Gunshots Ring Out in Downtown Minneapolis Nightclub, Leading to a Scene of Mayhem and Violence

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Minneapolis Police Chief says officers quickly stopped a situation that could have gotten worse, after shots were fired inside a nightclub early Sunday morning.

International Burglary Ring Targets 60+ Minnesota Homes: Eden Prairie Couple Among Victims

International Burglary Ring Targets 60+ Minnesota Homes: Eden Prairie Couple Among Victims

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn (trfnews.i234.me) – In the quiet Eden Prairie neighborhood of Sarah and James Shaser, burglars struck on January 9, making off with gold, watches, and cherished belongings. Little did the Shasers know, they had fallen victim to a sophisticated South American burglary ring that has targeted over 60 homes across 12 Minnesota cities.… Continue reading International Burglary Ring Targets 60+ Minnesota Homes: Eden Prairie Couple Among Victims

Burglary Ring Targets Minnesota Athletes and High-End Homes Using Sophisticated Tech

Burglary Ring Targets Minnesota Athletes and High-End Homes Using Sophisticated Tech

MINNETONKA, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – The burglary of Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley’s west metro home made headlines, but new court documents reveal that Conley is just one of 60 victims in a sweeping burglary ring targeting high-end homes across 12 metro cities. According to a search warrant affidavit, police believe the burglars used sophisticated methods,… Continue reading Burglary Ring Targets Minnesota Athletes and High-End Homes Using Sophisticated Tech

Significant Drug Trafficking Ring Dismantled in Moorhead, Minnesota

Major Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Bust In Moorhead, Minnesota MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Four people have been charged and 12 pounds of meth have been seized in a major, drug trafficking conspiracy bust in Moorhead, Minnesota.

North Dakota Pharmacies Targeted in Largest Pharmacy Burglary Ring in DEA History

North Dakota Pharmacies Targeted in Largest Pharmacy Burglary Ring in DEA History

ARKANSAS (trfnews.i234.me) – North Dakota pharmacies were among the targets in what the DEA is describing as the largest pharmacy burglary ring in its history. The extensive operation involved over 200 break-ins across 31 states, primarily targeting small, independent pharmacies. The investigation, which began in Arkansas, revealed that the perpetrators used the internet to identify… Continue reading North Dakota Pharmacies Targeted in Largest Pharmacy Burglary Ring in DEA History

Appeals Court Overturns Major Conviction in High-Profile Drug Ring Case

Darius Sledge

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A federal appeals court has determined that Darius Sledge, one of the men sentenced to 30 years for operating a drug ring across three Native American reservations in North Dakota, was wrongfully convicted on the most serious charge against him. Last summer, a jury found Darius Sledge, 32, guilty of four… Continue reading Appeals Court Overturns Major Conviction in High-Profile Drug Ring Case

🚨 Major Drug Trafficking Ring Uncovered: Fidel Arenas-Torres Faces New Charges

Fidel Arenas-Torres

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Fidel Arenas-Torres was set for release from federal custody and deportation to Mexico on July 17, following his January 2023 arrest at the Sky Dancer Resort in Belcourt, North Dakota, for being in the U.S. illegally. However, a new federal indictment has changed his fate. Last month, an indictment was unsealed,… Continue reading 🚨 Major Drug Trafficking Ring Uncovered: Fidel Arenas-Torres Faces New Charges

Rhode Island Drug Kingpin Loses Appeal but Keeps Lengthy Sentence

Steven Barros Pinto

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Rhode Island man, Steven Barros Pinto, convicted of manufacturing tens of thousands of fentanyl pills for an international drug ring, will have one less charge on his record after an appeals court ruled he faced double jeopardy. However, his sentence is unlikely to change. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals… Continue reading Rhode Island Drug Kingpin Loses Appeal but Keeps Lengthy Sentence

Minnesota Woman Faces 16 Felony Charges in Drug and Theft Ring

Brooke Reed Edwards

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Brooke Reed Edwards, 30, from Minnesota, waived her preliminary hearing on Monday, June 3, and pleaded not guilty to 16 felony charges in Grand Forks County. Edwards was booked in April for crimes allegedly committed in July 2022. Edwards faces two Class A felonies for possessing at least 50 grams… Continue reading Minnesota Woman Faces 16 Felony Charges in Drug and Theft Ring

O.J. Simpson’s Fargo Friend, Former Owner of JT Cigarro’s, Accused of Leading Cocaine Trafficking Ring

Barrett Prody

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Barrett Clair Prody, a friend of O.J. Simpson and former owner of a cigar bar in Fargo, has been accused of leading a drug trafficking ring that brought cocaine to the Fargo-Moorhead area. Prody, 51, appeared in the North Dakota U.S. District Court on April 16, facing charges of conspiracy to possess… Continue reading O.J. Simpson’s Fargo Friend, Former Owner of JT Cigarro’s, Accused of Leading Cocaine Trafficking Ring