GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On July 19, 2024, Nolli Hedira Neal Jr., 33, from Grand Forks, waived his preliminary hearing and entered a not guilty plea to seven serious felony charges involving drug and firearm possession. Neal is charged with two Class A felonies: the delivery of at least 50 grams of methamphetamine and… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Major Drug and Firearm Charges, Pleads Not Guilty
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Crookston Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Drug Crime
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Crookston man pleaded guilty on Friday, July 12, to conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance crime. Miguel Arturo Jasso, 25, offered an Alford plea, meaning he maintains his innocence but acknowledges that there is enough evidence to support a conviction. The crime carries a maximum sentence of 30… Continue reading Crookston Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Drug Crime
North Dakota Rep. Claire Cory Avoids DUI Conviction, Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In May, North Dakota Representative Claire Cory was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. On July 2, she pleaded guilty to an amended charge of reckless driving. Cory, 25, was initially charged with a Class B misdemeanor DUI. The plea agreement reduced the charge to reckless driving, also… Continue reading North Dakota Rep. Claire Cory Avoids DUI Conviction, Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving
🚨 Major Drug Trafficking Ring Uncovered: Fidel Arenas-Torres Faces New Charges
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Fidel Arenas-Torres was set for release from federal custody and deportation to Mexico on July 17, following his January 2023 arrest at the Sky Dancer Resort in Belcourt, North Dakota, for being in the U.S. illegally. However, a new federal indictment has changed his fate. Last month, an indictment was unsealed,… Continue reading 🚨 Major Drug Trafficking Ring Uncovered: Fidel Arenas-Torres Faces New Charges
Minneapolis Man Pleads Not Guilty to 15 Felony Charges in Grand Forks County
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minneapolis, Minnesota, man waived his Monday, July 8, preliminary hearing and pleaded not guilty to 15 felony charges relating to drugs and theft in Grand Forks County. Tyler Gene Berg, 33, is charged with three Class A felonies: unauthorized use of personal identifying info to obtain credit, possession of… Continue reading Minneapolis Man Pleads Not Guilty to 15 Felony Charges in Grand Forks County
Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Charges from Basketball Court Shooting
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man waived his Monday, July 8, preliminary hearing and pleaded not guilty to two felony charges stemming from a reported shooting at a local basketball court. Allen Jaborie Ticordiyae Little, 24, pleaded not guilty to aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon and reckless endangerment showing extreme indifference,… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Charges from Basketball Court Shooting
Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Charges Stemming from Violent Rampage
Woman Charged With Bloody Rampage, Plead Not Guilty On This Friday GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks woman is facing Attempted Murder charges, after a bloody rampage.
Bismarck Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Large Quantities of Marijuana and Mushrooms
BISMARCK,ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Bismarck, North Dakota man has pleaded guilty to multiple drug charges after police found him with over 260 pounds of drugs. Chane Britton was caught with more than 50 pounds of marijuana, 180 pounds of THC extract products, and 30 pounds of psilocybin mushrooms. Authorities also discovered several firearms, a silencer,… Continue reading Bismarck Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Large Quantities of Marijuana and Mushrooms
Fargo Woman Sentenced for Stealing $80,000 from Employer
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – Kelly Tweiten of Fargo has received a five-year suspended sentence after pleading guilty to felony theft for embezzling over $80,000 from Dietrich Homes, where she served as a financial manager. Tweiten will serve three years of probation and was credited for four days served. Court documents reveal that Tweiten transferred funds into… Continue reading Fargo Woman Sentenced for Stealing $80,000 from Employer
Cavalier Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Smuggling Drugs into Jail, Faces 20 Years in Prison
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Elaine Alexis Longtine, 26, of Cavalier, waived her preliminary hearing on Monday, June 24, and pleaded not guilty to Class A felony conspiracy to deliver or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance in a correctional facility. Grand Forks County Correctional Center staff discovered Suboxone film strips hidden inside… Continue reading Cavalier Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Smuggling Drugs into Jail, Faces 20 Years in Prison
Nude Suspect in Aurora Stabbing Pleads Guilty: Sentencing Set for July
AURORA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In an unusual case from Aurora, Minnesota, Brianna Schroeder has pleaded guilty to first-degree assault following an April stabbing incident. Schroeder was arrested nude after an extensive search by law enforcement. Court records indicate she was also arrested for indecent exposure in Minneapolis last December. On April 14th, officers responded to… Continue reading Nude Suspect in Aurora Stabbing Pleads Guilty: Sentencing Set for July
Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Multiple Felonies, Including Attempted Murder
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man, Jeffrey Jacob Simpson Jr., 30, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday, June 19, to 12 felony charges, including four counts of attempted murder for allegedly firing a gun at law enforcement officers. During Simpson’s preliminary hearing, the state presented testimonies from a Grand Forks police officer and… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Multiple Felonies, Including Attempted Murder
Duluth Man Pleads Guilty to Major Drug Charges in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jason Michael Carlsness, 41, of Duluth, admitted guilt to two controlled substance crimes on Thursday, June 13, in Polk County. Carlsness was pulled over around 12:50 a.m. on February 6 in Crookston after making an improper lane change and driving the wrong way on Main Street. When stopped, he provided… Continue reading Duluth Man Pleads Guilty to Major Drug Charges in Polk County
Reckless Driver Crashes into Sheriff’s Cruiser: Bemidji Man Pleads Guilty
TRAILL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Bemidji, Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to an amended charge of reckless driving for crashing into a Traill County Sheriff’s Office cruiser earlier this year. On the evening of January 28, Brody Michael Cota struck the parked police vehicle on Interstate 29, approximately two miles south of Buxton. The… Continue reading Reckless Driver Crashes into Sheriff’s Cruiser: Bemidji Man Pleads Guilty
Minnesota Man Faces Major Drug Charges After Failed Meth Deals: Pleads Not Guilty
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Viking, Minnesota man, Jeremy Aaron Tostrup, 27, waived his preliminary hearing on Tuesday, June 4, and pleaded not guilty to two controlled substance crimes in Pennington County. Tostrup faces charges of third-degree controlled substance sale and conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance crime, each carrying a maximum 20-year… Continue reading Minnesota Man Faces Major Drug Charges After Failed Meth Deals: Pleads Not Guilty
Fraudster’s Web: The Saga of Joseph George Shockley
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Joseph George Shockley, 61, faces severe consequences as he pleads not guilty to theft by swindling, a crime that could land him behind bars for up to 20 years. In a chilling tale of deception, Shockley allegedly preyed upon unsuspecting victims, orchestrating a web of lies that left them financially… Continue reading Fraudster’s Web: The Saga of Joseph George Shockley
Warroad Man Pleads Not Guilty to Wife’s Murder, Trial Date Set
ROSEAU COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – David Allen Corneliusen, 64, of Warroad, waived his Monday, June 3, omnibus hearing and pleaded not guilty to the second-degree intentional murder of his wife. Facing up to 40 years in prison if convicted, Corneliusen’s case stems from an incident on Aug. 28, 2023. At 8:08 p.m. on that day,… Continue reading Warroad Man Pleads Not Guilty to Wife’s Murder, Trial Date Set
Grand Forks Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Altercation Turns Violent
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Alexander Antonio Thompson, 27, faces serious charges after a workplace altercation in April escalated to attempted murder. Thompson waived his preliminary hearing on Monday, June 3, and pleaded not guilty to Class A felony attempted murder and two counts of Class C felony aggravated assault. If convicted, Thompson could be… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Altercation Turns Violent
Man Faces Multiple Violent Charges Following Terrifying Domestic Incident
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Kyle John Spicer, 35, is at the center of a harrowing case in Grand Forks County after he pleaded not guilty to a series of violent offenses, including unlawful possession of a firearm and domestic violence. On April 25, law enforcement responded to a distressing 911 call reporting Spicer as… Continue reading Man Faces Multiple Violent Charges Following Terrifying Domestic Incident
Crookston Man Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges, Faces 20 Years in Prison
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Crookston man waived his omnibus hearing on Thursday, June 6, and pleaded not guilty to third-degree controlled substance crimes. Gary Herbert Sundquist, 64, could face up to 20 years in prison for third-degree controlled substance sale and possession in a prohibited zone. According to a probable cause statement, Sundquist… Continue reading Crookston Man Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges, Faces 20 Years in Prison
Grand Forks Man Faces Serious Charges in Fentanyl Case, Pleads Not Guilty
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jacob Gabriel Brunelle, a 28-year-old Grand Forks resident, waived his omnibus hearing on Thursday, June 6, in Polk County and pleaded not guilty to three drug-related charges. Brunelle is charged with conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance sale, felony third-degree controlled substance sale, and misdemeanor fourth-degree driving while impaired… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Serious Charges in Fentanyl Case, Pleads Not Guilty
Grafton Man Pleads Not Guilty in Suboxone Smuggling Scandal
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Andrew Harlan Stenerson, 32, from Grafton, waived his preliminary hearing on Monday, June 3, and pleaded not guilty to a Class A felony charge of conspiracy to deliver or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance in a correctional facility. Stenerson is accused of orchestrating the smuggling of Suboxone… Continue reading Grafton Man Pleads Not Guilty in Suboxone Smuggling Scandal
Minnesota Woman Faces 16 Felony Charges in Drug and Theft Ring
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Brooke Reed Edwards, 30, from Minnesota, waived her preliminary hearing on Monday, June 3, and pleaded not guilty to 16 felony charges in Grand Forks County. Edwards was booked in April for crimes allegedly committed in July 2022. Edwards faces two Class A felonies for possessing at least 50 grams… Continue reading Minnesota Woman Faces 16 Felony Charges in Drug and Theft Ring
Former East Grand Forks Man Pleads Guilty, Faces 30-Year Sentence for Gross Sexual Imposition
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A former resident of East Grand Forks, Manuel Martinez Jr., has pled guilty to four counts of Class Double A Gross Sexual Imposition. Under the terms of a plea agreement, he could face up to 30 years in prison if approved by a judge during sentencing on August 30th. The… Continue reading Former East Grand Forks Man Pleads Guilty, Faces 30-Year Sentence for Gross Sexual Imposition
East Grand Forks Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Alleged Fentanyl Sale
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – An East Grand Forks man waived his Tuesday, May 28, omnibus hearing and pleaded not guilty to a felony third-degree narcotics sale. Terimal Dion Singleton, 50, faces up to 20 years in prison for the alleged crime. In August 2023, a confidential informant conducted a controlled buy from Singleton, according… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Alleged Fentanyl Sale
Red Lake Falls Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Charges for Spiking Drink with Drugs
RED LAKE COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Lane Allen Anderson, 27, waived his Wednesday, May 22, omnibus hearing and pleaded not guilty to two felony charges. Anderson is charged with adulteration causing illness, pain, or other bodily harm and third-degree sale of a narcotic, the latter carrying a maximum 20-year sentence. According to a probable cause… Continue reading Red Lake Falls Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Charges for Spiking Drink with Drugs
Man in Warren, Minnesota Waives Hearing and Pleads Not Guilty to Horrifying Sex Crimes Involving Minor Victim
MARSHALL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Warren, Minnesota man has pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct after being charged with sex crimes involving a child under the age of 13. Seth Lawrence Solberg faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted. The charges stem from an incident reported to… Continue reading Man in Warren, Minnesota Waives Hearing and Pleads Not Guilty to Horrifying Sex Crimes Involving Minor Victim
Grand Forks Tire Slasher Pleads Guilty to Damaging 50 Vehicles
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Matthew Vincent Morris, 31, who is accused of slashing tires on 50 vehicles in a single night last fall, changed his plea to guilty on Monday, May 13. Morris is charged with Class B felony criminal mischief, resulting in more than $10,000 worth of damage. The charge carries a maximum… Continue reading Grand Forks Tire Slasher Pleads Guilty to Damaging 50 Vehicles
Grand Forks Woman Accused of Strangling Mother with Purse Strap Pleads Not Guilty
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks woman accused of attempting to murder her mother waived her preliminary hearing on Monday, May 13, and pleaded not guilty to two felony charges. Brianna Lynn Thomas, 20, faces up to 20 years in prison for Class A felony attempted murder and is also charged with Class… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Accused of Strangling Mother with Purse Strap Pleads Not Guilty
Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Capitol Insurrection
WASHINGTON D.C. (trfnews.i234.me) – A man from southern Minnesota is set to be sentenced in October for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Prosecutors in Washington, D.C., announced that 35-year-old Paul Orta Jr. of Blue Earth pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a felony charge of civil disorder. According to… Continue reading Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Capitol Insurrection
Thief River Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Meth Sales, Faces Sentencing
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – In a dramatic courtroom twist, Thief River Falls resident Noah Christopher Dybedahl, 24, has pleaded guilty to third-degree controlled substance sales, shocking the local community. The plea comes after Dybedahl was implicated in a nefarious drug deal involving methamphetamine, as revealed by a probable cause statement filed in the case.… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Meth Sales, Faces Sentencing
Grand Forks Man Faces Serious Drug Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Tyler Gregory Thomas, 24, from Belcourt, waived his preliminary hearing, originally set for April 26, in Grand Forks County. He pleaded not guilty to three felony drug charges, including Class A felony possession of over 50 grams of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, which carries a maximum 20-year sentence. Additionally,… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Serious Drug Charges
TRF man pleads guilty to child porn charge
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man pled guilty Monday, April 15 to possessing an image of child pornography. Jonathan Wyatt Hulst, 22, pled guilty to a felony charge of possession of pornographic work involving minors. Hulst, who cried during the court hearing, admitted he possessed an image of a prepubescent, completely… Continue reading TRF man pleads guilty to child porn charge
Fertile Man Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Conduct Charges Amidst Shocking Allegations
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a dramatic courtroom scene, Ilia Grigory Basargin of Fertile, Minnesota, stood before the judge on Thursday, April 18, and firmly pleaded not guilty to second-degree criminal sexual conduct charges. The 32-year-old was embroiled in controversy after being accused of engaging in sexual conduct with two juvenile girls, one under… Continue reading Fertile Man Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Conduct Charges Amidst Shocking Allegations
U.S. Senator’s Son Pleads Not Guilty to Homicide Charges in Crash That Killed North Dakota Deputy
WASHBURN, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Ian Cramer, 43, son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer, entered a not guilty plea to charges including homicide in connection with a December 6 crash that resulted in the death of a North Dakota sheriff’s deputy. Cramer, facing felony charges of homicide, preventing arrest, reckless endangerment, and fleeing an officer, along… Continue reading U.S. Senator’s Son Pleads Not Guilty to Homicide Charges in Crash That Killed North Dakota Deputy
Grand Forks Woman Pleads Guilty to Drug Sales and Other Offenses
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Miranda Marie Slebodnik, 32, faced a pivotal moment in her legal battle as she pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including controlled substance sales, during a court appearance on Friday morning, April 12, in Polk County. Slebodnik, appearing remotely from the Pennington County Jail, entered guilty pleas in three separate cases,… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Pleads Guilty to Drug Sales and Other Offenses
Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Four Felony Drug Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Nolli Hedaria Neal Sr., 50, made a significant legal maneuver by waiving his preliminary hearing, which was slated for Monday, April 15, and entered a plea of not guilty to four felony drug crimes in Grand Forks. Neal’s legal troubles began in March when law enforcement executed a search warrant… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Four Felony Drug Charges
Alleged Shoplifter Pleads Not Guilty to Charges in Grand Forks County
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Benjamin Mikkel Pawlowski, 30, faced a pivotal moment in his legal battle as he waived his preliminary hearing, scheduled for Monday, April 15, and entered a plea of not guilty to a slew of charges in Grand Forks County. The charges stem from an incident where Pawlowski allegedly shoplifted merchandise… Continue reading Alleged Shoplifter Pleads Not Guilty to Charges in Grand Forks County
Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Horrific Crimes Against a Child
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Ja’Haun Kardelle Stafford, 38, appeared in court on Wednesday, April 3, after a preliminary hearing determined probable cause for his case to proceed. Facing grave charges, Stafford pleaded not guilty to sexual and violent offenses against a child. Stafford’s charges include a Class AA felony for gross sexual imposition involving… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Horrific Crimes Against a Child
Warren Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Sales and Driving While Impaired
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Michael John Slusar, a 45-year-old resident of Warren, Minnesota, admitted his guilt in court on Thursday, April 4, to charges of third-degree narcotics sales and gross misdemeanor second-degree driving while impaired by a controlled substance. The severity of the drug sales charge carries a potential maximum sentence of 20 years,… Continue reading Warren Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Sales and Driving While Impaired
Roseau Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault, Faces Decades in Prison
ROSEAU COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Roseau man has admitted his guilt to charges of second-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a minor. Danny Lee Hamilton, aged 61, faces up to 25 years behind bars for the heinous crime committed against a 15-year-old girl. In addition to this charge, Hamilton is also facing two counts of… Continue reading Roseau Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault, Faces Decades in Prison
West Fargo Woman Pleads Guilty to Amended Charges in Fatal Crash
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a tragic turn of events, Taquoya Nike Saldana of West Fargo pleaded guilty on Monday to amended charges stemming from a fatal crash that claimed the life of a 31-year-old Marine veteran last year. Crash Details On April 12, 2023, Saldana was initially charged with driving under the influence and… Continue reading West Fargo Woman Pleads Guilty to Amended Charges in Fatal Crash
Former Emerado City Auditor Faces Felony Charges for Alleged Financial Misconduct
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a startling turn of events, Wendy Jane Sullivan, 59, former Emerado city auditor, appeared in court, waving her preliminary hearing and entering a plea of not guilty to two severe felonies. Allegations Unveiled Sullivan stands accused of perpetrating two Class A felonies, including theft exceeding $50,000 and misapplication of… Continue reading Former Emerado City Auditor Faces Felony Charges for Alleged Financial Misconduct