Watkins Murder Case Halted Over Competency Ruling

Watkins Murder Case Halted Over Competency Ruling

Wright County (trfnews.i234.me) A Wright County murder case is on hold after a judge found the defendant incompetent to stand trial. David Bruce Delong, 41, of Watkins, is charged with the death of Amber Czech, 20. Prosecutors say Delong killed Czech during an early morning shift on Nov. 11, 2025. The attack happened at Advanced… Continue reading Watkins Murder Case Halted Over Competency Ruling

Wales Man Held on $2M Bond in Murder Case

Wales Man Held on $2M Bond in Murder Case

Wales, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Wales man is facing a murder charge after a fatal shooting at his home on March 26. Russell Andrew Hiltner, 33, is being held on a $2 million cash bond. Charges Filed Hiltner is charged with Class AA felony murder. If convicted, he could face life in prison without… Continue reading Wales Man Held on $2M Bond in Murder Case

Fargo Warrants Reveal Search for Wengel’s Remains

Fargo Warrants Reveal Search for Wengel's Remains

Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — Newly unsealed Cass County warrants say Joshua Hite told investigators where he discarded Isadora Wengel’s remains. Wengel, 24, was reported missing after early January. Hite, 21, was arrested on Feb. 10. Court records allege he killed Wengel at his Fargo apartment between Jan. 3 and Jan. 5. The new warrants show investigators… Continue reading Fargo Warrants Reveal Search for Wengel’s Remains

Brainerd: Man Gets Life for Murder, Kidnapping

Brainerd: Man Gets Life for Murder, Kidnapping

Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Brainerd man faces life in prison. The case involved a 2024 murder and a kidnapping near Brainerd. Chad Aaron Aanerud, 36, was sentenced Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. He received life in prison for first-degree murder. The victim was 62-year-old Lyle Maske. The sentence allows possible release after 30 years.… Continue reading Brainerd: Man Gets Life for Murder, Kidnapping

Thief River Falls: Not Guilty Plea in Child Attack

Thief River Falls: Not Guilty Plea in Child Attack

Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A rural Thief River Falls woman waived a pretrial omnibus hearing Tuesday, Feb. 17. Edwina Marie Stoutenburgh, 35, pleaded not guilty to two felony charges. Charges filed Stoutenburgh is charged with attempted second-degree murder without intent. That charge is tied to Minn. Stat. § 609.19 and the attempt… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Not Guilty Plea in Child Attack

Fargo: Not Guilty Plea in Gang Feud Murder Case

Fargo: Not Guilty Plea in Gang Feud Murder Case

Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A man charged in a deadly gang feud case has pleaded not guilty. C’Aundre Douglas, 20, entered not guilty pleas to 12 felony counts. The pleas were entered in Cass County District Court. The court location details are listed by the North Dakota Court System. The charges include murder, attempted… Continue reading Fargo: Not Guilty Plea in Gang Feud Murder Case

Moorhead Murder Trial Set for James Kollie Jr.

Moorhead Murder Trial Set for James Kollie Jr.

Moorhead, Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — A jury trial is set this fall for a Moorhead man. Prosecutors say he stabbed his mother to death. James Kollie Jr., 28, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder and second-degree murder. The case involves the death of his mother, 56-year-old Receia Kollie. Court filings say Receia Kollie was found… Continue reading Moorhead Murder Trial Set for James Kollie Jr.