Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man has been sentenced to 24 months in prison following a felony conviction for a fifth-degree controlled substance crime – with a previous conviction. Nicholas Arley Hagman, 30, was sentenced on Monday, March 31, for the felony drug charge in Pennington County District Court. A separate… Continue reading DRUG BUST: Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to Prison After Meth-Linked Traffic Stop
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Detroit Lakes Woman Arrested After Violent Dispute and Meth Discovery
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — Brandi Marie Olive Skramstad, 30, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony fifth-degree drug possession, gross misdemeanor interfering with an emergency call, and misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Incident Details On March 14, at approximately 10:12 a.m., a Becker County sheriff’s deputy responded to a 911 call… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Woman Arrested After Violent Dispute and Meth Discovery
Mahnomen Man Arrested in Becker County Drug Bust: Loaded Syringe and Meth Found
Mahnomen (trfnews.i234.me) On March 15, 2025, John Melvin Sargent, Jr., 40, of Mahnomen, was arrested in Becker County on felony and gross misdemeanor charges. A Becker County sheriff’s deputy observed Sargent driving southbound on County Highway 21 in White Earth, with neither he nor his passenger wearing seatbelts. Upon stopping, the deputy noted Sargent’s glossy eyes… Continue reading Mahnomen Man Arrested in Becker County Drug Bust: Loaded Syringe and Meth Found
Grand Forks County: Woman Charged After New Year’s Day Crash Involving Children
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me)— A devastating head-on collision occurred on New Year’s Day on Sorley Bridge in downtown Grand Forks. According to court documents, Christina Fineout was driving westbound in the eastbound lane when she struck a silver Chevy Silverado head-on. The Silverado was carrying two adults, a two-month-old infant, and a three-year-old child; all… Continue reading Grand Forks County: Woman Charged After New Year’s Day Crash Involving Children
Otter Tail County: High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest of Predatory Offender with Stolen Vehicle and Meth
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me)—A high-speed pursuit in Fergus Falls culminated in the arrest of 42-year-old Rafael Buenfil on March 28, 2025. According to court documents, Buenfil fled a traffic stop, reaching speeds over 100 miles per hour. The chase was terminated for safety reasons, but his vehicle was later spotted on Big Chief Road, a… Continue reading Otter Tail County: High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest of Predatory Offender with Stolen Vehicle and Meth
CLAY COUNTY ARREST: Man Busted for Meth & Marijuana Sales in Broad Daylight!
Clay County (trfnews.i234.me)—In a shocking daylight bust, Kenneth James Eagleman, 38, was arrested in Clay County on March 26, 2025, at 11:28 AM by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. The charges? Nothing short of serious—2nd-degree possession of cocaine or meth and 5th-degree sale of marijuana. Authorities say the arrest was part of a larger surveillance… Continue reading CLAY COUNTY ARREST: Man Busted for Meth & Marijuana Sales in Broad Daylight!
Fargo, North Dakota SHOCK: Man Busted for Breaking into Home, Stealing Cash & Quarters — Caught with Gun and Meth!
Fargo, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man, Stanley James Dumpson, is facing serious felony charges after allegedly breaking into a home, stealing thousands in cash and collectibles, and being caught in possession of meth and a firearm. According to court documents, Dumpson is accused of breaking a basement window to enter a Fargo residence,… Continue reading Fargo, North Dakota SHOCK: Man Busted for Breaking into Home, Stealing Cash & Quarters — Caught with Gun and Meth!
Detroit Lakes Man Busted: Meth Stash Found in “Perry’s Office” Leads to Becker County Sentencing
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — Shocking details emerged as Perry Lee Heinonen Sr., 65, of Detroit Lakes, was sentenced in Becker County District Court on felony fifth-degree drug charges. On September 30, 2023, law enforcement executed a search warrant at a Becker County residence and discovered two baggies containing 3.97 grams of methamphetamine inside a room… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Busted: Meth Stash Found in “Perry’s Office” Leads to Becker County Sentencing
Thief River Falls Man Arrested for Felony Fleeing and Drug-Related DWI
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — 
A 37-year-old Thief River Falls man, Kevin Edward Browne, was arrested on March 9 after leading police on a high-speed chase and testing positive for methamphetamine. 
Incident Overview: 
Date & Time: March 9, around 11:30 p.m. Location: 1000 block of Alice Dr., Thief River Falls Charges: Felony fleeing… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested for Felony Fleeing and Drug-Related DWI
DOWNTOWN FARGO ARREST TURNS CHAOTIC: SUSPECT RESISTS OFFICERS, FOUND WITH METH
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A routine arrest in downtown Fargo turned into a chaotic scene early Sunday morning when Quintin Bates resisted officers for nearly 20 minutes before finally being taken into custody. According to court documents, at 4:28 a.m., an officer spotted Bates at Broadway and Second Avenue, recognizing him as having an outstanding… Continue reading DOWNTOWN FARGO ARREST TURNS CHAOTIC: SUSPECT RESISTS OFFICERS, FOUND WITH METH
BORUP, MN MAN CHARGED WITH DRUG TRAFFICKING AFTER BEING FOUND ASLEEP BEHIND WHEEL IN LAKOTA, ND
LAKOTA, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota man is now facing serious drug charges in North Dakota after authorities found him asleep behind the wheel at a Lakota motel with a stash of drugs. According to court documents, on March 9th at 11:07 p.m., law enforcement discovered Michael Ott of Borup, Minnesota, unresponsive in a vehicle.… Continue reading BORUP, MN MAN CHARGED WITH DRUG TRAFFICKING AFTER BEING FOUND ASLEEP BEHIND WHEEL IN LAKOTA, ND
Roger Buck Arrested in Beltrami County for Meth Possession Near School, False Identity & Failure to Appear
Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)— Roger Buck is now in custody at Beltrami County Jail after being arrested on February 26, 2025, for multiple serious charges, including drug possession near a school, providing a false identity to law enforcement, and failing to appear in court for a previous felony case. According to records, Buck faces: Giving… Continue reading Roger Buck Arrested in Beltrami County for Meth Possession Near School, False Identity & Failure to Appear
Detroit Lakes Woman Caught With 28.5 Grams of Meth—Avoids Felony Conviction in Shocking Becker County Court Ruling!
Becker County (TRF News) – Detroit Lakes Woman Caught With 28.5 Grams of Meth Avoids Felony Conviction In a stunning court decision, a Detroit Lakes woman who was caught with a felony amount of methamphetamine during a DWI traffic stop has avoided a felony conviction despite the seriousness of her charges. Callie Marie Kohler, 41,… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Woman Caught With 28.5 Grams of Meth—Avoids Felony Conviction in Shocking Becker County Court Ruling!
East Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 39 Months for Meth Possession in Prohibited Zone
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN – Stephen Todd Pederson, 59, has been sentenced to 39 months in prison after pleading guilty to felony meth possession in a prohibited zone. His sentencing took place on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Pederson initially faced a second-degree meth sale charge but accepted a plea agreement that reduced the charge to… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 39 Months for Meth Possession in Prohibited Zone
Dilworth Man Charged with Felony Assault and Drug Possession After Protection Order Violation
DILWORTH, MN – Christopher John Reckard, of Dilworth, Minnesota, is facing three felony charges after allegedly assaulting a woman who had a protection order against him and being found in possession of methamphetamine. According to court documents, on February 19, 2025, the Dilworth police chief responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence. The victim… Continue reading Dilworth Man Charged with Felony Assault and Drug Possession After Protection Order Violation
Otter Tail County Man Faces Multiple Charges After High-Speed Chase
Otter Tail County, MN – A Pelican Rapids man, Levi Kent Barry, is now facing a series of criminal charges following a police pursuit in Otter Tail County. According to court records, the incident occurred on February 15th, when an Otter Tail County Deputy attempted to pull Barry over due to outstanding warrants. Instead of… Continue reading Otter Tail County Man Faces Multiple Charges After High-Speed Chase
Grand Forks Woman Sentenced for Meth Distribution Near Elementary School
Grand Forks, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—A Grand Forks woman pleaded guilty and was sentenced last month after being caught selling methamphetamine within 165 feet of Lewis and Clark Elementary School. Defendant: Tara Rose Garza, 38 Charge: Class A Felony – Possession of Meth with Intent to Deliver Sentence: 10 years, serving three years in prison, followed… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Sentenced for Meth Distribution Near Elementary School
Detroit Lakes Woman Sentenced for Drug Possession and DWI in Becker County
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Kaylee Alexandra Miller, 33, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony fifth-degree drug possession and gross misdemeanor second-degree DWI. As part of a plea agreement, a child endangerment charge was dropped. The case stems from an August 3, 2024, incident when a Minnesota State Trooper stopped… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Woman Sentenced for Drug Possession and DWI in Becker County
Fargo Man Arrested with 138 Grams of Meth & Fentanyl – Facing Multiple Drug Charges
Fargo, ND (trfnews.i234.me)— Drug Charges Filed A Fargo man is now facing multiple felony drug charges after police discovered 138 grams of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and other drugs inside his vehicle. Incident Details Suspect: Gary Dean Berlin Jr. Date of Arrest: February 2, 2025 – 7:01 AM Location: Fargo, North Dakota… Continue reading Fargo Man Arrested with 138 Grams of Meth & Fentanyl – Facing Multiple Drug Charges
Minnesota Pair Arrested in Grand Forks County for Drug Trafficking
Grand Forks County, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—Two individuals from Minnesota have been arrested and charged in Grand Forks County with possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine after a traffic stop led to the discovery of approximately half a pound of meth. Suspects Identified Samuel W. Hager, Deer River, MN Kelsey L. Morgan, Bagley, MN Case… Continue reading Minnesota Pair Arrested in Grand Forks County for Drug Trafficking
Becca Breann Phillips Charged with Four Felonies in Fentanyl & Meth Case
North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me)— Becca Breann Phillips is facing four felony charges following an undercover drug sting operation conducted last summer. Drug Investigation & Arrest Timeframe: June & July 2024 Charges: 
Two counts of Fentanyl Delivery Possession of Methamphetamine Possession of Drug Paraphernalia According to court documents, Phillips allegedly sold fentanyl… Continue reading Becca Breann Phillips Charged with Four Felonies in Fentanyl & Meth Case
Drayton Man Sentenced for Meth Possession and Police Pursuit
GRAND FORKS COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — On January 6, a 56-year-old Drayton resident, Shawn Kenneth Bjerke, received a 10-year sentence, with 180 days to be served in custody, for multiple offenses related to an August incident involving law enforcement in Grand Forks County. Charges and Plea Bjerke pleaded guilty to the following charges: Class B felony:… Continue reading Drayton Man Sentenced for Meth Possession and Police Pursuit
Fargo Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Charges in Assault Case
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) —Travis Holt, a 39-year-old resident of Fargo, has entered guilty pleas to several charges: gross sexual imposition, kidnapping, aggravated assault, and possession of methamphetamine. In exchange for these pleas, criminal trespass, and terrorizing charges have been dismissed. The charges stem from an incident in March 2024, where Holt forcibly entered a neighbor’s… Continue reading Fargo Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Charges in Assault Case
Ricky Allen Karel Charged with Methamphetamine Possession Near Restricted Zone
Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On November 23, 2024, Ricky Allen Karel, born September 24, 1985, was charged with a 3rd-degree offense for possession of methamphetamine or amphetamine. The incident occurred in a restricted area designated as Zone-F, which includes locations such as schools, parks, or public housing zones. This charge falls under statute {152.023.2(a)(6)}. Further… Continue reading Ricky Allen Karel Charged with Methamphetamine Possession Near Restricted Zone
West Fargo Woman Arrested After Police Chase Ends with PIT Maneuver
WEST FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) — Police in West Fargo arrested a 43-year-old woman following a late-night chase on Thursday. The incident began at approximately 11:20 p.m. when officers responded to reports of a disturbance near Seventh Avenue E. and Ninth Street E. The suspect had parked her vehicle in the path of oncoming traffic and exited… Continue reading West Fargo Woman Arrested After Police Chase Ends with PIT Maneuver
Fargo Man Arrested After Police Pursuit in West Fargo
WEST FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man was taken into custody following a police pursuit early Thursday morning in West Fargo. Authorities attempted to stop 31-year-old Austin Muck for a traffic violation in the 900 block of Eaglewood Avenue West shortly before 1:00 a.m. Muck fled the scene, heading north to the 2000 block of… Continue reading Fargo Man Arrested After Police Pursuit in West Fargo
East Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Meth Sales, Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison
POLK COUNTY, Mn (trfnews.i234.me) – An East Grand Forks man, Stephen Todd Pederson, 58, is facing serious drug charges after pleading not guilty to second-degree methamphetamine sales during his Thursday, Sept. 5 court appearance. Pederson, who was on pretrial release for previous criminal cases, is accused of failing to attend a required urine test on… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Meth Sales, Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison
Thief River Falls Woman Sentenced for Felony Drug and DWI Charges
Amy Marie Reierson, 45, of Thief River Falls, has been sentenced for felony drug possession and DWI charges following her February 3rd arrest. Reierson was found asleep in a parked, idling vehicle, where law enforcement discovered methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. For the felony charge of fifth-degree controlled substance possession, Reierson received a four-year stay… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Sentenced for Felony Drug and DWI Charges
Fargo Man Arrested for Burglary and Meth Possession Near Davenport, ND
DAVENPORT, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Robert J. Nefzger Sr., a Fargo resident with an extensive criminal history, is facing serious felony charges following an early morning burglary on August 21st. According to court documents, Nefzger was spotted by two witnesses loading stolen property into his pickup truck in rural Davenport. He fled the scene but was… Continue reading Fargo Man Arrested for Burglary and Meth Possession Near Davenport, ND
Fargo Man Charged with Felony Theft After Allegedly Stealing $1,400 During Odd Jobs
CASS COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Jonathan Peoples, a Fargo resident, is now facing serious criminal charges after allegedly stealing $1,400 in cash while performing odd jobs at a Cass County home. According to court documents, the victim reported the missing cash after hiring Peoples for various tasks around the property. During the investigation, Peoples allegedly provided… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged with Felony Theft After Allegedly Stealing $1,400 During Odd Jobs