Monticello Stop Leads to Meth Possession Charge

Monticello Stop Leads to Meth Possession Charge

Monticello, Wright County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Redlake man faces a felony drug charge after a traffic stop in Monticello. Court papers say a K9 alerted on his vehicle during the early morning stop. What the police say happened Charges say William James Parkhurst, 49, was driving in Monticello on Thursday, Feb. 5. A deputy stopped… Continue reading Monticello Stop Leads to Meth Possession Charge

Inmate Overdoses After Drinking ‘Fentanyl Cocktails’ Mixed in Hot Chocolate and Kool-Aid

Inmate Overdoses After Drinking ‘Fentanyl Cocktails’ Mixed in Hot Chocolate and Kool-Aid

Wright County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 20-year-old Monticello woman is charged. The case follows an overdose at the Wright County Jail. Kara Nicole Babcock is charged with a felony. The charge is fifth-degree drug possession under Minnesota Statute 152.025, subdivision 2(a)(1). The complaint lists possession of Schedule I–IV drugs, or residue and paraphernalia. Court papers say… Continue reading Inmate Overdoses After Drinking ‘Fentanyl Cocktails’ Mixed in Hot Chocolate and Kool-Aid

Monticello: Unbelted Driver Hurt in I-94 Crash

Monticello: Unbelted Driver Hurt in I-94 Crash

Wright County (trfnews.i234.me) A Big Lake man was hurt in a single-vehicle crash in Monticello. The crash happened on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Troopers logged the call at about 2:02 a.m. What happened The Minnesota State Patrol said a Nissan Altima was traveling west on Interstate 94. The crash occurred near mile marker 194 in… Continue reading Monticello: Unbelted Driver Hurt in I-94 Crash