Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Goodridge man has been charged in Pennington County District Court after he allegedly spied on a teenage girl while she was showering Saturday night. Matthew Allen Kessel, 37, was arrested and is facing one felony count of interference with privacy following a disturbing incident reported on Sunday. Allegations: According… Continue reading Goodridge Man Charged After Allegedly Spying on Teen Girl in Shower | trfnews.i234.me
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THIEF RIVER FALLS MAN CONVICTED OF BRUTAL DIGIKEY PARKING LOT MURDER | PENNINGTON COUNTY | trfnews.i234.me
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A verdict has been reached in the 2023 DigiKey parking lot murder case. Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera, 34, of Thief River Falls, has been convicted of both first-degree premeditated and second-degree intentional murder in the brutal killing of 61-year-old Steven Opdahl. Judge Tamara Yon found Benitez-Estremera guilty after reviewing stipulated evidence… Continue reading THIEF RIVER FALLS MAN CONVICTED OF BRUTAL DIGIKEY PARKING LOT MURDER | PENNINGTON COUNTY | trfnews.i234.me
Thief River Falls Weekly Court Round-Up 6-7-2025 – trfnews.i234.me
THIEF RIVER FALLS (trfnews.i234.me) – Here’s a summary of notable recent cases handled in Thief River Falls and Pennington County District Court: Thief River Falls Police Department Cases Caleb Charles Tydlacka, 24 – Domestic assault, $135 fine, 90 days jail stayed for 2 years, supervised probation; no contact with victim except for court-approved exceptions. Leanord… Continue reading Thief River Falls Weekly Court Round-Up 6-7-2025 – trfnews.i234.me
TRF Man Busted With Cocaine, Says He Traded It for Sex – trfnews.i234.me
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man is facing serious felony charges after authorities say he was caught with a significant quantity of cocaine, and admitted he traded it for sexual services. According to court documents, 22-year-old Tristian Allen Comstock was arrested on Friday, May 16, following a traffic stop… Continue reading TRF Man Busted With Cocaine, Says He Traded It for Sex – trfnews.i234.me
Thief River Falls Man Sentenced for Predatory Offender Registration Violation
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — In a recent legal development, Steven Glen Bruyere, a 66-year-old resident of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, was sentenced for failing to fulfill predatory offender registration requirements. The charge pertains to a subsequent offense, with another similar charge being dismissed. Notably, a mug shot was not available from the Law Enforcement… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced for Predatory Offender Registration Violation
Joel Gomez Diaz in Custody at Pennington County Jail for Third-Degree DWI
Pennington County, MN – On February 16, 2025, Joel Gomez Diaz was booked into Pennington County Jail and is currently being held without bail. Arrest Details: Name: Joel Gomez Diaz Custody Date: 02/16/2025 Height: 5’3″ Weight: 165 lbs Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown Bail/Fine Amount: $0.00 Court: Pennington County District Court Charge: Third-Degree Driving… Continue reading Joel Gomez Diaz in Custody at Pennington County Jail for Third-Degree DWI
🚨 Shauna Stephens in Custody at Pennington County Jail on Fleeing a Peace Officer Charge 🚨
Pennington County, MN – On February 15, 2025, Shauna Stephens was taken into custody at Pennington County Jail and is currently being held without bail. Arrest Details: Name: Shauna Stephens Custody Date: 02/15/2025 Height: 5’1″ Weight: 137 lbs Eye Color: Blue Bail/Fine Amount: $0.00 Court: Pennington County District Court Charge: Fleeing a Peace Officer in… Continue reading 🚨 Shauna Stephens in Custody at Pennington County Jail on Fleeing a Peace Officer Charge 🚨
Thief River Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Fentanyl Overdose Case
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 6, 2025, in Pennington County District Court, Isaac Victor Kalinoski, 35, of Thief River Falls, pleaded guilty to felony second-degree manslaughter. This plea is connected to the November 28, 2023, death of 28-year-old Hailey Ann Czapiewski, who overdosed on fentanyl. She was found unresponsive in her apartment, with her 2-year-old… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Fentanyl Overdose Case
Two Individuals Charged Following Theft Incident in Thief River Falls
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 27, 2024, Ashley A. Ashley of Ogema, Minnesota, and Casey Wheeler were observed removing carts filled with merchandise from L&M Fleet Supply in Thief River Falls without payment. The stolen items, including an electric generator, were valued at $4,160. The pair departed the scene in a Dodge… Continue reading Two Individuals Charged Following Theft Incident in Thief River Falls
Red Lake Falls Man Sentenced for Possessing Methamphetamine
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Red Lake Falls man was sentenced Friday, Nov. 15, in Pennington County District Court for possessing 29.4 grams of methamphetamine. Kyle Travis Edgar, 40, was sentenced for a felony charge of third-degree controlled substance crime – possession. Misdemeanor charges of fleeing an officer by means other than a… Continue reading Red Lake Falls Man Sentenced for Possessing Methamphetamine