Thief River Falls: Newfolden Man Faces Meth, DWI

Thief River Falls: Newfolden Man Faces Meth, DWI

Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) A Newfolden man is facing multiple criminal charges after a traffic stop in Thief River Falls. Police say they found suspected drugs and drug items during the stop and later at the jail. James Robert Ness, 56, Newfolden, has been charged with felony fifth-degree controlled substance crime. He is also charged with… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Newfolden Man Faces Meth, DWI

Thief River Falls: Man Charged Over Registry Address

Thief River Falls: Man Charged Over Registry Address

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man has been charged in Pennington County District Court after authorities say he failed to update his registered address. Michael Allen Powell, 47, is charged with felony predatory offender — knowingly fails to fulfill registration requirement, according to the complaint. He has been summoned to appear… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Man Charged Over Registry Address

Thief River Falls: Minneapolis Man Charged in Strangling

Thief River Falls: Minneapolis Man Charged in Strangling

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minneapolis man is charged in Pennington County District Court after police say he strangled a woman until she blacked out at a Thief River Falls hotel. William Frank Syrette Jr., 47, is charged with felony domestic assault by strangulation. He is also charged with misdemeanor domestic assault. He also… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Minneapolis Man Charged in Strangling

Thief River Falls: Horgeshimer Charged in Meth Sales

Thief River Falls: Horgeshimer Charged in Meth Sales

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls woman is charged in Pennington County District Court after investigators say she sold methamphetamine to an informant. Authorities allege the sales happened over three transactions in September and October 2025. Cassandra Mae Horgeshimer, 45, is charged with felony first-degree sale. The complaint lists the total as… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Horgeshimer Charged in Meth Sales

Thief River Falls: $450 Check Forgery Charges Filed

Thief River Falls: $450 Check Forgery Charges Filed

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is facing three felony charges in Pennington County District Court. Authorities say he took steps to cash a court check that was not written to him. Shawn Dale Armstrong, 56, has been charged with felony check forgery. He also faces felony aiding and abetting the… Continue reading Thief River Falls: $450 Check Forgery Charges Filed

Thief River Falls: New DWI and Theft Sentences Listed

Thief River Falls: New DWI and Theft Sentences Listed

Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — The latest Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin lists court outcomes for several traffic and related offenses. The information is public record. TRF News pays for copies of this public information. If you see it elsewhere online, it was copied from TRF News. What’s in the bulletin The bulletin includes cases handled… Continue reading Thief River Falls: New DWI and Theft Sentences Listed

Thief River Falls: Gunner Thorpe Dies at 18

Gunner Jack Thorpe

Thief River Falls, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Gunner Jack Thorpe died on January 7, 2026. He was 18. His death occurred in Plummer, Minnesota. Service details A Celebration of Life service is scheduled for Saturday, January 17, 2026. The service starts at 1:00 p.m. It will be held at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls.… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Gunner Thorpe Dies at 18