Frazee Man Charged In $18K Check Forgery Case Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Frazee man is facing felony charges after a tree service owner reported about $18,000 in forged checks, according to a criminal complaint filed in Becker County District Court. Brandin Wassather, of Frazee, is charged with felony theft by swindling and felony check… Continue reading Frazee Man Charged In $18K Check Forgery Case
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Detroit Lakes Man Charged In Insurance Case
Detroit Lakes Man Charged In Insurance Case Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — A Mahnomen man is facing two gross misdemeanor charges in Becker County District Court after a reported parking lot crash in Detroit Lakes. Andrew William Lundon is charged with failure to provide insurance information as a vehicle owner. He is also charged with intent… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged In Insurance Case
Frazee Man Charged In $912 Debit Card Fraud
Frazee Man Charged In $912 Debit Card Fraud Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Alejandro Dean Alaniz of Frazee is facing a felony financial card fraud charge in Becker County District Court. The charge was filed in court file 03-CR-26-688. The case is in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. According to the complaint, Alaniz is accused of using… Continue reading Frazee Man Charged In $912 Debit Card Fraud
International Falls Man Charged In Interlock Case
International Falls Man Charged In Interlock Case Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) – An International Falls man is facing a gross misdemeanor charge after a traffic stop in Pennington County. Zachary William Wood, 42, of International Falls, has been charged in Pennington County District Court. The case was filed under court number 57-CR-26-295. The charge accuses Wood… Continue reading International Falls Man Charged In Interlock Case
East Grand Forks Man Charged In Registry Case
East Grand Forks Man Charged In Registry Case East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Polk County warrant has been issued for Tyrone Howard Bjorgan II after prosecutors filed a felony charge against him in Minnesota District Court. Bjorgan, 27, of East Grand Forks, is charged with failure to register as a predatory offender. The case… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged In Registry Case
Detroit Lakes Man Charged After Highway 10 Stop
Detroit Lakes Man Charged After Highway 10 Stop Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Detroit Lakes man is facing a gross misdemeanor charge after a Highway 10 incident in Becker County. According to a criminal complaint filed in Becker County District Court, Timothy Lynn Porter, 40, of Detroit Lakes, is charged with driving after cancellation. Court… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged After Highway 10 Stop
Bemidji Man Charged In DWI Test Refusal Case
Bemidji Man Charged In DWI Test Refusal Case Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man is facing two gross misdemeanor charges after a December traffic stop in Beltrami County. Thomas Henry Cheney is charged in Beltrami County District Court with DWI test refusal and driving after cancellation. The case was filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged In DWI Test Refusal Case
Mahnomen: Beltrami Man Charged In Police Chase
Mahnomen: Beltrami Man Charged In Police Chase Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Beltrami man is facing felony and traffic charges after an alleged police chase in Mahnomen County. Ryan Daniel Melby, of Beltrami, has been charged in Mahnomen County District Court. The case was filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. Court records say the charges… Continue reading Mahnomen: Beltrami Man Charged In Police Chase
Naytahwaush Man Charged In Meth Case
Naytahwaush Man Charged In Meth Case Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Naytahwaush man is facing new charges in Becker County District Court after authorities say he ran from officers during a warrant operation. Robert James Azure, 51, of Naytahwaush, is charged in Becker County Court File No. 03-CR-26-958. The complaint lists three charges against Azure.… Continue reading Naytahwaush Man Charged In Meth Case
Ada Man Charged With 10 Child Porn Counts
Ada Man Charged With 10 Child Porn Counts Ada (trfnews.i234.me) — An Ada man is facing 10 felony charges in Norman County District Court. Paul Willis Knoell has been charged with 10 counts of possessing pornographic work involving a minor under age 14. The case is filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. Court records list… Continue reading Ada Man Charged With 10 Child Porn Counts
Roseau Man Charged In DWI Case After .23 Test
Roseau Man Charged In DWI Case After .23 Test Roseau (trfnews.i234.me) — A Roseau man is facing two gross misdemeanor DWI charges after a driving complaint from a local liquor store. Logan Ordean Gislason, 28, is charged in Roseau County District Court with third-degree DWI. The complaint lists two counts tied to the same May… Continue reading Roseau Man Charged In DWI Case After .23 Test
Bemidji Man Charged In Beltrami DWI Case
Bemidji Man Charged In Beltrami DWI Case Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) – A Bemidji man is facing three charges after a traffic stop in Beltrami County. Leon Louis Donnell Jr., 44, of Bemidji, is charged in Beltrami County District Court. The charges include second-degree DWI, no proof of insurance, and driving after revocation. The case was… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged In Beltrami DWI Case
Frazee Man Charged After Park Road Stop
Frazee Man Charged After Park Road Stop BECKER COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — A Frazee man is facing a gross misdemeanor charge after a traffic stop in Becker County. Leif John Carlson, 38, of Frazee, has been charged in Becker County District Court. The charge is driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety. The case was… Continue reading Frazee Man Charged After Park Road Stop
Badger DWI Case: Man Found Sleeping in Running Car
Badger DWI Case: Man Found Sleeping in Running Car Badger (trfnews.i234.me) — A Roosevelt man is facing two gross misdemeanor DWI counts after a welfare check in Badger, according to a Roseau County District Court complaint. Jaren Nicholas Palm, 21, was charged in Roseau County Court File No. 68-CR-26-268. The complaint says the case began… Continue reading Badger DWI Case: Man Found Sleeping in Running Car
Crookston Man Charged In Meth Zone Case
Crookston Man Charged In Meth Zone Case Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — A Crookston man is facing a felony drug charge in Polk County District Court. James Fredrick Copeland, 54, has been charged with third-degree controlled substance crime. The charge alleges possession of methamphetamine in a prohibited zone. According to a Minnesota court complaint, the case was… Continue reading Crookston Man Charged In Meth Zone Case
Bemidji Man Charged After DWI Traffic Stop
Bemidji Man Charged After DWI Traffic Stop Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man is facing a felony DWI charge after a May 1 traffic stop in Beltrami County. According to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County District Court, Harvey Alpheus Nicholas Sr., 41, of Bemidji, is charged with first-degree DWI. The complaint says… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged After DWI Traffic Stop
New Rockford Case: Bemidji Man Charged
New Rockford Case: Bemidji Man Charged New Rockford, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji, Minnesota, man is facing sex crime charges in five North Dakota counties. Scott Skjerva, 44, is accused of having sexual contact with a girl over several years. Court records say the alleged conduct began when the girl was 14 years old.… Continue reading New Rockford Case: Bemidji Man Charged
Thief River Falls Man Charged After Stop
Thief River Falls Man Charged After Stop Marshall County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is facing a gross misdemeanor charge after a traffic stop in Marshall County. Jorden Nathaniel Larson, 29, of Thief River Falls, has been charged in Marshall County District Court. The charge is driving after cancellation, inimical to public safety.… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged After Stop
Bemidji Man Charged After Highway 89 Stop
Bemidji Man Charged After Highway 89 Stop Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man is facing a gross misdemeanor charge after a traffic stop on Highway 89. John Joseph Waslaski has been charged in Beltrami County District Court with driving after cancellation. The charge says his driving privileges were canceled as being inimical to public… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged After Highway 89 Stop
Grand Forks DUI Crash: Fordville Man Gets 6 Years
Grand Forks DUI Crash: Fordville Man Gets 6 Years Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fordville man has been sentenced to six years in prison for a deadly drunk-driving crash near Grand Forks. Travis Dean Bell, 45, was sentenced Monday, May 18. He pleaded guilty in January to criminal vehicular homicide and criminal vehicular injury.… Continue reading Grand Forks DUI Crash: Fordville Man Gets 6 Years
Becker County Man Booked In Felony Assault Case
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Leroy Wayne Conklin, 33, was recently booked into the Becker County Jail. The booking report lists Conklin’s booking date as May 21, 2026. No estimated release date was listed in the jail entry. The listed offense is felony domestic assault. The report cites Minnesota Statute 609.2242.4. Booking Information According to the… Continue reading Becker County Man Booked In Felony Assault Case
Warroad Man Booked In Roseau County Felony Case
Warroad (trfnews.i234.me) — A Warroad man was booked into the Roseau County Jail after a felony threats of violence case, according to recently listed jail booking information. Christopher L. Larsen, 29, was booked on May 23, 2026. The listed arresting agency was the Warroad Police Department. The booking record lists one felony count. The charge… Continue reading Warroad Man Booked In Roseau County Felony Case
Orr Man Charged After Fire Plane Hit By Bullet
Orr, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A northern St. Louis County man is facing felony charges after a firefighting plane was struck by a bullet near Kjostad Lake. Daniel Christian Pettit, 48, of Portage Township, was charged on Wednesday, May 20. He faces second-degree assault and intentional discharge of a firearm. The charges stem from a May… Continue reading Orr Man Charged After Fire Plane Hit By Bullet
Bemidji Veteran Dies After Minneapolis Theft
Bemidji Veteran Dies After Minneapolis Theft Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — A decorated Army veteran from Bemidji has died after an alleged vehicle theft in Minneapolis. Amos Ferrier, 38, died from injuries suffered on Friday, May 15, in south Minneapolis. The incident happened near the 5400 block of 43rd Avenue South. Ferrier grew up in Bemidji and… Continue reading Bemidji Veteran Dies After Minneapolis Theft
Becker County Man Booked In DWI Case
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Kyle James Bachmeier, 39, was recently booked into the Becker County Jail. Booking information lists Bachmeier’s booking date as May 21, 2026. No estimated release date was listed in the report. Booking Details The listed offense is tied to Minnesota DWI law. The report cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(7). That section involves… Continue reading Becker County Man Booked In DWI Case
Clearwater County Man Booked On Burglary Charge
Clearwater County (trfnews.i234.me) — Christopher Brandt, 42, was recently booked into the Clearwater County Jail. Jail booking information lists Brandt as a male. He was booked at 11:41 a.m. on May 21, 2026. The listed charge is first-degree burglary of an occupied dwelling. The booking cites Minnesota Statute 609.582.1(a). Charge Listed In Booking Report The… Continue reading Clearwater County Man Booked On Burglary Charge
Polk County Man Booked On Canceled License Charge
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Jason William Abney was booked into the Polk County Jail on May 20, 2026. According to booking information, Abney was listed on a traffic-related charge. The listed charge is driving after cancellation. The booking notes describe the case as “inimical to public safety.” Abney was born on March 24, 1979, according… Continue reading Polk County Man Booked On Canceled License Charge
Warroad Man Killed After Deer Crash
Spang Township (trfnews.i234.me) — A Warroad man died Thursday evening after his dirt bike struck a deer on Highway 169 in Itasca County. The crash happened at 7:37 p.m. on May 21, 2026. The Minnesota State Patrol said the crash occurred on northbound Highway 169 near County Road 450. The site is in Spang Township,… Continue reading Warroad Man Killed After Deer Crash
Thief River Falls Man Held On License Charges
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Christopher Pickens was listed as being held at the Pennington County Jail on May 21, 2026, according to jail information. Pickens was booked on two misdemeanor traffic-related charges. The listed case number is 26002297. Court branch information shows the case is assigned to District Court. Charges Listed In Jail Record The… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Held On License Charges
Detroit Lakes Man Charged In $18K Check Case
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Detroit Lakes man is facing felony charges after a Becker County court complaint alleged a forged check scheme involving a tree service business account. Dustin James Differding, 38, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony theft by swindle and felony check forgery. The case… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged In $18K Check Case
Bemidji Man Charged In 3rd Degree DWI Case
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Donald Lane Thomas is facing a gross misdemeanor third-degree DWI charge in Beltrami County District Court. The charge was filed after a traffic stop on May 13, 2026, in Bemidji. According to the court complaint, a caller reported a tan truck driving poorly near 15th Street Northwest and Irvine Avenue. The caller… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged In 3rd Degree DWI Case
East Grand Forks Man Charged In Meth DWI Case
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — Derek Jacob Pederson, 35, of East Grand Forks, is facing felony and gross misdemeanor charges in Polk County District Court. The charges follow a traffic stop on May 13, 2026, in East Grand Forks. According to the criminal complaint, Pederson was stopped while driving a black Chevrolet Silverado near the… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged In Meth DWI Case
Thief River Falls Man Cited After Firework Report
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police cited an 18-year-old man after a disorderly conduct report near the railroad bridge. The report came in on May 3 at about 9:50 p.m. Police were called to the area under the railroad bridge near the Fire Hall. The call involved a reported firework incident. Woman Reported Firework Was… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Cited After Firework Report
Thief River Falls Man Cited After Field Fire
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man has been cited after a field fire was reported outside Holtan Iron. The sheriff’s office received the report on May 1 at 11:31 a.m. The report said the fire was burning in a field near the business. Authorities later cited Dean Gustave Holtan, 64, of… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Cited After Field Fire
Brainerd Man Cited After Rollover Crash
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Brainerd man has been cited after a single-vehicle rollover crash reported on May 1. The sheriff’s office received the crash report at 1:43 p.m. The crash happened at the intersection of Sorteberg Drive and 167th Avenue Northeast. Authorities identified the driver as Carter John Roeder of Brainerd. Roeder was… Continue reading Brainerd Man Cited After Rollover Crash
Bemidji Man Charged In DANCO Text Case
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Red Lake man is facing a felony charge in Beltrami County after prosecutors say he violated a domestic abuse no-contact order. According to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County District Court, Adrian Guy Livingston is charged with violating a no-contact order within ten years of two or more prior… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged In DANCO Text Case
Polk County Man Booked On Parole Violation
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Jeremiah Park Hess was recently booked into the Polk County Jail. Jail booking information lists the booking date as May 19, 2026. The record lists Hess’s date of birth as May 20, 1984. Hess was booked on a parole violation listed as “FE.” The booking note lists the matter as a… Continue reading Polk County Man Booked On Parole Violation
Polk County Man Booked On Felony Probation Violation
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Shane Dennis Gorden was recently booked into the Polk County Jail. Jail booking information lists Gorden’s booking date as May 19, 2026. The record lists his date of birth as December 24, 1979. Gorden was booked on a probation violation listed as “FE.” The “FE” listing indicates the matter was recorded… Continue reading Polk County Man Booked On Felony Probation Violation
Bemidji Man Charged In No-Contact Order Case
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Gregory James Pasquarette, 31, of Plymouth, Minnesota, is facing a felony charge in Beltrami County District Court. The charge accuses Pasquarette of violating a domestic abuse no-contact order. The alleged offense happened on or about April 21, 2026. According to the court complaint, active domestic abuse no-contact orders were already in… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged In No-Contact Order Case
Grand Forks Man Gets 40 Years In Child Sex Case
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for crimes involving children. Marshawn Howard Wooten, 30, was sentenced on Wednesday, May 6. Court records say the case involved 15 crimes against children. Nearly all of the charges were sexual in nature. Wooten had already been sentenced in… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Gets 40 Years In Child Sex Case
Dent Man Charged After Girlfriend’s Death
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — Allen Alberts, 33, of Dent, Minnesota, is charged with manslaughter in the death of his girlfriend, Nichole Schoultz, 40. Court documents say Schoultz was thrown into a farm field after a pickup rolled off the road. Investigators say Alberts waited nearly three hours before getting medical help. No-Contact Order Cited… Continue reading Dent Man Charged After Girlfriend’s Death
Warroad Man Faces Child Sex Conduct Charges
Warroad (trfnews.i234.me) — A Warroad man appeared in court Monday, May 4, on two criminal sexual conduct charges involving a minor under age 16. Kyle James Rourk, 33, is charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct. He is also charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct. The charges are tied to alleged acts involving a minor. According… Continue reading Warroad Man Faces Child Sex Conduct Charges
Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced In Felony DWI Case
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — Samuel Allen Stone, 65, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court. Stone was sentenced for felony first-degree DWI, test refusal, according to court records. A second felony, first-degree DWI charge was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. Hit-And-Run Report Led To Stop The case began on… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced In Felony DWI Case
White Earth Gun Case Sends Ogema Man To Prison
White Earth (trfnews.i234.me) — Elias Trinidad Thompson, 22, of rural Ogema, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court. Thompson was sentenced for being a felon in possession of a gun. A felony receiving stolen property charge was dropped under a plea agreement. According to court records, the case began on Dec. 27. Law enforcement… Continue reading White Earth Gun Case Sends Ogema Man To Prison
Pekin Man Gets 13 Years In Child Sex Case
Pekin, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Pekin man has been sentenced to prison for repeated sexual contact with a child. John Roger Messner, 37, was sentenced Friday, April 17. He must serve 13 years in prison. Messner pleaded guilty in December to four felony counts. The charges were Class A felony gross sexual imposition. The… Continue reading Pekin Man Gets 13 Years In Child Sex Case
East Grand Forks Man Charged in Meth Park Case
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man now faces a felony drug charge in Polk County after investigators said he obtained methamphetamine near Sherlock Park in East Grand Forks. Frank Lewis White, 64, is charged with third-degree controlled substance crime. The charge alleges possession in a prohibited zone. Court records say the alleged… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged in Meth Park Case
Red Lake Falls Man Charged After DWI Stop
Red Lake Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Red Lake Falls man faces a third-degree DWI charge after a traffic stop on April 12, according to a criminal complaint. Traffic Stop on Eighth Street Authorities said police stopped a vehicle after an encounter on Eighth Street. Edwin Lopez, 41, of Red Lake Falls, was later arrested. According… Continue reading Red Lake Falls Man Charged After DWI Stop
Bemidji Man Charged After Walmart Damage, DWI
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake man faces felony and misdemeanor charges after an April 4 incident at Walmart in Bemidji. Prosecutors say Dylan Charles Fairbanks damaged store property and later failed a breath test. The charges were filed in Beltrami County District Court. What the complaint says According to the criminal complaint, officers… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged After Walmart Damage, DWI
Thief River Falls Man Charged After DWI Stop
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is facing serious charges after an early morning traffic stop on April 11, according to a criminal complaint. Traffic Stop on Highway 1 Police said the stop happened at about 2:03 a.m. on Highway 1. Court documents say the vehicle was traveling 52 mph in… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged After DWI Stop
Thief River Falls Man Charged in Child Solicitation Case
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — An 18-year-old Thief River Falls man is facing a felony charge after a report claimed he sent explicit images and messages to a 15-year-old girl. Charge Filed After April 6 Report According to the complaint, the sheriff’s office received the report on April 6. Jarrett James McKay, 18, of Thief… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in Child Solicitation Case
Crookston Man Charged After Traffic Stop
Crookston — A Crookston man has been charged in Polk County District Court after a traffic stop on March 4, 2026. Charges Filed According to the complaint, Duaine Armond Anderson, 49, faces a gross misdemeanor count of driving after cancellation inimical to public safety. He also faces a misdemeanor count for failing to provide proof… Continue reading Crookston Man Charged After Traffic Stop
Cass Lake Man Charged After Bar Gunshot
Cass Lake (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake man is facing several charges after authorities said he shot himself in the leg outside a bar in Cass County. According to a criminal complaint, Dean Kyle Jourdain, 24, was injured early on December 11, 2025, outside Logjammerz Bar and Grill in the Cass Lake area. Court records… Continue reading Cass Lake Man Charged After Bar Gunshot
Frazee Man Charged After Plate, Insurance Stop
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Frazee man is facing three charges in Becker County after a traffic stop last fall, according to a criminal complaint. David Jeffrey Abeldgaard, 38, is charged with intent to escape motor vehicle tax, improper use of registration plates, and driving an uninsured vehicle. The complaint says the stop happened on… Continue reading Frazee Man Charged After Plate, Insurance Stop
Crookston Man Faces Felony DWI, Drug Charges
Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — A Crookston man faces three criminal charges in Polk County District Court. Christopher George Rick was charged after a March 24, 2026, traffic stop near Crookston. The complaint includes two felony counts and one gross misdemeanor. The charges are based on allegations in a court filing. Rick has not been convicted in… Continue reading Crookston Man Faces Felony DWI, Drug Charges
Thief River Falls Man Charged in DWI Refusal
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is facing several charges after police said he drove erratically on Highway 59 and later refused a breath test. Harold James Sayers, 46, has been charged with second-degree DWI test refusal and driving after revocation. He was also arrested on a Beltrami County warrant. Report… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in DWI Refusal
Moorhead Man Charged After Gunfire Call
Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — A Moorhead man now faces two felony charges after a reported early morning gunfire incident in Clay County, according to a criminal complaint. Prosecutors charged Bryan Jacob Envik, 34, with reckless discharge of a firearm within a municipality and intentional discharge of a firearm that endangered safety. Both charges stem from an… Continue reading Moorhead Man Charged After Gunfire Call
Salol Man Charged in Roseau County Assault
Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Salol man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after a domestic assault case in Roseau County. According to a criminal complaint, 27-year-old Branden Andrew Sehlstrom was charged in Roseau County District Court. The charges include domestic assault by strangulation and fifth-degree domestic assault. Charges Filed Court records say the alleged… Continue reading Salol Man Charged in Roseau County Assault
Horace Schools Locked Down After Parking Lot Shooting
Horace (trfnews.i234.me) — Three schools in Horace went into lockdown Monday morning after a shooting near Heritage Middle School. Authorities said a man was shot in the hand in the school parking lot. The injury was not life-threatening. The call came in at 9:46 a.m. Monday, April 13. Law enforcement then asked schools to begin… Continue reading Horace Schools Locked Down After Parking Lot Shooting
East Grand Forks Man Gets Probation in Fentanyl Case
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) A East Grand Forks man received a stayed sentence Tuesday, April 7, in a fentanyl case. Under the sentence, Jacob Michael Boushee, 34, will spend five years on supervised probation. He will not go to prison unless he breaks probation rules. Plea Deal Resolved Case Jacob Michael Boushee first pleaded not… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Gets Probation in Fentanyl Case
Otter Tail County Man Charged After UTV Chase
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 44-year-old man is facing charges after authorities say he took a family member’s UTV and led deputies on a short pursuit early Friday morning. Report of Stolen UTV Court documents say Justin Sheridan allegedly hot-wired the UTV while it was parked inside a garage. Deputies later found him driving… Continue reading Otter Tail County Man Charged After UTV Chase
West Fargo Case: Fargo Man Faces Felony
West Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man faces a felony charge after a domestic violence case in West Fargo. Benjamin Joseph Nordick, 39, was arrested on April 9, according to court documents. Police responded to a domestic violence report at a home in West Fargo. What Court Records Allege According to court documents, the incident… Continue reading West Fargo Case: Fargo Man Faces Felony
Fargo Man Faces New Assault Charges
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man is facing new felony charges after police say he seriously injured a pregnant woman during a January assault. Charges Filed In Fargo Case Teon Berry has been charged with two counts of domestic violence resulting in serious bodily injury. According to court documents, Fargo Police responded to an apartment… Continue reading Fargo Man Faces New Assault Charges
Fort Totten Man Signs Plea Deal in Assault Case
FORT TOTTEN (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fort Totten man has signed a plea agreement in federal court after prosecutors accused him of badly beating a woman on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Eric Herbert Hunt, 28, signed the agreement on Wednesday in U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota. The court has not yet accepted… Continue reading Fort Totten Man Signs Plea Deal in Assault Case
Cass Lake Man Charged After Crash, Struggle
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake man faces two charges after a reported hit-and-run, a traffic stop, and a struggle with officers on April 9, according to a criminal complaint. Alex Cody Gould, 38, of Bena, was charged in Minnesota District Court in Cass County. The case includes one gross misdemeanor count and one… Continue reading Cass Lake Man Charged After Crash, Struggle
Waseca County Man Dies in Highway 14 Crash
Waseca County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Waseca man died in a one-vehicle crash early Tuesday on westbound Highway 14 in Saint Mary Township. The Minnesota State Patrol said the crash happened at about 2:09 a.m. near mile marker 156. The vehicle was a 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. Investigators said the SUV was traveling west when it left… Continue reading Waseca County Man Dies in Highway 14 Crash
Osage Man Charged in Becker County Assault
Osage (trfnews.i234.me) — A Park Rapids man now faces a gross misdemeanor domestic assault charge in Becker County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. The defendant is identified as Adam Nathaniel Keezer. Court records say he is charged with domestic assault, subsequent violation, under Minnesota Statute 609.2242. The complaint says the… Continue reading Osage Man Charged in Becker County Assault
Thief River Falls Man Charged in Child Solicitation Case
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) Authorities said the case began on Feb. 18. That day, police received a report involving alleged contact on Snapchat with a 13-year-old boy. Teie has been summoned to appear in court. The case remains pending. Damian Marshall Teie, 29, of Thief River Falls, has been charged with felony electronic solicitation of… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in Child Solicitation Case
Thief River Falls Man Cited in Van Key Case
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man has been cited after police received a report of tampering with a motor vehicle early on March 27. Early Morning Report According to the citation, police were called at 4:41 a.m. to the area of 714 Second St. W. The report said someone had tampered… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Cited in Van Key Case
Thief River Falls Man Sentenced After Spying On Teenage Girl
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man was sentenced after a felony privacy case involving a teenage girl. Matthew Alan Kessel, 38, was sentenced March 30 in Pennington County District Court. Sentence Ordered by the Court Kessel was convicted of interference with privacy. The court gave him a 12-month prison sentence. That sentence… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced After Spying On Teenage Girl
Mentor Man Enters Plea in Sex Crime Case
Mentor (trfnews.i234.me) — A Mentor, Minnesota, man entered an Alford plea on Tuesday, April 7, in a criminal sexual conduct case. Francisco Arellano, 38, pleaded guilty to third-degree criminal sexual conduct. Under an Alford plea, a defendant maintains innocence but admits prosecutors likely have enough evidence to win at trial. Plea Entered In District Court… Continue reading Mentor Man Enters Plea in Sex Crime Case
Detroit Lakes Man Charged After Plate Mismatch
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) A Becker County criminal complaint charges Gage Michael Halverson, 20, after a January traffic stop in Detroit Lakes. Charges Filed According to the complaint, Halverson faces one gross misdemeanor count of intent to escape taxation. He also faces one misdemeanor count for failing to provide proof of insurance. The case was filed… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged After Plate Mismatch
Detroit Lakes Man Charged After Struggle
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) A Detroit Lakes man faces four charges after an April 2 arrest. The charges include one felony and three gross misdemeanors, according to a complaint filed in Becker County District Court. Caleb Nicholas Fellini is charged with obstructing legal process and fourth-degree assault of a peace officer. The felony count alleges… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged After Struggle
Lake Park Man Charged After Becker County Stop
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Lake Park man is facing a gross misdemeanor charge after a traffic stop in Becker County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Prosecutors charged Caide Lawrence Northrup, 22, with driving after cancellation that was deemed inimical to public safety. The charge falls under Minnesota Statute 171.24.… Continue reading Lake Park Man Charged After Becker County Stop
Detroit Lakes Man Charged in Insurance Case
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — A Perham man faces a gross misdemeanor charge in Becker County after a court complaint said he did not have valid proof of insurance during a traffic stop in Detroit Lakes. According to the complaint, Jeffry Wayne Lehman, 58, was stopped on November 16, 2025, after a report of a vehicle… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged in Insurance Case
Dryden Twp Tow Crash Kills Lakeville Man
Dryden Township, Sibley County (trfnews.i234.me) — A fatal crash on Highway 19 in Sibley County left a Lakeville man dead after a vehicle towing setup began to fishtail and rolled into a ditch. Crash Happened on Highway 19 The crash happened at 10:51 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026. The location was Highway 19 and… Continue reading Dryden Twp Tow Crash Kills Lakeville Man
Detroit Lakes Man Charged After Traffic Stop
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A Detroit Lakes area traffic stop has led to a gross misdemeanor charge against James William Helgeson, 55, of Rothsay. Charge Filed In Becker County According to a complaint filed in the Minnesota District Court, Helgeson is charged with driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety. The charge stems from a… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged After Traffic Stop
Valley City: Missing Man Found Dead in River
Valley City (trfnews.i234.me) — Alfred “Al” Odden, a Wahpeton man missing since April 1, was found dead after authorities recovered a vehicle from the Sheyenne River in Valley City. According to Valley City police, the vehicle was found Friday evening, April 10, near the 1300 block of Riverview Drive. Crews could not remove it that… Continue reading Valley City: Missing Man Found Dead in River
Crookston Man Gets 12 Years in Child Sex Case
Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — A Crookston man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a first-degree sex crime involving a child under 13. G. Thomas Amiot, 82, was sentenced on Thursday, April 2. He received the minimum prison term required by law. He pleaded guilty to the felony charge in December. Court records said… Continue reading Crookston Man Gets 12 Years in Child Sex Case
Callaway Man Charged After Detroit Lakes Chase
Callaway (trfnews.i234.me) Lucas John Peterson, 36, of Callaway, has been charged in Becker County District Court after a police chase and DWI investigation in Detroit Lakes. Peterson faces a felony count of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. He also faces a gross misdemeanor charge of third-degree DWI, according to the criminal complaint.… Continue reading Callaway Man Charged After Detroit Lakes Chase
Frazee Man Sentenced in Becker County Meth Case
Frazee (trfnews.i234.me) Ricky Dee Thomas Jr., 32, of Frazee, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court in a felony drug case. Court records show the case involved methamphetamine sales in April 2025. According to the criminal complaint, a confidential informant told a drug task force agent that a meth purchase had been arranged with… Continue reading Frazee Man Sentenced in Becker County Meth Case
Crookston Man Charged in Assault Case
Crookston, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Crookston man now faces two criminal charges after a March 22 incident in Polk County, according to a complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Zachary Henry Bye, 33, is charged with felony false imprisonment and misdemeanor domestic assault. The complaint says the case involves a family or household member… Continue reading Crookston Man Charged in Assault Case
Williams Man Charged in Burned Truck Case
Lake of the Woods County (trfnews.i234.me) Wade Robert Anderson of McIntosh has been charged in Lake of the Woods County. Court records say he falsely reported his truck stolen and later admitted burning it. The charges come from a criminal complaint filed in the Minnesota District Court. Anderson faces one felony count of second-degree arson.… Continue reading Williams Man Charged in Burned Truck Case
Beltrami County Man Faces Felony DWI Charges
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) A Red Lake man is facing felony and gross misdemeanor charges after a crash in Beltrami County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Valen Vaughn Hughte, 34, was charged with first-degree DWI, alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more within two hours, and driving after cancellation as inimical to… Continue reading Beltrami County Man Faces Felony DWI Charges
Gary Man Charged In Child Assault Case
Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Gary man is facing a misdemeanor assault charge after a criminal complaint was filed in Norman County District Court. According to the complaint, Todd William Steinmetz is charged with fifth-degree assault. The charge alleges he inflicted, or tried to inflict, bodily harm on a child on September 10, 2024. The… Continue reading Gary Man Charged In Child Assault Case
Viking Man Charged In Shovel Assault Case
Viking (trfnews.i234.me) — A Karlstad man is facing a felony charge after a reported domestic assault in Viking, Minnesota. According to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court, Shane Scott Stone, 53, has been charged with second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. Prosecutors say the case stems from an incident on March 24, 2026,… Continue reading Viking Man Charged In Shovel Assault Case
Bemidji Man Charged After Wolfe Center Assault
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man is facing a felony assault charge after a reported fight at the Wolfe Center in Bemidji. According to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County District Court, Michael Wayne Hatton, 44, was charged with fifth-degree assault. The charge was filed under Minnesota Statute 609.224.4(b). Prosecutors allege the case… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged After Wolfe Center Assault
Bemidji Man Charged After Reported Domestic Assault
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji-area domestic assault case has led to a gross misdemeanor charge against Nolan Joshua Nyman, 32, of Cass Lake, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Charge Filed Court records say Nyman is charged with domestic assault, subsequent violation, under Minnesota Statute 609.2242.2. The charge stems from… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged After Reported Domestic Assault
East Grand Forks Man Charged After Traffic Stop
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Polk County man is facing a gross misdemeanor charge after a traffic stop in East Grand Forks, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Michael Scott Stone, 64, of East Grand Forks, was charged with driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety. The charge stems… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged After Traffic Stop
Greenbush Man Charged in Roseau County Drug Case
Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Greenbush man is facing a gross misdemeanor drug charge in Roseau County after a traffic stop and arrest on March 20, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Prosecutors charged Maxwell Charles Anderson, 39, of Greenbush, with fifth-degree drug possession. The charge alleges he possessed methamphetamine in… Continue reading Greenbush Man Charged in Roseau County Drug Case
Warroad Man Charged in Roseau County Sex Case
Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) According to the complaint, Kyle James Rourk, 33, was charged in Minnesota District Court with first-degree criminal sexual conduct and second-degree criminal sexual conduct. Charges Filed The complaint says the alleged crimes happened between June 1, 2023, and March 15, 2024, in Roseau County. One count carries a maximum sentence of 30… Continue reading Warroad Man Charged in Roseau County Sex Case
Bemidji Man Charged In Hiding Fugitive
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji man is facing one felony and two misdemeanor charges after prosecutors said he helped Marie Hillman avoid arrest for months. According to a complaint filed in Minnesota District Court, Keith Bryan Olson, 56, was charged with aiding an offender to avoid arrest, obstructing legal process, and falsely reporting a crime.… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged In Hiding Fugitive
Cass Lake Man Charged in Beltrami DWI Case
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) Kalin Leroy Thoms of Cass Lake has been charged with two counts of second-degree DWI in Beltrami County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Both charges are gross misdemeanors. The complaint says the case began late on March 30, 2026, during a traffic stop in Beltrami County. What… Continue reading Cass Lake Man Charged in Beltrami DWI Case
Bemidji Man Charged After .17 DWI Stop
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji man now faces a gross misdemeanor DWI charge after a traffic stop early March 26, according to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County District Court. Court records identify the defendant as Joseph Garry Lepak, born Nov. 5, 1988. The complaint says the charge stems from an incident in Bemidji at… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged After .17 DWI Stop
Thief River Falls Man Charged in Domestic Assault
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls man is facing two criminal charges after a reported domestic incident on March 11, 2026, in Pennington County. According to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court, Jose Maximo Martinez is charged with felony domestic assault by strangulation and gross misdemeanor domestic assault. The complaint says… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in Domestic Assault
Mahnomen Man Charged After License Stop
Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) Jesse Paul Alvarado is facing a gross misdemeanor charge in Mahnomen County after a traffic stop in Mahnomen, according to a criminal complaint. Court records say Alvarado was charged with driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety. The charge was filed in Minnesota District Court in Mahnomen County. What the Complaint… Continue reading Mahnomen Man Charged After License Stop
Grand Forks Man Gets 20 Years in Drug Case
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man was ordered Monday, April 6, 2026, to serve 20 years in prison for multiple drug crimes. The case involved cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, THC products, and psilocybin mushrooms. Jesus Guadalupe Perez, 43, spoke during his sentencing hearing. He apologized to his family, the community, and others in the… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Gets 20 Years in Drug Case
Warren DWI Case: Man Accused After Gas Station Call
Warren, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) A Warren man is facing gross misdemeanor charges after a reported disturbance at a gas station in Marshall County led to a DWI arrest, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Jesse Lee Francis, 37, of Alvarado, is charged with second-degree driving while impaired and third-degree driving while impaired… Continue reading Warren DWI Case: Man Accused After Gas Station Call
Fargo Man to Plead Guilty in Trump Threat Case
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) Andrew Sandvik, 47, has agreed to plead guilty in federal court after prosecutors said he made an online threat against President Donald Trump. Court records show the plea agreement was signed on April 2. The filing became public on April 3. The agreement still must be accepted by a federal judge. Sandvik admitted… Continue reading Fargo Man to Plead Guilty in Trump Threat Case
Bemidji Man Charged After License Stop
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji man is facing a gross misdemeanor charge after a traffic stop in Beltrami County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. The defendant is identified as Jesse Jay Hockenson, 48, of Bemidji. Court records say he was charged with driving after cancellation that was listed as inimical… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged After License Stop
Bemidji Man Charged in $4,000 Burger King Theft
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji man faces a felony theft charge. Court records say more than $4,000 was taken from Burger King South. The defendant is Jeffery Alan Lindseth, 46, of Bemidji. He is charged with one felony count of theft. The complaint was filed in Beltrami County District Court. The charge says the alleged theft… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged in $4,000 Burger King Theft