Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is charged in Pennington County District Court. Erick Sean Hartung, 26, faces a felony count of electronic solicitation of a child. He was arrested after an online sting, according to a criminal complaint. What the complaint says Investigators say a sheriff’s deputy posed as a… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged in Online Sex Sting
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Thief River Falls: $450 Check Forgery Charges Filed
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is facing three felony charges in Pennington County District Court. Authorities say he took steps to cash a court check that was not written to him. Shawn Dale Armstrong, 56, has been charged with felony check forgery. He also faces felony aiding and abetting the… Continue reading Thief River Falls: $450 Check Forgery Charges Filed
Viking Man Gets 73 Months for Meth Sale
Pennington County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) A Viking man was sentenced Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, in Pennington County District Court. Jeremy Aaron Tostrup, 29, received prison time in two felony drug cases. 73-month sentence in sale case Tostrup was sentenced for a first-degree felony, controlled substance crime — sale. A felony third-degree controlled substance crime — sale… Continue reading Viking Man Gets 73 Months for Meth Sale
Thief River Falls Teen Charged Over Snapchat Gun Threat
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Pennington County prosecutors filed a felony complaint against Elijah Lee Louis Belgarde. Court records say the case stems from Snapchat messages sent on November 30, 2025. The alleged target is a Thief River Falls teen. A second teen also gave a statement, according to the complaint. What the complaint alleges… Continue reading Thief River Falls Teen Charged Over Snapchat Gun Threat
Pennington County Orders Eval In Attempted Murder Case
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls woman accused of trying to kill a child will undergo a court-ordered mental health evaluation. Charges And Allegations According to a criminal complaint, Edwina Marie Stoutenburgh, 34, faces two felony counts. She is charged with attempted second-degree murder without intent. She is also charged with second-degree assault with a… Continue reading Pennington County Orders Eval In Attempted Murder Case
Pennington County Woman Charged With First-Degree Sex Crime
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls woman now faces a first-degree sex crime charge in district court. Prosecutors say 41-year-old Denise Jeanette Wallace is accused of sexually abusing a child under 13. The criminal complaint says the alleged abuse happened between January 23, 2021, and January 22, 2022. Prosecutors say it happened at… Continue reading Pennington County Woman Charged With First-Degree Sex Crime