Polk County Sheriff’s Office

Five Arrested in Polk County Child Sex Solicitation Sting

Joseph Robert Thompson, 23, and Trey Kyle Soder, 34, both of Crookston

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A joint investigation by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Minnesota Bureau of Apprehension has resulted in five arrests for child sex solicitation. The sting operation targeted individuals who used online platforms to solicit children. According to a sheriff’s office press release, Joseph Robert Thompson, 23, and Trey Kyle Soder,… Continue reading Five Arrested in Polk County Child Sex Solicitation Sting

Juvenile Arrested After School Violence Threats at Fertile-Beltrami School

FERTILE, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office received a report on Thursday about threats of school violence at Fertile-Beltrami School, leading to the arrest of a juvenile student. Authorities have confirmed that there is no immediate danger to the school or community. The investigation remains ongoing as the Sheriff’s Office continues to work… Continue reading Juvenile Arrested After School Violence Threats at Fertile-Beltrami School

TRF Man Charged in Massive Undercover Operation Targeting Child Predators in U.S. and Canada

Telesforo Ragrag, 53, of Thief River Falls, Mark Richard Olson, 45, of Twin Valley, and Kaden Marquart, 21, of Grand Forks

CROOKSTON, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – Two northwestern Minnesota men and a Grand Forks resident are among 45 individuals charged following an extensive undercover operation targeting online child solicitors in the U.S. and Canada. The operation was conducted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The individuals charged include… Continue reading TRF Man Charged in Massive Undercover Operation Targeting Child Predators in U.S. and Canada