GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A 36-year-old man was arrested after a prolonged standoff with Grand Forks Police Department in North Dakota. The incident began when officers were dispatched to a residence on Cherry Street due to reports of suicidal comments made by the individual. Initially, phone contact was established with the subject, who claimed… Continue reading Man Arrested After Standoff in Grand Forks: A Cautionary Tale of Mental Health and Law Enforcement
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Chilling Case of Mental Health Crisis in Bemidji
Frightening Example Of A Mental Health Issue In Bemidji BEMIIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Police on an almost daily basis deal with mental health issues in towns across our region. Here’s an example of a frightening one in Bemidji.
UPDATE: Incident Report of Sunday Night Stabbing and Mental Health Call in Grand Forks
UPDATE: Report Of Sunday Night Stabbing & Mental Health Call In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding a report of a possible stabbing and a separate mental health call in Grand Forks Sunday night.
North Dakota Police Officer Succumbs to Mental Health Struggles
North Dakota Police Officer Loses Battle With Mental Illness ROLLA, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Rolla, North Dakota police officer has died, following a losing battle with mental illness, according to his GoFundMe page. https://gofund.me/f03c653b
La Crescent Man Sentenced for Repeated Sexual Assault of Mentally Impaired Teen
CALEDONIA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – David Laverne Twite, a 66-year-old man from La Crescent, has been sentenced in Houston County District Court after being accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a mentally impaired woman over the course of five years, starting when she was just 13. Twite was charged with multiple felonies, including two counts of criminal… Continue reading La Crescent Man Sentenced for Repeated Sexual Assault of Mentally Impaired Teen
Court Orders Mental Evaluation for Grand Forks Man Accused of Cold-Blooded Barroom Murder
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a dramatic turn of events, Nicholas Jon Narveson, a 27-year-old Grand Forks man accused of a fatal shooting, has been ordered to undergo a psychological and criminal responsibility evaluation before his case can proceed. Narveson, who is being held on a $1 million bond, appeared in court on Monday,… Continue reading Court Orders Mental Evaluation for Grand Forks Man Accused of Cold-Blooded Barroom Murder
Judge Orders Second Mental Health Evaluation for Thief River Falls Murder Defendant
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Judge Tamara Yon has granted a state motion for a second mental health evaluation of Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera, 33, who is facing charges of first-degree premeditated murder and second-degree murder. Benitez-Estremera is accused of intentionally killing 61-year-old Steven Opdahl on May 9, 2023, outside DigiKey in Thief River Falls.… Continue reading Judge Orders Second Mental Health Evaluation for Thief River Falls Murder Defendant
“Voices Told Me to Kill Him”: St. Paul Man Charged with Murdering Priest
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A St. Paul man, Nathan Wondra, 32, has been charged with second-degree murder after reportedly strangling a 76-year-old priest, Lawrence Johnson, along Interstate 94. Wondra called 911 around 12:40 p.m. Thursday, claiming he was having a psychotic break and had “choked out” Johnson, who was taking him to Regions Hospital… Continue reading “Voices Told Me to Kill Him”: St. Paul Man Charged with Murdering Priest
Moorhead Man Accused of Killing Mother Waits Nearly a Year for Mental Health Treatment
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Moorhead man accused of killing his mother has waited in jail for almost a year for treatment at a state mental health facility so his ability to stand trial can be restored. And he isn’t alone. On Sept. 13, Clay County Judge Tammy Merkins determined James Diawo Kollie, 26, was… Continue reading Moorhead Man Accused of Killing Mother Waits Nearly a Year for Mental Health Treatment
🚨 Pantsless Man Strolls Through Grand Forks, Undergoes Mental Health Evaluation
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A peculiar incident caught the attention of Grand Forks residents on Sunday morning. A man was seen walking down the 1700 block of South 17th Street, behind Grand City’s Mall, wearing only shorts that were pulled down. A photo of the scene was submitted by a TRF News viewer, sparking… Continue reading 🚨 Pantsless Man Strolls Through Grand Forks, Undergoes Mental Health Evaluation
Bemidji Police Use Pepper Balls to Subdue Knife-Wielding Man in Mental Health Crisis
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – We have an update from Bemidji Police regarding a subject who was pepperballed Thursday night. The male subject was apparently suffering a mental health episode. On July 11th, at 8:45 p.m., Bemidji police responded to a welfare check at a residence on 21st Street Northwest. Officers learned that a 35-year-old male… Continue reading Bemidji Police Use Pepper Balls to Subdue Knife-Wielding Man in Mental Health Crisis
Bemidji Police Issue Exclusive Video Update on Pepperballing Incident and Subsequent Mental Health Evaluation
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update from Bemidji Police regarding a subject who was pepperballed Thursday night. The male subject was apparently suffering a mental health episode.