Brooks, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A Brooks woman, 78-year-old Hollie Louise Baker-Walseth, has been charged with felony theft after allegedly embezzling nearly $300,000 from a man she once had a relationship with. According to court documents, Baker-Walseth obtained power of attorney over the man following his dementia diagnosis. Between August 2021 and June 2024, she reportedly… Continue reading Red Lake County Scandal: Woman Accused of Stealing Nearly $300K from Dementia-Stricken Ex
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Cass County: Cass Lake Man Caught Hiding in Bathroom After Stealing Polaris Ranger
Cass Lake (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass County theft investigation has ended in felony charges for Joseph A. Kangas of Cass Lake, Minnesota. On April 1st, a Polaris Ranger and trailer were reported stolen from Stony Point Campground near Cass Lake. Authorities reviewed surveillance footage and gathered evidence, which eventually led them to a public bathroom… Continue reading Cass County: Cass Lake Man Caught Hiding in Bathroom After Stealing Polaris Ranger
Otter Tail County Fraud Alert: 71-Year-Old Gregory Deforest Johnson Charged with Felony Theft by Swindle!
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — In a surprising turn of events in Otter Tail County, 71-year-old Gregory Deforest Johnson has been formally charged with felony theft-by-swindle, under Minnesota Statute 609.52.2(a)(4). The charge was recorded on March 27, 2025, and remains active. Theft-by-swindle involves using deception to obtain money or property, and Minnesota law treats this… Continue reading Otter Tail County Fraud Alert: 71-Year-Old Gregory Deforest Johnson Charged with Felony Theft by Swindle!
Donald Arthur Merrill Arrested in Otter Tail County for First-Degree Burglary and Firearm Possession
Otter Tail County, Minnesota – Donald Arthur Merrill, 53, was taken into custody in Otter Tail County on February 18, 2025, facing multiple felony charges, including first-degree burglary, theft, and unlawful firearm possession. Merrill has been charged with: First-Degree Burglary – Possession of a Dangerous Weapon or Explosive (Felony) – Statute 609.582.1(b) Theft – Take/Use/Transfer… Continue reading Donald Arthur Merrill Arrested in Otter Tail County for First-Degree Burglary and Firearm Possession
EMPLOYEE CAUGHT STEALING THOUSANDS FROM CENEX SAFE IN PENNINGTON COUNTY
Pennington County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) – A former employee of Cenex Travel Plaza in Thief River Falls was sentenced after being caught on surveillance footage stealing thousands of dollars from the store’s safe over a period of several weeks. Sarah Regina Smeby, 43, was convicted on a felony theft charge after admitting to stealing money at… Continue reading EMPLOYEE CAUGHT STEALING THOUSANDS FROM CENEX SAFE IN PENNINGTON COUNTY
Two Arrested for $45,000 Generator and Trailer Theft in Clay County
CLAY COUNTY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Clay County authorities have arrested two men in connection with the theft of a generator and trailer valued at $45,000. Sheriff’s deputies were called to 90th Avenue North and 170th Street, west of Hitterdal, after the equipment was reported stolen. The stolen generator was recovered in an abandoned slough, and… Continue reading Two Arrested for $45,000 Generator and Trailer Theft in Clay County