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

Salamah Pendleton Found “Guilty” on Two Murder Counts, “Not Guilty” on Two Lesser Charges

Salamah Pendleton “Guilty” On 2 Murder Charges, “Not Guilty” On 2 Lesser Charges GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks jury has found Salamah Pendleton guilty of murdering Police Officer Cody Holte and his own mother, Lola Moore. He was found not guilty on 2 of 7 lesser charges.

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

North Dakota BCI Agent Discharges Weapon During Fargo Arrest; BCA Confirms Suspect Hit but Not Seriously Injured

ND BCI Agent Fires Shot During Fargo Arrest * BCA now confirms suspect hit. Not Seriously Injured FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigations agent fired a shot during an arrest in Fargo on this Tuesday afternoon. * The MN BCA now confirms the suspect was hit. But was not seriously injured.

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

Granville Man Caught Speeding at 128 mph, Claims “Not My Fastest Day”

GRANVILLE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Granville, North Dakota man faces a felony charge after being clocked riding his motorcycle at 128 mph. However, the suspect claimed that wasn’t his fastest day. On May 25th, 39-year-old Matthew Butcher was clocked by a McHenry County Deputy driving his Kawasaki at 128 mph on Highway 2 near Granville.… Continue reading Granville Man Caught Speeding at 128 mph, Claims “Not My Fastest Day”

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

New Turtle Regulations in Minnesota You Might Not Know About

ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Minnesota has implemented new regulations regarding the taking of turtles, following legislative changes in 2021 and 2023. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding residents of these important updates. Conservation Management and Rare Resources Supervisor Lacy LaVine highlights key changes: Commercial Harvest Prohibition: The commercial harvest of Western… Continue reading New Turtle Regulations in Minnesota You Might Not Know About

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

Grand Forks School Board Votes Not to Renew Contract of Ben Franklin Elementary School Principal

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a special meeting, the Grand Forks School Board decided not to renew the contract of Ben Franklin Elementary School principal, Joshua Mailhot. Superintendent Terry Brenner recommended the non-renewal citing several reasons: Performance Issues: Mailhot’s inability to follow directives, provide a clear vision for the school, maintain trust with staff,… Continue reading Grand Forks School Board Votes Not to Renew Contract of Ben Franklin Elementary School Principal

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