Bemidji Man Charged With Four Felony Sex Counts

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man faces four felony charges in Beltrami County. Prosecutors say he sexually assaulted a juvenile relative in January. The allegations appear in a criminal complaint filed in the Ninth Judicial District Court. The complaint names Alexander Michael Efta, 18, of Bemidji. Court records show he is charged with two counts… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged With Four Felony Sex Counts

Bemidji Man Charged in Drug-Related DWI Case

Bemidji Man Charged in Drug-Related DWI Case

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man is facing two charges after a traffic stop in Beltrami County, according to a criminal complaint. The defendant is identified as Darrell Wayne Cournoyer, 62, of Bemidji. Court records show the case was filed in Beltrami County District Court. Charges Filed In Beltrami County According to the complaint, Cournoyer… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged in Drug-Related DWI Case

Ada Stop Leads to Third-Degree DWI Charge

Ada Stop Leads to Third-Degree DWI Charge

Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grandin, North Dakota, woman faces DWI charges after a late-night traffic stop in Ada. Court records identify her as Sherry Lynn Wika, 50. The complaint was filed in Norman County District Court. The court file is 54-CR-26-85. It lists two counts of third-degree driving while impaired. Both charges are gross… Continue reading Ada Stop Leads to Third-Degree DWI Charge

Crookston Man Charged After .20 DWI Stop

Crookston Man Charged After .20 DWI Stop

Crookston, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is facing gross misdemeanor DWI charges after a late-night traffic stop in Crookston, according to a criminal complaint filed in Polk County District Court. Prosecutors charged Daniel Russell Newell, 37, with second-degree driving while impaired and third-degree driving while impaired. The complaint says the case stems… Continue reading Crookston Man Charged After .20 DWI Stop

Warroad Woman Charged In Check Swindle Case

Warroad, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Warroad woman faces a gross misdemeanor theft charge in Roseau County District Court. According to a criminal complaint, 33-year-old Mariah Lynn Lane is charged with theft by swindle. Prosecutors allege she deposited two payroll checks electronically and later cashed those same checks in person. The complaint says the case involves… Continue reading Warroad Woman Charged In Check Swindle Case

Naytahwaush Woman Charged After Leaving Treatment

Naytahwaush Woman Charged After Leaving Treatment

Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Naytahwaush woman is facing a gross misdemeanor charge after prosecutors said she left treatment during a jail furlough. Giselle Lee Lyons, 38, was charged with escape from custody. The case was filed in Mahnomen County District Court. The charge is tied to Minnesota Statute 609.485. What the complaint says According… Continue reading Naytahwaush Woman Charged After Leaving Treatment

Bemidji Woman Charged in Meth Possession Case

Bemidji Woman Charged in Meth Possession Case

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji woman is facing a felony drug charge after an arrest late on March 7, 2026, according to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County District Court. Overview The defendant is identified as Lillie Rae Kise, 46, of Bemidji. Court records list her as homeless with no mailing address. Kise… Continue reading Bemidji Woman Charged in Meth Possession Case

East Grand Forks Man Faces Felony DWI Charge

East Grand Forks Man Faces Felony DWI Charge

East Grand Forks, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Belcourt, North Dakota man is facing a felony drunk driving charge in Polk County after police found him asleep in a running pickup, according to a criminal complaint. Daniel Alan Kinney, 52, has been charged with first-degree driving while impaired under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, with a felony… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Faces Felony DWI Charge

East Grand Forks Man Faces Meth, DWI Charges

East Grand Forks Man Faces Meth, DWI Charges

East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — James Arthur Cooper faces new criminal charges in Polk County. A court complaint says the case began on March 10, 2026. Cooper, 61, is charged with third-degree controlled substance possession in a prohibited zone. He is also charged with third-degree driving while impaired. The drug charge is a felony. The… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Faces Meth, DWI Charges

Pennington County: Benais Charged After Threats

Pennington County: Benais Charged After Threats

Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) Llewellyn James Benais has been charged after a March 4 incident at the Pennington County law enforcement center, according to a criminal complaint. Prosecutors filed two felony counts of threats of violence. They also filed one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct. The complaint says two people were targeted. They are identified by… Continue reading Pennington County: Benais Charged After Threats