Ex-Priest from Jamestown, North Dakota Receives 10-Day Jail Sentence

Former Jamestown, North Dakota Priest Gets 10 Day Jail Sentence JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A former Jametown, North Dakota pries took a plea deal on this Thursday and was given a 10 day jail sentence.

Grand Forks Man Receives Six-Month Jail Sentence for Indecent Exposure Incidents

Grand Forks Man Get Half-Year Jail Sentence In Indecent Exposure Cases GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man was sentenced to 180 days in jail in connection to a string of indecent exposure cases in that city.

BREAKING: Elderly North Dakota Man Faces Potential Life Sentence on Sex Crime Charges

BREAKING: If Convicted, Elderly ND Man Could Spend Remaining Years Behind Bars, Sex Crime Charges SOURIS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) If he’s convicted, an elderly North Dakota man could spend his remaining years behind bars. Leslie Stewart of Souris, North Dakota is facing 5 felony counts of Gross Sexual Imposition involving a female child.

EXCLUSIVE: Survivor of Rodriguez Sexual Assault Responds to Overturned Death Sentence

EXCLUSIVE: Survivor Of A Rodriguez Sexual Assault Reacts To News His Death Sentence Is Dismissed CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Crookston woman, who was the victim of a Alphonso Rodriguez sexual assault in 1974 talks about today’s news that his death sentence for the murder of Dru Sjodin has been thrown out, and he’ll be re-sentenced.… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Survivor of Rodriguez Sexual Assault Responds to Overturned Death Sentence

Monalisa Perez Receives Sentence for Fatally Shooting Boyfriend in YouTube Stunt

Monalisa Perez Sentenced For Shooting Death Of Boyfriend In Youtube Stunt ADA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Monalisa Perez was sentenced, after pleading guilty to 2nd Degree Manslaughter in the shooting death of her boyfriend. Prosecutor James Brue says Perez made a statement to the Court through her attorney.

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.

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.

NEWS UPDATE: 35-Year Sentence for Murder of Young Woman in Grand Forks

UPDATE: 35 Year Prison Sentence For Murder Of Young Grand Forks Woman GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An immigrant from somalia, Ahmed Abdullahi of East Grand Forks was sentenced to 35 years in prison today under a plea deal, where he plead guilty to the murder. He will face deportation after his sentence is served.

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

Fort Totten Man Avoids More Jail Time After Stabbing Incident

RAMSEY COUNTY, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fort Totten man, Louis Lyle Blacklance Jr., pleaded guilty to Class C felony aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon on Thursday, June 27, and will serve no additional time in custody. In February, Blacklance, 23, stabbed a man multiple times in the side and back with a small steak… Continue reading Fort Totten Man Avoids More Jail Time After Stabbing Incident

Bemidji Man Sentenced to 6.5 Years for Supplying Fatal Dose of Fentanyl

Jeffrey Needham

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

Fort Totten Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Violent Sex Crimes

Gandhi Alexis Shaw Sr.

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

Canadian Woman Granted Leniency in U.S. Drug Smuggling Case

Krystle DeLeon

ROSEAU COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Winnipeg, Manitoba, woman pleaded guilty to an amended charge of second-degree drug possession on Monday, June 17, and was granted a stayed 48-month sentence. Krystle De Leon, 39, was initially charged with first-degree sale of at least 17 grams of cocaine within a 90-day period and first-degree possession of… Continue reading Canadian Woman Granted Leniency in U.S. Drug Smuggling Case

Roseau Man Sentenced to 180 Days for Sexual Assault of Teen Girl

Danny Lee Hamilton

ROSEAU, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Danny Lee Hamilton, 61, from Roseau, was sentenced on Monday, June 17, to serve 180 days in jail for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl. Hamilton pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal sexual conduct in April. As part of a plea agreement, additional charges, including two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and… Continue reading Roseau Man Sentenced to 180 Days for Sexual Assault of Teen Girl

Shocking Sentence: Fargo Man Jailed for Abusing Girlfriend and Killing Kitten in Microwave

Carlos Perez

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

Carl Quam Avoids Additional Time Behind Bars for Luring Minors Online

Carl J. Quam

TOLNA, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Carl J. Quam of Tolna, North Dakota has pled guilty to a felony charge of luring minors by computer. Despite the severity of his actions, he will not spend any additional time in jail. Instead, Carl was sentenced to 360 days in jail with 358 days suspended and credit for two… Continue reading Carl Quam Avoids Additional Time Behind Bars for Luring Minors Online

Former East Grand Forks Man Pleads Guilty, Faces 30-Year Sentence for Gross Sexual Imposition

Manuel Martinez Jr.

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A former resident of East Grand Forks, Manuel Martinez Jr., has pled guilty to four counts of Class Double A Gross Sexual Imposition. Under the terms of a plea agreement, he could face up to 30 years in prison if approved by a judge during sentencing on August 30th. The… Continue reading Former East Grand Forks Man Pleads Guilty, Faces 30-Year Sentence for Gross Sexual Imposition

Life Sentence for Nicholas Poitra in Deadly Bar Shooting: Justice Served

Nicholas Poitra

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

Rural Frazee Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Heinous Sex Crimes

Douglas David Carr

DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Douglas David Carr, 45, of rural Frazee, has been sentenced to two consecutive 12-year prison terms for two counts of felony first-degree criminal sexual conduct. He faced six felony counts and was convicted on all counts in March by a Becker County jury. The charges stem from accusations that Carr had… Continue reading Rural Frazee Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Heinous Sex Crimes

Reckless Driving Leads to 2.5-Year Prison Sentence for Minnesota Man in Fatal Crash

Dominic Micheal Billmeier

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

Brian Wyman Wilde

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

Craig Allen Moore

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

A Northwood resident receives a 360-day sentence for numerous drug offenses and concealing a weapon.

Darin James Braun

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On Monday, May 13, a 41-year-old man from Northwood, Darin James Braun, was sentenced to serve 360 days for drug and weapon offenses. Braun admitted guilt to four counts of possession with intent to distribute, originally classified as Class A felonies but reduced to Class B felonies in a plea… Continue reading A Northwood resident receives a 360-day sentence for numerous drug offenses and concealing a weapon.

Crookston Woman Receives Staggered 180-Day Sentence for Felony Theft and Aiding Offender Charges

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a courtroom drama unfolding on Tuesday, April 23, Irene Thompson, 42, faced sentencing for her involvement in felony theft from an employer and aiding an offender. Thompson had previously pleaded guilty to these charges in February, leading to the dismissal of two remaining charges against her. The proposed plea… Continue reading Crookston Woman Receives Staggered 180-Day Sentence for Felony Theft and Aiding Offender Charges

Former Bemidji Coach Receives 4-Year Prison Term

Jeffrey L. Booge

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

Paul Wayne Swan Sr.

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