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

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

Joseph Gleason

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

Arianna L. Donovan

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 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

Ashton E. Newman

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

Ashton E. Newman

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