Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man has been sentenced to 24 months in prison following a felony conviction for a fifth-degree controlled substance crime – with a previous conviction. Nicholas Arley Hagman, 30, was sentenced on Monday, March 31, for the felony drug charge in Pennington County District Court. A separate… Continue reading DRUG BUST: Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to Prison After Meth-Linked Traffic Stop
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Becker County Bombshell: Frazee Sex Offender Accused of Disappearing for Months – Found Homeless in Moorhead
Frazee, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) – In a deeply disturbing case out of Frazee, Duke Walter Muckey, 41, is facing felony charges for failing to meet predatory offender registration requirements, after authorities discovered he’d been missing for months and living homeless in Moorhead — all while being required to register for life due to a past conviction… Continue reading Becker County Bombshell: Frazee Sex Offender Accused of Disappearing for Months – Found Homeless in Moorhead
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Firing at Police Officers
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man has been sentenced to 25 year in prison. Jeffrey Simpson Jr. was convicted of a long string of charges, including Attempted Murder for shooting at police in March of 2024.
Shocking Breach in Chisago County: Corrections Officer Caught Smuggling Cocaine and Cell Phone into Rush City Prison
Chisago County (trfnews.i234.me)— A startling breach of prison security has come to light as Kristi Lettie Tyler, a 35-year-old corrections officer at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Rush City, faces serious charges for allegedly attempting to smuggle contraband into the prison. Tyler has been charged with one felony count of introducing contraband into a state… Continue reading Shocking Breach in Chisago County: Corrections Officer Caught Smuggling Cocaine and Cell Phone into Rush City Prison
Grand Forks Resident Receives 20-Year Prison Sentence
Grand Forks Man Gets 20 Year Prison Sentence GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man has been sentenced to 20-year in prison on a Gross Sexual Imposition case. Craig Peltier must first serve 18-year in prison, before 5 years of probation.
Mother of Murder Victim Speaks Out as 1 of 3 Perpetrators Receives 31-Year Prison Sentence
Mother Of Murder Victim Speaks Out, 1 of 3 Involved Sentenced To 31 Years Prison BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The mother of a Bemidji, Minnesota man who was murdered in 2020 speaks to TRF News as 1 of 3 responsible for his death is sentenced to 31 years in prison.
The Potential for a Life Sentence in Prison
Possibility Of Life In Prison MEDINA, ND (trfnews.i234.me) If convicted, a Medina, North Dakota man could spend the rest of his life behind bars. Ryan Curtis Jablonski is charged with Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child.
Grand Forks Man Receives 5-Year Prison Sentence in Domestic Violence Case Involving Deceased Wife
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man has been sentenced to 5-years in prison in a domestic violence case involving his dying wife. Joshua Temple sentenced to 5 years prison, following by 2 years probation.
Fargo SHOCK: Former NDSU Football Star Sentenced for Firing Gun into Home Near Campus
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — Jaiden Pickett, a former North Dakota State University football player, has been sentenced to three years in prison for firing a gun into an occupied home near campus. Pickett, 20, entered an Alford plea, acknowledging enough evidence for conviction while maintaining his innocence. The incident occurred on Sept. 8 after a… Continue reading Fargo SHOCK: Former NDSU Football Star Sentenced for Firing Gun into Home Near Campus
Ray Holmberg, Former ND Legislator, Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Sex Charge
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Ray Holmberg of Grand Forks, a former North Dakota legislator has been sentenced to 10 years in prison …
CAVALIER Woman Jailed for Smuggling Drugs into Grand Forks County Jail
CAVALIER (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cavalier woman has been sentenced to two years in prison after admitting to smuggling Suboxone into the Grand Forks County Jail as part of a wider drug trafficking scheme within the correctional facility. Elaine Alexis Longtine, 26, pleaded guilty to a Class A felony charge of conspiracy to deliver or possess… Continue reading CAVALIER Woman Jailed for Smuggling Drugs into Grand Forks County Jail
Duluth County Shocked: Former Climbing Coach Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Child Pornography
DULUTH County (trfnews.i234.me) — In a disturbing case that has shaken the Duluth community, former climbing instructor Lucas Matthew Kramer, 45, has been sentenced to 6 ½ years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of child sexual abuse materials. Kramer, who previously worked as a climbing coordinator at the University of Minnesota Duluth… Continue reading Duluth County Shocked: Former Climbing Coach Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Child Pornography
Fosston, MN: Man Sentenced to Prison for Brother’s Murder
Man Sentenced To Prison For Murdering His Brother In Fosston, MN FOSSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Fergus Falls man has been sentenced to prison for murdering his brother in Fosston, Minnesota last year.
Former Attorney from Warren, Minnesota Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Ex-Wife’s Murder
Former Warren, Minnesota Attorney Gets 18 Year Prison Sentence In Murder Of Ex-Wife WARREN, MN. (trfnews.i234.me) Anders Odegaard, a former attorney in Warren, Minnesota has been sentenced to 18-years in prison for beating death of his wife in August of 2022.
UPDATE: Receives 30-Year Prison Sentence After Pleading Guilty in Plea Deal
UPDATE: Has Now Received 30 Year Prison Sentence, After Pleading Guilty In This Plea Deal BAGLEY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A former Clearwater County Deputy, who was working as a school resource officer in Bagley, Minnesota has pleaded guilty to abusing 3 more children. Neil Dolan is already serving a 10 year sentence for the abuse of… Continue reading UPDATE: Receives 30-Year Prison Sentence After Pleading Guilty in Plea Deal
Park Rapids Resident Receives 13-Year Prison Sentence
Park Rapids Man Sentenced To 13 Years Prison PARK RAPIDS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Under a plea deal, Michael Walters of Park Rapids plead guilty to 2 counts of 1st Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct and was sentenced to 13 years in prison this week.
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Murder that Occurred 1 Year Ago Today
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks, North Dakota man, Cazmere Haskins has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the March 7, 2024 stabbing death of Anfernee Economy in that town.
Moorhead Man Receives 30-Year Prison Sentence for Killing Crookston Native
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Robaert Icanbeery of Moorhead, Minnesota has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the April 2023 murder of Terry Klevgaard.
Frazee Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Sickening Crimes Against Child in Becker County!
Becker County (TRF News) – Frazee Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Child Sex Crimes In Frazee, Minnesota, a shocking verdict was handed down in the Becker County District Court against 46-year-old Shawn Louis Boit on four felony counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. The chilling details reveal that he engaged in multiple acts of… Continue reading Frazee Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Sickening Crimes Against Child in Becker County!
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 108 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND – Nolli Hedira Neal Jr., 33, has been sentenced to 108 months (9 years) in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess a controlled substance with intent to distribute and possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Neal’s sentencing took place on February 20, 2025, following a… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 108 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges
Ryan Lee Schmidt of Minneapolis Sentenced to 88 Months for Felony Drug Conviction & DWI
Becker County, MN – Ryan Lee Schmidt, 44, of Minneapolis, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court to 88 months in prison following his arrest for felony second-degree drug possession and gross misdemeanor DWI. Case Summary 
Date of Incident: October 25, 2024
Traffic Stop: Schmidt was pulled over on Brandy Lake Road for… Continue reading Ryan Lee Schmidt of Minneapolis Sentenced to 88 Months for Felony Drug Conviction & DWI
Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to 19 Months in Prison for Fleeing Police in Pennington County
Thief River Falls, MN – A man with an extensive criminal history, including multiple cases of fleeing police and drug possession, has been sentenced to prison following a high-speed chase. The Incident: 
Date: November 1, 2022 Location: First Street & Horace Avenue Defendant: Justin Lee Armstrong, 46 Sentence: 19 months in prison… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to 19 Months in Prison for Fleeing Police in Pennington County
UPDATE: Mendoza Sentenced to an Additional 3 Years in North Dakota Prison
UPDATE: Mendoza To Serve Additional 3-Years In North Dakota Prison GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Valentin Mendoza has been sentenced to serve an additional 3 years in a North Dakota prison, after finishing a 27-year sentence in Minnesota.
Revised: Thief River Falls Drug Overdose Case Results in 6-Year Prison Sentence
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls man has been sentenced to 6 more years in prison in connection to a November 2023 drug overdose death in that town.
Murderer Leonard Peltier released from prison
BELCOURT, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – After nearly 50 years behind bars, Murderer Leonard Peltier has been released from prison, sparking both celebration and controversy across the nation. Murderer Leonard Peltier, a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, was convicted in the 1975 killings of two FBI agents on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in… Continue reading Murderer Leonard Peltier released from prison
St. Michael Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison for Child Abuse Leading to Infant’s Death on Spirit Lake Reservation
ST. MICHAEL, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—A St. Michael man has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple child abuse charges that led to the tragic death of a 1-year-old child on the Spirit Lake Indian Reservation. Case Overview Date of Incident: February 18, 2023 Location: St. Michael, ND – Spirit… Continue reading St. Michael Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison for Child Abuse Leading to Infant’s Death on Spirit Lake Reservation
Vincent Chase Villarreal to Face Murder Charge in Grand Forks County After Release from Minnesota Prison
Grand Forks, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—More than four years after a warrant was issued for Vincent Chase Villarreal in connection with the murder of his father, he is expected to be extradited to Grand Forks County to face trial after serving time in Minnesota prison. Case Background: The 2020 Murder of Jeffrey Allen Shulzitski 
Date… Continue reading Vincent Chase Villarreal to Face Murder Charge in Grand Forks County After Release from Minnesota Prison
Minneapolis Man Sentenced to Over 9 Years for Felony Drug Charges in Becker County
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to over nine years in prison after being caught transporting a significant quantity of methamphetamine through Becker County. Case Background Kevin Donald Turck, 58, of Minneapolis, was sentenced to 110 months in prison after pleading guilty to felony first-degree drug possession. A misdemeanor DWI charge was… Continue reading Minneapolis Man Sentenced to Over 9 Years for Felony Drug Charges in Becker County
Spirit Lake Man Sentenced to 16 Years for Fatal Stabbing Over $40 in Fort Totten
NORTH DAKOTA — A Spirit Lake man was sentenced to 16 years in federal prison on Thursday, February 6, after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of a man over a $40 dispute. Austin Cody Littlewind Jr., 22, admitted to stabbing the victim in November 2023 in Fort Totten, North Dakota. The case… Continue reading Spirit Lake Man Sentenced to 16 Years for Fatal Stabbing Over $40 in Fort Totten
UPDATE: 35-Year Prison Sentence for Murder of Young Woman in Grand Forks
UPDATE: 35 Year Prison Sentence For Murder Of Young Grand Forks Woman GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An immigrant from somalia, Ahmed Abdullahi of East Grand Forks was sentenced to 35 years in prison today under a plea deal, where he plead guilty to the murder. He will face deportation after his sentence is served.
Pendleton Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Grand Forks Police Officer, Cody Holte
Pendleton Gets Life In Prison For Murder Of Grand Forks Police Officer, Cody Holte GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Salamah Pendleton has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Grand Forks Police Officer, Cody Holte. He also received a life sentence for the murder of his own mother in a Grand Forks apartment… Continue reading Pendleton Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Grand Forks Police Officer, Cody Holte
Massive $300M Telemarketing Scam Exposed: Minnesota Man Avoids Prison After Aiding Federal Probe
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Minnesota man who played a key role in exposing a $300 million telemarketing fraud operation—one of the largest scams targeting elderly victims in U.S. history—avoided prison this week after a judge praised his extraordinary cooperation. Wayne R. Dahl Jr., 58, of Chaska, MN, was sentenced to two years of supervised release in… Continue reading Massive $300M Telemarketing Scam Exposed: Minnesota Man Avoids Prison After Aiding Federal Probe
Belcourt Man Justin Lee Baker Sentenced to Life in Prison for Brutal Sexual and Domestic Assaults
Belcourt, ND – A Belcourt man has been sentenced to life in federal prison after being convicted of multiple counts of sexual and domestic assault, including two counts of sexual abuse by threat of death or serious bodily injury and two counts of domestic assault by strangulation. Horrific Abuse and Investigation According to court documents… Continue reading Belcourt Man Justin Lee Baker Sentenced to Life in Prison for Brutal Sexual and Domestic Assaults
Woman who attacked with a knife in McIntosh sentenced to 7 years in prison
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Winger, Minnesta woman has been sentenced to just over 7 years in prison in connection to a January 2023 stabbing in McIntosh, Minnesota.
Another Assault on a Minnesota Prison Guard
Another Minnesota Prison Guard Assaulted ST. CLOUD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Another Minnesota prison guard has been assaulted, following the death of a guard in Stillwater, last month.
UPDATE: Man sentenced to 7 years in prison for August standoff in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A St. Michael, North Dakota man was sentenced to 7-year in prison today in connection to a standoff with Grand Forks Police last August.
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 2.5 Years in Prison for June 2024 Incident: Watch the Exclusive Video Update
GRAND FORKS, ,ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for a wild incident in June of 2024 where a victim was hit with a hatchet and multiple shots were fired.
UPDATE: Fargo Shooting Results in Moorhead Man Receiving 8-Year Prison Sentence
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Moorhead man has been sentenced to 8-years prison for shooting another man in Fargo in March …
Fargo Woman Sentenced to 19 Years for Driving into Nightclub Crowd
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — In Cass County District Court, Fargo resident Princess Leiyipei Gweh, 25, was sentenced to 19 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of aggravated assault and one count of reckless endangerment. The charges stem from a February 18, 2024, incident at the now-closed Cairo Restaurant and Bar, where Gweh… Continue reading Fargo Woman Sentenced to 19 Years for Driving into Nightclub Crowd
UPDATE: Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for BB Court Shooting
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man has been sentenced to 2 year in prison for a shooting at a basketball court in …
Fargo Woman Receives 19-Year Prison Sentence for Deliberately Running Over Individuals
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo woman, Princess Gweh has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for intentionally running over people in the parking lot of a Fargo bar and restaurant in February of 2024.
UPDATE: Son of North Dakota Senator Sentenced to 28 Years in Prison for Deputy’s Murder
STANTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Judge has sentenced 43-year old Ian Cramer to 28 years in prison after pleading guilty to homicide and other charges related to a pursuit and crash in western North Dakota that killed a Mercer County deputy in December of 2023. Cramer in the son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer.
West Fargo Husband Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing Wife
CASS COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Spencer Moen of West Fargo, North Dakota has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife in August of 2023.
Revised Title: Grand Forks Standoff Leads to 5-Year Prison Sentence in 2024 Summer Incident
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A St. Michael, North Dakota man was sentenced to 5 years in prison this week in connection to a standoff at a Grand Forks apartment in the Summer of 2024.
Woman from Ball Club Receives 36-Year Prison Sentence
Ball Club Woman Gets 36 Year Prison Sentence BALL CLUB, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Crystal Wilson of Deer River, Minnesota has been sentenced to 36-years in prison for the murder of Bradley Reymann in Ball Club in July of 2022.
In prison since 2012, Frazee man faces new sex charges – TRF News
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Troy Ray Gibson, 57, of Frazee, has been charged in Becker County District Court with two felony counts of first-degree criminal sexual contact. According to court records, in January of 2024, a Becker County sheriff’s investigator received a report of sexual assault that occurred several years ago in Frazee. A… Continue reading In prison since 2012, Frazee man faces new sex charges – TRF News
Emerado Man Sentenced to Prison for Attempted Murder and Related Charges
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — Alexander Stewart, a resident of Emerado, North Dakota, has been sentenced following his guilty plea to multiple charges, including attempted murder. The Grand Forks County District Court imposed a 10-year prison term, with six years suspended, resulting in four years of active incarceration. The charges stem from a September 2023… Continue reading Emerado Man Sentenced to Prison for Attempted Murder and Related Charges
Man Sentenced to Prison for Assaulting 9-Year-Old Girl During Bible Study Classes in Northwest Minnesota
Prison For Man Who Sexually Assaulted 9-Yr. Girl During Bible Study Classes in NW Minnesota POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A man who worked as a priest in the Polk County, Minnesota’s Russian Community has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a 9-year old girl during bible study classes.
UPDATE: Warroad Man Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison for Killing Wife
WARROAD, MN (iNewz.TV) A Warroad, Minnesota man has now been sentenced to 21-year in prison for the Murder of his wife in August of 2023.
Minnesota Man Sentenced to Life in Prison
WINONA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Minnesota man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Madeline Kingsbury of Winona.
Emerado, North Dakota Man Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An Emerado, North Dakota man has been sentenced to 4 years in prison, following the Attempted Murder of a woman in that town in October 0f 2023.
Former Deputy and School Resource Officer Begins Prison Sentence, Faces Additional Charges
Prison Begins, More Charges Pending Against Former Deputy-School Resource Officer BAGLEY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A former Clearwater County Deputy and Resource Officer for the Bagley School District began serving a 24-month prison sentence this month. However, Neil Dolan has more charges of child sex pending.
UPDATE: Man Pleads Guilty to Murder in Grand Forks, Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man has plead guilty to a March 2024 Murder. Under a plea deal Cazmere Haskins would spend 40 years in prison.
Survey on Prison Incidents: Temporary Closure of Visitation at ND Penitentiary
PRISON RAPE SURVEY: Visitation Temporarily Closing At ND Pen BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Visitation will temporarily close at the North Dakota Pen in Bismarck this coming week for a prison rape survey.
A Stearns County Judge Sentences a Paynesville Woman to 22 Years in Prison for Murdering Her Disabled Daughter
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Stearns County judge has sentenced a Paynesville woman to nearly 22 years in prison for murdering her disabled daughter. The child had chronic respiratory failure and severe developmental delay from birth. Elise Nelson was found guilty of one count of second-degree intentional murder after pleading guilty earlier. Her sentencing… Continue reading A Stearns County Judge Sentences a Paynesville Woman to 22 Years in Prison for Murdering Her Disabled Daughter
Barnesville Woman Receives 35-Year Prison Sentence for Child Murder
Barnesville Woman Sentenced To 35-Years Prison In Child Murder BARNSVILLE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Barnesviille, Minnesota woman has been sentenced to 35-years in prison for the murder of a foster child.
Granite Falls Man Sentenced to 7.5 Years in Prison for Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
RAMSEY COUNTY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A judge has handed down a sentence of 7.5 years in prison to Keanu Labatte, a 20-year-old man from Granite Falls, Minnesota after he pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal sexual conduct. According to court documents, Labatte physically and sexually assaulted his girlfriend, a student at St. Catherine University, while keeping… Continue reading Granite Falls Man Sentenced to 7.5 Years in Prison for Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Grand Forks Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Narcotics Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Douglas Allen Austreng, 61, has been charged with various crimes related to narcotics. On October 29, law enforcement executed a search warrant on his residence. During this operation, they allegedly found multiple substances: approximately 1,001.4 grams of methamphetamine (including packaging), 30.23 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, 0.82 grams of cocaine, and… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Narcotics Charges
Carjacking Sentence: A Bemidji Man’s 8-Year Prison Term for Twin Cities Metro Crimes
MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – A Bemidji man will serve a prison sentence of just over eight years after pleading guilty to a pair of violent carjacking incidents in the Twin Cities metro. The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office (HCAO) says 22-year-old Justin Lee Brun was sentenced to 99 months Monday after pleading guilty to three counts of… Continue reading Carjacking Sentence: A Bemidji Man’s 8-Year Prison Term for Twin Cities Metro Crimes
Felony Harassment Conviction: Corey Roy Peasley Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Corey Roy Peasley, 47, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for his conviction on felony harassment and violating a restraining order. The offense occurred in Becker County on April 25, 2023. According to court records, Judge Michelle Lawson presided over the sentencing hearing on July 24. As part… Continue reading Felony Harassment Conviction: Corey Roy Peasley Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison
Justice Served: 20-Year Prison Sentence for Minneapolis Man Who Killed Neighbor
MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – Walter Hill was sentenced to 20 years in prison for entering another man’s apartment and shooting him to death. The incident occurred on November 24, 2023, at a north-side apartment building. Hill entered his guilty plea on Monday, according to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office. He will receive credit for time already… Continue reading Justice Served: 20-Year Prison Sentence for Minneapolis Man Who Killed Neighbor
Transferred from Prison to Becker County Jail
BECKER COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Frazee, Minnesota man who was just released from state prison this month is now in the Becker County jail in Detroit Lakes on new charges of Criminal Sexual Conduct.
Man Receives 10-Year Prison Sentence for Assaulting Infant
Man Sentenced To 10 Years Prison For Beating Baby FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Fort Totten man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for beating a baby.
Fargo Fugitive Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for High-Speed Chase and Assault on Federal Agents
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – Michael Allen Otto was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for his involvement in a high-speed chase and assault on federal agents. The incident occurred on September 15, 2023. A routine traffic stop led to law enforcement pursuing Otto’s vehicle at high speeds. Two stolen firearms were found inside the vehicle… Continue reading Fargo Fugitive Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for High-Speed Chase and Assault on Federal Agents
14-Year Prison Sentence for Driver Who Killed Woman in High-Speed Crash
MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – A man was involved in a fatal car accident while attempting to flee from law enforcement. The incident occurred on July 9, 2024, in Robbinsdale. The driver, identified as 21-year-old Quintin Leon Hudson, crashed into another vehicle at nearly 100 mph. As a result of the collision, Emily Gerding was killed and… Continue reading 14-Year Prison Sentence for Driver Who Killed Woman in High-Speed Crash
Reinbold Receives 40-Year Prison Sentence for Wife’s Murder
Reinbold Sentenced To 40 Years Prison For Murder Of Wife THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Eric Reinbold has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the Murder of his wife.
Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Violent Car Theft from Mother and Son
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Romell Roshode Lewis has been sentenced to approximately five years in prison after being convicted of first-degree aggravated robbery. According to court documents, a woman and her 13-year-old son were bringing groceries into their home last summer when they were confronted by Lewis and several other men who had driven… Continue reading Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Violent Car Theft from Mother and Son
Funeral Burglar Sentenced: Dennis Hovet’s 5-Year Prison Sentence for Stealing Firearms During Funeral Services
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Goodridge man, who admitted burglarizing homes while people were attending funerals, was sentenced Tuesday, Oct. 15 for five felony offenses. Dennis Obert Hovet, 64, stole firearms out of homes in three area counties. He said he got the idea from television. Hovet received concurrent sentences with the largest sentence… Continue reading Funeral Burglar Sentenced: Dennis Hovet’s 5-Year Prison Sentence for Stealing Firearms During Funeral Services
Daredevil Driver Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for High-Speed Chase
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Benjamin Mikkel Pawlowski, a 30-year-old man from Grand Forks, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Monday, October 14. The harsh sentence comes after he pleaded guilty to six Class C felonies and two Class B misdemeanors related to a high-speed chase that involved fleeing from law enforcement. According… Continue reading Daredevil Driver Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for High-Speed Chase
Oklee Man Faces 30 Years in Prison for Cocaine Sale
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A man from Oklee, Minnesota, has been charged with first-degree sale of a controlled substance. Rodney Arlan Smith, 58, faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted. According to court documents, Smith was arrested in July after selling an ounce of cocaine to undercover Pennington County law enforcement for… Continue reading Oklee Man Faces 30 Years in Prison for Cocaine Sale
Suspect Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison and Ordered to Pay $48 Million in Restitution for Feeding Our Future Scam
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) One of 12 suspects has now been sentenced in a $250-million dollar pandemic fraud scheme.
Decade of Darkness: 47-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison for Heinous Child Abuse
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minnesota man has been sentenced to an astonishing 50 years in prison, with 20 years suspended, for his heinous crimes against four young girls. Manuel Martinez Jr., 47, pleaded guilty in June to four counts of Class AA felony gross sexual imposition. The horrific abuse occurred over nearly a… Continue reading Decade of Darkness: 47-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison for Heinous Child Abuse
Wahpeton Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed 20-Year-Old Woman
WAHPETON, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — Chad Olson, 53, of Wahpeton, has been sentenced to five years in prison for the tragic hit-and-run death of 20-year-old Bailey Bernstein. Olson pleaded guilty to charges of criminal vehicular homicide and duty in accident involving death. The judge handed down a 10-year sentence on each count, to be served concurrently,… Continue reading Wahpeton Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed 20-Year-Old Woman
Grand Forks Man Receives 6-Year Prison Sentence for Attempted Murder
Grand Forks Man Gets 6 Year Prison Sentence In Chilling Tale Of Attempted Murder GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man has been sentenced to 6 years in prison in a chilling tale of Attempted …
UPDATE: Wahpeton Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Hit-and-Run Death of Young Woman
WAHPETON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Wahpeton, North Dakota man has been sentenced to what amounts to 4 years in prison for the hit and run death of a young woman in that town in October of 2023.
Plea Agreement: 27.5-Year Prison Sentence for East Grand Forks Double Murder
UPDATE: Plea Agreement Calls For 27.5 Years Prison For Murder Of 2 Young Men In East Grand Forks EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Valentin Mendoza has plead guilty under a plea agreement that calls for him to serve a prison sentence of 27.5 years in prison for the death of 2 young men in East… Continue reading Plea Agreement: 27.5-Year Prison Sentence for East Grand Forks Double Murder
Former Warroad Police Officer Faces Potential 50-Year Prison Sentence
Former Warroad Police Officer Could Face 50+ Years In Prison WARROAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A former Warroad, Minnesota police officer has entered an Alford Plea in connection to charges of sexually assaulting a teenager. It means acknowledging there is enough evidence to convicted him.
Clearbrook Man Receives 18-Year Prison Sentence for Woman’s Stabbing Death
Clearbrook Man Sentenced To 18 Years Prison In Stabbing Death Of Woman BAGLEY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Clearbrook, Minnesota man was sentenced to 18 years in prison for the stabbing death of Natasha Thompson at Rice Lake, Minnesota in July of 2019. Under a plea agreement, Tristan Kilde plead guilty to 2nd Degree Murder.
Grand Forks Man Receives 8-Year Prison Sentence for Shooting Incident in May
Grand Forks Man Gets 8 Year Prison Sentence For May Shooting Incident GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man has been sentenced to 8 years in prison for a May 2023 shooting incident in …
Thief River Falls Resident Receives 45-Year Prison Sentence in Child Sexual Abuse Case
Thief River Falls Man Sentenced To 45-Years Prison In Child Sex Case THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls, Minnesota man has been sentenced to 45-years in prison for a child sex case.
Devils Lake Resident Receives 10-Year Prison Sentence
Devils Lake Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Devils Lake, North Dakota man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison on a drug charge.
UPDATE: Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Strange Kidnapping Incident in North Dakota
FORMAN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A North Dakota man has been sentenced to 8 years in prison in a bizarre kidnapping case out of the small town of Forman. Ryan Bergh plead guilty to charges of Kidnapping and Reckless Endangerment.
Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison After 2017 North Dakota Statewide Manhunt
Man Sentenced To 25 Years Prison Following 2017 ND, Statewide Manhunt FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Fort Totten, North Dakota man was sentenced to 25 years in prison, following a 2017 Statewide …
10-Year Prison Sentence Handed Down in Case of 5-Year-Old’s Death
10 Year Prison Sentence, 5 Yr. Old Died ST. CLOUD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A St. Cloud man has been sentenced to 5 years in prison, after a 5-year old found his pistol and shot themselves in the head.
Sentencing Outcome: 20 Years in Prison and 10 Years Probation for Sex Offenses Involving Female Children
PLEA DEAL SENTENCING: 20 Years Prison & 10 Years Probation, Sex Charges Involving Female Children DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Devils Lake, North Dakota man is facing sex charges involving female children. Under a plea deal, Howard Studhorse has now been sentenced to 20 years in prison and 10 years probation.
Woman Convicted of Shocking Lake of Woods Crime, Sentenced to Prison Time
Woman Convicted Of Outrageous Lake Of Woods Crime, Will Now Do The Prison Time LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Retina LaValla, the woman convicted of stealing money from a Go Fund Me account, setup for the families of 3 boaters who died on Lake of the Woods has now been sentenced to prison.
74-Year-Old Minnesota Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison
Thirty Year Prison Sentence For 74 Year Old Minnesota Man BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A 74-year old Bemidji, Minnesota man was sentenced to 30 years in prison this week. Earlier, Paul Wayne Swan Sr. was found guilty of 5 counts of: 1st Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct-Victim under 13.
Ex-CEO of Greenbush, Minnesota Bank Receives Prison Sentence
Former Greenbush, Minnesota Bank CEO Sentenced To Prison GREENBUSH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A former bank CEO in Greenbush, Minnesota has been sentenced to 18-months in prison.
Warroad Resident Receives 6-Year Prison Sentence for Stabbing Incident
Warroad Man Gets 6 Year Prison Sentence In Stabbing Incident WARROAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Warroad, Minnesota man has been sentenced to 6 years in prison for a stabbing incident last April.
Walhalla, ND Resident Receives 45-Year Prison Sentence for Heinous Crimes
Walhalla, ND Man Sentenced To 45-Years Prison For Brutal Crimes CAVALIER, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Walhalla, North Dakota man has been sentenced to 45-years in prison for a string of brutal crimes in Walhalla in 2018. Benjamin “BJ” Hannesson has been sentenced to 45-years in prison and must serve 25-years before he’s eligible for parole.
Warren Man Sentenced for Stealing Thief River Falls Pickup Truck: Prison Time and Probation Ordered
Kyle Allen Larson, a 38-year-old resident of Warren, was sentenced in Pennington County District Court on Monday, August 26, for stealing a pickup truck from Thief River Falls. Larson faced felony charges for motor vehicle theft and received a stay of adjudication for a gross misdemeanor charge related to controlled substance possession. For the felony… Continue reading Warren Man Sentenced for Stealing Thief River Falls Pickup Truck: Prison Time and Probation Ordered
Hunter Biden Pleads Guilty to Federal Tax Charges, Faces Up to 17 Years in Prison
LOS ANGELES (trfnews.i234.me) – Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, made a surprise guilty plea in federal court on Thursday, admitting to charges related to failing to pay $1.4 million in taxes. The plea came just weeks before the U.S. presidential election, avoiding a potentially damaging trial that could have aired personal details… Continue reading Hunter Biden Pleads Guilty to Federal Tax Charges, Faces Up to 17 Years in Prison
Former Minneapolis Coach Indicted on 12 Counts of Child Sexual Assault Faces Life in Prison
A grand jury in Hennepin County has handed down a chilling indictment against Aaron Hjermstad, a former teacher and coach already serving time for previous offenses. The 45-year-old faces 12 counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, accused of assaulting victims all under the age of 13 between 2013 and 2021. Hjermstad, who worked at two… Continue reading Former Minneapolis Coach Indicted on 12 Counts of Child Sexual Assault Faces Life in Prison
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Major Cocaine Bust, Pleads Guilty in Drug Case
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
East Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Meth Sales, Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison
POLK COUNTY, Mn (trfnews.i234.me) – An East Grand Forks man, Stephen Todd Pederson, 58, is facing serious drug charges after pleading not guilty to second-degree methamphetamine sales during his Thursday, Sept. 5 court appearance. Pederson, who was on pretrial release for previous criminal cases, is accused of failing to attend a required urine test on… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Meth Sales, Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison
Assault Charge In Prison
CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Crookston, Minnesota man is facing a felony charge, after allegedly assaulting a corrections officer in that town.
Grand Forks Man Faces 10-Year Sentence After Pleading Guilty to Multiple Felony Child Sex Crimes
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Sebastain Vennie Hipsak, a 23-year-old from Grand Forks, has agreed to plead guilty to four felony charges related to sexual offenses involving two minors. The charges include Class B felony luring minors by computer, Class C felony solicitation of a minor, Class C felony corruption of a minor, and Class… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces 10-Year Sentence After Pleading Guilty to Multiple Felony Child Sex Crimes
Thief River Falls Man Pleads Not Guilty to Meth Sale Charges, Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – James Richard Shaugabay, a 33-year-old man from Thief River Falls, has pleaded not guilty to charges of third-degree felony sale of a controlled substance. Shaugabay waived his omnibus hearing on Thursday, August 29, and entered the plea. The charges stem from an incident in May when Shaugabay allegedly sold approximately… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Pleads Not Guilty to Meth Sale Charges, Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison
Langdon Man Sentenced to Prison and Probation for Child Pornography Charges
LANGDON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Langdon, North Dakota man has been sentenced to one year in prison, with credit for 189 days already served, after pleading guilty to five counts of possessing child pornography. Jeremy J. Leno, the defendant, reached a plea agreement that also includes a three-year probation period. The charges stem from the… Continue reading Langdon Man Sentenced to Prison and Probation for Child Pornography Charges
Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Child Sexual Abuse and Child Pornography
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Nicholas Christopher Honer, 48, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being convicted of felony first-degree criminal sexual conduct and possession of child pornography. As part of a plea agreement, three additional charges of criminal sexual conduct and a second possession charge were dropped. The… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Child Sexual Abuse and Child Pornography
Former Congressman George Santos Pleads Guilty to Corruption Charges, Faces Up to 22 Years in Prison
CENTRAL ISLIP, New York (trfnews.i234.me) – Former U.S. Representative George Santos, once a rising star in Republican politics, pleaded guilty on August 19 to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, crimes that could lead to a prison sentence of up to 22 years. Santos, who was expelled from Congress in 2023 after a series of… Continue reading Former Congressman George Santos Pleads Guilty to Corruption Charges, Faces Up to 22 Years in Prison
St. Cloud Man Sentenced to 74 Years for Deadly 2022 Quadruple Shooting
ST. CLOUD, Mn (trfnews.i234.me) – Bryant Garth II, a 28-year-old man from St. Cloud, has been sentenced to 74 years in prison for his involvement in a brutal quadruple shooting in 2022. The sentencing took place on Thursday, August 15, in Stearns County District Court, presided over by Judge William J. Cashman. Garth was convicted… Continue reading St. Cloud Man Sentenced to 74 Years for Deadly 2022 Quadruple Shooting
Grand Forks Man Busted with Nearly 15 Pounds of Meth Faces 20 Years in Prison
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man, Walter Dane Carlson, 60, is staring down a potential 20-year prison sentence after authorities discovered nearly 15 pounds of methamphetamine in his Belmont Road home. On Monday, August 12, the Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force, along with the Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force, executed a… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Busted with Nearly 15 Pounds of Meth Faces 20 Years in Prison
Fargo Man Sentenced to Over 9 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Robbery of Mail Carrier
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Deshaun Holmes, a 22-year-old from Fargo, has been sentenced to 114 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for the armed robbery of a mail carrier. The incident occurred on July 17, 2023, in Frontier, North Dakota, where Holmes held the postal worker at gunpoint and stole… Continue reading Fargo Man Sentenced to Over 9 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Robbery of Mail Carrier
Derek Chauvin Transferred to Oklahoma Prison After Being Stabbed 22 Times in Arizona
TUXAON, AZ (trfnews.i234.me) – Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, convicted of the murder of George Floyd, has been transferred to a federal facility in Oklahoma. This move comes after Chauvin was stabbed 22 times by another inmate on November 24, 2023, while serving his sentence at a medium-security federal prison in Arizona. The circumstances… Continue reading Derek Chauvin Transferred to Oklahoma Prison After Being Stabbed 22 Times in Arizona
Grand Forks Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Sales, Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jacob Gabriel Brunelle, 28, of Grand Forks, pleaded guilty on Friday, Aug. 9, to second-degree drug sales in Polk County. Initially charged with conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance sale, Brunelle’s charges were reduced as part of a plea deal. While the crime carries a potential 25-year maximum sentence,… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Sales, Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison
Grand Forks Woman Facing 20 Years in Prison, Pleads Not Guilty to Fentanyl Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Danielle Caroline Hudson, 30, of Grand Forks, has waived her preliminary hearing scheduled for Monday, August 5, and entered a plea of not guilty to a Class A felony charge of possessing over 40 grams of fentanyl with intent to deliver. Hudson, who could face up to 20 years in… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Facing 20 Years in Prison, Pleads Not Guilty to Fentanyl Charges
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Massive Tire Slashing Spree
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Matthew Morris of Grand Forks has been sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a tire-slashing spree that occurred in October 2023. Morris, 31, pled guilty to felony criminal mischief under a plea deal. The spree resulted in significant damage, with over 80 tires slashed across more… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Massive Tire Slashing Spree
UPDATE: Grand Forks Tire Slasher Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Matthew Morris of Grand Forks was sentenced to 2 years in prison today for an October 2023 tire …
Girls Sexually Assaulted, Resulting in 15-Year Prison Sentence
STEARNS COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Paynesville, Minnesota man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the sexual assault of girls.
Revised: 46-Year Prison Term Imposed for Double Homicide
BABBIT, MN (trfnews.i234.me & trfnews.i234.me) A man has been sentenced to nearly a half a century in prison for a double homicide in Minnesota.
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison After Guilty Plea to Seven Felonies
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Mark James Boyer, 39, from Grand Forks, has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to seven Class C felonies. His charges include terrorizing, domestic violence causing serious bodily injury, interference with a 911 call, simple assault on an officer, preventing arrest, methamphetamine possession, and drug paraphernalia… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison After Guilty Plea to Seven Felonies
Fergus Falls Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Role in Fatal Overdose
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fergus Falls man has been sentenced to more than six years in prison after pleading guilty to 3rd Degree Murder. 23-year-old Frankie Reed III admitted to selling M30 pills to Matthew Millsop, who died of an overdose in March 2023 at a transitional housing facility. Reed confessed that he had… Continue reading Fergus Falls Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Role in Fatal Overdose
Controversial Figure Leonard Peltier Denied Parole After Nearly 50 Years in Prison
A U.S. parole commission has denied release for Leonard Peltier, a 79-year-old member of the American Indian Movement (AIM), convicted of murdering two FBI agents during a 1975 shootout on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Peltier, who has consistently maintained his innocence throughout his 47 years in prison, attended a parole hearing last… Continue reading Controversial Figure Leonard Peltier Denied Parole After Nearly 50 Years in Prison
Williston Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Child Exploitation: Shocking Details Emerge
BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Williston man, Nicholas Nesdahl, 29, has been sentenced to 50 years in federal prison on nine counts of producing or attempting to produce images and videos of child sexual exploitation. The charges, stemming from incidents in North Dakota and Pennsylvania, resulted in 30 years for North Dakota offenses and 20… Continue reading Williston Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Child Exploitation: Shocking Details Emerge
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
Bemidji Drug Overdose Death Leads to 6.5 Year Prison Sentence
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji, MInnesota man has been sentence to 6.5 years in prison after pleading guilty to 3rd Degree Murder. He supplied the drugs that killed a woman.
Ponemah Man Sentenced for Attempted Armed Robbery on Red Lake Reservation
Justice Edward Desjarlait, 27, has been sentenced for an attempted armed robbery within the Red Lake Indian Reservation. According to court documents, on September 24, 2022, Desjarlait attempted to rob a residence by carrying an unloaded rifle. He knocked on the front door, raised the rifle, and demanded, “Give me all of your [expletive].” When… Continue reading Ponemah Man Sentenced for Attempted Armed Robbery on Red Lake Reservation
Minnesota Woman Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for $2 Million Theft
HUTCHINSON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Hutchinson, Minnesota woman has been sentenced to over 3 years in prison for stealing over $2-million from her employer.
32 Years Behind Bars: St. Michael Man Sentenced for String of Violent Crimes
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Nathaniel Azure, a 21-year-old from St. Michael, North Dakota, has been sentenced to 32 years in federal prison for his involvement in a series of violent crimes. Azure was found guilty of three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon. His offenses include a shooting in Fort Totten in 2021, an… Continue reading 32 Years Behind Bars: St. Michael Man Sentenced for String of Violent Crimes
Shocking Sentence: Fargo Man Jailed for Abusing Girlfriend and Killing Kitten in Microwave
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Carlos Perez, 24, of Fargo, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for a series of violent acts, including the abuse of his ex-girlfriend and the horrific killing of her kitten using a microwave. Cass County Judge Cherie Clark handed down the sentence on Monday, June 10, giving Perez five… Continue reading Shocking Sentence: Fargo Man Jailed for Abusing Girlfriend and Killing Kitten in Microwave
Rochester Man Sentenced to Two Years for Luring Minor
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Rochester, Minnesota, man, Daniel Herman Henke, 28, was sentenced on Friday, June 14, to serve two years in prison for luring a minor by an electronic device, a Class C felony. Henke pleaded guilty to the crime in February. The case began in July of the previous year when… Continue reading Rochester Man Sentenced to Two Years for Luring Minor
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
Prison Cartel Boss Orchestrates Major Drug Trafficking Operation from Behind Bars
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Court documents related to a newly filed case in U.S. District Court in North Dakota reveal a shocking discovery: a major drug trafficking operation run by a Mexican cartel member from a federal prison in Colorado. This operation facilitated the shipment of large quantities of fentanyl, heroin, and other illegal substances… Continue reading Prison Cartel Boss Orchestrates Major Drug Trafficking Operation from Behind Bars
Multiple Felony Convictions Lead to Prison Sentences for Dybedahl
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Noah Christopher Dybedahl, 24, has been sentenced for several charges including two separate felony thefts and a felony drug charge. Felony Theft and Dismissed Misdemeanor Charge For one felony theft charge, Dybedahl was sentenced to 21 months in prison. A misdemeanor charge of theft by swindle related to this… Continue reading Multiple Felony Convictions Lead to Prison Sentences for Dybedahl
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
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
Man sentenced to 40 years in prison for child pornography charges, linked to former senator with a tainted reputation.
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man with connections to a disgraced Grand Forks Senator has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison on child porn charges.
Poitra Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder at Sheyenne Bar in North Dakota
NEW ROCKFORD, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Nicholas Poitra has been sentenced to life in prison for murder at a Sheynne, North Dakota
Two Corrections Officers Assaulted by Inmates at Stillwater Prison, Facility on Lockdown
BAYPORT, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Two corrections officers at Stillwater prison were hospitalized after being assaulted by inmates on Saturday morning, officials reported. The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. on May 25, when an inmate attacked a corrections officer at a housing unit security post, according to a news release issued Sunday by the Minnesota Department… Continue reading Two Corrections Officers Assaulted by Inmates at Stillwater Prison, Facility on Lockdown
Grafton Man Gets Two Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Multiple Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grafton man changed his plea and was sentenced Thursday, May 23, to two years in prison. Juan Carlos Gutierrez, 30, pleaded guilty to two Class C felonies, reckless endangerment-extreme indifference and fleeing a police officer. He also pleaded guilty to Class A misdemeanor drug paraphernalia possession and Class B… Continue reading Grafton Man Gets Two Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Multiple Charges
Reckless Driving Leads to 2.5-Year Prison Sentence for Minnesota Man in Fatal Crash
WALSH COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minnesota man was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison Thursday afternoon, May 23, for causing a fatal 2023 rollover crash in Walsh County. “There are multiple things I could’ve done to change that day,” Dominic Michael Billmeier, 25, said during the hearing. “I am sorry.” On March 2, 2023, Billmeier… Continue reading Reckless Driving Leads to 2.5-Year Prison Sentence for Minnesota Man in Fatal Crash
Brian Wyman Wilde, 61, of Thief River Falls, receives a 60-month prison sentence and stayed
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Brian Wyman Wilde, 61, of Thief River Falls, received a 60-month prison sentence, and stayed for two years and six months, for felony possession of a firearm. Sentence: Wilde received a 60-month prison term, and stayed for 2.5 years. Probation: Ordered to serve supervised probation for 2.5 years. Firearms… Continue reading Brian Wyman Wilde, 61, of Thief River Falls, receives a 60-month prison sentence and stayed
Craig Allen Moore, 35, receives an 18-month prison sentence
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Craig Allen Moore, 35, received an 18-month prison sentence for third-degree assault, along with several additional orders by the court. Sentence: Moore was sentenced to 18 months in prison. Firearms Restriction: He was prohibited from possessing firearms, ammunition, or explosives for life unless his civil rights were restored. DNA… Continue reading Craig Allen Moore, 35, receives an 18-month prison sentence
Crookston Man Sentenced To Nearly 22 Years in Prison
FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Crookston, Minnesota man was sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison in U.S. Federal Court in Fergus Falls. Earlier, 52-year old Jorge Alberto Torres, Jr pleaded guilty to producting child pornography.
UPDATE: Man from Ogema, MN sentenced to 45 years in prison for murdering his cousin
DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An Ogema, Minnesota man has been sentenced to 45 years prison for shooting and killing his cousin last year at Pine Point.
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison Following Overdose of 2-Year-Old
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks, North Dakota man has been sentenced to 6 years in prison, after his 2-year old child got into his drugs last year and overdosed. The child survived.
Father Sentenced to More Than 17 Years for Murdering 2-Year-Old Daughter
AUSTIN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a tragic case that shook the community, Dariaz Higgins, 40, faced sentencing on Wednesday, April 3, for the murder of his 2-year-old daughter, Noelani Robinson, in March 2019. Higgins, already serving a life sentence for another murder, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Mower County District Court. 1. The Gruesome… Continue reading Father Sentenced to More Than 17 Years for Murdering 2-Year-Old Daughter
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