Moorhead, Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Moorhead man is facing felony charges in a child sex assault case. Lawrence Alexander Leslie Jr is charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct. He is also charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct. The child’s name is not being published. What the complaint says According to court documents, a 12-year-old… Continue reading Moorhead: Man Charged in Child Sex Assault Case
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Granite Falls: Hummer Chase Ends in DWI Charges
Yellow Medicine County (trfnews.i234.me) Lisa Rebecca DeVlieger, 46, of Clarkfield, faces new charges. The case follows an alleged chase in Granite Falls. Prosecutors charged DeVlieger with felony fleeing a peace officer. She also faces third-degree DWI. Two misdemeanors were also filed. They include reckless driving and an open bottle. Alleged offense date: Feb. 6, 2026… Continue reading Granite Falls: Hummer Chase Ends in DWI Charges
Wadena: Lennon charged with sex conduct, assault
Wadena County (trfnews.i234.me) — John Patrick Lennon, 39, of Wadena, is facing three felony charges in district court. Court records list two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. They also list one count of felony domestic assault. The charges were filed in Wadena County District Court on Feb. 3, 2026. The case follows an investigation… Continue reading Wadena: Lennon charged with sex conduct, assault
Perham: Neighbor Stops Stabbing, Olsen Held
Perham, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A neighbor may have saved a woman’s life during an assault in Perham, according to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office. Officials say the call came in Saturday at 10:16 a.m. Deputies and Perham police were sent to a report of an assault in progress. What deputies say happened The sheriff’s… Continue reading Perham: Neighbor Stops Stabbing, Olsen Held
East Grand Forks: Felony Fleeing, DWI Charge
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Timothy M. Patridge, of Grand Forks, is facing a felony charge in East Grand Forks after a brief pursuit. What the police say happened Court documents say an East Grand Forks officer went to an apartment after a verbal dispute call. The complaint says the officer then tried to stop a… Continue reading East Grand Forks: Felony Fleeing, DWI Charge
Ada Man Charged After .206 BAC Head-On Crash
Norman County (trfnews.i234.me) An Ada man faces four charges after a head-on crash, court records allege. Michael William Wickern, 68, of Ada, is charged with two gross misdemeanors and two misdemeanors. Charges filed Gross misdemeanor DWI: Minn. Stat. 169A.20 Gross misdemeanor criminal vehicular operation, bodily harm, alcohol: Minn. Stat. 609.2113 Misdemeanor reckless driving: Minn. Stat.… Continue reading Ada Man Charged After .206 BAC Head-On Crash
Meth, Cocaine Found Near Infants Allegedly Called “Birthday Gift”
Hancock, Stevens County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Hancock woman faces felony and drug charges. Investigators say a search found suspected drugs near two infants. Judy Ann Birr, 38, of Hancock, is charged with one felony count. She also faces two gross misdemeanor counts. Felony: Store meth paraphernalia in a child’s home (152.137.2(a)(4)). Gross misdemeanor: 5th-degree possession… Continue reading Meth, Cocaine Found Near Infants Allegedly Called “Birthday Gift”
Pennington County Man Charged After Home Threats
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man is facing serious charges after an alleged late-night break-in at a woman’s home. According to a criminal complaint, 34-year-old Brian Allen Torkelson of Thief River Falls is charged with felony terroristic threats and misdemeanor trespassing at a dwelling. The incident was reported on November 18… Continue reading Pennington County Man Charged After Home Threats