East Grand Forks Man Charged in Spud Jr Vandalism

East Grand Forks Man Charged in Spud Jr Vandalism

East Grand Forks, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) Christopher Lee Wick has been charged in Polk County District Court after prosecutors said he caused major damage at The Spud Jr. in East Grand Forks. According to a criminal complaint, Wick faces one felony count of first-degree criminal damage to property. Prosecutors say the damage was more than… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged in Spud Jr Vandalism

Crookston No-Show Felony Filed Against Whalen

Crookston No-Show Felony Filed Against Whalen

Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — Polk County prosecutors have filed a felony charge against Jennifer Lynne Whalen after they said she missed several required court appearances in Crookston. The criminal complaint was filed on April 22, 2020, in Polk County District Court. It accuses Whalen of one count of failure to appear for court. The charge is… Continue reading Crookston No-Show Felony Filed Against Whalen

Thief River Falls Court: Hodgson Sentenced in Assault Case

Thief River Falls Court: Hodgson Sentenced in Assault Case

Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Jesse Leonard Hodgson, 42, was sentenced after a Pennington County jury found him guilty of felony third-degree assault and misdemeanor domestic assault. The verdict followed a two-day trial on Jan. 15 and 16. Jurors found Hodgson not guilty of felony domestic assault by strangulation. Sentence Ordered For the felony assault conviction,… Continue reading Thief River Falls Court: Hodgson Sentenced in Assault Case

Cass Lake Man Faces Felony Registration Charge

Cass Lake Man Faces Felony Registration Charge

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake man is facing a new felony charge in Beltrami County. According to a criminal complaint, 36-year-old John Jacob White is charged with knowingly failing to meet Minnesota predatory offender registration rules. The charge was filed in Beltrami County District Court. What The Complaint Says Prosecutors say White signed… Continue reading Cass Lake Man Faces Felony Registration Charge

Twin Valley Man Faces Felony Assault Charges

Twin Valley Man Charged After Strangulation Threats

Twin Valley (trfnews.i234.me) James Eugene Rolland Covey faces four charges after a reported domestic assault in Norman County. Charges Filed In Norman County According to an amended complaint, the incident happened on February 6, 2026, at about 4 p.m. The case was filed in Norman County District Court. Prosecutors charged Covey with four counts. They… Continue reading Twin Valley Man Faces Felony Assault Charges

Thief River Falls: Torkelson Gets Stayed 33-Mo

Thief River Falls: Torkelson Gets Stayed 33-Mo

Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Brian Allen Torkelson, 35, has been sentenced. The case includes a felony count and a misdemeanor trespassing count. Sentence and probation terms A judge imposed a 33-month prison term on the felony count. The prison time was stayed for five years. That means he avoids prison if he follows the rules.… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Torkelson Gets Stayed 33-Mo

Bemidji Man Charged in Felony Domestic Assault

Bemidji Man Charged in Felony Domestic Assault

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man faces three felony charges, court records say. The charges follow two alleged assaults and alleged threats. Prosecutors charged Richard Lee Mace Jr., 38, of Bemidji. He faces two felony domestic assault counts. He also faces one count of terroristic threats. The case is filed in Beltrami County District… Continue reading Bemidji Man Charged in Felony Domestic Assault

Clearbrook: 81-Year-Old Charged After DWI Stop

Clearbrook: 81-Year-Old Charged After DWI Stop

Clearbrook, Clearwater County (trfnews.i234.me) Jerry Gordon Sather, 81, of Clearbrook, is facing new criminal charges. Charges filed Prosecutors charged Sather with third-degree refusal to submit to a chemical test. That count is a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota law. He is also charged with obstructing legal process, a misdemeanor. All charges are allegations. What the complaint… Continue reading Clearbrook: 81-Year-Old Charged After DWI Stop

Laporte Driver Charged in Drug DWI Traffic Stop

Laporte Driver Charged in Drug DWI Traffic Stop

Hubbard County (trfnews.i234.me) A Laporte woman is charged with a drug-related DWI after a traffic stop on Highway 34, according to a criminal complaint filed in Hubbard County District Court. Charge filed Laura Amber Johnson, 47, of Laporte, is charged with third-degree DWI. The complaint says it involved a Schedule I or II controlled substance,… Continue reading Laporte Driver Charged in Drug DWI Traffic Stop

Ironton: Brainerd Man Charged in Officer Assault

Ironton: Brainerd Man Charged in Officer Assault

Ironton, Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) A 21-year-old Brainerd man faces two charges after a disturbance call in Ironton. Tachoma Bruce Strong Bear Derosier, 21, of Brainerd, is charged with felony fourth-degree assault. The alleged victim was a peace officer, court records say. Prosecutors say the officer suffered demonstrable bodily harm. Derosier is also charged with… Continue reading Ironton: Brainerd Man Charged in Officer Assault