Crookston No-Show Felony Filed Against Whalen

Crookston No-Show Felony Filed Against Whalen

Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — Polk County prosecutors have filed a felony charge against Jennifer Lynne Whalen after they said she missed several required court appearances in Crookston. The criminal complaint was filed on April 22, 2020, in Polk County District Court. It accuses Whalen of one count of failure to appear for court. The charge is… Continue reading Crookston No-Show Felony Filed Against Whalen

East Grand Forks Man Faces Meth, DWI Charges

East Grand Forks Man Faces Meth, DWI Charges

East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — James Arthur Cooper faces new criminal charges in Polk County. A court complaint says the case began on March 10, 2026. Cooper, 61, is charged with third-degree controlled substance possession in a prohibited zone. He is also charged with third-degree driving while impaired. The drug charge is a felony. The… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Faces Meth, DWI Charges

East Grand Forks Woman Faces Meth DWI Charges

East Grand Forks Woman Faces Meth DWI Charges

East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — An East Grand Forks woman is facing felony and gross misdemeanor charges after a March 4 traffic stop in Polk County. This report is based on a criminal complaint filed in Polk County District Court. Charges are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Charges Filed… Continue reading East Grand Forks Woman Faces Meth DWI Charges

East Grand Forks Worker Charged in Pill Theft

East Grand Forks Worker Charged in Pill Theft

East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks woman is facing several charges in Polk County after prosecutors said pain pills were taken from residents at a senior living facility in East Grand Forks. According to a criminal complaint, Nicole Rae Larson, 49, is charged with three felony counts of theft involving Schedule II controlled… Continue reading East Grand Forks Worker Charged in Pill Theft

Crookston: Man Charged After Fire Threat Assault

Crookston: Man Charged After Fire Threat Assault

Crookston, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 20-year-old Crookston man is in custody after felony charges in a domestic case. Felony charges filed Jimmy Allen Gray Jr. faces two felony counts. The charges include threats of violence and domestic assault. The case stems from an incident on Feb. 27, 2026. It happened at a residence in… Continue reading Crookston: Man Charged After Fire Threat Assault

Thief River Falls Man Killed in Gentilly Crash

Thief River Falls Man Killed in Gentilly Crash

Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man died Saturday, Feb. 28, after a snowmobile crash in Gentilly Township. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were sent to the crash at about 2 p.m. The operator was identified as Cody Teie, 33, of Thief River Falls. He was pronounced dead at the scene,… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Killed in Gentilly Crash

East Grand Forks: Meth Charge Near High School

East Grand Forks: Meth Charge Near High School

Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks, North Dakota, man faces new charges. Police stopped him in East Grand Forks. Prosecutors charged Chad Allen Gustafson, 51, with one felony and one gross misdemeanor. The case is filed in Polk County District Court. The court file is 60-CR-26-231. What the police say happened A criminal complaint… Continue reading East Grand Forks: Meth Charge Near High School

Fertile Man Charged in Cocaine Delivery Case

Chase William Donaldson

Fertile, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Chase William Donaldson, 28, of Fertile, faces felony drug charges. A criminal complaint outlines the allegations. What the complaint alleges Deputies served a search warrant on February 4, 2026. The warrant targeted a home on Center Avenue South in Fertile. The address is in the 45600 block. Court records say… Continue reading Fertile Man Charged in Cocaine Delivery Case

Crookston man faces DWI, meth, gun charges

Crookston man faces DWI, meth, gun charges

Crookston, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Crookston man faces felony DWI charges after a traffic stop. What the police say happened Court papers say an officer saw a Ford Fusion at about 7:08 p.m. on February 10, 2026. The officer said the plate was hard to read due to dirt. The officer also said the… Continue reading Crookston man faces DWI, meth, gun charges

Crookston & Blaine: Drug, Sex Sting Charges

Darla and Chase Donaldson

Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Prosecutors say a Crookston overdose case sparked two major investigations. Crookston overdose probe leads to Fertile drug charges Chase William Donaldson, 28, of Fertile, is charged with three felonies. He faces two counts of first-degree controlled substance crime. He also faces one count of conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance… Continue reading Crookston & Blaine: Drug, Sex Sting Charges