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UPDATE: Report of Bleeding and Disconnected 9-1-1 Call; No Further Information Available, Not Crime-Related

UPDATE: Report Of Bleeding, 9-1-1 Hangup Call, * No Further Information, Not Crime Related Call GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Grand Forks Police responded to a report of someone bleeding in a 911 hangup call Saturday evening. * We won’t have any further information of this. It apparently wasn’t a crime related call.

Report on Woman Stranded in Vehicle, Travel Not Recommended

Report Of Woman Stranded In Vehicle, No Travel Advised CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have a report of a motorist stranded in her vehicle in Polk County this Friday morning. A Blizzard Warning is in effect. No travel advised in Northern Valley.

UPDATE: Mayor Clarifies COVID Survey Team Was “NOT” Harassed

UPDATE: Mayor Says COVID Survey Team Was “NOT” Harassed EITZEN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Mayor of Eitzen, Minnesota has responded to reports that a COVID survey team was harassed in that town. We have the full statement of Jeffrey Adamson.

Minnesota Nursing Shortage: “The Real Issue is Hospital Management, Not COVID”

MN NURSING SHORTAGE: “It's Not COVID, It's Hospital Management” ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Nurses testified in St. Paul today, regarding the proposed, “Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act”. Nurses say it’s not COVID that’s causing the shortage of nurses, it’s hospital management saving money.

Fosston, Minn., city administrator claims meeting related to hospital improvements was not legitimate – Obituary

FOSSTON, Minn. — Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide claims a recent meeting of the town’s First Care Medical Services Board was not legitimate and that Essentia Health violated an agreement it has with the city by adding new members to the board before the meeting. At the meeting, board members approved, in a 2-1 vote,… Continue reading Fosston, Minn., city administrator claims meeting related to hospital improvements was not legitimate – Obituary

East Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty in Father’s Murder — Faces Life Without Parole if Convicted

Vincent Chase Villarreal

East Grand Forks, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A man accused of murdering his father in a Grand Forks hotel room in 2020 has pleaded not guilty and waived his preliminary hearing, according to court filings made on Monday, March 24, 2025. Vincent Chase Villarreal, 32, is charged with Class AA felony murder in the death of… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty in Father’s Murder — Faces Life Without Parole if Convicted

Polk County, Minnesota SCAM ALERT: Fake Sheriff’s Calls Demanding Jury Duty Fines — Do NOT Send Money

Polk County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities are warning the public about an alarming phone scam that is gaining traction in Polk County, involving spoofed phone numbers and impersonated law enforcement officers. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, several residents have reported receiving scam calls from individuals who falsely claim to be Sheriff’s Office employees.… Continue reading Polk County, Minnesota SCAM ALERT: Fake Sheriff’s Calls Demanding Jury Duty Fines — Do NOT Send Money

UPDATE: Police identify suspect in GF hit and run case; suspect’s name not yet released

Grand Forks County SHOCKER: Child Hit in Hit-and-Run Near School, Suspect Identified But STILL No Charges!

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) UND Police Chief Rodney Clark tells TRF News as of this Tuesday morning they have identified a …

UPDATE: Grand Forks Incident on North Fourth Street Appears to Be Assault, Not Attempted Kidnapping

Grand Forks, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — We have a new update on the incident initially reported as a possible attempted kidnapping in the 700 block of North Fourth Street around 8:00 p.m. Monday evening. TRF News spoke with Sergeant Drees of the Grand Forks Police Department at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, who clarified that the situation now… Continue reading UPDATE: Grand Forks Incident on North Fourth Street Appears to Be Assault, Not Attempted Kidnapping

Locking Himself in Bathroom Does Not Help: Man Faces Drug Trafficking Charge

LARIMORE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A West Fargo man is facing a drug trafficking charge in Grand Forks County, after locking himself in a rest area bathroom to avoid arrest.

Saturday Crookston House Fire: Cause May Not Be Determined Until Monday

Saturday, Crookston House Fire, Possible Cause Not Expected Until Monday CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Crews are on the scene of a house fire in Crookston, Minnesota Saturday afternoon. Officials say they don’t expect to release a cause of the fire until Monday.

Larimore Man Pleads Guilty to Murder but Found Not Criminally Responsible

Troy Randall Larson

Larimore, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—A Larimore man pleaded guilty to murder and multiple violent charges on Friday, Feb. 7, but was deemed not criminally responsible due to his mental state at the time of the crimes. Troy Randall Larson, 43, admitted in court that the evidence supports convicting him on nine felony charges, including Class AA felony… Continue reading Larimore Man Pleads Guilty to Murder but Found Not Criminally Responsible

West Fargo Man Pleads Not Guilty to Terrorizing Charges

Christopher Moran

WEST FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A West Fargo man, Christopher Moran, has pleaded not guilty to charges of terrorizing a child victim and an adult victim following a series of violent threats against his own son and police officers. Incident Details 📌 Date of Incident: December 23, 2024 📌 Location: West Fargo, North Dakota 📌… Continue reading West Fargo Man Pleads Not Guilty to Terrorizing Charges

Woman accused of violent outburst pleads not guilty in court hearing on Friday

Woman Charged With Bloody Rampage, Plead Not Guilty On This Friday GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks woman is facing Attempted Murder charges, after a bloody rampage.

Recent Felony Charges in Northwest Minnesota * Correction: Cardenas Has Not Registered Since 2020

Recent Felony Level Charges In NW Minnesota * CORRECTION:: Cardenas hadn't registered since 2020 MINNESOTA (trfnews.i234.me) A look at recent Felony level charges in Northwest Minnesota. CORRECTION: Jaime Cardenas hadn’t registered since 2020, according to court documents.

Middle River Man Calvin John Rybakowski Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Child Sexual Abuse Charges

Calvin John Rybakowski

Middle River, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Calvin John Rybakowski, 50, of Middle River, has pleaded not guilty to felony first-degree criminal sexual conduct after being accused of sexually abusing a young girl over two years. Serious Allegations Against Rybakowski Law enforcement received a report in August 2024 alleging that Rybakowski had sexually assaulted an 8-year-old girl. The victim… Continue reading Middle River Man Calvin John Rybakowski Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Child Sexual Abuse Charges

Fargo Man Faces Child Pornography Charges: Perry Heinonen III Pleads Not Guilty

Perry Heinonen, III

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Perry Heinonen III, a Fargo resident, has pleaded not guilty to charges related to child pornography. He faces three counts of promoting a sexual performance by a minor and five counts of possession of certain materials prohibited. According to court documents, authorities reviewed a tip from Snapchat on July 8, 2024,… Continue reading Fargo Man Faces Child Pornography Charges: Perry Heinonen III Pleads Not Guilty

Grand Forks County: Trio Pleads Not Guilty in Fentanyl Trafficking Case

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—On Wednesday, January 22, three individuals waived their preliminary hearings and entered not guilty pleas to charges stemming from a traffic stop in Grand Forks County. According to court documents, approximately 195 grams of fentanyl were discovered in their vehicle. The defendants are identified as follows: Olivia Rain Patneaud, 23, of Rolla:… Continue reading Grand Forks County: Trio Pleads Not Guilty in Fentanyl Trafficking Case

Grand Forks County Man Found Not Criminally Responsible for Murder and Assault on SWAT Officers

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me)  — On January 10, 2025, a document signed by Troy Larson, 43, acknowledged his involvement in the death of 64-year-old Jamey Holweger and subsequent gunfire directed at SWAT officers during his arrest attempt. Despite these admissions, an evaluation by the North Dakota State Hospital concluded that Larson lacked criminal responsibility at… Continue reading Grand Forks County Man Found Not Criminally Responsible for Murder and Assault on SWAT Officers

Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Charges

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — On December 30, 2024, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Allen Timothy Dunn, aged 39, waived his preliminary hearing and entered a plea of not guilty to two counts of Class A felony gross sexual imposition. Each count carries a maximum penalty of 20 years’ imprisonment. The charges stem from allegations… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Charges

Oklee Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges

Zachariah John Howard

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 9, an Oklee resident, Zachariah John Howard, 22, waived his omnibus hearing and entered a plea of not guilty to the charge of aiding and abetting a first-degree controlled substance sale. The maximum penalty for this offense is 30 years of imprisonment. However, according to Minnesota’s sentencing guidelines,… Continue reading Oklee Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges

West Fargo Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges in Polk County

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A West Fargo woman, Rebecca Dakota Grant, 37, waived her omnibus hearing on Tuesday, Dec. 3, and pleaded not guilty to two felony drug charges in Polk County. She is charged with conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance sale and third-degree sale of a controlled substance. The first-degree charge… Continue reading West Fargo Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges in Polk County

Hillsboro Man Pleads Not Guilty to Multiple Felony Charges Involving Online Contact with Minors

CAVALIER COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Matthew Alyn McCarty, 34, was arraigned on Thursday, Nov. 1, and pleaded not guilty to five felony charges related to online sexual contact with minors in Cavalier County. McCarty faces three separate criminal cases. In the first case, filed on Sept. 19, McCarty is charged with Class B felony luring… Continue reading Hillsboro Man Pleads Not Guilty to Multiple Felony Charges Involving Online Contact with Minors

Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Three Drug-Related Crimes

Benjamin John Steinberger

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Benjamin John Steinberger, 49, waived his omnibus hearing on Thursday, November 21st, and pleaded not guilty to three drug-related crimes in Polk County. The charges against him include felony first-degree sale of a controlled substance, felony second-degree possession of a controlled substance, and misdemeanor fourth-degree driving while impaired. According to… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Three Drug-Related Crimes

East Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges in School Zone

Richard Franklin Jackson

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — An East Grand Forks man, Richard Franklin Jackson, 54, waived his omnibus hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 12, and entered a plea of not guilty to two felony charges of second-degree sale of a controlled substance in a prohibited zone. According to court documents, Jackson was found in possession of 14… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges in School Zone

Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Three Felony Charges

GRAND FORKS (trfnews.i234.me) — A man from Grand Forks has waived his preliminary hearing and pleaded not guilty to three felony charges. The individual, identified as Dhuuh Mohamed Hassan, aged 50, was charged with attempted gross sexual imposition using force (Class A felony), felonious restraint (Class C felony), and aggravated assault (Class C felony). The… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Three Felony Charges

Former Bison Football Player Accused of Firing Gun at House Party Pleads Not Guilty

Former Bison Football Player Accused of Firing Gun at House Party Pleads Not Guilty

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A former Bison football player, 19-year-old Jaiden Pickett, made his preliminary hearing on Monday, November 4. Prosecutors called Fargo Police Detective Tom Bernier to describe certain evidence related to the incident that took place around 1 a.m., on Sunday, September 8. Detective Bernier stated that Snapchat videos show Pickett pointing a… Continue reading Former Bison Football Player Accused of Firing Gun at House Party Pleads Not Guilty

Fort Totten Man Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Escape from Grand Forks County Custody

Collin Wade Posey

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Collin Wade Posey, 32, waived his preliminary hearing on Monday, September 23, and pleaded not guilty to three crimes related to his alleged attempt to escape from Grand Forks County custody while being held at Altru Hospital. Posey is charged with Class C felony escaping arrest or charge, Class C… Continue reading Fort Totten Man Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Escape from Grand Forks County Custody

Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Class A Felony for Alleged 50 Grams+ Meth Delivery

Blayne Evan Saiger

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Blayne Saiger, a 38-year-old man from Grand Forks, has pleaded not guilty to a Class A felony charge for allegedly delivering at least 50 grams of methamphetamine. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison. Saiger reportedly sold approximately 88.4 grams of the illicit substance to a… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Class A Felony for Alleged 50 Grams+ Meth Delivery

Fargo Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges: Conspiracy and Controlled Substance Sale Allegations

Dyllan Matthew Peltier

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 38-year-old Fargo man has pleaded not guilty to two felony drug charges in Polk County. Dyllan Matthew Peltier was charged with conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance sale and third-degree sale of a controlled substance. According to court records, the conspiracy charge carries a maximum sentence of 20… Continue reading Fargo Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Drug Charges: Conspiracy and Controlled Substance Sale Allegations

UPDATE: North Dakota School Counselor Still Not in Custody

UPDATE: North Dakota School Counselor Not In Custody Yet NELSON COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A school counselor a Dakota Prairie School in Nelson County, North Dakota, Brendon Parsley is not in custody yet, as of 4:30 pm on this Wednesday. An arrest warrant was issued for him on Monday on charges involving students.

Man Jailed Again for Allegedly Not Returning Monitoring Bracelet

Man Back In Jail After Allegedly Failing To Return Monitoring Bracelet GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A man is back in the Grand Forks County Jail, after allegedly failing to return his monitoring bracelet.

Former Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer Pleads Not Guilty to Manslaughter Charge in Fatal Pedestrian Accident

WASHINGTON (trfnews.i234.me) – Josh Klinghoffer, former guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor manslaughter charge following a fatal accident involving a pedestrian in Alhambra, California. The incident occurred on March 18, when Klinghoffer, 44, struck 47-year-old Israel Sanchez while making a left turn. Sanchez later died from his injuries… Continue reading Former Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer Pleads Not Guilty to Manslaughter Charge in Fatal Pedestrian Accident

Kyle Kennedy Pleads Not Guilty to Multiple Felony Charges in Morton County; Trial Set for December

Kyle Kennedy

MANDAN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Kyle Kennedy pleaded not guilty to three felony charges of Gross Sexual Imposition and one felony charge of Corruption or Solicitation of Minors in Morton County District Court on Monday, September 16. The charges stem from allegations that Kennedy had inappropriate contact with two young boys between 1998 and 2017 in… Continue reading Kyle Kennedy Pleads Not Guilty to Multiple Felony Charges in Morton County; Trial Set for December

Randall Duffy Pleads Not Guilty in Fargo Court to Murder of Jody Campbell

Randall Duffy Pleads Not Guilty in Fargo Court to Murder of Jody Campbell

FARGO — In his first in-person court appearance since admitting to killing his ex-girlfriend, Jody Campbell, Randall Duffy, 61, pleaded not guilty to murder in Fargo’s East Central District Court. During the June 8 incident, Duffy allegedly called 911, directing officers to Campbell’s body in his apartment closet. Duffy told investigators that the fatal altercation… Continue reading Randall Duffy Pleads Not Guilty in Fargo Court to Murder of Jody Campbell

Larimore Man Pleads Not Guilty to Murder and Attempted Murder After Standoff with Police

Troy Randall Larson

GRAND FORKS — Troy Randall Larson, a 43-year-old man from Larimore, North Dakota, has pleaded not guilty to nine felony charges, including Class AA felony murder and Class A felony attempted murder. Larson is accused of killing 64-year-old Jamey Allen Holweger, attempting to murder his own mother, and firing shots at law enforcement officers during… Continue reading Larimore Man Pleads Not Guilty to Murder and Attempted Murder After Standoff with Police

Crookston Brothers Plead Not Guilty to Murder Conspiracy and Meth Charges: Maximum 30-Year Sentence Possible

Juan Gallegos Deleon Jr.

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Two brothers from Crookston, Juan Gallegos Deleon Jr. (55) and Abelardo Deleon (53), have pleaded not guilty to serious charges, including conspiracy to commit murder and multiple methamphetamine-related offenses. On Thursday, September 12, they waived their omnibus hearings and now face a potential maximum sentence of 30 years. Juan Deleon… Continue reading Crookston Brothers Plead Not Guilty to Murder Conspiracy and Meth Charges: Maximum 30-Year Sentence Possible

East Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Meth Sales, Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison

Stephen Todd Pederson

POLK COUNTY, Mn (trfnews.i234.me) – An East Grand Forks man, Stephen Todd Pederson, 58, is facing serious drug charges after pleading not guilty to second-degree methamphetamine sales during his Thursday, Sept. 5 court appearance. Pederson, who was on pretrial release for previous criminal cases, is accused of failing to attend a required urine test on… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Meth Sales, Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison

Officers Not Charged in Fatal Shooting of East Grand Forks Suspect

EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Polk County, Minnesota Attorney has recommended no charges against any of the officers involved in the deadly shooting of Lucas Gilberton last January in rural East Grand Forks. He was wanted on outstanding warrants and was in possession of a gun, before throwing it out a window, just before… Continue reading Officers Not Charged in Fatal Shooting of East Grand Forks Suspect

UPDATE: Assault, Not Shooting, Reported in Moorhead, Minnesota Late Friday Night

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Moorhead, Minnesota Police tell TRF News that a report of a shooting in that town late Friday night was actually an assault. One person was injured and taken to the hospital by ambulance. A second person is running.

Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell Pleads Not Guilty in High-Stakes Burglary Case

Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell Pleads Not Guilty in High-Stakes Burglary Case

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell, representing DFL-Woodbury, has pleaded not guilty to felony burglary charges in a highly contentious case unfolding in Becker County. Mitchell stands accused of unlawfully entering a Detroit Lakes residence, where her stepmother resides, and taking items that belonged to her late father during an incident… Continue reading Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell Pleads Not Guilty in High-Stakes Burglary Case

Thief River Falls Man Pleads Not Guilty to Meth Sale Charges, Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison

James Richard Shaugabay

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – James Richard Shaugabay, a 33-year-old man from Thief River Falls, has pleaded not guilty to charges of third-degree felony sale of a controlled substance. Shaugabay waived his omnibus hearing on Thursday, August 29, and entered the plea. The charges stem from an incident in May when Shaugabay allegedly sold approximately… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Pleads Not Guilty to Meth Sale Charges, Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison

Jesse Ventura Snubs Minnesota State Fair Over Cannabis Ban: ‘If They Allow Alcohol, Why Not Weed?

Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura

ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura has announced he will not be attending the Minnesota State Fair this year, citing the event’s ban on cannabis as his reason for boycotting. Ventura expressed frustration that while alcohol and tobacco are permitted on the fairgrounds, legally sanctioned cannabis is not. A longtime advocate… Continue reading Jesse Ventura Snubs Minnesota State Fair Over Cannabis Ban: ‘If They Allow Alcohol, Why Not Weed?

Grand Forks Woman Facing 20 Years in Prison, Pleads Not Guilty to Fentanyl Charges

Danielle Caroline Hudson

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Danielle Caroline Hudson, 30, of Grand Forks, has waived her preliminary hearing scheduled for Monday, August 5, and entered a plea of not guilty to a Class A felony charge of possessing over 40 grams of fentanyl with intent to deliver. Hudson, who could face up to 20 years in… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Facing 20 Years in Prison, Pleads Not Guilty to Fentanyl Charges

Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges in Polk County

Ruben Silva

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Ruben Silva, 32, from Grand Forks, waived his omnibus hearing on Thursday, August 1, and pleaded not guilty to felony second-degree sale of a controlled substance in a Polk County prohibited zone. Silva faces a potential maximum sentence of 25 years, although state sentencing guidelines suggest a range of four… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges in Polk County

Fargo Stabbing Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

Michael Diedrich

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — Michael Diedrich, charged with the murder of 22-year-old Ethan Larson, has entered a not-guilty plea. The incident occurred outside SouthTown PourHouse in Fargo on March 28, where Diedrich allegedly fatally stabbed Larson during a confrontation. According to investigators, a bartender reported that Larson and Diedrich had agreed to step outside to… Continue reading Fargo Stabbing Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

Winger Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Murder and Assault Charges

Jayden Marie Ray

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jayden Marie Ray, a 20-year-old from Winger, Minnesota, waived her omnibus hearing on Friday, July 26, and pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder and two felony assaults. The charges stem from an incident on January 14, where Polk County deputies responded to a bar in McIntosh, Minnesota. They… Continue reading Winger Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Murder and Assault Charges

Grand Forks Man Faces Major Drug and Firearm Charges, Pleads Not Guilty

Nolli Hedira Neal Jr.

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On July 19, 2024, Nolli Hedira Neal Jr., 33, from Grand Forks, waived his preliminary hearing and entered a not guilty plea to seven serious felony charges involving drug and firearm possession. Neal is charged with two Class A felonies: the delivery of at least 50 grams of methamphetamine and… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Major Drug and Firearm Charges, Pleads Not Guilty

Minneapolis Man Pleads Not Guilty to 15 Felony Charges in Grand Forks County

Tyler Berg

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minneapolis, Minnesota, man waived his Monday, July 8, preliminary hearing and pleaded not guilty to 15 felony charges relating to drugs and theft in Grand Forks County. Tyler Gene Berg, 33, is charged with three Class A felonies: unauthorized use of personal identifying info to obtain credit, possession of… Continue reading Minneapolis Man Pleads Not Guilty to 15 Felony Charges in Grand Forks County

Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Charges from Basketball Court Shooting

Allen Little

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man waived his Monday, July 8, preliminary hearing and pleaded not guilty to two felony charges stemming from a reported shooting at a local basketball court. Allen Jaborie Ticordiyae Little, 24, pleaded not guilty to aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon and reckless endangerment showing extreme indifference,… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Charges from Basketball Court Shooting

Cavalier Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Smuggling Drugs into Jail, Faces 20 Years in Prison

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Elaine Alexis Longtine, 26, of Cavalier, waived her preliminary hearing on Monday, June 24, and pleaded not guilty to Class A felony conspiracy to deliver or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance in a correctional facility. Grand Forks County Correctional Center staff discovered Suboxone film strips hidden inside… Continue reading Cavalier Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Smuggling Drugs into Jail, Faces 20 Years in Prison

Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Multiple Felonies, Including Attempted Murder

Jeffrey Simpson Jr.

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man, Jeffrey Jacob Simpson Jr., 30, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday, June 19, to 12 felony charges, including four counts of attempted murder for allegedly firing a gun at law enforcement officers. During Simpson’s preliminary hearing, the state presented testimonies from a Grand Forks police officer and… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Multiple Felonies, Including Attempted Murder

Minnesota Man Faces Major Drug Charges After Failed Meth Deals: Pleads Not Guilty

Jeremy Aaron Tostrup

PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Viking, Minnesota man, Jeremy Aaron Tostrup, 27, waived his preliminary hearing on Tuesday, June 4, and pleaded not guilty to two controlled substance crimes in Pennington County. Tostrup faces charges of third-degree controlled substance sale and conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance crime, each carrying a maximum 20-year… Continue reading Minnesota Man Faces Major Drug Charges After Failed Meth Deals: Pleads Not Guilty

Warroad Man Pleads Not Guilty to Wife’s Murder, Trial Date Set

David Allen Corneliusen, center, is flanked by two images of Mary Corneliusen

ROSEAU COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – David Allen Corneliusen, 64, of Warroad, waived his Monday, June 3, omnibus hearing and pleaded not guilty to the second-degree intentional murder of his wife. Facing up to 40 years in prison if convicted, Corneliusen’s case stems from an incident on Aug. 28, 2023. At 8:08 p.m. on that day,… Continue reading Warroad Man Pleads Not Guilty to Wife’s Murder, Trial Date Set

Crookston Man Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges, Faces 20 Years in Prison

Gary Herbert Sundquist

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Crookston man waived his omnibus hearing on Thursday, June 6, and pleaded not guilty to third-degree controlled substance crimes. Gary Herbert Sundquist, 64, could face up to 20 years in prison for third-degree controlled substance sale and possession in a prohibited zone. According to a probable cause statement, Sundquist… Continue reading Crookston Man Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges, Faces 20 Years in Prison

Grand Forks Man Faces Serious Charges in Fentanyl Case, Pleads Not Guilty

Jacob Gabriel Brunelle

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jacob Gabriel Brunelle, a 28-year-old Grand Forks resident, waived his omnibus hearing on Thursday, June 6, in Polk County and pleaded not guilty to three drug-related charges. Brunelle is charged with conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance sale, felony third-degree controlled substance sale, and misdemeanor fourth-degree driving while impaired… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Serious Charges in Fentanyl Case, Pleads Not Guilty

Grafton Man Pleads Not Guilty in Suboxone Smuggling Scandal

Andrew Harlan Stenerson

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Andrew Harlan Stenerson, 32, from Grafton, waived his preliminary hearing on Monday, June 3, and pleaded not guilty to a Class A felony charge of conspiracy to deliver or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance in a correctional facility. Stenerson is accused of orchestrating the smuggling of Suboxone… Continue reading Grafton Man Pleads Not Guilty in Suboxone Smuggling Scandal

Red Lake Falls Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Charges for Spiking Drink with Drugs

Lane Allen Anderson

RED LAKE COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Lane Allen Anderson, 27, waived his Wednesday, May 22, omnibus hearing and pleaded not guilty to two felony charges. Anderson is charged with adulteration causing illness, pain, or other bodily harm and third-degree sale of a narcotic, the latter carrying a maximum 20-year sentence. According to a probable cause… Continue reading Red Lake Falls Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Charges for Spiking Drink with Drugs

Man in Warren, Minnesota Waives Hearing and Pleads Not Guilty to Horrifying Sex Crimes Involving Minor Victim

Seth Lawrence Solberg

MARSHALL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Warren, Minnesota man has pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct after being charged with sex crimes involving a child under the age of 13. Seth Lawrence Solberg faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted. The charges stem from an incident reported to… Continue reading Man in Warren, Minnesota Waives Hearing and Pleads Not Guilty to Horrifying Sex Crimes Involving Minor Victim

Grand Forks Woman Accused of Strangling Mother with Purse Strap Pleads Not Guilty

Brianna Lynn Thomas

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks woman accused of attempting to murder her mother waived her preliminary hearing on Monday, May 13, and pleaded not guilty to two felony charges. Brianna Lynn Thomas, 20, faces up to 20 years in prison for Class A felony attempted murder and is also charged with Class… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Accused of Strangling Mother with Purse Strap Pleads Not Guilty

Fertile Man Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Conduct Charges Amidst Shocking Allegations

Ilia Grigory Basargin

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a dramatic courtroom scene, Ilia Grigory Basargin of Fertile, Minnesota, stood before the judge on Thursday, April 18, and firmly pleaded not guilty to second-degree criminal sexual conduct charges. The 32-year-old was embroiled in controversy after being accused of engaging in sexual conduct with two juvenile girls, one under… Continue reading Fertile Man Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Conduct Charges Amidst Shocking Allegations

U.S. Senator’s Son Pleads Not Guilty to Homicide Charges in Crash That Killed North Dakota Deputy

Ian Cramer

WASHBURN, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Ian Cramer, 43, son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer, entered a not guilty plea to charges including homicide in connection with a December 6 crash that resulted in the death of a North Dakota sheriff’s deputy. Cramer, facing felony charges of homicide, preventing arrest, reckless endangerment, and fleeing an officer, along… Continue reading U.S. Senator’s Son Pleads Not Guilty to Homicide Charges in Crash That Killed North Dakota Deputy

Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Four Felony Drug Charges

Nolli Hedaria Neal Sr.

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Nolli Hedaria Neal Sr., 50, made a significant legal maneuver by waiving his preliminary hearing, which was slated for Monday, April 15, and entered a plea of not guilty to four felony drug crimes in Grand Forks. Neal’s legal troubles began in March when law enforcement executed a search warrant… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Four Felony Drug Charges

Alleged Shoplifter Pleads Not Guilty to Charges in Grand Forks County

Benjamin Mikkel Pawlowski

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Benjamin Mikkel Pawlowski, 30, faced a pivotal moment in his legal battle as he waived his preliminary hearing, scheduled for Monday, April 15, and entered a plea of not guilty to a slew of charges in Grand Forks County. The charges stem from an incident where Pawlowski allegedly shoplifted merchandise… Continue reading Alleged Shoplifter Pleads Not Guilty to Charges in Grand Forks County

Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Horrific Crimes Against a Child

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Ja’Haun Kardelle Stafford, 38, appeared in court on Wednesday, April 3, after a preliminary hearing determined probable cause for his case to proceed. Facing grave charges, Stafford pleaded not guilty to sexual and violent offenses against a child. Stafford’s charges include a Class AA felony for gross sexual imposition involving… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Horrific Crimes Against a Child