Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) An Ogema man is facing two felony charges in Mahnomen County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. James Richard Uran, 47, of Ogema, has been charged with two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. The complaint says the alleged victim was under 13 at the time of the reported… Continue reading Ogema Man Charged in Mahnomen Sex Abuse Case
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Beltrami County Man Charged After Traffic Stop
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) A Beltrami County man is facing a gross misdemeanor charge after a traffic stop in northern Minnesota, according to a criminal complaint. Court records say Glenn Fineday Jr., 58, of Pennington, was charged with driving after cancellation that was listed as inimical to public safety. What the Complaint Says The charge stems… Continue reading Beltrami County Man Charged After Traffic Stop
Gatzke Man Charged After .25 DWI Stop
Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) A Gatzke man now faces several criminal charges after a traffic stop in Roseau County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Gastin Jeffrey Kriel, 37, of Gatzke, is charged with two gross misdemeanor DWI counts. He also faces misdemeanor charges for an open bottle violation and a firearm… Continue reading Gatzke Man Charged After .25 DWI Stop
Newfolden Man Charged After Pennington DWI Crash
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) A Newfolden man is facing a gross misdemeanor DWI charge after a crash near U.S. Highway 59, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Charge Filed Prosecutors charged David Wayne Jenson, 61, of Newfolden, with third-degree driving while impaired. The complaint says the case stems from an April 2,… Continue reading Newfolden Man Charged After Pennington DWI Crash
Bemidji Man Charged After Threats, Chase, DWI
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji man faces several charges after a March 29 incident in Beltrami County, according to a criminal complaint. Daniel James Reiners, 49, is charged with felony terroristic threats, felony fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle, gross misdemeanor DWI test refusal, and misdemeanor carrying a pistol while under the influence… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged After Threats, Chase, DWI
Crookston Man Charged After .22 DWI Test
Crookston, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) A Crookston man is facing two gross misdemeanor DWI charges after a traffic stop in rural Polk County, according to a criminal complaint. Charges Filed In Polk County Christopher Ryan Martin, 29, is charged in Minnesota District Court in Polk County. The complaint lists third-degree DWI and third-degree DWI with an alcohol… Continue reading Crookston Man Charged After .22 DWI Test
East Grand Forks Man Charged After DWI Stop
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) A Warren man faces three charges after a late-night traffic stop in Polk County, court records show. A criminal complaint says Chad David Treumer was stopped around 1:12 a.m. on March 28. He was driving a Ford F-150 on Demers Avenue in East Grand Forks. The complaint says the pickup was… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged After DWI Stop
Mahnomen Man Charged After Fentanyl Seizure
Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) Bruce John Auginash Jr. has been charged in a felony drug case. The case was filed in Mahnomen County District Court. According to the criminal complaint, Auginash is charged with second-degree drug possession. The charge involves six grams or more, or 50 dosage units or more, of fentanyl or heroin. Court records… Continue reading Mahnomen Man Charged After Fentanyl Seizure
Austin: Thief River Falls Man Faces 10 CSAM Counts
Austin (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls man is facing serious felony charges in Mower County. Cody Scott Adams, 25, appeared in court Thursday morning. He was charged with 10 felony counts tied to child sexual abuse material, or CSAM. According to the court complaint, the charges involve alleged possession of pornographic material involving children under… Continue reading Austin: Thief River Falls Man Faces 10 CSAM Counts
Bemidji Man Faces Gross Misdemeanor DWI Charge
BEMIDJI (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji man is facing a gross misdemeanor DWI charge after a traffic stop early on March 21, according to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County. Brandon Lee Kurtz, 39, of Bemidji, is charged with operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of .08 or more within two hours of driving.… Continue reading Bemidji Man Faces Gross Misdemeanor DWI Charge
East Grand Forks Man Charged After Stolen Pickup Found
East Grand Forks, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) Abraham Clifford Wilson has been charged in Polk County after police found a stolen pickup in East Grand Forks. The charge is a felony count of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Charge Filed in Polk County According to a criminal complaint, the case was filed in the Minnesota District… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged After Stolen Pickup Found
Fort Totten Man Pleads Guilty in Reservation Killing
Fort Totten (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fort Totten man has pleaded guilty in federal court to voluntary manslaughter and two assault charges tied to separate 2024 cases on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Guilty Pleas Entered in Federal Court Kolby Jae McKay, 33, also known as Kolby Woods, entered the guilty pleas Thursday in U.S. District Court… Continue reading Fort Totten Man Pleads Guilty in Reservation Killing
West Fargo Man Gets Life in Child Sex Abuse Case
WEST FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A West Fargo man has been sentenced to life in prison after a Cass County case involving the sexual abuse of a child. Nicholas Colin Wika, 31, was convicted on three counts of gross sexual imposition. Two counts were Class AA felonies. One count was a Class A felony. The… Continue reading West Fargo Man Gets Life in Child Sex Abuse Case
Gardner Man Jailed in Sex Assault Case
Gardner, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A 34-year-old Gardner man is in custody after Cass County deputies responded to a report of a possible sexual assault early Tuesday morning. Authorities said the case involves a juvenile female and remains under active investigation. Early Morning Call According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to a… Continue reading Gardner Man Jailed in Sex Assault Case
West Fargo Man Arrested Near Cheney Middle School
West Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A West Fargo man was arrested Tuesday morning outside Cheney Middle School. Police said he refused a traffic stop and resisted arrest. What Happened The West Fargo Police Department said the incident began at about 8:45 a.m. Tuesday. Officers tried to stop a vehicle near Ninth Street East and 13th Avenue… Continue reading West Fargo Man Arrested Near Cheney Middle School
Thief River Falls Man Charged in Interlock Case
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls man is facing a new charge after a traffic stop on March 29. According to a criminal complaint, the stop happened at about 3:20 p.m. The complaint did not list the exact location. Police stopped the vehicle because the driver’s license had expired. Charge Filed After Traffic… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in Interlock Case
Thief River Falls Man Arrested After Disturbance
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A March 24 disturbance at a multi-family home led to the arrest of a local man, according to police. Disturbance Reported Police said the call came in at 8:12 a.m. on March 24. Officers were sent to 303 St. Paul Ave. S. after a report of a disturbance. Authorities said… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested After Disturbance
Thief River Falls Man Arrested After Knife Disturbance
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls man was arrested after a reported disturbance early March 22 at 223 Markley Ave. N.. Police called to morning disturbance Police received the report at 7:23 a.m. According to the report, officers were sent to the home after a disturbance was reported outside. Authorities said Freddy Fonseca-Lopez,… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested After Knife Disturbance
Newfolden Man Charged in Felony DWI Case
NEWFOLDEN (trfnews.i234.me) — A Newfolden man is facing felony charges after a traffic stop on March 25, according to a criminal complaint. Torrey Robert Winger, 50, of Newfolden, was charged with felony first-degree DWI and felony fifth-degree controlled substance crime. He was arrested after the stop near Third Street and Arnold Avenue at about 6:02… Continue reading Newfolden Man Charged in Felony DWI Case
Pennington County Man Faces New Warrant
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) A 49-year-old man is now facing a new felony charge after authorities said he failed to follow a required registration rule. The new case also comes after he missed a court hearing in an earlier drug case. According to the complaint, Bobby Vinton Peralta was checked on March 4 during a visit… Continue reading Pennington County Man Faces New Warrant
Wahpeton Man Gets Probation in Knife Threat Case
WAHPETON (trfnews.i234.me) Brandon Cletus George of Wahpeton has pleaded guilty in a case tied to threats against officers and a knife during an arrest attempt. Guilty Plea Entered in Richland County Court records show George pleaded guilty on March 23 to two Class C felonies. Those charges were terrorizing and preventing arrest. The case was… Continue reading Wahpeton Man Gets Probation in Knife Threat Case
Wales Man Held on $2M Bond in Murder Case
Wales, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Wales man is facing a murder charge after a fatal shooting at his home on March 26. Russell Andrew Hiltner, 33, is being held on a $2 million cash bond. Charges Filed Hiltner is charged with Class AA felony murder. If convicted, he could face life in prison without… Continue reading Wales Man Held on $2M Bond in Murder Case
Holmesville Township Shooting Leaves 2 Dead
Holmesville Township (trfnews.i234.me) — A man and a child were found dead Monday at a home in Holmesville Township. Both had apparent gunshot wounds. Authorities say the case remains under investigation. Welfare Check Led to Discovery The Becker County Sheriff’s Office said the call came in at about 12:39 p.m. Monday. A man went to… Continue reading Holmesville Township Shooting Leaves 2 Dead
Bemidji Man Charged After Meth, DWI Arrest
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man is facing felony drug and DWI charges after a traffic stop in Beltrami County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Prosecutors charged Jeffrey William Baxter, 39, of Bemidji, with third-degree drug possession and third-degree DWI. The complaint says the case began on March 17,… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged After Meth, DWI Arrest
Bemidji Man Faces Check Forgery Charge
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Faribault man is now facing a felony check forgery charge in Beltrami County after a reported incident at Menards in Bemidji. According to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court, Matthew Christopher Dale Kurtenbach, 44, was charged with check forgery. The charge alleges he offered or possessed a forged… Continue reading Bemidji Man Faces Check Forgery Charge
Bemidji Man Charged in Elder Money Case
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man is facing two felony charges after prosecutors said he used money from a vulnerable adult for his own benefit and failed to use her funds for her care. According to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County District Court, Daniel Lee Bliss, 63, is charged with two counts… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged in Elder Money Case
Bemidji Man Charged in 2nd-Degree DWI Case
Bemidji, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man now faces a gross misdemeanor DWI charge in Beltrami County after a late-night traffic stop, according to a criminal complaint. Cole Lee Sobolik, 34, was charged with second-degree DWI. The charge says he drove with an alcohol concentration above 0.08 within two hours. Court records say the incident… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged in 2nd-Degree DWI Case
Bemidji Man Charged After Liquor Store Crash
Bemidji, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) Derek James Hunt of Bemidji is facing felony and gross misdemeanor charges after a reported crash at a local liquor store, according to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County. Crash Reported at Bemidji Business Authorities say the case began around 12:30 p.m. on November 10, 2025. A caller reported that a… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged After Liquor Store Crash
Bemidji Man Charged In Felony Drug DWI Case
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man is facing a felony drunk driving charge tied to drugs after a traffic stop in Beltrami County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Court records say Darren John Brown, 37, was charged with first-degree DWI and driving after cancellation that was tied to public… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged In Felony Drug DWI Case
Fargo Shooting Leaves Man Injured Sunday
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A man was injured in a shooting early Sunday morning in south Fargo. Police said the wound was not life-threatening. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment. What Happened According to the Fargo Police Department, officers were called at about 6:12 a.m. on Sunday, March 29. The call came… Continue reading Fargo Shooting Leaves Man Injured Sunday
Crookston Man Charged in Meth Possession Case
Crookston, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) Edward Walter Grubb III, 34, of Crookston, now faces a felony drug charge in Polk County after a search of his home, according to a criminal complaint. Grubb is charged with a fifth-degree controlled substance crime for allegedly possessing methamphetamine. The charge is a felony. Court records say the charge carries… Continue reading Crookston Man Charged in Meth Possession Case
East Grand Forks Man Misses Felony Court Date
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) An East Grand Forks man is facing a felony charge after prosecutors say he failed to appear for a scheduled court hearing in Crookston. According to a criminal complaint, Evans Eliut Garcia, 27, was charged in Polk County with felony failure to appear for court. The complaint says Garcia missed a required… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Misses Felony Court Date
East Grand Forks Man Charged in Teen Drinking Case
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — An East Grand Forks man is facing two gross misdemeanor charges after a Polk County complaint said he gave alcohol to a 16-year-old girl. According to the criminal complaint, Derrick Walker was charged in Minnesota District Court in Polk County. The charges are furnishing alcohol to a person under 21… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged in Teen Drinking Case
Fertile Man Charged After Dollar General Stop
Fertile, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fertile man is facing two criminal charges after a traffic stop in Polk County, according to a court complaint. Charges Filed In Polk County Donavan Marvin Halstad, 44, has been charged with driving after cancellation and operating an uninsured vehicle. The first count is a gross misdemeanor. It alleges he… Continue reading Fertile Man Charged After Dollar General Stop
Grand Forks Man Charged in East Grand Forks Meth Case
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man faces two felony drug charges and one gross misdemeanor count after a traffic stop in East Grand Forks, according to a criminal complaint filed in Polk County. Editor’s note: A criminal complaint contains allegations. Charges are not convictions. Court records identify the defendant as Christopher Anthony Gaines, 32,… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged in East Grand Forks Meth Case
East Grand Forks Man Charged After Strangling Brother
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) Daniel Caleb Demery faces two felony charges after a family fight in Polk County, Minnesota. A criminal complaint says the case began around 3:01 a.m. on March 13, 2026. Officers responded to a report of an active fight at a home on Mars Drive. Charges Filed In Polk County According to… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged After Strangling Brother
East Grand Forks Man Charged Near School Zone
East Grand Forks, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) Daniel Glen Reamer has been charged in Polk County after a drug-related arrest near a school zone. According to a criminal complaint, Reamer faces one felony count of third-degree controlled substance crime in a prohibited zone. What The Complaint Says Court records say police were looking into an attempted… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged Near School Zone
Warroad Man Charged After .25 DWI Test
Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Warroad man is facing two gross misdemeanor DWI charges after a late-night traffic stop in Roseau County, according to a criminal complaint. Court records identify the defendant as Ryan Gardner Lundquist, 42, of Warroad. The complaint says the stop happened on March 14, 2026, at about 11:42 p.m. on Highway… Continue reading Warroad Man Charged After .25 DWI Test
Thief River Falls Man Charged in DWI, Meth Case
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Newfolden man is facing two felony charges after a traffic stop in Thief River Falls, according to a complaint filed in Pennington County District Court. Torrey Robert Winger, 50, was charged with first-degree driving while impaired and fifth-degree drug possession. The complaint says the case began on March 25,… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in DWI, Meth Case
Langdon Man Held in Deadly Shooting Case
Langdon, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Langdon man is in custody after a deadly shooting in Cavalier County. Authorities say Russell Andrew Hiltner is accused of killing a man on March 26. Court documents say the shooting happened inside a home in Langdon. What Witnesses Reported According to documents, the Cavalier County Sheriff’s Office received… Continue reading Langdon Man Held in Deadly Shooting Case
Moorhead Man Jailed in Teen Sex Assault Case
Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — A Moorhead man is in custody after being charged in Clay County with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl. Charge Filed in Clay County Christopher Milo Dangelo, 58, made his first court appearance on Wednesday. He faces one felony count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. According to the criminal complaint, the girl reported… Continue reading Moorhead Man Jailed in Teen Sex Assault Case
Grand Forks Man Charged With Gross Sexual Imposition
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is facing a Class AA felony charge of gross sexual imposition, according to court records. Thomas Joe Bommer, 50, is accused in a case involving a child. If convicted, he could face life in prison without parole. According to a probable cause summary, the case began… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged With Gross Sexual Imposition
Thief River Falls Man Arrested After Disturbance
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a disturbance report on March 17 at 4:39 p.m. at 521 Dewey Ave. in Thief River Falls. Disturbance Reported on Dewey Avenue According to the report, the caller said Llewellyn James Benais, 38, of Thief River Falls, was yelling at the location. Officers responded to the scene… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested After Disturbance
Thief River Falls Man Arrested in Assault Case
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a disturbance report on March 15 at 7:53 a.m. The call came from the 300 block of Merriam Avenue North. Disturbance Reported According to the report, officers were sent to the area after a disturbance was reported. Police later cited Preston Jeffery Olson, 36, of Thief River… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested in Assault Case
Thief River Falls Man Arrested in DWI Stop
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man was arrested after a traffic stop on March 14 in the 20500 block of Center St. E. Authorities said the stop happened at about 10:28 a.m. The driver was identified as Tyler Jonathan Johnson, 36, of Thief River Falls. Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest According… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested in DWI Stop
Lake Park Man Charged in $7,416 Truck Damage
Lake Park (trfnews.i234.me) A Becker County man faces a felony property damage charge after a truck was damaged last June. Prosecutors say the repair estimate tops $7,400. Charge Filed in Becker County According to a criminal complaint, Devin Michael Knox, 40, of Rush City, is charged with first-degree damage to property. The case was filed… Continue reading Lake Park Man Charged in $7,416 Truck Damage
Moorhead Man Faces 4 Felony Sex Crime Counts
MOORHEAD (trfnews.i234.me) — A Moorhead man is facing four felony criminal sexual conduct charges in Clay County after prosecutors accused him of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old woman at his apartment last fall. Ricardo Mendoza-Bandera, 38, was charged March 12 in Clay County District Court. Court records show he faces first, second, third, and fourth-degree criminal… Continue reading Moorhead Man Faces 4 Felony Sex Crime Counts
Fargo Man Arrested After Bat Threat Standoff
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A 59-year-old Fargo man was arrested Tuesday after police responded to a disturbance on Roberts Street North. Authorities said the call came in at about 2:49 p.m. on March 17. Officers were sent to the 100 block of Roberts Street North. According to police, the man was upset and armed with a… Continue reading Fargo Man Arrested After Bat Threat Standoff
Bemidji Man Charged In Drug Sale Case
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man is facing felony and gross misdemeanor charges after a search warrant was carried out at a home in Beltrami County, according to a criminal complaint. Thomas Jay Drift, 55, is charged with a felony third-degree drug charge under Minnesota law. He also faces a gross misdemeanor child endangerment… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged In Drug Sale Case
Mahnomen Man Charged After Ammo Found
Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Mahnomen County man now faces a felony charge after investigators said they found ammunition during a search at a home near Mahnomen. According to a criminal complaint filed in Mahnomen County District Court, 40-year-old Guy Anthony Keezer Jr., of Waubun, is charged with possession of a firearm or ammunition by… Continue reading Mahnomen Man Charged After Ammo Found
Mahnomen Burglary Case: Man Faces 4 Charges
Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) A 22-year-old Bagley man is facing four charges after a late-night disturbance and alleged break-in in Mahnomen, according to a criminal complaint filed in Mahnomen County District Court. Charges Filed In Mahnomen County Prosecutors charged Kainon Miles Arthur, born July 10, 2003, with first-degree burglary, second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, third-degree… Continue reading Mahnomen Burglary Case: Man Faces 4 Charges
Mahnomen: Detroit Man Faces Drug Charges
Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Detroit man is facing felony drug charges in Mahnomen County after authorities executed a search warrant at a home on State Highway 200, according to a criminal complaint. Prosecutors charged Jemichael Leon McCoy Jr., 23, with third-degree sale of a narcotic, fifth-degree drug possession, and giving a false name to… Continue reading Mahnomen: Detroit Man Faces Drug Charges
Naytahwaush Man Charged After Traffic Stop
Naytahwaush, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) Joseph Benjamin Thompson of Naytahwaush has been charged after a December traffic stop in Mahnomen County. According to a criminal complaint, Thompson faces one gross misdemeanor count of driving after cancellation. The filing says the cancellation was tied to public safety. Court records identify the case as Mahnomen County file 44-CR-26-50. Prosecutors… Continue reading Naytahwaush Man Charged After Traffic Stop
Tenstrike Man Charged After Fake Officer Texts
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Tenstrike man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges in Beltrami County after investigators said he sent harassing messages and posed as a law officer during a dispute with a former dating partner. According to a criminal complaint, Trevor Don Bergstraser, 31, is charged with felony harassment by false impersonation and… Continue reading Tenstrike Man Charged After Fake Officer Texts
Bemidji Man Dies in Mississippi River Crash
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man died Friday after his pickup entered the Mississippi River in Frohn Township. The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office identified the driver as Dale Clark Suther, 60, of Bemidji. Authorities said Suther was driving north on Sunnyside Road on Friday, March 20. At some point, his Ford F-150 left the… Continue reading Bemidji Man Dies in Mississippi River Crash
Bemidji Man Charged After Assault, 911 Interference
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man is facing two charges after a reported domestic assault in Beltrami County. The case was filed in the Minnesota District Court. Charges Filed In Beltrami County According to a criminal complaint, 36-year-old Lief Randolph Lussier is charged with interfering with a 911 call and misdemeanor domestic assault. The complaint… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged After Assault, 911 Interference
Bemidji Man Charged in DWI With Children in Car
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man faces two gross misdemeanor charges after a March 17 traffic stop, a complaint says. The case was filed in Beltrami County District Court. Charges Filed Daniel James Isham, 33, is charged with third-degree DWI and child endangerment. Court records say two children under 16 were in the vehicle. The… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged in DWI With Children in Car
Bemidji Man Charged In Felony DWI Case
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) Derek James Hunt has been charged in Beltrami County after a vehicle struck Lakes Liquor in Bemidji, according to a criminal complaint. The complaint says the crash happened around 12:30 p.m. on November 10, 2025. It says a tan GMC Yukon drove over a parking barrier and hit a wooden beam that supported… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged In Felony DWI Case
Beltrami County Man Charged in Knife Break-In
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Beltrami County man is facing felony and gross misdemeanor charges after a late-night incident at Woodland Mobile Home Park, according to a criminal complaint. Prosecutors charged Damian Patrick Joseph Smith, 29, of Dilworth, with first-degree burglary, second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, and harassment. The complaint says the case happened… Continue reading Beltrami County Man Charged in Knife Break-In
Blackduck Man Charged After Highway 89 Stop
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Blackduck man is facing a gross misdemeanor charge after a traffic stop on Highway 89 in Beltrami County. According to a criminal complaint, Bryan Lee Johnson, 39, was charged with driving after cancellation that was listed as inimical to public safety. The charge was filed in Beltrami County District Court.… Continue reading Blackduck Man Charged After Highway 89 Stop
Bemidji Man Charged With Four Felony Sex Counts
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man faces four felony charges in Beltrami County. Prosecutors say he sexually assaulted a juvenile relative in January. The allegations appear in a criminal complaint filed in the Ninth Judicial District Court. The complaint names Alexander Michael Efta, 18, of Bemidji. Court records show he is charged with two counts… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged With Four Felony Sex Counts
Bemidji Man Charged in Drug-Related DWI Case
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man is facing two charges after a traffic stop in Beltrami County, according to a criminal complaint. The defendant is identified as Darrell Wayne Cournoyer, 62, of Bemidji. Court records show the case was filed in Beltrami County District Court. Charges Filed In Beltrami County According to the complaint, Cournoyer… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged in Drug-Related DWI Case
Bemidji Man Charged After Drug Stop by School
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man is facing three felony drug charges after a traffic stop near a school, according to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County. Charges Filed In Beltrami County Jackson Bradley Brusewitz, 25, of Bemidji, was charged after the March 19, 2026, stop. The complaint lists one second-degree drug charge… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged After Drug Stop by School
Bemidji Man Charged After Threats Complaint
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man now faces a felony charge after a reported threat case in Beltrami County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Ninth Judicial District Court. Ryan Thomas Newman, 43, of Bemidji, was charged with one count of terroristic threats. The charge alleges reckless disregard of the risk of causing… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged After Threats Complaint
Ada Man Faces 5th-Degree Sex Charge
Ada, Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 34-year-old Ada man is facing a gross misdemeanor charge in Norman County after a woman reported unwanted sexual contact inside a home in Ada. According to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court, Christopher Jacob Thorsen, of Ada, has been charged with fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct. The charge… Continue reading Ada Man Faces 5th-Degree Sex Charge
Twin Valley Man Charged in Violent Domestic Case
Twin Valley, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Twin Valley man is facing several criminal charges after a reported domestic assault in Norman County. According to a criminal complaint, James Eugene Rolland Covey has been charged with felony threats of violence, felony domestic assault by strangulation, gross misdemeanor domestic assault, and misdemeanor fifth-degree assault. The complaint says… Continue reading Twin Valley Man Charged in Violent Domestic Case
Ada Man Charged After DWI Crash in Norman County
Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) An Ada man is facing several criminal charges after a head-on crash in Norman County, according to a criminal complaint filed in court. Michael William Wickern, 68, of Ada, was charged after the January 3, 2026, crash near Highway 35 and Minnesota Highway 9. The complaint says Wickern was driving a Jeep… Continue reading Ada Man Charged After DWI Crash in Norman County
Ada Man Charged After Alleged Domestic Assault
Ada, Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) Bryan Randall Fischer of Ada faces a misdemeanor domestic assault charge. The complaint stems from a March 11 incident in Norman County. The charge was filed in the Minnesota District Court. Court records list one count of domestic assault. The complaint says the case involved alleged harm to a family or… Continue reading Ada Man Charged After Alleged Domestic Assault
Crookston Man Charged After .20 DWI Stop
Crookston, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is facing gross misdemeanor DWI charges after a late-night traffic stop in Crookston, according to a criminal complaint filed in Polk County District Court. Prosecutors charged Daniel Russell Newell, 37, with second-degree driving while impaired and third-degree driving while impaired. The complaint says the case stems… Continue reading Crookston Man Charged After .20 DWI Stop
East Grand Forks Man Charged in Cabela’s Scam
East Grand Forks, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man is facing a felony charge in Polk County after prosecutors accused him of using store returns to take more than $1,000 from Cabela’s in East Grand Forks. According to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court, Daniel Robert Nelson Jr., 40, is charged with theft… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged in Cabela’s Scam
East Grand Forks Man Charged After Home Fight
East Grand Forks, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — An East Grand Forks man is facing two felony charges after a violent fight early March 13, according to a criminal complaint. Daniel Caleb Demery is charged in Polk County with domestic assault by strangulation and threats of violence. Court records say the alleged assault happened at a… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged After Home Fight
Warroad Man Charged In Roseau County DWI
Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Warroad man is facing two gross misdemeanor DWI charges after a traffic stop in Roseau County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota’s 9th Judicial District. The defendant is identified as Aaron Laverne Knutson, 36, of Warroad. Prosecutors charged Knutson with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence… Continue reading Warroad Man Charged In Roseau County DWI
Roseau Man Charged After Highway 11 DWI
Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Roseau man is facing two gross misdemeanor DWI charges after a traffic stop on Highway 11 in Roseau County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Prosecutors charged Bret Dennis Sabourin, 49, of Roseau, with driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with an alcohol concentration… Continue reading Roseau Man Charged After Highway 11 DWI
Warroad Man Charged After 105 MPH Police Chase
Warroad, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Warroad man is facing a felony charge after a high-speed chase early Saturday morning, according to a criminal complaint filed in Roseau County. Court records identify the defendant as Jasiel Fernandez, 23, of Warroad. Prosecutors charged Fernandez with fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. The case was filed… Continue reading Warroad Man Charged After 105 MPH Police Chase
Roseau Man Charged After Meth Found in Stop
ROSEAU COUNTY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Warroad man faces a felony drug charge after a traffic stop in Roseau, according to a criminal complaint. The charge was filed in Minnesota District Court. Chimmy Keomany, 43, of Warroad, is charged with fifth-degree drug possession. Court records say the case was filed in Roseau County. Prosecutors allege… Continue reading Roseau Man Charged After Meth Found in Stop
Thief River Falls Man Charged in Home Assault
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Kaiden Thomas Kruta faces four charges after a reported assault at a home in Thief River Falls. A criminal complaint says the case began on March 19, 2026. The charges include harassment, domestic assault, and two fifth-degree assault counts. Court records say the case started after a report of an assault… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in Home Assault
Fargo Killing Case Paused for Mental Exams
Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man charged in the death of his girlfriend will undergo two mental health evaluations before his case moves forward in court. Joshua Alexander Hite, 21, is accused of killing Isadora Wengel, 24, of West Fargo, in early January. A Cass County judge signed the orders on Monday, March 16. Court… Continue reading Fargo Killing Case Paused for Mental Exams
Fargo Man Charged After Knife, Bleach Threats
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man is facing several charges after police said he attacked a woman inside an apartment, threatened her with a knife, and fought officers during his arrest. George Roy, of Fargo, was arrested after officers responded to a disturbance call at a Fargo apartment. A woman inside the home had called… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged After Knife, Bleach Threats
Fergus Falls Man Charged in Child Abuse Image Case
Fergus Falls, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fergus Falls man faces two felony charges after a long investigation, court records say. The case centers on alleged child abuse images. Lesley Glenn Nielsen, 53, was taken into custody on Thursday, March 5. Prosecutors charged him with two counts of possession of pornographic work involving minors. Each count… Continue reading Fergus Falls Man Charged in Child Abuse Image Case
West Fargo Man Gets 20 Years in Drug Case
West Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A West Fargo man will spend 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty in a major meth and fentanyl case. Austin Muck, 32, was sentenced Tuesday, March 17, in U.S. District Court. He admitted guilt on federal drug trafficking charges. Court records said the case involved large amounts of methamphetamine… Continue reading West Fargo Man Gets 20 Years in Drug Case
Moorhead Detox Case: Man Charged After Assault
Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — A St. Cloud man faces four charges after two incidents in Moorhead on March 13. Faron Louis Clark, 32, was charged Monday in Clay County District Court. The charges include felony fifth-degree assault. He also faces fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct, obstructing legal process, and disorderly conduct. Disturbance call in Moorhead The… Continue reading Moorhead Detox Case: Man Charged After Assault
Thief River Falls Man Charged With Third-Degree DWI
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is facing a third-degree DWI charge after a report of an intoxicated driver on March 15. According to the report, police received a call at about 12:15 p.m. The caller said an intoxicated driver was trying to leave the Domino’s parking lot. The suspect was… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged With Third-Degree DWI
Thief River Falls Man Charged in DWI Arrest
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is facing a third-degree DWI charge after a traffic stop early March 14, according to a criminal complaint. Traffic Stop Near Third Street The stop happened at about 1:23 a.m. near Third Street and LaBree Avenue. Police arrested Kyle Lewis Erickson, 23, of Thief River… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in DWI Arrest
Thief River Falls Man Arrested After Assault Call
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man was arrested after an assault report early on March 11, according to a citation. Tyrus Mathew Olson, 28, of Thief River Falls, was cited for disorderly conduct. He was later arrested after police responded to 823 Duluth Ave. N. Early Morning Call Police received the… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested After Assault Call
Thief River Falls Man Arrested in HRO Case
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man was arrested late March 7 after a reported harassment restraining order violation, according to the sheriff’s office. Reported Violation Late Friday Night The incident was reported at 10:22 p.m. on March 7. According to the report, the sheriff’s office received a complaint of a harassment restraining… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested in HRO Case
Thief River Falls Man Charged After Secret Recording
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A 43-year-old Thief River Falls man has been charged after a reported privacy violation on March 15. The case involves allegations that he recorded two people during sexual activity without their consent. What the Complaint Says According to the complaint, Nathan Lewis Fillback was at a home with two other… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged After Secret Recording
Thief River Falls Man Charged After Assault
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after a reported assault at a woman’s apartment in Pennington County. Jose Maximo Martinez, 29, has been charged with felony domestic assault by strangulation and misdemeanor domestic assault. He was arrested following the reported incident. Charges Filed In Pennington… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged After Assault
Mentor Man Faces 6 Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
Mentor, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A 22-year-old Mentor man is facing six felony charges in Polk County after investigators said they found more than 300 files of suspected child sexual abuse material on his phone. Scott Lee Tyler was charged in Polk County District Court with six felony counts of possession of child sexual abuse material… Continue reading Mentor Man Faces 6 Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
West Fargo Man Charged After 100+ Abuse Files Found
West Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) A West Fargo man is in jail after a search of his home. Investigators said they found more than 100 files of suspected child sexual abuse material. Lawrence Basil Mihu II faces three felony counts of possession of certain prohibited materials, according to court records. Investigation Began In February The case began… Continue reading West Fargo Man Charged After 100+ Abuse Files Found
Grand Forks County: Fargo Man Gets 20-Year Drug Term
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man was sentenced after a traffic stop in Grand Forks County led to major drug charges. Ronald Allen Ellis, 61, was sentenced Monday, March 2. Court records show he received a 20-year prison sentence. He must serve three years first. He also received credit for 137 days already… Continue reading Grand Forks County: Fargo Man Gets 20-Year Drug Term
Polk County Cocaine Case Moves Ahead
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man has pleaded not guilty in a Polk County drug case. The case also includes fleeing and impaired driving charges. Correll Juoquin Wright, 43, waived his omnibus hearing on Tuesday, March 3. He then entered a not guilty plea in court. Wright faces three felony charges. They include first-degree… Continue reading Polk County Cocaine Case Moves Ahead
Mahnomen County Man Charged in Sex Assault Case
Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) A Detroit Lakes man faces two charges after a March 7, 2026, assault report in Mahnomen County. Prosecutors charged Keith Vernon Bigeagle, 38, with third-degree criminal sexual conduct and domestic assault. The complaint was filed in Minnesota’s 9th Judicial District. The court file is 44-CR-26-120. The felony count cites Minnesota Statute 609.344. The… Continue reading Mahnomen County Man Charged in Sex Assault Case
Bemidji Man Charged In Fentanyl, Meth Case
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji-area drug case has led to a felony charge against Fabian Dean Rosebear, 33, of Ponemah, according to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County District Court. Rosebear is charged with fifth-degree drug possession. Prosecutors allege he possessed mixtures containing fentanyl and methamphetamine on or about March 2, 2026. The… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged In Fentanyl, Meth Case
Bemidji Man Charged In Laundromat Assault
Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji-area man is facing a felony charge after an alleged assault at a local laundromat, according to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County District Court. James Edward King, 53, of Red Lake, has been charged with third-degree assault causing substantial bodily harm. The charge is a felony under… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged In Laundromat Assault
Bemidji Man Charged With Fentanyl, Gun Crimes
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji case has led to serious felony charges against Demarcus James Freeman, 34, after a traffic stop on Highway 71, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota’s court system. Freeman is charged in Beltrami County District Court with second-degree drug possession and illegal firearm possession by a person barred from… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged With Fentanyl, Gun Crimes
Bemidji Man Charged After .21 DWI Arrest
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji man is facing a gross misdemeanor DWI charge after a late-night traffic stop in Beltrami County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Ninth Judicial District Court. The complaint names Cheyenne John Waybenais Jr., 23, of Bemidji. Court records show the charge stems from a stop early on March 7, 2026.… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged After .21 DWI Arrest
Bemidji Man Charged in Fentanyl DWI Case
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji traffic stop has led to drug and DWI charges against Antonio James Whipps Jr. A criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County District Court says the case stems from July 14, 2024. The court file is 04-CR-25-1127. Prosecutors charged Whipps with fifth-degree drug possession and driving while impaired. Both charges… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged in Fentanyl DWI Case
Bemidji Man Charged In $2,490 Check Forgery
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Beltrami County criminal complaint says Amando Morales faces a felony check forgery charge after a check was allegedly changed and cashed in Bemidji. According to the complaint, the case was filed in the Minnesota District Court in Beltrami County District Court. The charge is check forgery under Minnesota Statute 609.631.… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged In $2,490 Check Forgery
Shevlin Man Charged in DWI, Gun Case
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Shevlin man now faces two gross misdemeanor charges in Beltrami County. The charges followed a traffic stop on March 7, 2026, according to a criminal complaint. Court records identify the defendant as William Grover Masterson, 32, of Shevlin. Prosecutors charged Masterson with carrying or possessing a pistol in a public… Continue reading Shevlin Man Charged in DWI, Gun Case
East Grand Forks Man Charged in Spud Jr Vandalism
East Grand Forks, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) Christopher Lee Wick has been charged in Polk County District Court after prosecutors said he caused major damage at The Spud Jr. in East Grand Forks. According to a criminal complaint, Wick faces one felony count of first-degree criminal damage to property. Prosecutors say the damage was more than… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged in Spud Jr Vandalism