Surge in Public Gun Carrying Across the United States

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A recent study published in the American Journal of Public Health indicates that the number of individuals carrying firearms in public in the United States has nearly doubled over a four-year period. Mike Price, General Manager at Bill’s Gun Shop & Range in Fargo, reports that all his concealed carry classes… Continue reading Surge in Public Gun Carrying Across the United States

Cass County Sheriff’s Office Addresses Employee Investigations and Reinforces Hiring Protocols

Cass County Sheriff's Office Addresses Employee Investigations and Reinforces Hiring Protocols

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner has provided detailed information regarding the department’s hiring and background check procedures in light of recent investigations involving current and former deputies. This comes as three individuals associated with the Sheriff’s Office face potential criminal charges. Investigations Overview Former Deputy Carson Quam: Quam, 26, has been… Continue reading Cass County Sheriff’s Office Addresses Employee Investigations and Reinforces Hiring Protocols

New Patrol-Tribal Agreement: Increased Public Access to Information?

New Patrol-Tribal Agreement, More Information For Public? SPIRIT LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The North Dakota Highway Patrol and Spirit Lake have entered into a new, mutual aid agreement, which could mean a better flow of information for the public on whats happening on the reservation.

Man Urinates in Fargo Public Library and Assaults Officers

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo man is facing charges, after allegedly peeing in the elevator and then refusing to leave, assaulting police officers.

Debra Marie Schubert Faces Drug Possession Charges in Public Zone

Debra Marie Schubert

Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Debra Marie Schubert, born on July 9, 1983, has been charged with third-degree drug possession for narcotics, including LSD, MDA, or MDMA, in a school, park, or public housing zone. This charge falls under section 152.023.2(a)(4) and was filed on December 12, 2024. I’m Chris Harper reporting for trfnews.i234.me

Man Charged with Methamphetamine Sale in Public Zone: Ruben Silva

Ruben Silva

Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Ruben Silva, born on April 14, 1992, has been charged with a second-degree drug sale involving methamphetamine or amphetamine. The incident reportedly occurred in a designated area near a school, park, or public housing zone. The charge is filed under statute {152.022.1(6)(ii)} and is dated April 8, 2024. Further details of… Continue reading Man Charged with Methamphetamine Sale in Public Zone: Ruben Silva

Kristina Rose Ranisate Arrested for 3rd Degree Drug Possession in Public Zone

Kristina Rose Ranisate

Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Kristina Rose Ranisate, born on November 18, 1995, was charged with 3rd-degree possession of Schedule 1 or 2 narcotics, including LSD, MDA, and MDMA, on September 18, 2024. The offense occurred in a designated public zone, specifically a school, park, or public housing area. This charge falls under Minnesota Statute {152.023.2(a)(4)},… Continue reading Kristina Rose Ranisate Arrested for 3rd Degree Drug Possession in Public Zone

Cole Irene Buchanan Charged with 3rd Degree Drug Possession, Public Safety Violation

Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On October 23, 2024, Cole Irene Buchanan was arrested and charged with third-degree drug possession. The charges specify possession of Schedule 1 or 2 narcotics, including LSD, MDA, or MDMA, within a school, park, or public housing zone. This incident falls under the legal statute {152.023.2(a)(4)}. Further details regarding the arrest… Continue reading Cole Irene Buchanan Charged with 3rd Degree Drug Possession, Public Safety Violation

Grand Forks Police Seek Public Assistance in Burglary Case

Grand Forks Police Seek Public Assistance in Burglary Case

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Grand Forks Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in identifying a person of interest in a burglary investigation. The department has shared an image of the individual on its official Facebook page but has not released further details about the suspect. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact… Continue reading Grand Forks Police Seek Public Assistance in Burglary Case

UPDATE: Public Outcry Intensifies as Elderly and Disabled Face Eviction in Bemidji

UPDATE: Outrage Boiling Over As Elderly & Disabled Get The Boot In Bemidji BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Outrage is beginning to boil over in Bemidji as elderly and disabled residents of a subsidized housing apartment building are told to move out.

Crookston’s Public Pool Closes: A Community in Flux

Crookston's Public Pool Closes: A Community in Flux

CROOKSTON, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A post on the City of Crookston’s website announced that the city’s public pool will be closing due to limited use. The decision was made after careful consideration by the City Council and Parks & Rec department. According to Jeff Shoobridge from the city, the cost to repair the facility exceeded… Continue reading Crookston’s Public Pool Closes: A Community in Flux

High-Risk Sex Offender Registered in Grand Forks: Public Safety Measures

Shawn Michael Johnston

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Shawn Michael Johnston, 32, is currently registered as homeless within the city of Grand Forks. According to a press release issued by the Grand Forks Police Department on October 18, Johnston has been assigned a high-risk level by the North Dakota Sex Offender Risk Assessment Committee. Johnston’s two convictions for… Continue reading High-Risk Sex Offender Registered in Grand Forks: Public Safety Measures

Child Safety Incident: Alleged Sexual Assault of Boy in Warroad Public Restroom

CHILD SAFETY: Boy Allegedly Sexually Assaulted In Warroad Public Restroom WARROAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) It’s a story out of Warroad, Minnesota that will leaving you thinking twice about ever letting a child enter a public restroom alone.

Thief River Falls Police Seek Public Help in Locating Kristopher Walter

WANTED: Thief River Falls Police Searching For Kristopher Walter THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Thief River Falls are looking for the whereabouts of Kristopher Walter.

End Of Watch 2024-09-29 07:47:04 – Trooper Kevin Alexis Ramirez-Vasquez, Texas Department of Public Safety

Kevin Alexis Ramirez-Vasquez Trooper Kevin Ramirez-Vasquez succumbed to injuries sustained when he was struck by a vehicle west of Odessa on September 17, 2024. He and a deputy with the Ector County Sheriff’s Office had responded to the crash on Route 302 and Marian Drive. Trooper Ramirez-Vasquez was standing outside of the deputy’s vehicle speaking… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-09-29 07:47:04 – Trooper Kevin Alexis Ramirez-Vasquez, Texas Department of Public Safety

TRF News Seeks Public Assistance to Identify Person of Interest

TRF News Viewer Wants Your Help Identifying A Person Of Interest GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An TRF News viewer in Grand Forks wants your help in identifying a person of interest in a garage burglary.

Former Ramsey County Deputy Avoids Felony, Sentenced for Misusing Public Funds

Former Ramsey County Deputy Avoids Felony, Sentenced for Misusing Public Funds

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Former Ramsey County Sheriff’s Deputy Benjamin Myrum, of Devils Lake, North Dakota, has pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge following an investigation into missing funds from a county-administered program. Myrum, who resigned from his position in March, was accused of misapplying less than $500 in entrusted property. A felony theft… Continue reading Former Ramsey County Deputy Avoids Felony, Sentenced for Misusing Public Funds

Remembering Jim Sasser: Tennessee Senator, Ambassador to China, and Public Service Icon

Jim Sasser

Jim Sasser, a distinguished three-term U.S. Senator from Tennessee and former Ambassador to China, is celebrated for his impactful career in public service. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Sasser pursued higher education at the University of Tennessee, Vanderbilt University, and Vanderbilt University Law School, before serving in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. He initially entered politics… Continue reading Remembering Jim Sasser: Tennessee Senator, Ambassador to China, and Public Service Icon

Thief River Falls Man Arrested for Public Nuisance and Disorderly Conduct on Duluth Ave.

Randy Ryan Hicks

On August 13 at 7:24 p.m., Thief River Falls police responded to a disturbance in the 1000 block of Duluth Ave. N. Randy Ryan Hicks, 68, was arrested after being cited for public nuisance, littering, and disorderly conduct. The incident reportedly involved Hicks becoming confrontational with a woman at the scene, prompting the police response.

Fargo Police Identify Murder Suspect Leo Dartoe, Urge Public to Stay Alert

Fargo Police Identify Murder Suspect Leo Dartoe, Urge Public to Stay Alert

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Fargo police have identified 34-year-old Leo Dartoe as the primary suspect in the Friday afternoon homicide that occurred at 2202 12th Avenue South. The victim, 35-year-old Samson Bleh, was fatally shot in the chest during the incident. While one person of interest was detained near The Arbors, authorities confirm that Dartoe… Continue reading Fargo Police Identify Murder Suspect Leo Dartoe, Urge Public to Stay Alert

Barefoot and Belligerent: Fargo Man’s Public Urination Escalates to Felony Terrorizing Charge

Jonathan Naumann

WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A routine call for public urination in West Fargo took a dangerous turn when Jonathan Naumann of Fargo was arrested and charged with felony terrorizing. On August 17th, just before midnight, a West Fargo officer spotted Naumann, intoxicated and barely able to stand, urinating on a post in the 100… Continue reading Barefoot and Belligerent: Fargo Man’s Public Urination Escalates to Felony Terrorizing Charge

🚨 Manhunt Underway: Grand Forks Police Search for Armed Scooter Thief

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The Grand Forks Police Department is urgently seeking public assistance in locating an armed burglary suspect who struck on Tuesday, August 13. The suspect, described as a white male in his early to mid-30s, was last seen wearing gray shorts, a white tank top, white tennis shoes, and black headphones.… Continue reading 🚨 Manhunt Underway: Grand Forks Police Search for Armed Scooter Thief

Duluth Proposes New Public Safety Ordinances to Curb Common Offenses

DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The City of Duluth, Minnesota, is considering a new series of public safety ordinances aimed at addressing the most frequent complaints from residents. The proposed regulations target behaviors such as public smoking, camping on public property, vandalism, and obstructing sidewalks and streets. One significant change allows police to charge offenders with… Continue reading Duluth Proposes New Public Safety Ordinances to Curb Common Offenses

End Of Watch 2024-06-03 16:29:16 – Agent Davis Geovanni Martinez, Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services

Davis Geovanni Martinez Agent Davis Martinez was murdered while conducting a home visit on a convicted sex offender in the 2800 block of Terrace Drive in Chevy Chase. Officers from the Montgomery County Police Department went to check on Agent Martinez after he failed to return to his office. The officers discovered his body at… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-06-03 16:29:16 – Agent Davis Geovanni Martinez, Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services

Former Fargo Teacher and Athletic Trainer Sentenced for Sexual Assault Conviction

Levi Tande

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Former Fargo Teacher and Athletic Trainer Sentenced for Sexual Assault Conviction: Levi Tande, a former Fargo Public Schools teacher and athletic trainer contracted through Sanford Health, was sentenced to three years in prison for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy last summer. He changed his plea to guilty during a January hearing.… Continue reading Former Fargo Teacher and Athletic Trainer Sentenced for Sexual Assault Conviction

Alleged Murder Suspect in Thief River Falls Claims Act was for Public Safety

Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera

PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Eleven months following the tragic death of Steven Opdahl outside DigiKey, chilling details emerge from an omnibus hearing shedding light on the alleged perpetrator’s mindset. Assistant Special Agent Testifies: Ricky Wuori Jr., of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, recounted his initial interview with Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera. Wuori described Benitez-Estremera’s… Continue reading Alleged Murder Suspect in Thief River Falls Claims Act was for Public Safety