Cloquet Super 8 Tragedy: Man’s Mental Health and Meth Use Linked to Fatal Shooting

CLOQUET, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a devastating turn of events, the Cloquet Police Department concluded its investigation into the Super 8 hotel shooting, revealing Nicholas Elliot Lenius, 32, as the perpetrator of second-degree murder. Despite no premeditation, Lenius’s actions resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including himself, on January 8. According to authorities, Lenius… Continue reading Cloquet Super 8 Tragedy: Man’s Mental Health and Meth Use Linked to Fatal Shooting

Fargo Police Report Highlights Fentanyl Crisis and Mental Health Challenges

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The release of the Fargo Police Department’s 2023 annual report has shed light on concerning trends plaguing the city. Among the most alarming revelations is the surge in fentanyl-related incidents, with over 85,000 pills seized by the Cass County drug task force, a staggering 126% increase from the previous year. Despite… Continue reading Fargo Police Report Highlights Fentanyl Crisis and Mental Health Challenges

Officers Injured in Confrontation with Knife-Wielding Suspect Amid Mental Health Crisis

ST. ANTHONY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a tense altercation on Friday afternoon, two Twin Cities police officers sustained minor injuries while attempting to apprehend a suspect grappling with mental health challenges. According to the St. Anthony Police Department, the individual, clad in a robe and hood, was reportedly undergoing a mental health crisis and exhibited… Continue reading Officers Injured in Confrontation with Knife-Wielding Suspect Amid Mental Health Crisis

Mille Lacs County, Minnesota Introduces Mental Health Co-Responder to Combat Crime

MILLE LACS COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a proactive move to address the root causes of many crimes, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, has welcomed Jesse Ning as its new Mental Health Co-Responder. Sheriff Kyle Burton, who spearheaded the initiative, expressed his enthusiasm for this crucial addition to their team. Sheriff Burton highlighted the extensive efforts… Continue reading Mille Lacs County, Minnesota Introduces Mental Health Co-Responder to Combat Crime

Levi William Axtell’s Murder Case: Mental Health Evaluation Delays Proceedings

Levi William Axtell's Murder Case: Mental Health Evaluation Delays Proceedings

GRAND MARAIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Seven months after being deemed incompetent, Levi William Axtell, 28, of Grand Marais, faces a suspended murder case for the fatal bludgeoning of 77-year-old Lawrence Vincent Scully. Axtell, suffering from severe paranoia, delusions, and hallucinations, views himself as a “hero” for killing Scully, a convicted sex offender and former mayoral… Continue reading Levi William Axtell’s Murder Case: Mental Health Evaluation Delays Proceedings

Attorneys File Mental Illness Defense in DigiKey Employee Murder Case

Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a recent development, the attorneys for Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera, the man accused of killing DigiKey employee Steven Opdahl, have filed a notice indicating their intention to rely on a defense of mental illness or deficiency. Alongside this defense, Benitez-Estremera also maintains his plea of not guilty. Benitez-Estremera, 33,… Continue reading Attorneys File Mental Illness Defense in DigiKey Employee Murder Case

Grand Forks Man Faces Charges for Allegedly Exploiting Elderly Landlord

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – An arrest warrant has been issued for 60-year-old David Lee Cooper of Grand Forks after he allegedly borrowed over $116,000 from his elderly female landlord, who was suffering from declining mental health, according to court documents. Family members conducted a check of the woman’s finances, revealing that she had written… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Charges for Allegedly Exploiting Elderly Landlord

Grand Forks Police Address Roommate Disturbance and Mental Health Incident

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In Grand Forks, a Sunday evening incident initially reported as a stabbing turned out to be a less severe altercation. According to Sergeant O’Neal, the episode, which occurred on the 400 block of Cherry Street just before 6:00 PM, involved a dispute between roommates. Contrary to initial reports, no one… Continue reading Grand Forks Police Address Roommate Disturbance and Mental Health Incident