Bemidji Men Charged with Second-Degree Murder in 18-Year-Old’s Death

Robert Keezer

Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On June 24, 2023, three individuals were taken into custody in connection with the death of an 18-year-old male in Bemidji, Minnesota. The suspects, identified as 20-year-old Daniel Wade Keezer from Detroit Lakes, 22-year-old Robert Edward Keezer Jr. from Mahnomen, and 25-year-old James Raymond Burnette III from Waubun, have been… Continue reading Bemidji Men Charged with Second-Degree Murder in 18-Year-Old’s Death

Three East Grand Forks Men Charged with Drug Trafficking

Trio Of East Grand Forks Men Facing Drug Trafficking Charges EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A trio of men from East Grand Forks are facing charges related to the sale and possession of heroin and meth.

UPDATE: Men Killed and Rescued After ATV Sinks Through Ice in Cass County, MN Identified

CASS COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We now know the identity of 2 men killed and rescued on Blackwater Lake in Cass County, Minnesota this week. Eighteen year old Blake Herman died. Twenty year old Dylan Wheeler survived.

Stolen Vehicle Leads to Arrests and Discovery of Drug Paraphernalia

Valentino Barrientez, Dacotah Coggins

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – On Monday, November 18, at 8:22 a.m., officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in the 900 block of Southwood Dr. S. The vehicle’s owner stated it was last seen in their locked garage, but the keys were left inside. Police entered the vehicle’s information into the National Criminal… Continue reading Stolen Vehicle Leads to Arrests and Discovery of Drug Paraphernalia

EXCLUSIVE! Expanded Investigation into Juvenile Sex and Men in the Bemidji Area

EXCLUSIVE! Investigation Of Juvenile Sex & Bemidji Area Men Widens BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An investigation regarding allegations of a juvenile girl having sex with men around Bemidji is widening. It appears charges could be filed against nearly a dozen men soon.

Deadly Border Crossing: Two Men Convicted of Human Smuggling in Minnesota

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A jury in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, convicted two men of charges related to human smuggling. The operation led to the deaths of an Indian family who froze while trying to cross the U.S.-Canada border during a 2022 blizzard. Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel and Steve Shand were part of a sophisticated illegal… Continue reading Deadly Border Crossing: Two Men Convicted of Human Smuggling in Minnesota

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

Steve Shand and Harshkimar Patel

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

Two Men Charged in Connection with Grand Forks Man’s Death

GRAND FORKS (trfnews.i234.me) — Two men have officially been charged with involvement in the recent death of a 49-year-old Grand Forks man. An affidavit made public Monday says the death is believed to have been caused by blunt force injury to the head. Anthony James Kiehl was found unresponsive in his apartment Thursday night after… Continue reading Two Men Charged in Connection with Grand Forks Man’s Death

Deadly Betrayal: Two Men Arrested in Connection with Anthony James Kiehl’s Murder

Nicholas Wride-Arnold & Donald Joseph Bartlette

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – The investigation into Anthony James Kiehl’s death has led to two arrests. 45-year-old Donald Joseph Bartlette and 35-year-old Nicholas Wride-Arnold have been taken into custody by the Grand Forks Police Department. Charges of murder against Bartlette, a resident of Grand Forks, and conspiracy to commit murder against Wride-Arnold, also from… Continue reading Deadly Betrayal: Two Men Arrested in Connection with Anthony James Kiehl’s Murder

Double Trouble: Two Men Charged in Grand Forks Murder Investigation

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The Grand Forks County State’s Attorney’s Office has received charges forwarded against two men for their suspected involvement in a Thursday, October 24, murder. According to a press release issued Saturday afternoon, police have charged Donald Joseph Bartlette, 45, with murder and Nicholas Wride-Arnold, 35, with conspiracy to commit murder.… Continue reading Double Trouble: Two Men Charged in Grand Forks Murder Investigation

Twin Cities to Moorhead: A Tale of Three Men and a Trail of Meth, Fentanyl, and Hallucinogenic Mushrooms

From left to right, David White, Martin White, and 57-year-old Mark Watson.

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — The police arrested three men for felony drug charges in Moorhead. David White (45) from St. Paul, Martin White (54), also from St. Paul, and Mark Watson (57) from Moorhead were taken into custody by Clay County authorities. An investigation began in July, which led to the arrest of the trio… Continue reading Twin Cities to Moorhead: A Tale of Three Men and a Trail of Meth, Fentanyl, and Hallucinogenic Mushrooms

Man in Custody after Shooting Two Men in Northeast St. Cloud, Minnesota

BENTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Two men are in critical condition after being shot Sunday in Benton County, Minnesota. The suspect is in custody. Check back later today for more details when formal charges are file.

Three Men from East Grand Forks Charged with Drug Trafficking

Trio Of East Grand Forks Men Facing Drug Trafficking Charges EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A trio of men from East Grand Forks are facing charges related to the sale and possession of heroin and meth.

Traffic Stop in Northern Valley for No Seatbelt Results in Six Felony Drug Charges Against Two Men

Northern Valley Traffic Stop For No Seatbelt Leads To 6 Felony Drug Charges Against 2 Men CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A traffic stop for not using a seatbelt lead to 6 felony drug charges against 2 men.

East Grand Forks Drug Bust Leads to 14 Felony Charges for 3 Men

East Grand Forks Drug Busts Nets 14 Felony Charges Against 3 Men EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Three men have been arrested in East Grand Forks in stings involving Police and Task Force Agents.

Update: Two Men Rescued from Upper Red Lake, Minnesota

UPDATE: 2 Men Rescued From Upper Red Lake, Minnesota UPPER RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We now have more details regarding a Thursday evening ice rescue on Upper Red Lake, Minnesota. The two 67-year old men who were rescued were wearing buoyant suits.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Two Men Survive Collision Between Pickup and Train Near Grand Forks

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: 2 Men Survive Pickup Crash With Train Near Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Two men survived a crash with a train near Grand Forks Thursday morning. We have an interview with the passenger, Richie Lorenzen.

3 Local Men Charged in Child Sex Solicitation Sting Operation; 45 Others Facing Possible Charges

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) As many as 45 men could be facing charges, following a child sex solicitation sting operation. Three local men have already been charged.

Massive Drug Bust in Wadena County: 5 Men Face Federal Charges, $1 Million in Drugs Seized

Massive Drug Bust in Wadena County: 5 Men Face Federal Charges, $1 Million in Drugs Seized

WADENA, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A major drug bust in Wadena County has led to federal charges against five men, with authorities seizing an estimated $1 million worth of methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin. Bill Rude, 62, and Robert Anderson, 38, both of Wadena, were arrested along with Aaron Heifort, 28, of Clitherall, and Carlos Valdovinos-Trejo, 27,… Continue reading Massive Drug Bust in Wadena County: 5 Men Face Federal Charges, $1 Million in Drugs Seized

UPDATE: Two Additional Men Charged in Bemidji Area Case Involving 15-Year-Old Girl

UPDATE: 2 More Men Charged In Sex With 15-Year Old Girl Case In Bemidji Area BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Two more men have now now been charged in connection to allegedly having sex with a 15-year old girl in the Bemidji area. Three men have now been charged in the case that could involve nearly a… Continue reading UPDATE: Two Additional Men Charged in Bemidji Area Case Involving 15-Year-Old Girl

Three Men Arrested on Felony Charges by Grand Forks Police

Grand Forks Police arrest 3 men on Felony Charges GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) It was busy weekend for Grand Forks Police. Three men were arrested in 3 separate incidents on felony charges.

Two Arrested for $45,000 Generator and Trailer Theft in Clay County

Jason Austin, Joshua Moen

CLAY COUNTY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Clay County authorities have arrested two men in connection with the theft of a generator and trailer valued at $45,000. Sheriff’s deputies were called to 90th Avenue North and 170th Street, west of Hitterdal, after the equipment was reported stolen. The stolen generator was recovered in an abandoned slough, and… Continue reading Two Arrested for $45,000 Generator and Trailer Theft in Clay County

Two Moorhead Men Charged with Felony Child Pornography in Separate Cases

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In Clay County, Minnesota, two Moorhead men are facing serious felony charges related to child pornography. Jacob A. Paulus is charged with seven counts of possessing pornographic material involving minors under 14. The charges stem from a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which led to a… Continue reading Two Moorhead Men Charged with Felony Child Pornography in Separate Cases

Two Oklee Men Charged in Thief River Falls Drug Bust

Zachariah Howard

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On Wednesday, Rodney Arlan Smith (57) and Zachariah Howard (21) were arrested in the Knight Avenue parking lot in Thief River Falls. Smith faces charges of Controlled Substance Crime in the First Degree – Sale, while Howard is charged with Aiding and Abetting Controlled Substance Crime in the First… Continue reading Two Oklee Men Charged in Thief River Falls Drug Bust

Two Thief River Falls Men Cited for Trespassing at Horace Avenue Home

Santos Anthony Bower

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On July 9 at 6:49 p.m., police responded to a report of trespassing at a multi-family home located at 421 Horace Ave. N. Randy Ryan Hicks, 68, and Santos Anthony Bower, 34, both of Thief River Falls, have been cited for trespassing. According to the citations, officers observed Bower… Continue reading Two Thief River Falls Men Cited for Trespassing at Horace Avenue Home

Three Men Charged with Felony Terrorizing in Fargo-West Fargo Incidents

Ramesh Majhi

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Three men are facing felony terrorizing charges following separate incidents in Fargo and West Fargo. Ramesh Majhi: On July 21st at 1:27 a.m., police responded to a domestic disturbance at a Fargo residence. Majhi allegedly punched a female victim and brandished a knife after she refused to give him money. He… Continue reading Three Men Charged with Felony Terrorizing in Fargo-West Fargo Incidents

Two Men Arrested After Late-Night Search in Aneta, North Dakota

ANETA, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Two men are in jail following a late Sunday night and early Monday morning search in Aneta, North Dakota. The incident began around 10:00 p.m. on Sunday night when law enforcement received a report of illegal entries in the area. According to Sheriff Kurt Schwind of Nelson County, officers responded to… Continue reading Two Men Arrested After Late-Night Search in Aneta, North Dakota

Caught on Camera: Two Men Charged with Burglary in Becker County

Robert Azure

ROCHERT, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Naytahwaush Men Arrested with Stolen Items After Security Video Captures Crime Two men from Naytahwaush, Robert Azure and Dennis Tibbetts, are facing burglary charges in Becker County, Minnesota. According to court documents, on July 11th, security footage captured Azure and Tibbetts carrying items from a residence. Later, a deputy found them… Continue reading Caught on Camera: Two Men Charged with Burglary in Becker County

Two People Die in Head-On Crash in Pope County on Saturday Night

POPE CO., Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – Two people died in a head-on crash in Pope County on Saturday night. Minnesota State Patrol reports that 33-year-old Isaac Carlson of Glenwood, Minnesota, was driving westbound on Highway 28 when he collided with an eastbound vehicle driven by 39-year-old Nicholas Bergman of Oakdale, Minnesota. The accident occurred around 7:40… Continue reading Two People Die in Head-On Crash in Pope County on Saturday Night

Burglary Charges Pending Against Two Men in Morrison County

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that charges are pending against 42-year-old Travis Zaiser of Minneapolis, MN, and 40-year-old Gabriel Smith of Dellwood, MN, for their involvement in a burglary at a communications tower site southwest of Little Falls, MN, in Pike Creek Township. On May 15, 2024, at approximately 3:41 pm, an employee of… Continue reading Burglary Charges Pending Against Two Men in Morrison County

Deadly Stabbing Unfolds Outside Fargo Bar: New Details Emerge from Court Records

Michael Diedrich

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a chilling turn of events, court records are shedding light on the tragic stabbing incident that claimed the life of 22-year-old Ethan Larson outside a Fargo bar early last Thursday morning. 1. Barroom Brawl Turns Fatal: According to investigators, a confrontation between Larson, hailing from Newfolden, Minnesota, and Michael Diedrich… Continue reading Deadly Stabbing Unfolds Outside Fargo Bar: New Details Emerge from Court Records