Patricia Ann Rodriguez Charged with Trespassing and Property Damage in Otter Tail County, MN

Patricia Ann Rodriguez

Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 17, 2025, in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, Patricia Ann Rodriguez, a 63-year-old female, was charged with two misdemeanors. The first charge, under statute 609.605.1(b)(8), pertains to trespassing by returning to a property within one year. The second charge, under statute 609.595.3, involves fourth-degree intentional damage to property under other… Continue reading Patricia Ann Rodriguez Charged with Trespassing and Property Damage in Otter Tail County, MN

Fergus Falls’ Justin Michael Hanson Charged with Felony Burglary in Otter Tail County

Justin Michael Hanson

FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 18, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m., the Fergus Falls Police Department responded to a reported burglary at Casey’s General Store on East Vernon Avenue. Facebook The suspect forcibly entered the premises, stealing over $5,000 in cash and more than 30 cartons of cigarettes. Suspect Information The suspect, identified… Continue reading Fergus Falls’ Justin Michael Hanson Charged with Felony Burglary in Otter Tail County

Renae Jean Patterson Charged with Domestic Assault in Otter Tail County, MN

Renae Jean Patterson

Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 16, 2025, Renae Jean Patterson, a 49-year-old female, was charged with misdemeanor domestic assault in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. The charge, under statute 609.2242.1(1), alleges that Patterson committed an act intended to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death. The case status is currently active. I’m Chris Harper,… Continue reading Renae Jean Patterson Charged with Domestic Assault in Otter Tail County, MN

Otter Tail County: Brandon Lange Charged with Multiple DWI Offenses

Brandon Joel Lange

Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 10, 2025, Brandon Joel Lange, a 33-year-old male, was charged in Otter Tail County with multiple offenses related to driving while impaired (DWI). The charges against Lange include: Traffic – DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol: This charge falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(1), indicating that Lange… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Brandon Lange Charged with Multiple DWI Offenses

Justin Michael Hanson Faces Multiple Charges in Otter Tail County

Justin Michael Hanson

Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 6, 2025, Justin Michael Hanson, aged 39, was sentenced in Otter Tail County for violating Minnesota Statute 171.24.5, which pertains to driving after cancellation deemed inimical to public safety. This offense is classified as a gross misdemeanor in Minnesota. Hanson is also facing several active charges with scheduled court… Continue reading Justin Michael Hanson Faces Multiple Charges in Otter Tail County

Otter Tail County Arrest: Duke Walter Muckey Charged with Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct

Duke Walter Muckey

Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 8, 2025, authorities in Otter Tail County arrested 41-year-old Duke Walter Muckey. He faces charges under Minnesota Statute 609.343.1a(e) for second-degree criminal sexual conduct, specifically involving contact with a person under 14 years old, where the actor is more than 36 months older than the complainant. Revisor According to… Continue reading Otter Tail County Arrest: Duke Walter Muckey Charged with Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct

Otter Tail County Arrests Jose Miguel Carrasco Ramirez for Third-Degree Burglary

Jose Miguel Carrasco Ramirez

Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 6, 2025, law enforcement in Otter Tail County arrested Jose Miguel Carrasco Ramirez. He faces two active felony charges under Minnesota Statute 609.582.3(a) for third-degree burglary, which involves entering a building without consent with the intent to commit theft or a felony. Minnesota Court Records Online According to the… Continue reading Otter Tail County Arrests Jose Miguel Carrasco Ramirez for Third-Degree Burglary

Otter Tail County Arrests David Tieman for Fourth-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct

David Duane Donald Tieman

Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 14, 2024, law enforcement officials in Otter Tail County arrested 37-year-old David Duane Donald Tieman. The arrest was made on charges of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct under Minnesota Statute 609.345, subdivision 1(a), which pertains to engaging in sexual contact using coercion. Revisor Fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct in Minnesota involves… Continue reading Otter Tail County Arrests David Tieman for Fourth-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct

Zachary Seaburg Arrested in Otter Tail County for Multiple Offenses

Zachary Allan Michael Seaburg

Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On October 7, 2024, 24-year-old Zachary Allan Michael Seaburg was arrested in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. He faces charges of escape from custody under Minnesota Statute 609.485.2(1) Revisor fleeing a peace officer by means other than a motor vehicle under Statute 609.487.6 and fifth-degree drug possession under Statute 152.025.2(1) According to… Continue reading Zachary Seaburg Arrested in Otter Tail County for Multiple Offenses

Otter Tail County: Sarah Lee Walker Sentenced for Threats of Violence

Sarah Lee Walker

Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 30, 2024, authorities in Otter Tail County arrested 59-year-old Sarah Lee Walker. She was charged under Minnesota Statute 609.713.1 for making threats of violence with reckless disregard for risk. Following legal proceedings, Walker received a sentence corresponding to the charges. Details regarding the specific nature of the threats, the… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Sarah Lee Walker Sentenced for Threats of Violence

Otter Tail County: Mario Santos Monjares Sentenced for DWI Offenses

Mario Santos Monjares

Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On August 20, 2024, law enforcement officials in Otter Tail County arrested 34-year-old Mario Santos Monjares. He was charged with gross misdemeanor violations under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(1) for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, and 169A.20.1(5) for operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 within… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Mario Santos Monjares Sentenced for DWI Offenses

Jose Luis Rodriguez Arrested in Otter Tail County for Check Forgery

Jose Luis Rodriguez

Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 2, 2025, Jose Luis Rodriguez, a 29-year-old male, was arrested in Otter Tail County. He was charged under Minnesota Statute 609.631.3 for check forgery with intent to defraud. Revisor According to Minnesota law, check forgery involves falsely making or altering a check with the intent to defraud. Penalties vary… Continue reading Jose Luis Rodriguez Arrested in Otter Tail County for Check Forgery

Otter Tail County Man Sentenced for Threats of Violence

Tanner John Hultin

Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 12, 2024, Tanner John Hultin, a 33-year-old resident of Otter Tail County, was arrested and subsequently sentenced under Minnesota Statute 609.713, subdivision 1, which pertains to threats of violence made with reckless disregard for risk. Revisor Case Details Hultin was charged with making threats of violence, demonstrating reckless disregard… Continue reading Otter Tail County Man Sentenced for Threats of Violence

Otter Tail County: Cody Lane Kirschbaum Sentenced for Drug Possession and DWI

Cody Lane Kirschbaum

Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 3, 2024, Cody Lane Kirschbaum, a 29-year-old male, was sentenced in Otter Tail County. He faced charges under Minnesota Statute 152.025.2(1) for fifth-degree possession of controlled substances, specifically Schedule I-IV drugs, excluding small amounts of marijuana. Additionally, Kirschbaum was charged under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(2) for operating a motor vehicle… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Cody Lane Kirschbaum Sentenced for Drug Possession and DWI

Otter Tail County: Kyle Hubrig Arrested for Assault and Kidnapping

Kyle Lance Hubrig

Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On November 17, 2024, law enforcement in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, arrested 39-year-old Kyle Lance Hubrig. The arrest followed allegations from a local woman who reported being assaulted by Hubrig, whom she had met three weeks prior. TRF News Charges Filed Hubrig faces multiple charges, including: Kidnapping to Commit Great Bodily… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Kyle Hubrig Arrested for Assault and Kidnapping

Anna Marie Gnahn Charged with First-Degree Property Damage in Otter Tail County

Anna Marie Gnahn

Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 24, 2024, Anna Marie Gnahn, aged 40, was arrested in Otter Tail County under Minnesota Statute 609.595, subdivision 1(4). This statute pertains to first-degree criminal damage to property, specifically when the damage reduces the property’s value by more than $1,000, as measured by repair and replacement costs Revisor .… Continue reading Anna Marie Gnahn Charged with First-Degree Property Damage in Otter Tail County

Cole Franzen Arrested in Otter Tail County on Multiple Charges

Cole Edward Franzen

Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 14, 2024, Cole Edward Franzen, aged 28, was arrested in Otter Tail County. The charges against him are as follows: Domestic Assault by Strangulation (Felony): This charge is defined under Minnesota Statute 609.2247 as intentionally impeding normal breathing or circulation of the blood by applying pressure on the throat… Continue reading Cole Franzen Arrested in Otter Tail County on Multiple Charges

Otter Tail County: Brandon Alan Jones Sentenced for Receiving Stolen Property

Brandon Alan Jones

Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 20, 2024, law enforcement officials in Otter Tail County arrested 32-year-old Brandon Alan Jones. He was charged under Minnesota Statute 609.53, which pertains to receiving stolen property. This statute criminalizes the act of receiving, possessing, transferring, buying, or concealing any stolen property, knowing or having reason to know that… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Brandon Alan Jones Sentenced for Receiving Stolen Property

Antoddio Belunte Allen Sentenced for DWI in Otter Tail County

Antoddio Belunte Allen

Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Antoddio Belunte Allen, aged 47, has been sentenced under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(1) for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. This statute defines it as a crime to drive, operate, or be in physical control of a motor vehicle when under the influence of alcohol. Revisor Allen’s projected… Continue reading Antoddio Belunte Allen Sentenced for DWI in Otter Tail County

Otter Tail County: Joel Diekmann Sentenced for Criminal Sexual Conduct

Joel Diekmann

Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On November 19, 2024, Joel Diekmann, a 22-year-old male, was booked in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, on charges of criminal sexual conduct. He was charged under Minnesota Statutes 609.342.1a(e) and 609.343.1a(e). Minnesota Statute 609.342.1a(e) defines first-degree criminal sexual conduct as engaging in sexual penetration or contact with a person under 14… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Joel Diekmann Sentenced for Criminal Sexual Conduct

Otter Tail County: Cortney Lynn Burnett Sentenced for Fifth-Degree Drug Possession

Cortney Lynn Burnett

Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 24, 2024, Cortney Lynn Burnett, a 26-year-old female, was sentenced in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, for a fifth-degree controlled substance crime under Minnesota Statute § 152.025. This statute addresses offenses related to the possession of controlled substances classified in Schedules I through IV, excluding small amounts of marijuana. Revisor Under… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Cortney Lynn Burnett Sentenced for Fifth-Degree Drug Possession

Otter Tail County: Damien Ryan Evenson Sentenced for DWI Involving Schedule I/II Drugs

Damien Ryan Evenson

Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 9, 2024, Damien Ryan Evenson, aged 23, was booked in Otter Tail County. He was sentenced under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1, clause (7), which prohibits operating a motor vehicle with any amount of a Schedule I or II controlled substance, excluding cannabis and hemp, in one’s body. Revisor… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Damien Ryan Evenson Sentenced for DWI Involving Schedule I/II Drugs

Otter Tail County Arrest: Maria Rose Dumont White Charged with Fifth-Degree Drug Possession

Maria Rose Dumont White

Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 12, 2024, Maria Rose Dumont White, a 21-year-old individual, was arrested in Otter Tail County. She faces charges under Minnesota Statute 152.025, subdivision 2(1), which pertains to fifth-degree controlled substance crimes involving the possession of Schedule I, II, III, or IV substances, excluding cannabis-related products. Revisor According to Minnesota… Continue reading Otter Tail County Arrest: Maria Rose Dumont White Charged with Fifth-Degree Drug Possession

Pelican Rapids Resident Faces Multiple Charges in Otter Tail County

Suad Mohamed Ali

Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On July 10, 2023, law enforcement responded to a residence on River Road in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, following reports of an unresponsive child. Upon arrival, officers found a 3-year-old girl without a pulse. The child’s mother, identified as 27-year-old Suad Mohamed Ali, was present at the scene. Ali allegedly admitted to… Continue reading Pelican Rapids Resident Faces Multiple Charges in Otter Tail County

Otter Tail County: Kaitlyn Carroll Charged with Third-Degree Murder

Kaitlyn Jo Carroll

Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On October 24, 2024, authorities arrested 26-year-old Kaitlyn Jo Carroll from Elizabeth, Minnesota, on charges of third-degree murder under Minnesota Statute 609.195(b). The charges stem from an incident in early August 2024, where a 28-year-old man was found unresponsive at his residence in rural Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County. Investigators allege… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Kaitlyn Carroll Charged with Third-Degree Murder

Otter Tail County Resident Sentenced for Second-Degree Heroin Possession

Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 24, 2024, Laura Chesoi, a 30-year-old resident of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, was sentenced for a second-degree controlled substance crime involving the possession of six grams or more of heroin. This offense falls under Minnesota Statute 152.022, subdivision 2(a)(3), which classifies the possession of six grams or more of… Continue reading Otter Tail County Resident Sentenced for Second-Degree Heroin Possession

Toddler’s Accidental Self-Inflicted Gunshot in Otter Tail County

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MINN. (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 29, at approximately 5:40 p.m., the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a 3½-year-old child who had sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Oak Valley Township, southeast of Deer Creek. The child was transported to Astera Hospital in Wadena. The current condition of… Continue reading Toddler’s Accidental Self-Inflicted Gunshot in Otter Tail County

Wadena Man, Sean Raymond Weber Charged with Assault, Arson, and Fleeing Law Enforcement

Sean Raymond Weber

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 4th, Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report involving 49-year-old Sean Raymond Weber of Wadena. According to court documents, Weber allegedly assaulted a victim and prevented them from leaving a location in Otter Tail County. Upon arrival, deputies found Weber in a vehicle, blocking the… Continue reading Wadena Man, Sean Raymond Weber Charged with Assault, Arson, and Fleeing Law Enforcement

Fatal Crash in Otter Tail County: Woman Dies in Collision with Boom Truck

McKayla Ann Schicker

A woman from Fergus Falls, McKayla Ann Schicker (27), died in a crash involving a boom truck over the weekend in Otter Tail County. The Minnesota State Patrol reports that Schicker was driving a northbound 2004 GMC Envoy when it collided with a southbound 2002 GMC C-Series Boom Truck. The incident occurred at approximately 1:30… Continue reading Fatal Crash in Otter Tail County: Woman Dies in Collision with Boom Truck

Dalton Arrest: Man Taken Into Custody After Alleged Assault

DALTON, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Otter Tail County deputies responded to a report on Monday night about a man allegedly holding a woman against her will. The text message alert was received shortly after 7 p.m. Law enforcement entered a residence in Dalton and arrested 42-year-old Ryan Hamilton without incident. The woman involved was unharmed. Hamilton… Continue reading Dalton Arrest: Man Taken Into Custody After Alleged Assault

Fatal Fix: Woman Charged with 3rd Degree Murder in Meth-Fentanyl Overdose

Kaitlyn Carroll

FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Kaitlyn Carroll, a 26-year-old woman from Elizabeth, has been charged with third-degree murder in connection with the overdose death of a 28-year-old man who was found unresponsive at his home in rural Fergus Falls. According to the criminal complaint, Carroll supplied the victim with a mixture of methamphetamine and fentanyl.… Continue reading Fatal Fix: Woman Charged with 3rd Degree Murder in Meth-Fentanyl Overdose

Amish Buggy Driver Seriously Injured in Collision with Minivan Near New York Mills

NEW YORK MILLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A serious accident occurred on Monday evening when a horse-drawn Amish buggy was struck by a minivan near New York Mills, Minnesota. According to reports from the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, 40-year-old Mabel Stauffer of New York Mills suffered severe injuries in the collision. The incident happened at… Continue reading Amish Buggy Driver Seriously Injured in Collision with Minivan Near New York Mills

Vergas Man Pleads Guilty to Bar Burglary and Gun Theft

Donald Merrill Jr.

OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Donald Merrill Jr., a 25-year-old from Vergas, Minnesota, has pleaded guilty to the burglary of Billy’s Corner Bar and Grill. The crime occurred in late March when Merrill smashed the front window of the bar and stole a handgun that was intended to be raffled off. According to court… Continue reading Vergas Man Pleads Guilty to Bar Burglary and Gun Theft

BREAKING: Two Injured in Major ATV Accident in Otter Tail County

HENNING, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have a report of 2 juveniles injured in a serious ATV crash near Henning, Minnesota. A life flight was called to the scene.