Grand Forks Man Faces Major Drug and Firearm Charges, Pleads Not Guilty

Nolli Hedira Neal Jr.

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On July 19, 2024, Nolli Hedira Neal Jr., 33, from Grand Forks, waived his preliminary hearing and entered a not guilty plea to seven serious felony charges involving drug and firearm possession. Neal is charged with two Class A felonies: the delivery of at least 50 grams of methamphetamine and… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Major Drug and Firearm Charges, Pleads Not Guilty

Accused of Distributing Counterfeit Methamphetamine

Charged With Selling Fake Meth GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A woman has been charged with selling a diet supplement as meth. Jessica Kirchoffner is facing 2 felony charges in connection to the alleged incident.

Circle Pines Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Possession

Richard Wayne Reierson

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Richard Wayne Reierson Faces Court Verdict for Drug Charges Richard Wayne Reierson, 35, of Circle Pines was sentenced on Monday, July 8, in Pennington County District Court for possessing over 0.25 grams of methamphetamine. He received a felony charge of fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance. Reierson’s sentence includes… Continue reading Circle Pines Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Possession

UPDATE: Cloquet, Minnesota Shooter Tested Positive for Methamphetamine and Claimed to Hear Voices

UPDATE: Cloquet, Minnesota Shooter Had Meth In His System & Talking Monsters CLOQUET, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Clouquet, Minnesota Police Chief has an update regarding a January 9th shooting incident that left 3 people dead. The Chief says the shooter had meth in his system and was talking about monsters.

Methamphetamine Bust: Man Arrested During Writ of Recovery Execution

Ruben Omar Laureano Cabello

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Ruben Omar Laureano Cabello, 35, of Thief River Falls, faces felony drug charges after a significant find during a law enforcement operation. On June 24 at 10 a.m., law enforcement executed a writ of recovery at 416 Main Ave: N., Apartment 6. Ruben Omar Laureano Cabello has been charged… Continue reading Methamphetamine Bust: Man Arrested During Writ of Recovery Execution

Warren Man Sentenced to 120 Days for Meth Sale and DUI

Michael John Slusar

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Warren, Minnesota man, Michael John Slusar, 45, has been sentenced to 120 days in Polk County custody for the third-degree sale of a narcotic. Slusar pleaded guilty to the felony crime, as well as a gross misdemeanor for driving while impaired, in April. Additional charges, including felony fifth-degree drug… Continue reading Warren Man Sentenced to 120 Days for Meth Sale and DUI

Duluth Man Pleads Guilty to Major Drug Charges in Polk County

Jason Michael Carlsness

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jason Michael Carlsness, 41, of Duluth, admitted guilt to two controlled substance crimes on Thursday, June 13, in Polk County. Carlsness was pulled over around 12:50 a.m. on February 6 in Crookston after making an improper lane change and driving the wrong way on Main Street. When stopped, he provided… Continue reading Duluth Man Pleads Guilty to Major Drug Charges in Polk County

Viking Man Faces Justice: Initial Court Appearance for Alleged Methamphetamine Crime

Jeremy Aaron Tostrup

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Jeremy Aaron Tostrup, 27, faces a daunting legal battle following his initial court appearance in Grand Forks County on June 11. Charged with a Class A felony for possessing over 50 grams of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, Tostrup could serve up to 20 years in prison if convicted. The… Continue reading Viking Man Faces Justice: Initial Court Appearance for Alleged Methamphetamine Crime

Crookston Man Faces Court for Eight Felony Drug Charges

Aladdin Da'jion Bankhead

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Crookston man appeared in court on Thursday, June 6, facing eight felony drug charges. Aladdin Da’jion Bankhead, 30, is charged with conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance crime, first-degree sale of at least 17 grams of methamphetamine within 90 days, two counts of second-degree sale of methamphetamine in… Continue reading Crookston Man Faces Court for Eight Felony Drug Charges

Meth Sale Sting: Thief River Falls Man Risks 20 Years for Drug Deal

James Richard Shaugabay

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – James Richard Shaugabay, 33, from Thief River Falls, faces significant legal jeopardy with potential imprisonment for up to 20 years following his arrest for a drug transaction involving methamphetamine. Shaugabay was formally charged with a third-degree controlled substance sale after his initial court appearance on Thursday, June 6. The charges… Continue reading Meth Sale Sting: Thief River Falls Man Risks 20 Years for Drug Deal

Repeat Offender Faces New Charges: Fosston Woman in Court for Major Drug Bust

Michelle Jean Laird

PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Michelle Jean Laird, 52, from Fosston, Minnesota, made her first court appearance on Monday, June 3, in Pennington County, facing a first-degree controlled substance charge. Already convicted of a third-degree controlled substance crime last year, Laird now risks up to 40 years in prison, with a mandatory minimum of four… Continue reading Repeat Offender Faces New Charges: Fosston Woman in Court for Major Drug Bust

Rachel Rae Olson sentenced for felony charge of methamphetamine crimes involving children

Rachel Rae Olson

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Rachel Rae Olson, 40, from Thief River Falls, was sentenced in Pennington County District Court on Monday, May 6, for a felony charge related to methamphetamine crimes involving children. Sentence: Olson received a five-year stay of imposition and was ordered to serve supervised probation for the same duration. She… Continue reading Rachel Rae Olson sentenced for felony charge of methamphetamine crimes involving children

Michelle Jean Laird charged for selling methamphetamine

Michelle Jean Laird

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Michelle Jean Laird, 52, from Fosston, has been charged in Pennington County District Court for selling 17.293 grams of methamphetamine to an informant in November. She faces a felony first-degree controlled substance crime charge for sale with a subsequent conviction. The charge was filed on May 2, and a… Continue reading Michelle Jean Laird charged for selling methamphetamine

John James Nogowski, 35, Faces Charges for Alleged Methamphetamine Sale

John James Nogowski

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – John James Nogowski, 35, from Fargo, North Dakota, faces charges in Pennington County District Court for allegedly selling methamphetamine to an informant in Thief River Falls in January. Details of the Case: Charge: Nogowski has been charged with felony third-degree controlled substance crime – sale. A warrant has been… Continue reading John James Nogowski, 35, Faces Charges for Alleged Methamphetamine Sale

Grand Forks Man Faces Serious Drug Charges

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Tyler Gregory Thomas, 24, from Belcourt, waived his preliminary hearing, originally set for April 26, in Grand Forks County. He pleaded not guilty to three felony drug charges, including Class A felony possession of over 50 grams of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, which carries a maximum 20-year sentence. Additionally,… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Serious Drug Charges

Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Four Felony Drug Charges

Nolli Hedaria Neal Sr.

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Nolli Hedaria Neal Sr., 50, made a significant legal maneuver by waiving his preliminary hearing, which was slated for Monday, April 15, and entered a plea of not guilty to four felony drug crimes in Grand Forks. Neal’s legal troubles began in March when law enforcement executed a search warrant… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Four Felony Drug Charges

Bemidji Woman Faces Felony Drug Charge After Methamphetamine Bust

Sarah Fairbanks

BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Sarah Fairbanks, a 43-year-old resident of Bemidji, Minnesota, is at the center of a significant drug charge following a recent arrest. According to court documents dated March 8th, Fairbanks was apprehended after deputies stopped a vehicle targeted in a Paul Bunan drug task force investigation. Drug Bust: Deputies intercepted the vehicle… Continue reading Bemidji Woman Faces Felony Drug Charge After Methamphetamine Bust