County Road 77 and Lake Vermilion Reservation Road, GREENWOOD TWP, St. Louis County Crash

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24311072 Date/Time: 11/07/2024 22:37   District: 3100 Virginia Case Information Contact: 218-735-3720 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Michael Lee (651) 343-4680   Location: County Road 77 and Lake Vermilion Reservation Road, GREENWOOD TWP, St. Louis County   Description: The Ram 2500 was travelling west on Lake Vermilion Reservation Road when… Continue reading County Road 77 and Lake Vermilion Reservation Road, GREENWOOD TWP, St. Louis County
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Deadly Wheels: Tokio Woman Indicted for Involuntary Manslaughter on Spirit Lake Reservation

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A 30-year-old woman from Tokio, North Dakota, has been indicted for involuntary manslaughter and child neglect after a fatal car crash on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Tierra Lynn Scott was taken into custody Wednesday, Oct. 16, following her initial appearance in federal court where she faced charges of involuntary manslaughter and… Continue reading Deadly Wheels: Tokio Woman Indicted for Involuntary Manslaughter on Spirit Lake Reservation

St. Michael Man Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse in Tragic Death of 1-Year-Old on Spirit Lake Reservation

FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A 29-year-old St. Michael man, Collin Delorme, has pleaded guilty to child abuse in the tragic death of a one-year-old on the Spirit Lake Reservation. The incident occurred in February 2023 when Delorme’s co-defendant called 911 to report the child was unresponsive. The child was rushed to a hospital in Devils Lake… Continue reading St. Michael Man Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse in Tragic Death of 1-Year-Old on Spirit Lake Reservation

Child Abduction on Spirit Lake Reservation: Update – Suspect in Custody, Child Found Safe

Child Abduction On Spirit Lake Reservation UPDATE *SUSPECT IN CUSTODY, CHILD SAFE! SPIRIT LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Officials are reporting a child abduction on the Spirit Lake Reservation by Devils Lake, North Dakota on this Sunday evening. *Benson County Sheriff now says the suspect is in custody and child is safe.

Exclusive Video Update: Woman’s Death on White Earth Reservation Shows No Signs of Physical Trauma

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO UPDATE: No Signs Of Physical Trauma In Death Of Woman On White Earth Reservation WAUBUN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update to a story only TRF News brought you from the White Earth Reservation last weekend. Officials now say there were no signs of physical trauma in the death of Beth Hill. *… Continue reading Exclusive Video Update: Woman’s Death on White Earth Reservation Shows No Signs of Physical Trauma

Five-Year-Old Tragically Killed in Dog Attack on Spirit Lake Reservation

Five-Year Old Killed In Dog Attack On Spirit Lake Nation FORT TOTTEN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A 5-year old was killed in a dog attack at Fort Totten, North Dakota Sunday. * Check back later for more details.

Family Demands Justice for William ‘Billy’ Foote After Fatal Hit-and-Run on Spirit Lake Reservation

Family Demands Justice for William 'Billy' Foote After Fatal Hit-and-Run on Spirit Lake Reservation

ST. MICHAEL, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – The family of 46-year-old William “Billy” Foote is making an emotional appeal for justice following his tragic death. Foote’s body was discovered on May 29, concealed in brush near the Spirit Lake Reservation, an apparent victim of a hit-and-run crash. His last known location was St. Michael Catholic Church, where… Continue reading Family Demands Justice for William ‘Billy’ Foote After Fatal Hit-and-Run on Spirit Lake Reservation

Five Years Later: Justice Eludes Family of Mother Killed on White Earth Reservation

Emily Stevens

WHITE EARTH RESERVATION, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The tragic death of 28-year-old Emily Stevens on the White Earth Reservation remains shrouded in mystery five years later. Stevens, a mother of three, was struck and killed by a car while walking home from the Shooting Star Casino near Bagley on September 12, 2019. Her family is marking… Continue reading Five Years Later: Justice Eludes Family of Mother Killed on White Earth Reservation

Five Sentenced in Shocking Child Abuse Case on Red Lake Reservation

Red Lake Indian Reservation, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Five individuals have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a horrifying child abuse and neglect case on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. Trina Mae Johnson, who directed the abuse of a child in her legal custody through a foster care placement, received the harshest sentence: 216… Continue reading Five Sentenced in Shocking Child Abuse Case on Red Lake Reservation

North Dakota Woman Pleads Guilty in Tragic Death of 1-Year-Old on Spirit Lake Reservation

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Kenzie Rose Baker, 27, of St. Michael, North Dakota, has pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact, child abuse, and child neglect in connection with the death of a 1-year-old on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Her sentencing is scheduled for January 22, 2025. In February 2023, emergency responders were called… Continue reading North Dakota Woman Pleads Guilty in Tragic Death of 1-Year-Old on Spirit Lake Reservation

Ponsford Man Indicted for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Minor on White Earth Reservation

Joseph Schultz

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Joseph Schultz, 42, of Ponsford, has been indicted on charges of aggravated sexual abuse and abusive sexual contact involving a minor under the age of 12 on the White Earth Indian Reservation. According to court documents, the alleged abuse occurred between October 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023, within the boundaries… Continue reading Ponsford Man Indicted for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Minor on White Earth Reservation

🚨 Fort Totten Man Faces Second-Degree Murder Charge After Spirit Lake Reservation Lockdown

Kolby Jae McKay

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Kolby Jae McKay, a Fort Totten resident, is facing a second-degree murder charge following an incident that led to an April lockdown on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Authorities announced a search for McKay on April 4, and he surrendered by April 8, according to a statement from the Spirit Lake… Continue reading 🚨 Fort Totten Man Faces Second-Degree Murder Charge After Spirit Lake Reservation Lockdown

Murder Investigation in Naytahwaush, White Earth Reservation

Murder Investigation in Naytahwaush, White Earth Reservation

NAYTAHWAUSH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A murder investigation is currently underway in Naytahwaush on the White Earth Reservation, Minnesota. According to TRF News, a family member reported that a woman was stabbed to death last night. The Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office and Minnesota BCA crime scene team are investigating the incident. At this time, police are… Continue reading Murder Investigation in Naytahwaush, White Earth Reservation

Tragic Discovery: Missing Man Found Dead on White Earth Reservation

Michael Annette Jr.

PINE POINT, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – White Earth Tribal Police have confirmed the tragic discovery of Michael Annette Jr., who had been missing since July 2nd. His body was located, bringing an end to the search efforts. Annette’s family has been notified, and an autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause of death. The search involved… Continue reading Tragic Discovery: Missing Man Found Dead on White Earth Reservation

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

Video of High-Speed Chase and Arrest on White Earth Reservation Sparks Controversy

Aaron Goodwin Sr.

MAHNOMEN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A criminal complaint provides a clearer picture of a dramatic arrest on the White Earth Reservation, with video footage circulating on social media. On Tuesday, May 21, witnesses called police after seeing a woman injured with blood on her face. According to court documents, Aaron Goodwin was attempting to steal her… Continue reading Video of High-Speed Chase and Arrest on White Earth Reservation Sparks Controversy

Five Convicted of Child Abuse on Red Lake Indian Reservation

Five Convicted of Child Abuse on Red Lake Indian Reservation

MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me)  – Bobbi Jo Johnson, also known as Bobbi Jo Kingbird, has been found guilty by a federal jury of child neglect and child endangerment on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. The 46-year-old Red Lake woman’s conviction spans from January 2021 to April 2022. The victim, a child in the foster care of her… Continue reading Five Convicted of Child Abuse on Red Lake Indian Reservation