Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Major Cocaine Bust, Pleads Guilty in Drug Case

Jacob Lopez

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man, Jacob Andrew Lopez, 22, was sentenced to eight years in prison on Thursday, Sept. 5, after pleading guilty to Class A felony possession of more than 50 grams of cocaine with intent to deliver. The charges stemmed from a March drug bust at his residence, which… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Major Cocaine Bust, Pleads Guilty in Drug Case

Samantha Hutchinson Sentenced for Drug Possession After Walmart Theft and Jail Incident

Samantha Erin Hutchinson

Samantha Erin Hutchinson, 32, has been sentenced to 13 months in prison, stayed for 30 months, following a felony conviction for fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance. Hutchinson’s sentence includes 30 months of supervised probation, mandatory completion of a comprehensive assessment, and treatment as recommended. She is also prohibited from possessing firearms for life unless… Continue reading Samantha Hutchinson Sentenced for Drug Possession After Walmart Theft and Jail Incident

Roseau County Jail Roster: Recent Arrests Include Assault, Drug Possession, and Domestic Violence Charges 9-8-2024

The Roseau County Jail has released its most recent inmate roster as of September 8, 2024, highlighting a range of serious charges against individuals currently in custody. The list includes cases involving domestic violence, drug possession, and even second-degree murder. One of the most notable cases is David Allen Corneliusen, 64, who faces a second-degree… Continue reading Roseau County Jail Roster: Recent Arrests Include Assault, Drug Possession, and Domestic Violence Charges 9-8-2024

NWRCC Jail Roster Highlights: Multiple Felony Charges for Assault, Drug Possession, and Sexual Offenses 9-8-2024

The Northwest Regional Corrections Center (NWRCC) in Crookston, MN, has released its latest jail roster, revealing a number of serious felony charges against inmates ranging from drug possession to assault and sexual misconduct. The list contains 113 individuals currently in custody or recently processed. Among the notable arrests: Joshua Paul Adams, 22, is facing felony… Continue reading NWRCC Jail Roster Highlights: Multiple Felony Charges for Assault, Drug Possession, and Sexual Offenses 9-8-2024

Detroit Lakes Resident Sentenced for Fentanyl Possession: Jail Time and Probation Ordered

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jessi Lee Fish, 46, of rural Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for a felony fifth-degree drug charge involving fentanyl. A more severe third-degree charge was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. According to court records, on July 25, 2023, West Central Task Force agents… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Resident Sentenced for Fentanyl Possession: Jail Time and Probation Ordered

Fargo Man Arrested for Burglary and Meth Possession Near Davenport, ND

Fargo Man Arrested for Burglary and Meth Possession Near Davenport, ND

DAVENPORT, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Robert J. Nefzger Sr., a Fargo resident with an extensive criminal history, is facing serious felony charges following an early morning burglary on August 21st. According to court documents, Nefzger was spotted by two witnesses loading stolen property into his pickup truck in rural Davenport. He fled the scene but was… Continue reading Fargo Man Arrested for Burglary and Meth Possession Near Davenport, ND

Fargo Man Arrested for Burglary and Meth Possession Near Davenport, ND

Fargo Man Arrested for Burglary and Meth Possession Near Davenport, ND

DAVENPORT, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Robert J. Nefzger Sr., a Fargo resident with an extensive criminal history, is facing serious felony charges following an early morning burglary on August 21st. According to court documents, Nefzger was spotted by two witnesses loading stolen property into his pickup truck in rural Davenport. He fled the scene but was… Continue reading Fargo Man Arrested for Burglary and Meth Possession Near Davenport, ND

Thief River Falls Man Sentenced for Possession of Child Pornography

Jaysen David Miller

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jaysen David Miller, 34, was sentenced on Tuesday, July 23, in Pennington County District Court for possessing child pornography. Miller faced two felony counts of possession of pornographic work involving minors under 14 and one felony count of possession of pornographic work. Sentencing Details: Felony Possession of Pornographic Work:… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced for Possession of Child Pornography

Fargo Man’s State Charges Dropped After Federal Indictment for Gun Possession

Kadar Pearson

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Kadar Pearson, a Fargo resident, recently faced an important legal shift. State charges against him for unlawful possession of a firearm, escape, and refusal to halt have been dropped following his federal indictment. Pearson was arraigned after a grand jury unsealed the indictment, which charges him with possession of a firearm… Continue reading Fargo Man’s State Charges Dropped After Federal Indictment for Gun Possession

Thief River Falls Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Possession

Guadalupe Francisco Peralta

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On July 16, 2024, Guadalupe Francisco Peralta, a 34-year-old resident of Thief River Falls, was sentenced in Pennington County District Court. Peralta was convicted of felony fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance, specifically fentanyl, due to a previous drug conviction. Peralta received a 15-month prison sentence to be served… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Possession

Felon Faces Federal Charges After Alleged Firearm Possession and Drug Bust

Raymond L. Graham Jr.

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Raymond Lee Graham Jr., 36, is facing federal charges after an arrest in Grand Forks County revealed a trove of drugs and an alleged firearm. Initially charged with multiple crimes, Graham fled from police during a traffic stop, leading to the discovery of 1.2 pounds of marijuana, methamphetamine-coated marijuana, empty… Continue reading Felon Faces Federal Charges After Alleged Firearm Possession and Drug Bust

Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced for Possession of Sawed-Off Shotgun

Pierre De Wilson

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Pierre De Wilson, 37, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony possession of a short-barrel shotgun. The charge originated from an October 8, 2021, incident where Wilson was a back-seat passenger in a stolen 2007 Ford Edge. A White Earth police officer discovered a loaded… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced for Possession of Sawed-Off Shotgun

Duluth Man Sentenced to 85 Months for Meth Possession

Jason Michael Carlsness

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Duluth man was sentenced to 85 months on Tuesday, July 23, for first-degree possession of a controlled substance in Polk County. Jason Michael Carlsness, 41, pleaded guilty to the felony charge, as well as gross misdemeanor third-degree driving while impaired by a controlled substance, in June. Originally, Carlsness faced… Continue reading Duluth Man Sentenced to 85 Months for Meth Possession

North Dakota Man from Ramsey County Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

Ramsey County, North Dakota Man Facing Child Porn Charges LAWTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Lawton, North Dakota man is facing a long string of child porn charges. Charges have been filed against Nickolas James Larson in Ramsey County District Court in Devils Lake, North Dakota.

Goodridge Man Charged with Possession of Stolen Firearms

Dennis Obert Hovet

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Dennis Obert Hovet, 64, of Goodridge, has been charged in Pennington County District Court with two felony counts of receiving stolen property—firearm. A warrant has been issued for his arrest as he remains incarcerated at the Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston on charges out of Polk and Red… Continue reading Goodridge Man Charged with Possession of Stolen Firearms

Circle Pines Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Possession

Richard Wayne Reierson

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Richard Wayne Reierson Faces Court Verdict for Drug Charges Richard Wayne Reierson, 35, of Circle Pines was sentenced on Monday, July 8, in Pennington County District Court for possessing over 0.25 grams of methamphetamine. He received a felony charge of fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance. Reierson’s sentence includes… Continue reading Circle Pines Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Possession

Fargo Man Faces Multiple Charges for Theft and Drug Possession in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo man, 45-year-old Michael D. Carrington, is facing several criminal charges related to thefts from a Moorhead storage facility. According to court documents, on June 26th, police were dispatched following reports of two stolen vehicles. One of the vehicles was tracked to Carrington. Upon his arrest, police discovered 47 suspected… Continue reading Fargo Man Faces Multiple Charges for Theft and Drug Possession in Moorhead

Warroad Man Faces Felonies After Brutal Bar Fight and Firearm Possession

Tyson L. Meier

WARROAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Warroad, Minnesota man is facing serious criminal charges after a violent altercation outside a local bar and being found in possession of firearms despite a prior felony conviction. Tyson L. Meier, 42, has been charged with assault and illegal firearm possession following the incident on June 27th. According to court… Continue reading Warroad Man Faces Felonies After Brutal Bar Fight and Firearm Possession

Moorhead Woman Charged with Fleeing on Mini Bike and Drug Possession

Nina Foss

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 41-year-old woman, Nina Foss of Moorhead, is facing multiple felony charges. According to court documents, on June 21st at 11:45 p.m., an officer attempted to pull Foss over while she was driving a minibike with no tail light. Instead of stopping, she continued to slowly drive away for several blocks… Continue reading Moorhead Woman Charged with Fleeing on Mini Bike and Drug Possession

TRF Man Charged with Drug Possession While Out on Bail for Murder

Isaac Victor Kalinoski

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man has been charged in Pennington County District Court with possessing methamphetamine and fentanyl while out on bail for a felony murder charge. Isaac Victor Kalinoski, 34, faces two felony counts of fifth-degree controlled substance crime, along with misdemeanor offenses of obstructing the legal process… Continue reading TRF Man Charged with Drug Possession While Out on Bail for Murder

Felony Charges in Beltrami County: Domestic Assault, High-Speed Chase, and Drug Possession

BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Recent court records in Beltrami County Court, Bemidji, Minnesota, reveal several felony-level charges. Marta Patricia Valencia of Bemidji faces charges of felony domestic assault and misdemeanor damage to property. On June 12th, officers responded to a residence on Ridgeway Avenue, where Valencia allegedly caused damage inside the home and pushed the… Continue reading Felony Charges in Beltrami County: Domestic Assault, High-Speed Chase, and Drug Possession

Duluth Man Pleads Guilty to Major Drug Charges in Polk County

Jason Michael Carlsness

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

Bong Water Nightmare: Fargo Woman Faces 30 Years Due to Obscure Drug Law

Last year, the Legislature decriminalized drug paraphernalia, even if it contains drug residue, marking a shift from punitive drug war tactics to a public health approach. However, an overlooked provision still treats bong water as a controlled substance, leading to severe charges for some. On May 8, Jessica Beske, 43, of Fargo, was pulled over… Continue reading Bong Water Nightmare: Fargo Woman Faces 30 Years Due to Obscure Drug Law

Hunter Biden Convicted on All Charges Related to Illegal Gun Possession

Hunter Biden

WILMINGTON, DEL. (trfnews.i234.me) – Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, was convicted on all three charges stemming from the illegal possession of a firearm. The verdict, reached after two days of deliberations, found him guilty of lying on a gun application, falsely denying drug use, and illegally possessing the firearm for 11 days. Hunter… Continue reading Hunter Biden Convicted on All Charges Related to Illegal Gun Possession

Man Charged with Felony After Disorderly Conduct and Meth Possession at Red Lake River

Santos Anthony Bower

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On May 16, around 4:16 p.m., police were called to remove Santos Anthony Bower and others who were reportedly drinking at the Red Lake River dam. Bower, 34, of Thief River Falls, has been charged with felony third-degree controlled substance crime (possession of meth in a park zone) and… Continue reading Man Charged with Felony After Disorderly Conduct and Meth Possession at Red Lake River

Fargo Man Arrested for Illegal Firearm Possession Amid Shooting Investigation

Kadar Pearson

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In Fargo, North Dakota, an incident involving reports of gunshots led to the arrest of Kadar Pearson. Early on a Wednesday morning, authorities were called to the 2200 block of 6th Avenue South following reports of shots fired. Although Pearson is not charged with the shooting itself, his arrest later that… Continue reading Fargo Man Arrested for Illegal Firearm Possession Amid Shooting Investigation

Thief River Falls man convicted on possession charge

Alejandro Lee Lara

Alejandro Lee Lara, 25, Thief River Falls, was sentenced in Morrison County District Court to 39 months in a correctional facility and fined $50 for one felony count of third-degree possession of a controlled substance. One felony count of second-degree sale of a controlled substance was dismissed. According to the criminal complaint, on July 28,… Continue reading Thief River Falls man convicted on possession charge

Fargo Man Convicted of Possessing Machinegun and Unregistered Silencer

Patrick Opdahl

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 11, 2024, Patrick Opdahl, 24, from Fargo, North Dakota, was found guilty of possessing a machinegun and an unregistered silencer after a three-day trial before U.S. District Court Chief Judge Peter Welte. Opdahl’s sentencing is pending. The charges stem from a February 1, 2023 incident at Opdahl’s residence, where… Continue reading Fargo Man Convicted of Possessing Machinegun and Unregistered Silencer

Minnesota Man Faces Felony Charges: Ammunition Possession and Sex Offender Violation

Moran, Lashaun Tarez

BAUDTTE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In Baudette, Minnesota, 44-year-old Lashaun Moran is entangled in a web of legal woes, facing a barrage of serious charges. Here’s the breakdown: Charges: Moran is confronted with felony charges, including possession of ammunition as a felon and failure to adhere to sex offender registration mandates. These allegations have significant legal… Continue reading Minnesota Man Faces Felony Charges: Ammunition Possession and Sex Offender Violation

Safety Scare: Bemidji High School Responds to Alleged Weapon Possession

Bemidji High School Responds to Alleged Weapon Possession

BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Bemidji High School (BHS) was briefly placed under a “secure” emergency response today following reports of a student allegedly in possession of a weapon, prompting swift action from school officials and law enforcement. According to the district’s emergency response protocol, a “secure” response signifies a potential threat outside the school premises.… Continue reading Safety Scare: Bemidji High School Responds to Alleged Weapon Possession