Ada, MN: Man Charged After Meth Use Before Driving

Ada, MN: Man Charged After Meth Use Before Driving

Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) — An Ada man faces a new DWI charge. The case began during a probation visit in Ada, Minnesota. Charge Filed Benjamin Allen Lakeman, 40, of Ada, is charged with a gross misdemeanor. The count is Second-Degree Driving While Impaired with aggravating factors. The statute cited is Minnesota Statute 169A.25. What the… Continue reading Ada, MN: Man Charged After Meth Use Before Driving

Ogema: DeGroat Sentenced for Assault, Vehicle Hit

Ogema: DeGroat Sentenced for Assault, Vehicle Hit

Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Timothy Wayne DeGroat, 59, of Ogema, is headed to prison after a jury verdict. DeGroat was sentenced in Becker County District Court on Dec. 30, 2025. Judge Michelle Lawson imposed a 21-month state prison sentence in St. Cloud. The court gave him 177 days of jail credit. The court also ordered… Continue reading Ogema: DeGroat Sentenced for Assault, Vehicle Hit

“No Internet” for Man Accused of Electronic Solicitation

"No Internet" for Man Accused of Electronic Solicitation

Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Erick Sean Hartung, 26, faces a felony charge. Hartung is charged with electronic solicitation of a minor. The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.352, subdivision 2a(1). Case basics Offense date: January 13, 2026. Date filed: January 13, 2026. Location listed: Thief River Falls. County: Pennington County. What… Continue reading “No Internet” for Man Accused of Electronic Solicitation

Monticello Man Charged in Beltrami Nude Photo Case

Monticello Man Charged in Beltrami Nude Photo Case

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 26-year-old man from Monticello is now charged in Beltrami County. Ryan Jeffrey Richard, 26, of Monticello, Minnesota, faces one felony count. The charge alleges nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images. According to the criminal complaint, Richard posted nude images of his ex-girlfriend online. The complaint says she did not consent… Continue reading Monticello Man Charged in Beltrami Nude Photo Case

St. Hilaire Man Charged After Truck Found in Ditch

St. Hilaire Man Charged After Truck Found in Ditch

Red Lake County (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities have charged Joshua Steven Anderson, 39, of St. Hilaire. He faces one gross misdemeanor count of third-degree DWI. The complaint cites an alcohol concentration of 0.08 within two hours. He also faces one misdemeanor count for transporting a loaded firearm while hunting. What investigators say happened According to the… Continue reading St. Hilaire Man Charged After Truck Found in Ditch

Fargo ND: Man Arrested After Gun Threat Report

Fargo ND: Man Arrested After Gun Threat Report

Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man was arrested Sunday after a gun threat report. Police say 62-year-old Kevin Byzewski pointed a firearm at people. The call came in at about 10:53 a.m., according to police. Officers responded to the 2100 block of 17th Street South. What happened Police set up a safety perimeter… Continue reading Fargo ND: Man Arrested After Gun Threat Report

Makinen: Man Hurt in Accidental Leg Shooting

Makinen: Man Hurt in Accidental Leg Shooting

St. Louis County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) A 67-year-old Makinen man was hurt Saturday. Authorities said the shooting was accidental. Makinen is east of Hibbing and north of Duluth. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said the man called 911 at 12:06 a.m. He reported a gunshot wound to his leg. Deputies said the man lives alone.… Continue reading Makinen: Man Hurt in Accidental Leg Shooting

Thief River Falls Man Charged in Online Sex Sting

Thief River Falls Man Charged in Online Sex Sting

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is charged in Pennington County District Court. Erick Sean Hartung, 26, faces a felony count of electronic solicitation of a child. He was arrested after an online sting, according to a criminal complaint. What the complaint says Investigators say a sheriff’s deputy posed as a… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in Online Sex Sting

Fargo: SWAT Search Warrant, Man Arrested

Fargo: SWAT Search Warrant, Man Arrested

Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — SWAT was called just north of downtown early Friday. SWAT called to 6th Avenue North Fargo police said Red River Valley SWAT served a search warrant in the 100 block of 6th Avenue North. Police said the warrant was served at about 6 a.m. Officials have not released details about what led… Continue reading Fargo: SWAT Search Warrant, Man Arrested

Brooklyn Center Man Charged in Snapchat Sex Video Case

Brooklyn Center Man Charged in Snapchat Sex Video Case

Brooklyn Center, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Brooklyn Center man faces a felony charge after police say he shared private sexual videos online without consent. Jacob Oldman Wisdom Johuna, 29, of Brooklyn Center, is charged with nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images. The charge is a felony under Minnesota Statute 617.261. What authorities allege According to… Continue reading Brooklyn Center Man Charged in Snapchat Sex Video Case