Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Joseph Steven Jorgenson, 41, of Maplewood, Minnesota, pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder for the deaths of Manijeh “Mani” Starren, 34, and Fanta Xayavong, 33. Both women were reported missing and later found dismembered in separate storage units. As part of a plea agreement, Jorgenson will serve two concurrent 40-year… Continue reading Minnesota Man Joseph Jorgenson Sentenced for Double Homicide and Dismemberment
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Ogema Resident Sentenced for Misdemeanor Domestic Assault in Becker County
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On October 16, 2024, District Judge Michelle Lawson sentenced Kyle Joseph Firstshoot, 22, of Ogema, to 90 days in jail for misdemeanor domestic assault, with 82 days stayed for one year and credit for eight days served. He was fined $300 plus $85 in court fees. Additionally, Firstshoot is prohibited from consuming… Continue reading Ogema Resident Sentenced for Misdemeanor Domestic Assault in Becker County
Trial Delay for Former Grand Forks Business Owner Amid New Evidence
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — The trial for Joshua Temple, a 41-year-old former Grand Forks business owner, has been delayed. Temple faces multiple charges related to allegations of domestic abuse against his late wife, Whitney Temple, a 33-year-old doctor who was battling a rare bone cancer at the time of the incidents. Police reports indicate… Continue reading Trial Delay for Former Grand Forks Business Owner Amid New Evidence
East Grand Forks Woman Pleads Guilty in Drug Conspiracy Case
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) -An East Grand Forks woman pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Nov. 5, to conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance crime. Crystal Lea King, 43, faces a maximum sentence of 30 years. With a criminal history score of four, state sentencing guidelines recommend 105 months in prison, with a range of 90… Continue reading East Grand Forks Woman Pleads Guilty in Drug Conspiracy Case
Justice Served: Arthur Deshun Campbell’s Becker County Fair Assault Case
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Arthur Deshun Campbell was sentenced in Becker County District Court for two misdemeanor fifth-degree assault charges. Two felony second-degree assault charges were dropped as part of a plea agreement. On July 28, 2023, Detroit Lakes police officers responded to an assault report at a residence. A juvenile male stated he… Continue reading Justice Served: Arthur Deshun Campbell’s Becker County Fair Assault Case
Thief River Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Methamphetamine Sale
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man has pleaded guilty to selling a significant amount of methamphetamine in neighboring East Grand Forks. James Richard Shaugabay, 33, entered his plea on Friday, October 11. According to court records, Shaugabay sold approximately six grams of the controlled substance, including its packaging, to an individual… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Methamphetamine Sale