Oakes, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A federal drug investigation spanning North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and beyond has resulted in nine arrests tied to a massive meth distribution conspiracy operating from 2020 through May 2025. The suspects include:Ricardo Jaquez, Israel David Flores, Michelle Lee Fuller, Jose Manuel Jaquez (aka Cash), Jacob Edward Lamber, Ashley Marie Bleecker,… Continue reading Massive Drug Ring Busted Across ND, SD & MN—Leader Identified in Oakes, ND (trfnews.i234.me)
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Ransom County Tragedy: Oakes Woman Pleads Guilty to Fatal DUI Crash
Ransom County, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Amber Patel, 38, of Oakes, North Dakota, has pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide in connection with a 2024 crash that claimed the life of a prominent community member. The incident occurred on August 6, 2024, at the intersection of State Highway 32 and County Road 8 near Lisbon. According… Continue reading Ransom County Tragedy: Oakes Woman Pleads Guilty to Fatal DUI Crash
Oakes Woman Faces Animal Cruelty Charges for Neglecting Dozens of Cats in Filthy Home
OAKES, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Rita Fiala, a 74-year-old woman from Oakes, has been charged with one felony count of animal cruelty and 29 misdemeanor counts of animal neglect. The charges stem from an incident on March 4th when first responders were called to her home after she had fallen. The medics encountered difficulties entering the… Continue reading Oakes Woman Faces Animal Cruelty Charges for Neglecting Dozens of Cats in Filthy Home
Deer Collision on Highway 1 Injures Oakes Motorcyclist
What: Motorcycle vs. Deer Crash Where: Highway 1 MM 3.5, about 3 miles southwest of Ludden, ND, in Dickey County When: June 7, 2024, approximately 2:35 PM Road Conditions: Dry, clear skies Type of Crash: Motorcycle struck a deer Agencies Involved: NDHP, Dickey County Sheriff’s Office, Oakes Fire Department, Oakes Ambulance, Sanford Life Flight Vehicle… Continue reading Deer Collision on Highway 1 Injures Oakes Motorcyclist