Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Richard Lee Washington, 71, of Detroit Lakes, is charged with four felonies. Prosecutors filed three counts of felony domestic assault. They also filed one count of felony fifth-degree drugs. The case is in Becker County District Court. Allegations Court papers say the alleged assaults happened from Dec. 19 through Jan. 7.… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man, 71, Faces Felony Assault Charges
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Mahnomen Man Charged After Fentanyl DWI Stop
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) Chris Angus Clark Sr., 44, of rural Mahnomen, faces new charges in district court. Prosecutors charged Clark with felony DWI. They also charged him with gross misdemeanor driving. Records say his license status was canceled as inimical to public safety. Traffic stop Court records say the stop happened just after 3 a.m.… Continue reading Mahnomen Man Charged After Fentanyl DWI Stop
Dassel Crash: Cokato Teen Faces Homicide Counts
Meeker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 19-year-old man from Cokato faces felony charges. The case ties to a fatal crash near Dassel. Elijah Michael Miller is charged with two counts of criminal vehicular homicide. Prosecutors allege careless driving. They also allege he drove after drinking. The crash happened around 3:05 a.m. on Aug. 24, 2025. Deputies… Continue reading Dassel Crash: Cokato Teen Faces Homicide Counts
Red Lake Falls: Arrest, citations, school incident
Red Lake County (trfnews.i234.me) This report covers calls from Feb. 6 to Feb. 12, 2026. Online scam report On Feb. 6, a county resident reported an online scam. The case remains under investigation. If you have tips, save messages and payment records. You can report scams at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Probation violation arrest in Red Lake Falls… Continue reading Red Lake Falls: Arrest, citations, school incident
Detroit Lakes: Walmart Spark Swindle Theft Charge
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 21-year-old Detroit, Michigan man is charged in Becker County District Court. Maurice Drewaun Jordan is charged with felony theft by swindle. What prosecutors allege According to court records, the case involves a Detroit Lakes Walmart theft. Investigators said it happened on Dec. 15, 2025. They said Jordan stole… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Walmart Spark Swindle Theft Charge
Moorhead: Man Charged in Child Sex Assault Case
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
Thief River Falls: A Century of Local Notes
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A “Years Ago” column tracks local life. The notes span 1926 through 2016. They show work, weather, and community milestones. 1926. Paul Engelstad was reelected in a Guernsey breeders group. Learn about Guernsey cattle. Marius Waldal of Plummer joined founders of a grain marketing firm in Minneapolis. Read… Continue reading Thief River Falls: A Century of Local Notes
Thief River Falls: Woman Cited After Disturbance
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a reported disturbance on Feb 3 at 9:34 pm. The call was reported at 126 Snetting Dr, according to a police report. Cassie Irene Maurstad-Guerrero, 35, of Thief River Falls, was cited for disorderly conduct. The incident summary released to the media listed no further details. What… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Woman Cited After Disturbance
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