GRAND FORKS (trfnews.i234.me) – A routine daycare pickup turned into a shocking arrest when Meleesa-Maree Areizaga arrived at a Grand Forks daycare on March 11, 2025, displaying extreme signs of intoxication while holding her child! At 5:26 p.m., multiple 911 calls flooded dispatch as witnesses reported her erratic driving in the parking lot. When officers… Continue reading SHOCKING: Grand Forks Mother Tased & Arrested While Picking Up Child From Daycare!
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Disturbance on North 47th Street in Grand Forks—One Arrested!
Grand Forks, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A disturbance incident Friday night in the 500 block of North 47th Street initially raised concerns about a possible stabbing and fight. However, Grand Forks Police Sergeant Star confirmed that while multiple intoxicated individuals were involved, no stabbing actually occurred. Instead, one person was arrested for disorderly conduct due to their… Continue reading Disturbance on North 47th Street in Grand Forks—One Arrested!
Fargo Man Charged with Felony Aggravated Assault in Domestic Violence Incident
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) — A horrifying case of domestic violence has surfaced in Fargo, North Dakota, where Jerry B Marquis is accused of a brutal assault using a chilling weapon—a tool made from animal bone. According to court documents, on March 2nd, Marquis accused a woman of cheating on him before allegedly striking her in the… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged with Felony Aggravated Assault in Domestic Violence Incident
SWAT STANDOFF IN GRAND FORKS COUNTY: Armed Suspect Near School Surrenders After Intense Showdown!
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A dramatic SWAT standoff unfolded just before noon on Sunday in Thompson, North Dakota, when heavily armed officers surrounded an apartment near a school to arrest a wanted felony suspect. The suspect, Joseph Rud, was wanted on a felony failure to comply warrant and initially refused to cooperate with deputies,… Continue reading SWAT STANDOFF IN GRAND FORKS COUNTY: Armed Suspect Near School Surrenders After Intense Showdown!
BREAKING: SWAT Team Called to Thompson, ND – Suspect Arrested Without Incident
Thompson, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A tense situation unfolded in Thompson, North Dakota, just seven miles south of Grand Forks, as SWAT was called in to assist in the arrest of a wanted suspect. Authorities confirm that Joseph Rud was taken into custody without incident just before noon on Sunday after he failed to comply with deputy… Continue reading BREAKING: SWAT Team Called to Thompson, ND – Suspect Arrested Without Incident
SHOCKING FRAUD SCHEME: Jory M. Iwen of Cass County Charged with Counterfeiting & Theft in Grand Forks
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A North Dakota man is facing serious criminal charges after allegedly forging a check to steal thousands of dollars in merchandise. According to court documents, Jory M. Iwen of Casselton, ND, is accused of using a forged check from another company to fraudulently purchase $5,929 worth of materials from Structural Materials… Continue reading SHOCKING FRAUD SCHEME: Jory M. Iwen of Cass County Charged with Counterfeiting & Theft in Grand Forks
Fargo Woman Kicks Officer After Disturbance at Homeless Shelter—Facing Felony Charges!
Fargo, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo woman is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after an early-morning disturbance at the Gladys Ray homeless shelter in Fargo on Tuesday. According to court documents, officers responded to the shelter at 4:04 a.m. after reports that Rian Lee Siler was disrupting others who were trying to sleep. Staff requested that… Continue reading Fargo Woman Kicks Officer After Disturbance at Homeless Shelter—Facing Felony Charges!
BRUTAL ATTACK IN WEST FARGO: Man KNOCKS Victim Unconscious in Violent Assault!
West Fargo, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) – A violent assault in West Fargo has led to felony charges against Brandon Lee Adams Knutson, after police say he brutally attacked another man, knocking him unconscious. 
According to court documents, the incident unfolded on February 22 at 4:38 a.m. when West Fargo police responded to a report… Continue reading BRUTAL ATTACK IN WEST FARGO: Man KNOCKS Victim Unconscious in Violent Assault!
DISTURBING: Grand Forks Woman Charged After Alleged Domestic Violence & Child Neglect
Grand Forks, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) – A horrifying domestic violence and child neglect case has surfaced in Grand Forks, where Melissa B. Hilliard now faces felony and misdemeanor charges following a police investigation. According to court documents, officers responded to a domestic violence call Sunday night and discovered a brutal scene inside the apartment.… Continue reading DISTURBING: Grand Forks Woman Charged After Alleged Domestic Violence & Child Neglect
Unattended Death in Valley City Under Investigation by Police & North Dakota BCI
Valley City, North Dakota – Law enforcement is investigating an unattended death after officers from the Valley City Police Department responded to a report at 7:27 a.m. on Friday in the 400 block of 3rd Street NW. Investigation Details: Officers arrived at the scene and discovered a deceased male individual in an alleyway. The North… Continue reading Unattended Death in Valley City Under Investigation by Police & North Dakota BCI
Griggs County Man Charged with Domestic Terrorism for Alleged Cyanide Plot in Binford, North Dakota
Binford, North Dakota – A Griggs County man has been charged with felony domestic terrorism after allegedly planning to poison the water supply in Binford, North Dakota, with cyanide, according to court documents. Case Details: Authorities received a tip from a witness stating that Matthew Mark Bakke, of Binford, ND, claimed he had cyanide and… Continue reading Griggs County Man Charged with Domestic Terrorism for Alleged Cyanide Plot in Binford, North Dakota
Grand Forks Man Charged with Felony Domestic Violence After Alleged Strangulation Incident
Grand Forks, ND – A Grand Forks man, Kenneth I. Nwanjo, has been charged with felony domestic violence following a disturbing incident reported on February 15th, according to court documents. The female victim told authorities that an argument erupted between her and Nwanjo, as she suspected he was bringing other women into her apartment when… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged with Felony Domestic Violence After Alleged Strangulation Incident
Brutal Assault at Fargo Homeless Shelter: Man Charged with Felony in Cass County
FARGO, ND – A violent altercation at a downtown homeless shelter in Fargo has led to serious felony charges against a local man. According to court documents, Isiah L. Jeanotte has been charged with felony aggravated assault after allegedly attacking a man at the Downtown Engagement Center on February 10. Fargo police officers were dispatched… Continue reading Brutal Assault at Fargo Homeless Shelter: Man Charged with Felony in Cass County
Breaking News: Stabbing Reported on Interstate Boulevard in Fargo, Cass County
Fargo, Cass County, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—Fargo police are investigating a stabbing that occurred early Friday morning on the 3000 block of Interstate Boulevard. Incident Details: Time: Approximately 6:35 a.m. on Friday morning. Location: 3000 block of Interstate Boulevard, Fargo Victim: One individual sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Medical Response: The victim was transported to… Continue reading Breaking News: Stabbing Reported on Interstate Boulevard in Fargo, Cass County
Fargo Man, Norman C. Bluecoat, Charged After Kicking Officer in the Face
FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA (trfnews.i234.me)—Norman C. Bluecoat of Fargo is now facing multiple criminal charges, including felony assault on an officer, after a violent altercation with police, according to court documents. Incident Details Date & Time: February 8th, 6:35 p.m. Location: 222 Broadway North, Fargo Officers responded to a disturbance at the location, where Bluecoat… Continue reading Fargo Man, Norman C. Bluecoat, Charged After Kicking Officer in the Face
Grand Forks Man, Alfred Gardner-Haywood, Charged with Felony Theft
GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA (trfnews.i234.me)—A Grand Forks man, Alfred Gardner-Haywood, has been charged with felony theft of property, according to court records. The charges stem from a February 1st incident when police responded to an argument between Haywood and the victim, who accused him of stealing their wallet. During the investigation, authorities reviewed surveillance footage… Continue reading Grand Forks Man, Alfred Gardner-Haywood, Charged with Felony Theft
Murder Investigation Underway in Williston, ND – Suspects Still at Large
WILLISTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—Police in Williston, North Dakota, have launched a homicide investigation after responding to a fatal shooting in the 300 block of Fifth Street West early Sunday morning. At approximately 5:30 AM on Sunday, officers arrived on the scene following reports of a male victim with a gunshot wound. Tragically, the individual was pronounced dead… Continue reading Murder Investigation Underway in Williston, ND – Suspects Still at Large
Anthony Towell of Harvey, ND Charged with Felony Terrorizing in Cooperstown Gun Threat Case
Cooperstown, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—Anthony Towell, of Harvey, North Dakota, is now facing felony terrorizing and misdemeanor criminal mischief charges after allegedly bringing a shotgun into a Cooperstown residence during a dispute and later slashing a pickup tire, according to court documents. Incident Details On January 24, 2025, the Griggs County Sheriff’s Office and a deputy responded… Continue reading Anthony Towell of Harvey, ND Charged with Felony Terrorizing in Cooperstown Gun Threat Case
John Wayne McNiel of Florida Charged with Felony Terrorizing After Gun Threat at Fargo Motel
Fargo, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—John Wayne McNeil, whose listed address is in Pace, Florida, has been charged with felony terrorizing after allegedly threatening a family member with a gun during a disturbance at a Fargo motel. Gun Threat at Fargo Motel According to court documents, on January 28, 2025, at approximately 3:58 AM, Fargo police responded to… Continue reading John Wayne McNiel of Florida Charged with Felony Terrorizing After Gun Threat at Fargo Motel
Shaykeya Marquez Faces Multiple Charges After Unruly Arrest in Fargo
Fargo, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—Shaykeya Marquez is now facing multiple criminal charges after an unruly arrest in Fargo, where she allegedly punched a store employee, spit on officers, and resisted arrest. Convenience Store Disturbance According to court documents, on January 27, 2025, a Fargo police officer was dispatched to a convenience store at 205 NP Avenue North… Continue reading Shaykeya Marquez Faces Multiple Charges After Unruly Arrest in Fargo
Eric Jensen Arrested in Fargo: Details from Court Documents
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Court documents outline the arrest of Eric Jensen following a shots-fired incident in Fargo on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Jensen is charged with terrorizing, reckless endangerment, and discharging a firearm within city limits. Fargo police are still searching for another individual involved in the case. Officers responded to a report of gunfire… Continue reading Eric Jensen Arrested in Fargo: Details from Court Documents
West Fargo Dealership Burglary: Two Suspects Charged in Vehicle Theft Case
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Two individuals have been charged with burglary after vehicles were stolen from a West Fargo dealership in August. Joel Rodriguez faces three counts of motor vehicle theft and appeared in Cass County Court on Friday. Ashley Dowling is also charged but has not been taken into custody. According to court records,… Continue reading West Fargo Dealership Burglary: Two Suspects Charged in Vehicle Theft Case
Former Langdon Hospital CEO Faces Charges for Indecent Exposure
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Jeffery Dalton Stanley, 56, the former CEO of Langdon Prairie Health (formerly Cavalier County Memorial Hospital), turned himself in on Friday, Nov. 22, nearly a month after an arrest warrant was issued for indecent exposure. The charge, a Class A misdemeanor, relates to an incident at Grand Forks’ Grand Cities… Continue reading Former Langdon Hospital CEO Faces Charges for Indecent Exposure
North Dakota Felon Indicted for Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl in Minnesota
In a significant development aimed at combating the growing menace of illicit substances, United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger has announced that Jake Noland Northern, a 45-year-old North Dakota resident with a history of felony convictions, stands accused of conspiring to distribute fentanyl in Minnesota and surrounding areas. According to official reports, this alleged conspiracy… Continue reading North Dakota Felon Indicted for Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl in Minnesota
North Dakota Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Kidnapping Bartender at Gunpoint in Forman
FORMAN, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Havana, North Dakota man, Ryan Bergh, has been sentenced to 8 years in prison after pleading guilty to kidnapping and reckless endangerment for holding a bartender hostage in Forman last fall. Bergh, 48, took bartender Melissa Wolter hostage at gunpoint, keeping her captive for hours. The two eventually drove to… Continue reading North Dakota Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Kidnapping Bartender at Gunpoint in Forman
Devils Lake School Lockdown Ends Peacefully After Gun Incident, Suspect Arrested
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A gun-related incident near Sweetwater Elementary School in Devils Lake led to a school lockdown on Monday. Police say Joseph Gleason, the suspect at the center of the standoff, refused to exit a nearby house. The tense situation began early in the morning and lasted until around 1:30 PM when… Continue reading Devils Lake School Lockdown Ends Peacefully After Gun Incident, Suspect Arrested
Bismarck Man Arrested for Attempted Murder After Stabbing Near Ministry on the Margins
BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A 33-year-old man is behind bars following a violent stabbing incident near Ministry on the Margins in Bismarck, North Dakota. The assault occurred late Friday night, September 13, 2024, and left a 52-year-old man with multiple stab wounds. Police were dispatched to the 200 block of North 24th Street just before… Continue reading Bismarck Man Arrested for Attempted Murder After Stabbing Near Ministry on the Margins
Fargo Woman Arrested and Charged with Felony After Driving Stolen Vehicle
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo woman, Arianna L. Donovan, is now facing a felony charge following her arrest for driving a stolen vehicle. According to court documents, the incident occurred on August 25th, when a South Fargo police officer, while on patrol, received an alert about a stolen vehicle in the area. The officer… Continue reading Fargo Woman Arrested and Charged with Felony After Driving Stolen Vehicle
Grand Forks Man Charged with Armed Robbery After Gas Station Heist Ends in Taser Arrest
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man, Thomas J. Hanks Jr., has been charged with multiple felonies following a robbery at a gas station last weekend. According to court documents, the incident occurred just before midnight on Friday at a station on Demers Avenue near I-29. Hanks attempted to leave without paying for… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged with Armed Robbery After Gas Station Heist Ends in Taser Arrest
Jamestown Man Charged with Felony Assault and Terrorizing After Violent Incident
JAMETOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Ashton E. Newman of Jamestown is facing serious felony charges after a violent incident involving two women. According to court documents, the incident occurred on August 20th at 3:04 a.m. when police were dispatched to a Jamestown residence following a report of an assault. Newman allegedly struck one woman on the… Continue reading Jamestown Man Charged with Felony Assault and Terrorizing After Violent Incident
Jamestown Man Charged with Felony Assault and Terrorizing After Allegedly Attacking One Woman and Threatening Another
JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Ashton E. Newman of Jamestown is facing serious felony charges after allegedly assaulting one woman and threatening to kill another if she reported the incident. According to court documents, the incident occurred on August 20th at 3:04 a.m. when police were dispatched to a Jamestown residence. Upon arrival, officers found one… Continue reading Jamestown Man Charged with Felony Assault and Terrorizing After Allegedly Attacking One Woman and Threatening Another