Tag: Operation

Urgent Update: High-Speed Chase, Car Blaze, and Search Operation in Norman County, MN

BREAKING NEWS: Pursuit, Vehicle Fire & Manhunt in Norman County, MN NORMAN COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Pursuit, vehicle fire and now manhunt in Norman County, Minnesota.

Blayne Saiger Arrested for First-Degree Drug Sale in Major Operation

Blayne Evan Saiger

Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Blayne Evan Saiger, born February 20, 1986, was charged with first-degree drug sale under Minnesota statute 152.021.1(1). Authorities allege Saiger sold 10 grams or more of cocaine, heroin, or methamphetamine within a 90-day period. The charge, classified as a felony, is part of an ongoing investigation into illegal drug operations in… Continue reading Blayne Saiger Arrested for First-Degree Drug Sale in Major Operation

Fargo Commission Rejects “Operation Safe Fargo” and Providing Bus Tickets for Homeless Individuals

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Fargo Commissioners voted down a proposal by Commissioner Michelle Turnberg tonight that would have included giving homeless people a bus ticket home. Commissioners say they have been working on a detailed solution to the problem and will present their findings on December 23rd.

Seven individuals arrested in Itasca County during sex sting operation

Seven Charged In Itasca County Sex Sting Operation ISTASCA COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Seven people have been charged in an Itasca County, Minnesota sex sting operation.

Warroad, Minnesota Drug Sting Operation Results in Charges for Two Individuals

WARROAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Two suspected drug traffickers in Warroad, Minnesota have been arrested in a drug sting operation this week.

Drug Task Force Confiscates Over 50 Grams of Meth in Bemidji Operation

Drug Task Force Seized 50+ Grams Of Meth In Bemidji Bust BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Paul Bunyan Drug Task Force seized 50+ grams of meth while executing a search warrant in Beltrami County.

Search and Rescue operation underway in Norman County, Minnesota – updates on the way

GARY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Emergency responders conducting a search and rescue near Gary, Minnesota on this Wednesday evening, after receiving an automated crash signal.

Fargo Resident Accused of Drug Trafficking in Surveillance Sting Operation

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo man is facing drug trafficking charges, following a surveillance operation this week.

Extensive Blizzard Cleanup Operation on North Dakota Highways

Major Blizzard Cleanup Job On North Dakota Highways NORTH DAKOTA (trfnews.i234.me) The North Dakota Highway Patrol and Department of Transportation have posted some fantastic photos and videos of the blizzard cleanup across the State.

Northern Minnesota Lawsuit Alleges Significant Electricity Theft in Bitcoin Mining Operation

Northern Minnesota Lawsuit Claims Massive Electricity Theft For Bitcoin Mining Operation BAUDETTE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A civil lawsuit filed by the North Star Electric Cooperative in Baudette, Minnesota claims massive theft of their electricity for a bitcoin mining operation.

BREAKING NEWS: Rescue Operation Launched for Two Missing Tubers Near Red Lake Falls

BREAKING NEWS: Water Rescue Called For 2 Lost Tubers By Red Lake Falls RED LAKE FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Emergency crews have been called for a report of 2 lost tubers on the river in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. The location of this is just down the river from Voyageur’s View Campground. This is file video.

Roseau Resident Charged in September Drug Sting Operation

Roseau Man Now Charged In September Drug Sting Operation ROSEAU, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Roseau, Minnesota man has now been charged in a drug sting operation in September.

Another Individual Charged in Attempt to Cash $29,000 Check in “Operation Homeless”

Another Man Charged Trying To Cash $29,000 Check In “Operation Homeless” FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Another man has been charged trying to cash a large check in a Fargo case called, “Operation Homeless”.

F.B.I. Conducts Operation in Devils Lake, ND on Thursday Morning

F.B.I. Operation In Devils Lake, ND Thursday Morning DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The F.B.I. conducted an operation at a Devils Lake, North Dakota trailer court Thursday morning. We’re still awaiting more details.

TRF Man Charged in Massive Undercover Operation Targeting Child Predators in U.S. and Canada

Telesforo Ragrag, 53, of Thief River Falls, Mark Richard Olson, 45, of Twin Valley, and Kaden Marquart, 21, of Grand Forks

CROOKSTON, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – Two northwestern Minnesota men and a Grand Forks resident are among 45 individuals charged following an extensive undercover operation targeting online child solicitors in the U.S. and Canada. The operation was conducted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The individuals charged include… Continue reading TRF Man Charged in Massive Undercover Operation Targeting Child Predators in U.S. and Canada

3 Local Men Charged in Child Sex Solicitation Sting Operation; 45 Others Facing Possible Charges

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) As many as 45 men could be facing charges, following a child sex solicitation sting operation. Three local men have already been charged.

URGENT UPDATE: Ongoing Rescue Operation for 75-100 Ice Fishermen on Upper Red Lake, MN

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Rescue Of 75-100 Ice Fishermen Underway On Upper Red Lake, MN UPPER RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update on a major ice rescue underway on Upper Red Lake, MN. Ice fishermen are stranded about a quarter mile off shore, after water opened up between them and the shoreline.

Urgent Update: Search and Rescue Operation for Injured Woman Underway

BREAKING NEWS: Report Of Search & Rescue For Injured Woman ALSEN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A search and rescue team was called out early Wednesday morning to look for a woman, who was apparently found injured a short time later. * Check back later today for more on this story.

SWAT Apprehends Fargo Sexual Assault Suspect in Early Saturday Operation

SWAT Takes Down Fargo Sexual Assault Suspect Early Saturday Morning FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Red River Valley SWAT Team took a sexual assault suspect into custody in Fargo early Saturday morning. Travis Holt is facing multiple charges.

Rescue Operation in Cass County, MN: Children and Adults Saved

Water Rescue In Cass County, MN, Children & Adults HACKENSACK, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Cass County Deputies were called to a report of an overturned boat with children and adults in the water near Hackensack, Minnesota Thursday evening.

OPERATION ICEHOUSE: Disturbing Discovery in Western North Dakota

“OPERATION ICEHOUSE”: Disturbing Catch In Western North Dakota BURKE COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Five men are facing charges connected to a sting operation called, “Operation Icehouse” in western North Dakota.The investigation by law enforcement was designed to catch alleged, predatory offenders.

Alleged Prostitution Operation Uncovered in Bemidji-Beltrami County, MN

Apparent Prostitution Sting In Bemidji-Beltrami County, MN BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We’ve had an apparent prostitution sting in Bemidji-Beltrami County, Minnesota this weekend.

🚨 Fargo Man Sentenced for DWI Crash Causing Serious Injuries on Highway 10

Jeff Paul Hanna

Jeff Paul Hanna, 60, of Fargo, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony criminal vehicular operation after causing a serious crash while under the influence. On November 25, 2023, Hanna ran a red light on Highway 10, crashing into an SUV turning from Airport Road. The collision caused extensive damage to both… Continue reading 🚨 Fargo Man Sentenced for DWI Crash Causing Serious Injuries on Highway 10

UPDATE: Images Captured During Ice Rescue Operation on Upper Red Lake, Minnesota

UPDATE: Photos From Ice Rescue On Upper Red Lake, MN UPPER RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) More information and photos regarding a Monday afternoon ice rescue of fishermen on Upper Red Lake, Minnesota.

URGENT UPDATE: Rescue Operation in Progress on Sorlie Bridge Between Grand Forks and East Grand Forks

BREAKING NEWS: Rescue Underway On Sorlie Bridge Downtown Grand Forks-East Grand Forks EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A rescue is underway, after a man crawled over the bridge railing into the structure beneath it on the Sorlie Bridge in Downtown Grand Forks-East Grand Forks.

BREAKING NEWS: Ongoing Ice Rescue Operation for Over 100 Fishermen in Northern Minnesota

BREAKING NEWS: Ice Rescue Of 100+ Fisherman Underway In Northern Minnesota UPPER RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The ice rescue of 100+ fishermen is underway on Upper Red Lake, Minnesota.

UPDATE: Human Smuggling Operation Linked to 4 Deaths, Involved Fargo and Grand Forks Stops

UPDATE: 4 Deaths Part Of Larger Human Smuggling Operation, Included Stops In Fargo and Grand Forks PEMBINA, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We now have more details in a human smuggling case that left a family of 4 from India dead from exposure, just over the Minnesota border into Canada this week. Steve Shand of Florida has been… Continue reading UPDATE: Human Smuggling Operation Linked to 4 Deaths, Involved Fargo and Grand Forks Stops

Significant Drug Trafficking Operation Uncovered Involving Residents of Red Lake, Redby, and Bemidji

Major Drug Trafficking Bust Includes Residents Of Red Lake, Redby & Bemidji RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms has announced a major, Northern Minnesota drug trafficking bust.

Sex Crime Investigation Uncovers Drug Trafficking Operation in Fargo

Sex Crime Investigation Uncovers Drug Trafficking Operation in Fargo

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – An investigation into a possible sex crime has led to drug trafficking charges against Larry Cook, a resident of Fargo, North Dakota. According to court documents, Fargo police obtained a search warrant for Cook’s apartment on August 22nd, as part of an investigation into allegations that he was involved in sexual… Continue reading Sex Crime Investigation Uncovers Drug Trafficking Operation in Fargo

Fargo Police Uncover Major Drug Operation Amidst Murder Investigation, Suspect Still at Large

Fargo Police Uncover Major Drug Operation Amidst Murder Investigation, Suspect Still at Large

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Fargo Police are intensifying their search for Leo Dartoe, the primary suspect in last Friday’s fatal shooting of Sampson Bleh. As the manhunt continues, authorities have uncovered more than just leads on the murder case. During their investigation, Fargo police arrested a third man, Geettoe Kamara, on a serious drug trafficking… Continue reading Fargo Police Uncover Major Drug Operation Amidst Murder Investigation, Suspect Still at Large

Moorhead Man Faces 15-Year Sentence After Pleading Guilty to Massive Meth Distribution Operation

Jamie White

MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – Jamie White, a 46-year-old man from Moorhead, has pleaded guilty in federal court in Minneapolis to distributing over 500 grams of methamphetamine between April 2023 and February 2024. During a search of his home last October, authorities discovered more than 400 grams of fentanyl powder laced with the dangerous tranquilizer xylazine, while… Continue reading Moorhead Man Faces 15-Year Sentence After Pleading Guilty to Massive Meth Distribution Operation

💼 Minnesota Woman Sentenced to 23 Years for Major Drug and Theft Operation

Brooke Reed Edwards

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Brooke Reed Edwards, a 30-year-old woman from St. Paul, Minnesota, was sentenced on July 30 to 20 years in prison, with 10 years suspended, for drug-related offenses, plus an additional three years for theft. Her sentence comes after pleading guilty to 13 felony charges spanning three separate cases in Grand… Continue reading 💼 Minnesota Woman Sentenced to 23 Years for Major Drug and Theft Operation

🚨 Grand Forks Man Charged with Drug Trafficking After Sting Operation

Blayne E. Saiger

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Blayne E. Saiger, a 38-year-old resident of Grand Forks, is facing a felony drug trafficking charge following a sting operation by the Narcotics Task Force. According to court documents, a confidential informant for the Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force purchased 88 grams of methamphetamine from Saiger. He has been charged… Continue reading 🚨 Grand Forks Man Charged with Drug Trafficking After Sting Operation

East Grand Forks Man Charged with Major Drug Trafficking in Drug Sting Operation

EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An East Grand Forks man is facing major drug trafficking charges, following a sting operation.

Prison Cartel Boss Orchestrates Major Drug Trafficking Operation from Behind Bars

Jesus Celestin-Ortega

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Court documents related to a newly filed case in U.S. District Court in North Dakota reveal a shocking discovery: a major drug trafficking operation run by a Mexican cartel member from a federal prison in Colorado. This operation facilitated the shipment of large quantities of fentanyl, heroin, and other illegal substances… Continue reading Prison Cartel Boss Orchestrates Major Drug Trafficking Operation from Behind Bars