POLK COUNTY, MN – Authorities in Polk County have taken Elpidio Encinia Jr. into custody on March 13, 2025, for a probation violation. The 46-year-old, born on August 27, 1978, was booked on the misdemeanor offense and is now facing legal repercussions for the violation. Law enforcement officials have not released further details regarding the… Continue reading Polk County Man, Elpidio Encinia Jr., Arrested for Probation Violation
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Polk County Sheriff Warns of Scam Targeting Residents – Fraudsters Posing as Bail Bondsmen
Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Area law enforcement agencies are alerting residents about a scam involving fraudsters posing as bail bondsmen, attempting to deceive victims into paying money under false pretenses. How the Scam Works 
Scammers contact individuals by phone and falsely claim that a family member is in legal trouble and needs bail money… Continue reading Polk County Sheriff Warns of Scam Targeting Residents – Fraudsters Posing as Bail Bondsmen
House Fire in Winger Township Causes Garage Damage, No Injuries Reported
WINGER TOWNSHIP, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A house fire in Winger Township on Saturday night, February 15, at around 5:30 p.m., caused significant damage to a garage and spread to a nearby tree. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Polk County EMS, and Winger Fire Department swiftly responded to the fire at a local residence. Fortunately, all family… Continue reading House Fire in Winger Township Causes Garage Damage, No Injuries Reported
Fugitive Wanted for Murder in Hennepin County Captured in Western Wisconsin
BALSAM LAKE, Wis. (trfnews.i234.me) – A man wanted on a warrant for murder in Hennepin County has been arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team. The team conducted an operation at an apartment in rural Balsam Lake and apprehended 32-year-old Jack Guy without incident. Guy was taken into custody and transported to the… Continue reading Fugitive Wanted for Murder in Hennepin County Captured in Western Wisconsin