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.
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UPDATE: Plea Agreement Seeks 27.5-Year Prison Term for East Grand Forks Double Homicide
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 UPDATE: Plea Agreement Seeks 27.5-Year Prison Term for East Grand Forks Double Homicide
BREAKING VIDEO UPDATE: Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Murder
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO UPDATE: Grand Forks Man Gets 40 Year Prison Sentence For Murder GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for a May 2022 murder in that town.
MN Man Who Advocated for Mass Shootings Sentenced to 6.5 Years in Prison
MN “Pro Mass Shootings” Man Get 6.5 Years Prison SAVAGE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Minnesota man who said he was pro mass shootings has been sentenced to 6.5 years in prison.
10-Year Prison Sentence for 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.
Another Assault Incident Involving 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.
Ex-Minnesota Police Officer Set for Prison Release
Former Minnesota Police Officer To Be Released From Prison BROOKLYN CENTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A former Brooklyn Center, Minnesota police officer is scheduled to be released from prison on Monday.
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.
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.
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
Thief River Falls Resident Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for Child Sex Crimes in Grand Forks
Thief River Falls Man Given 60 Year Prison Sentence In Grand Forks Child Sex Cases GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls, Minnesota man has been given a prison sentence of 60 years in prison in connection to child sex cases in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. Beau Abrahamson plead guilty to 3 counts… Continue reading Thief River Falls Resident Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for Child Sex Crimes in Grand Forks
Walhalla, ND Man 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.
Fergus Falls Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Role in Fatal Overdose
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) –Â 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 Man Sentenced to 6.5 Years for Supplying Fatal Dose of Fentanyl
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jeffrey Needham of Bemidji, Minnesota, has been sentenced to 6.5 years in prison after pleading guilty to third-degree murder for distributing a controlled substance that led to a woman’s death in April 2023. According to court documents, on April 26 at 3:00 a.m., Bemidji police responded to 2520 Itasca Loop Northwest,… Continue reading Bemidji Man Sentenced to 6.5 Years for Supplying Fatal Dose of Fentanyl
Minnesota Woman Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling $2 Million from Employer
HUTCHINSON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jennifer Lee Rath, 53, has been sentenced to nearly 3½ years in prison after pleading guilty to mail fraud in U.S. District Court in St. Paul. Rath, formerly the financial controller at R&R Excavating in Hutchinson, Minnesota, exploited her employer’s trust over a six-year period, embezzling $2 million. She used the… Continue reading Minnesota Woman Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling $2 Million from Employer
Fort Totten Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Violent Sex Crimes
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Gandhi Alexis Shaw of Fort Totten, North Dakota, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of gross sexual imposition in Grand Forks County. Shaw, under a plea deal, received a 20-year sentence with 8 years suspended. According to court documents, in December 2022,… Continue reading Fort Totten Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Violent Sex Crimes
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
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
Tragedy Behind Bars: 22-Year-Old Inmate Dies of Suspected Drug Overdose at Stillwater Prison
STILLWATER STATE PRISON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Minnesota Department of Corrections is investigating the apparent drug overdose death of a 22-year-old inmate at Stillwater State Prison. Officials reported that the man was found unresponsive in his cell on Saturday morning. Despite officers’ efforts to revive him, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators are… Continue reading Tragedy Behind Bars: 22-Year-Old Inmate Dies of Suspected Drug Overdose at Stillwater Prison
Fargo Man Faces Life in Prison for Alleged Sexual Assault on Juvenile
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Phapoun Khamphoumy, a resident of Fargo, is facing two Class AA felony counts of Gross Sexual Imposition. According to court documents, he allegedly committed sexual acts with his female roommate’s juvenile daughter in Cass County, North Dakota. When confronted by the victim’s mother over the phone about the incident, Khamphoumy reportedly… Continue reading Fargo Man Faces Life in Prison for Alleged Sexual Assault on Juvenile
Man Gets Life In Prison For Murdering Daughter’s Boyfriend
CROW WING COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Michael Lee LaFlex, a man from Merrifield, has been sentenced to life in prison for the first-degree murder of his daughter’s boyfriend, Bryce Brogle. LaFlex was found guilty by a jury and received his sentence recently, ensuring he will spend the rest of his life behind bars without the… Continue reading Man Gets Life In Prison For Murdering Daughter’s Boyfriend
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
Life Sentence for Nicholas Poitra in Deadly Bar Shooting: Justice Served
NEW ROCKFORD, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Nicholas Poitra of Belcourt, North Dakota, has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole for the fatal bar shooting last year. The sentencing took place Wednesday in Eddy County, where Poitra faced numerous charges, including murder and terrorizing. The incident occurred in February 2023 at Rindy’s… Continue reading Life Sentence for Nicholas Poitra in Deadly Bar Shooting: Justice Served
Grand Forks Man Linked to Disgraced Senator Sentenced to 40 Years for Child Porn
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Nicholas Morgan Derosier, a 36-year-old man from Grand Forks with connections to disgraced North Dakota State Senator Ray Holberg, has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison on child pornography charges. In September of 2023, Derosier pled guilty to one count of receipt and distribution of child pornography and six… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Linked to Disgraced Senator Sentenced to 40 Years for Child Porn
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
Champlin Daycare Provider Sentenced for Injuring 6-Month-Old
CHAMPLIN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Champlin daycare provider has been sentenced to prison for causing a brain injury to an infant in her care. Michelle Maree Holte, 59, was recently sentenced to over seven years in Hennepin County Court. She pled guilty to first-degree assault after tossing a six-month-old into a playpen last October at… Continue reading Champlin Daycare Provider Sentenced for Injuring 6-Month-Old
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 for Producing Child Pornography
FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Crookston man has been sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison followed by 20 years of probation for producing images and videos showing the sexual abuse of a minor girl. Jorge Alberto Torres, Jr., 52, was arrested after the victim reported his actions to school officials and law enforcement.… Continue reading Crookston Man Sentenced to Nearly 22 Years in Prison for Producing Child Pornography
Ogema Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Pine Point Cousin Killing
DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a courtroom drama that shook the community, Michael Croud, 41, from Ogema, Minnesota, faced justice for the tragic death of his cousin, David Hanks, 35, last year in Pine Point. Croud received a severe sentence of 45 years in prison for the heinous act. Here’s a summary of the… Continue reading Ogema Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Pine Point Cousin Killing
Father Sentenced to 10 Years After Toddler Survives Drug Overdose
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Alexander Gothberg of Grand Forks has been sentenced to 10 years in prison following a harrowing incident in April 2023, where his 2-year-old daughter survived ingesting his drugs. Under a plea deal, Gothberg pleaded guilty to six felonies, including child endangerment and drug-related offenses. In April 2023, Gothberg’s daughter overdosed… Continue reading Father Sentenced to 10 Years After Toddler Survives Drug Overdose
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
Day Care Provider Sentenced to Two Decades for Baby’s Murder: A Heartbreaking Tale of Justice
CARRINGTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a poignant 2 1/2-hour sentencing hearing, the tragic tale of 5-month-old Reed Nelson’s death unfolded. Before victim impact statements, the medical examiner vividly described Reed’s demise, leaving his family shattered. “You have stolen the joy of us seeing Reed’s first steps, his first words,” lamented Brittany, Reed’s mother. Reed’s brother… Continue reading Day Care Provider Sentenced to Two Decades for Baby’s Murder: A Heartbreaking Tale of Justice
Former Bemidji Coach Receives 4-Year Prison Term
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jeffrey Booge, a 46-year-old resident of Solway, has been sentenced for two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct for assaulting his girlfriend’s daughter. Sentencing Details On April 2, Booge received a sentence of 45 days at Beltrami County Jail, with two days of credit for time served, starting April 12. Additionally,… Continue reading Former Bemidji Coach Receives 4-Year Prison Term
74-Year-Old Bemidji Man Receives 30-Year Prison Sentence for Sexual Assault Crimes
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a landmark ruling, Paul Wayne Swan Sr., a 74-year-old resident of Bemidji, Minnesota, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for heinous crimes committed against a child. Swan’s sentence comes after he was found guilty earlier this year on five counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a victim… Continue reading 74-Year-Old Bemidji Man Receives 30-Year Prison Sentence for Sexual Assault Crimes