Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) A man faces a felony theft charge after a shoplifting report. Court documents say the incident happened on February 3 at Runnings in Grand Forks. The records name the suspect as Thomas Risberg. What the police say happened Store alarms sounded as Risberg left with a backpack, according to the filing. The… Continue reading Grand Forks: Masked Runnings Theft Turns Felony
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Cass County Balloon Snaps Power Line During Practice
Cass County, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) A hot air balloon hit a power line in rural Cass County on Wednesday. A deputy was sent out at about 11:30 a.m. The call came from the 4500 block of 135th Avenue SE. Cass County Electric Cooperative reported a snapped distribution line. No injuries were reported. What happened Deputies say… Continue reading Cass County Balloon Snaps Power Line During Practice
Fargo: Jordan Elija Cooper Charged After Door Kicked In
Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — Jordan Elija Cooper of Fargo is facing several criminal charges. According to court documents, officers were called to a Fargo apartment on Jan. 31 after a reported disturbance. What court documents allege Records say the homeowner told police that Cooper is homeless. The homeowner also said Cooper had… Continue reading Fargo: Jordan Elija Cooper Charged After Door Kicked In
Moorhead Man Arrested in Cass, Ransom Mail Thefts
Cass County, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Moorhead man was arrested in a mail theft case. Investigators say the suspected thefts affected about 250 people. Reports came from Cass County and Ransom County in North Dakota. Authorities say the investigation covered many months. Officials say the goal is to link each report to a victim… Continue reading Moorhead Man Arrested in Cass, Ransom Mail Thefts
Fargo Shooting Update: Assault Charge Still Not Filed
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — Fargo police are still sorting out a delayed shooting report from Jan. 24. Investigators say the incident involved Odus Maxwell and Franklin Stewart Jr. The shooting was reported hours after it happened. What the police reported Police said a man arrived at a hospital with a gunshot wound. The injury… Continue reading Fargo Shooting Update: Assault Charge Still Not Filed
Binford, ND: Laser Pointed at Plane, Sheriff Warns
Binford, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Deputies in Griggs County are investigating a laser report involving an aircraft. A pilot reported a laser aimed at a plane while flying over a field northwest of Binford. The report came in on Friday, January 30, 2026. What happened The Griggs County Sheriff’s Office said dispatchers alerted deputies about the… Continue reading Binford, ND: Laser Pointed at Plane, Sheriff Warns
Bismarck Stabbing: Woman Sought After Leier Dies
Bismarck, Burleigh County (trfnews.i234.me) – Police are seeking a woman for questioning. They are investigating a fatal stabbing. What happened Police were called around 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 30, 2026. Officers went to an apartment in the 1000 block of Porter Avenue. Inside, they found John Leier, 51. Police said he had a stab wound… Continue reading Bismarck Stabbing: Woman Sought After Leier Dies
Grand Forks: Bat Damage, Felony Terrorizing Charge
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — Jerome M. Kadlec of Grand Forks faces new criminal charges after a reported bat incident. What court documents say Police were called to a home at 8:39 p.m. Thursday, court documents say. A female family member said Kadlec became upset over a missing wallet. She said he picked up a baseball… Continue reading Grand Forks: Bat Damage, Felony Terrorizing Charge
Fargo: Man pleads guilty in carjacking spree
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) A 29-year-old Fargo man pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court. He admitted to an armed carjacking and a two-week vehicle theft spree. Plea entered in federal court Nathaniel Thomas Smith pleaded guilty on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in U.S. District Court. He pleaded guilty to robbery and eight counts tied to… Continue reading Fargo: Man pleads guilty in carjacking spree
Grand Forks County: Child Abuse, Neglect Charges
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) Child abuse and neglect charges were filed Thursday. Court records name Nicholas James and Tashneena Martell. The case is tied to a visit on Dec. 31, 2025. Officers arrived to serve a writ of eviction, records say. Inside, officers found three adults and four children, according to the file. The children… Continue reading Grand Forks County: Child Abuse, Neglect Charges