) – In a harrowing turn of events, Dylan Castimore, a 24-year-old Sioux Falls resident, faced the judgment of the court today, receiving a staggering 90-year sentence for the tragic death of his 8-week-old son, Daxton. The sentence, delivered Friday morning, April 19, at the South Dakota State Penitentiary, marked the culmination… Continue reading Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 90 Years for Killing Infant Son

Brainerd Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges in Sexual Assault Case

Josep Chiristoper Mendez Macias

BRAINERD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) -Joseph Christopher Mendez Macias, a 31-year-old resident of Brainerd, has been arraigned on Thursday morning on six felony charges of criminal sexual conduct. Stemming from a report filed on Tuesday, April 16, Mendez Macias now faces significant legal consequences for his alleged actions. Charges and Arraignment Mendez Macias appeared in Crow Wing… Continue reading Brainerd Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges in Sexual Assault Case

Fertile Man Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Conduct Charges Amidst Shocking Allegations

Ilia Grigory Basargin

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a dramatic courtroom scene, Ilia Grigory Basargin of Fertile, Minnesota, stood before the judge on Thursday, April 18, and firmly pleaded not guilty to second-degree criminal sexual conduct charges. The 32-year-old was embroiled in controversy after being accused of engaging in sexual conduct with two juvenile girls, one under… Continue reading Fertile Man Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Conduct Charges Amidst Shocking Allegations

Man Arrested in Otter Tail County Admits to Thefts in Cass and Clay Counties

Wyatt Johnson

CASS COUNTY, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – In a recent development, Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner revealed that a man apprehended for theft and drug-related offenses in Otter Tail County has confessed to multiple thefts in Cass and Clay Counties. Wyatt Johnson, a 33-year-old resident of Hankinson, North Dakota, was apprehended at Harvest States French Elevator near… Continue reading Man Arrested in Otter Tail County Admits to Thefts in Cass and Clay Counties

UPDATE: Man from Ogema, MN sentenced to 45 years in prison for murdering his cousin

DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An Ogema, Minnesota man has been sentenced to 45 years prison for shooting and killing his cousin last year at Pine Point.

UPDATE: Patrol Identifies Grand Forks Man Who Miraculously Survives Train Collision

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Thirty-six year old Theodore Krmpotich of Grand Forks, North Dakota is nothing short of “Lucky to be Alive”, after his vehicle collided with a BNSF train by Crookston, Minnesota Monday afternoon. He suffered non-life threatening injuries

Update on Grand Forks Man Involved in Car vs. Train Accident in Crookston, Minnesota

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have the lates on a car-train collision by Crookston, Minnesota late Monday afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol says the driver of the car was a man from Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison Following Overdose of 2-Year-Old

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks, North Dakota man has been sentenced to 6 years in prison, after his 2-year old child got into his drugs last year and overdosed. The child survived.

Charges Dropped Against Man Accused of Harassing Crash Victim’s Widow

Tyson Horton

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Tyson Horton, the 21-year-old Minnesota man previously convicted of killing Tom McWaters in a car crash near Thompson, North Dakota, has had harassment charges against him dismissed. Horton, who was sentenced to six months of electronic monitoring for the fatal collision, allegedly harassed McWaters’ widow through Facebook. Initially accused of sending… Continue reading Charges Dropped Against Man Accused of Harassing Crash Victim’s Widow

Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Four Felony Drug Charges

Nolli Hedaria Neal Sr.

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Nolli Hedaria Neal Sr., 50, made a significant legal maneuver by waiving his preliminary hearing, which was slated for Monday, April 15, and entered a plea of not guilty to four felony drug crimes in Grand Forks. Neal’s legal troubles began in March when law enforcement executed a search warrant… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Four Felony Drug Charges

Alleged Shoplifter Pleads Not Guilty to Charges in Grand Forks County

Benjamin Mikkel Pawlowski

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Benjamin Mikkel Pawlowski, 30, faced a pivotal moment in his legal battle as he waived his preliminary hearing, scheduled for Monday, April 15, and entered a plea of not guilty to a slew of charges in Grand Forks County. The charges stem from an incident where Pawlowski allegedly shoplifted merchandise… Continue reading Alleged Shoplifter Pleads Not Guilty to Charges in Grand Forks County

Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Horrific Crimes Against a Child

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Ja’Haun Kardelle Stafford, 38, appeared in court on Wednesday, April 3, after a preliminary hearing determined probable cause for his case to proceed. Facing grave charges, Stafford pleaded not guilty to sexual and violent offenses against a child. Stafford’s charges include a Class AA felony for gross sexual imposition involving… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Horrific Crimes Against a Child

Warren Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Sales and Driving While Impaired

Michael John Slusar

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Michael John Slusar, a 45-year-old resident of Warren, Minnesota, admitted his guilt in court on Thursday, April 4, to charges of third-degree narcotics sales and gross misdemeanor second-degree driving while impaired by a controlled substance. The severity of the drug sales charge carries a potential maximum sentence of 20 years,… Continue reading Warren Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Sales and Driving While Impaired

Crookston Man Sentenced to 90 Days for Felony Threats of Violence

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Michael Joseph Ward, a 25-year-old resident of Crookston, faced sentencing on Tuesday, April 2, for felony threats of violence. 1. Guilty Plea and Dismissed Charges: Ward had previously pleaded guilty to the crime in January. However, his second-degree assault charge with a dangerous weapon was dismissed during the legal proceedings.… Continue reading Crookston Man Sentenced to 90 Days for Felony Threats of Violence

Father Sentenced to More Than 17 Years for Murdering 2-Year-Old Daughter

Dariaz Higgins

AUSTIN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a tragic case that shook the community, Dariaz Higgins, 40, faced sentencing on Wednesday, April 3, for the murder of his 2-year-old daughter, Noelani Robinson, in March 2019. Higgins, already serving a life sentence for another murder, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Mower County District Court. 1. The Gruesome… Continue reading Father Sentenced to More Than 17 Years for Murdering 2-Year-Old Daughter

Alleged Incest and Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges Filed Against Minnesota Man

Clifford Robert Letourneau III

BRAINERD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 48-year-old Ham Lake man faces multiple charges of criminal sexual conduct, including incest, involving his daughter and her roommate in Crow Wing County District Court. Clifford Robert Letourneau III is charged with felony incest and felony third-degree criminal sexual conduct with someone who is mentally impaired or physically helpless. The… Continue reading Alleged Incest and Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges Filed Against Minnesota Man

Mandan Man Found Guilty of Murder in Bismarck Shooting

Benjamin Williams

BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a decisive verdict, jurors convicted Benjamin Williams, 29, of Mandan, for the murder of Christopher Sebastian, 39, in a 2022 shooting incident in Bismarck. The jury’s decision, reached after less than two hours of deliberation on Monday, could result in Williams facing life imprisonment without parole. Sentencing awaits scheduling, with… Continue reading Mandan Man Found Guilty of Murder in Bismarck Shooting

Devils Lake Man Sentenced for Theft and Preventing Arrest, but Related Case Keeps Legal Drama Alive

Jason David Duerr

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a saga of legal twists and turns, Jason David Duerr, 42, from Devils Lake, found himself in the center of a courtroom drama. Duerr faced sentencing after admitting guilt to a Class A felony theft and Class C felony preventing arrest in Cavalier County. However, the plot thickens as… Continue reading Devils Lake Man Sentenced for Theft and Preventing Arrest, but Related Case Keeps Legal Drama Alive

Roseau Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault, Faces Decades in Prison

Danny Lee Hamilton

ROSEAU COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Roseau man has admitted his guilt to charges of second-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a minor. Danny Lee Hamilton, aged 61, faces up to 25 years behind bars for the heinous crime committed against a 15-year-old girl. In addition to this charge, Hamilton is also facing two counts of… Continue reading Roseau Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault, Faces Decades in Prison

Alleged Murder Suspect in Thief River Falls Claims Act was for Public Safety

Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera

PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Eleven months following the tragic death of Steven Opdahl outside DigiKey, chilling details emerge from an omnibus hearing shedding light on the alleged perpetrator’s mindset. Assistant Special Agent Testifies: Ricky Wuori Jr., of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, recounted his initial interview with Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera. Wuori described Benitez-Estremera’s… Continue reading Alleged Murder Suspect in Thief River Falls Claims Act was for Public Safety

Predator’s Neglect: Thief River Falls Man Faces Felony Charges for Registration Violation

Steven Glen Bruyere

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Steven Glen Bruyere, a 65-year-old resident of Thief River Falls, finds himself in legal trouble as he’s charged with two felony counts of failing to fulfill the registration requirements as a predatory offender – his first offense. The complaint against Bruyere was filed on March 13, marking a significant… Continue reading Predator’s Neglect: Thief River Falls Man Faces Felony Charges for Registration Violation

Pregnant Woman Endures Terrifying Assault: Kissimmee Man Arrested

Justin Vazquez Concepcion

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a distressing incident on March 12 at 1:40 p.m., authorities responded to a domestic incident in the 1200 block of Main Ave. N. in Kissimmee, Fla. The suspect, Justin Vazquez Concepcion, 21, faces serious charges stemming from the altercation. Vazquez Concepcion has been charged with felony threats of… Continue reading Pregnant Woman Endures Terrifying Assault: Kissimmee Man Arrested

Thief River Falls Man Charged with Felony Domestic Assault and Interference with 911 Call

Leonard Joseph Graham Jr

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In the early hours of March 16, at 2:48 a.m., authorities responded to a distress call reporting a domestic assault in the 700 block of First St. W. in Thief River Falls. The suspect, Leonard Joseph Graham Jr., aged 31, now faces serious charges in connection with the incident.… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged with Felony Domestic Assault and Interference with 911 Call