ST. PAUL, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Burnsville woman, Ashley Dyrdahl, has admitted to straw purchasing firearms later used in a fatal incident involving law enforcement and emergency personnel. Court records reveal that Dyrdahl purchased five firearms from two licensed dealers and illegally transferred them to her partner, Shannon Cortez Gooden, who was a felon and… Continue reading Burnsville Woman Ashley Dyrdahl Pleads Guilty to Straw Purchasing Firearms Used in First Responder Killings
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Travis Bauer Sentenced to 30.5 Years for Second-Degree Murder in Sibley County
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On September 20, 2022, Travis Bauer contacted emergency services to report finding 79-year-old farmer Dennis Weitzenkamp unresponsive in a machine shed at a farm on 266th Street near Winthrop, Minnesota. Law enforcement arrived to find Weitzenkamp deceased with a gunshot wound to the back of his head. Evidence indicated he had been… Continue reading Travis Bauer Sentenced to 30.5 Years for Second-Degree Murder in Sibley County
Dana Eaglefeathers Jr. Arrested in Hubbard County for Domestic Assault
PARK RAPIDS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On January 7, 2025, law enforcement responded to a reported altercation in the 1200 block of First Street East, Park Rapids, Minnesota. Upon arrival, officers learned that the suspect, identified as Dana Eaglefeathers Jr., had fled the scene on foot. A woman at the location, armed with a pipe, informed… Continue reading Dana Eaglefeathers Jr. Arrested in Hubbard County for Domestic Assault
Troy Brown Arrested for Multiple Offenses in Minnesota
Clearwater County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 3, 2025, at 12:11 PM, law enforcement authorities in Minnesota arrested Troy Brown, a 31-year-old male, on multiple charges. The charges are as follows: Traffic – DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Any Amount Schedule I/II Drugs/Metabolite; Not Cannabis/Hemp: This charge pertains to operating a motor vehicle with any detectable… Continue reading Troy Brown Arrested for Multiple Offenses in Minnesota
Otter Tail County Arrest: Jose Perez Ramires Charged with First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On October 30, 2024, law enforcement authorities in Otter Tail County apprehended 23-year-old Jose Perez Ramires. He faces charges under Minnesota Statute 609.342.1(a), which pertains to first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving penetration accompanied by the victim’s fear of great bodily harm. Legal Context Minnesota Statute 609.342.1(a) defines first-degree criminal sexual conduct… Continue reading Otter Tail County Arrest: Jose Perez Ramires Charged with First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Mahnomen Woman Charged with First-Degree Burglary
MAHNOMEN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 27th, court documents indicate that Danaiah Rose Goodwin, a resident of Mahnomen, Minnesota, was charged with felony first-degree burglary. A juvenile witness reported observing Goodwin entering a residence through the front door, proceeding to a bedroom, and removing various items, including clothing, a makeup bag, and a purse, before… Continue reading Mahnomen Woman Charged with First-Degree Burglary
Lake Park Woman, Ashley Ann Knapper Charged with Felony Assault Involving Knife
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On September 23, law enforcement responded to a domestic disturbance call in rural Lake Park, Minnesota. Upon arrival, officers interviewed a male individual who reported that Ashley Ann Knapper, 47, and Cody Albert Bader, 34, had taken his son, born in 2021. The man alleged that during an altercation at Knapper’s residence,… Continue reading Lake Park Woman, Ashley Ann Knapper Charged with Felony Assault Involving Knife
Ponsford Resident Pleads Guilty to Assault and Arson Charges
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) -On May 18, 2024, a Becker County deputy responded to an assault report at a residence in Ponsford, Minnesota. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that William Lawrence Butcher II had struck an 11-year-old family member on the left side of the head. Additionally, Butcher had ignited… Continue reading Ponsford Resident Pleads Guilty to Assault and Arson Charges
Bemidji Men Charged with Second-Degree Murder in 18-Year-Old’s Death
Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On June 24, 2023, three individuals were taken into custody in connection with the death of an 18-year-old male in Bemidji, Minnesota. The suspects, identified as 20-year-old Daniel Wade Keezer from Detroit Lakes, 22-year-old Robert Edward Keezer Jr. from Mahnomen, and 25-year-old James Raymond Burnette III from Waubun, have been… Continue reading Bemidji Men Charged with Second-Degree Murder in 18-Year-Old’s Death
Chad Dean Stanford Charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct in Minnesota
Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Chad Dean Stanford, born on December 19, 1978, has been charged with 2nd-degree criminal sexual conduct in Minnesota. According to authorities, the charge involves allegations of sexual contact, categorized under felony-level conduct, as per Minnesota Statute 609.343.1. The incident is dated August 1, 2024. Further proceedings are expected as the legal… Continue reading Chad Dean Stanford Charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct in Minnesota
Teen Arrested for Obstructing Legal Process in Peace Officer Interference Case
Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On July 27, 2024, Brian Robert Swenson Jr., born January 11, 2005, was charged under Minnesota statute {609.50.1(2)}. Swenson allegedly interfered with a peace officer during a legal process. The details of the incident suggest obstruction of justice. Authorities have not released further information about the circumstances leading to the arrest or… Continue reading Teen Arrested for Obstructing Legal Process in Peace Officer Interference Case
Minnesota Teen Faces Burglary Charges in First Degree
Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minnesota teenager, Justin Aloh Nojang, born on March 29, 2006, has been charged with first-degree burglary under Minnesota Statute {609.582.1(a)}. The incident involved a dwelling that was occupied at the time of the alleged offense. The charge, classified as “PresentFE,” outlines a severe penalty for burglary cases involving non-accomplice entry… Continue reading Minnesota Teen Faces Burglary Charges in First Degree
Man Arrested After Two-Year Search for Brutal Assault on Girlfriend at Perham Party
PERHAM, MINN. – An Otter Tail County man who had been on the run for nearly two years was arrested over the weekend, accused of a violent assault on his girlfriend. Jose Garcia Pena, 29, of Perham, was taken into custody on Sunday and appeared in court on Monday, where he was charged with 3rd-degree… Continue reading Man Arrested After Two-Year Search for Brutal Assault on Girlfriend at Perham Party
Minnesota Woman Faces Multiple Charges After Multi-State Vehicle Theft Spree
MARSHALL CO., MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A Stephen, Minnesota woman, Jordan Krolak, is facing multiple charges following a vehicle theft spree on September 15. According to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, Krolak stole a pickup after taking the keys directly from the owner’s hand. When deputies caught up to her on a gravel road, she fled,… Continue reading Minnesota Woman Faces Multiple Charges After Multi-State Vehicle Theft Spree
Thief River Falls Man Faces Multiple Charges After Assaulting Father and Attacking Deputy
A Thief River Falls man, Cody Mitchell Meekma, 36, has been charged with multiple offenses after a violent confrontation at his home on Saturday night. Meekma is facing a felony charge of domestic assault by strangulation, along with gross misdemeanor charges of fourth-degree assault of a peace officer and interference with a 911 call, as… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Faces Multiple Charges After Assaulting Father and Attacking Deputy
Labor Day Shooting at Hells Angels Club in Eveleth: Suspect Arrested Amid Ongoing Investigation
EVELETH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – This Labor Day morning, a tense situation unfolded at the Hells Angels Club in Eveleth, Minnesota, as shots were fired, leading to the arrest of a female suspect. Eveleth Police Chief Jesse Linde confirmed that a white female with a shaved head, dressed in black, was apprehended shortly after the incident.… Continue reading Labor Day Shooting at Hells Angels Club in Eveleth: Suspect Arrested Amid Ongoing Investigation
High-Speed Chase in Thief River Falls Leads to Multiple Charges for Raymond Man
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – An early Saturday morning pursuit in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, ended with multiple charges for Willhelm Bratsch of Raymond. The high-speed chase, which reached speeds of 70 mph, started after Bratsch reportedly drove through a property. The pursuit came to an end just before 4:00 a.m. near Muzzy Street… Continue reading High-Speed Chase in Thief River Falls Leads to Multiple Charges for Raymond Man