Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man has been sentenced to 24 months in prison following a felony conviction for a fifth-degree controlled substance crime – with a previous conviction. Nicholas Arley Hagman, 30, was sentenced on Monday, March 31, for the felony drug charge in Pennington County District Court. A separate… Continue reading DRUG BUST: Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to Prison After Meth-Linked Traffic Stop
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Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 25 Years After Attempted Murder of Cops, Brutal Domestic Violence Rampage
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man will serve 25 years in prison after being found guilty of a series of horrifying crimes, including the attempted murder of law enforcement officers and multiple domestic violence-related felonies. Jeffrey Jacob Simpson Jr., 31, was convicted on seven felony charges in March, including four counts of Class… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 25 Years After Attempted Murder of Cops, Brutal Domestic Violence Rampage
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Firing at Police Officers
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man has been sentenced to 25 year in prison. Jeffrey Simpson Jr. was convicted of a long string of charges, including Attempted Murder for shooting at police in March of 2024.
Man formerly from Grand Forks sentenced for theft of $116,000
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) David Lee Cooper, formerly of Grand Forks was sentenced today in a $116,000 theft case.
Grand Forks County: New Rockford Man Sentenced to Four Years for High-Speed Chase
In Grand Forks County, a New Rockford man with a history of fleeing law enforcement has been sentenced to four years in prison following a high-speed chase in May 2024. Kyle Kahalehili Maez-Schaack, 32, pleaded guilty on March 28 to multiple charges, including reckless endangerment and fleeing a police officer. The incident occurred on May… Continue reading Grand Forks County: New Rockford Man Sentenced to Four Years for High-Speed Chase
Moorhead woman sentenced for throwing used tampon at Becker County jailer
Waubun (trfnews.i234.me) — Alanna Marie Sturdevant, 19, of Moorhead, Minnesota, was sentenced in Becker County District Court after pleading guilty to felony fourth-degree assault on a peace officer, specifically for transferring or throwing bodily fluids. A misdemeanor charge of liquor consumption by a person under 21 was dismissed as part of the plea agreement. Incident… Continue reading Moorhead woman sentenced for throwing used tampon at Becker County jailer
Wisconsin Woman Sentenced for Theft Following Misuse of Lost Debit Card
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — Jessica Desiree Mosgaller, 41, of Verona, Wisconsin, formerly of Lake Park, Minnesota, was sentenced in Becker County District Court after pleading guilty to gross misdemeanor theft by finding and appropriating lost property. As part of a plea agreement, a felony charge of financial transaction card fraud was dismissed. Details of the… Continue reading Wisconsin Woman Sentenced for Theft Following Misuse of Lost Debit Card
Moorhead Woman Sentenced for Meth Possession Following Traffic Stop
White Earth (trfnews.i234.me) — Neka Joy Sargent, 32, of Moorhead, Minnesota, was sentenced in Becker County District Court after pleading guilty to gross misdemeanor fifth-degree drug possession. She received a stay of adjudication, meaning successful completion of probation will lead to a dismissal of the charge. A misdemeanor charge of providing a false name to… Continue reading Moorhead Woman Sentenced for Meth Possession Following Traffic Stop
Second Individual Sentenced in Bemidji Homicide Case
2nd Man Sentenced In Bemidji Murder Case BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A second man has been sentenced to 36 years in prison in connection to a 2020 murder in rural Bemidji, Minnesota.
Blaine Man Sentenced for FBI White Powder Hoax
Blaine, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Oleg Petrashov, a 45-year-old resident of Blaine, Minnesota, has been sentenced for mailing envelopes containing suspicious powders to the FBI Field Office in Brooklyn Park, resulting in significant disruptions. Petrashov pleaded guilty to two counts of intentionally conveying false or misleading information that could reasonably be perceived as a biological agent… Continue reading Blaine Man Sentenced for FBI White Powder Hoax
St. Hilaire Woman Sentenced for Felony Predatory Offender Registration Violation
St. Hilaire, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Michelle Jean Peterson, a 48-year-old resident of St. Hilaire, has been sentenced following her conviction for felony failure to fulfill predatory offender registration requirements—a subsequent offense. The charges stemmed from her non-compliance with mandated registration protocols, which are critical for public safety and legal adherence. Details of the Offense The… Continue reading St. Hilaire Woman Sentenced for Felony Predatory Offender Registration Violation
Thief River Falls Man Sentenced For Felony Charge Of Predatory Offender Registration
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – Joseph Robert Goulet, 36, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, was recently sentenced on felony charges related to violations of predatory offender registration requirements. The case highlights the stringent regulations governing predatory offender registration in the state. Case Overview On July 1, a juvenile police investigator received information suggesting that Goulet… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced For Felony Charge Of Predatory Offender Registration
Thief River Falls Man Sentenced for Predatory Offender Registration Violation
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — In a recent legal development, Steven Glen Bruyere, a 66-year-old resident of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, was sentenced for failing to fulfill predatory offender registration requirements. The charge pertains to a subsequent offense, with another similar charge being dismissed. Notably, a mug shot was not available from the Law Enforcement… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced for Predatory Offender Registration Violation
Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to 12.5 Years, stayed for five years
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – Thief River Falls resident Morgan Robert Nehring, 43, was sentenced on March 17 in Pennington County District Court after pleading guilty to possessing 75.8 grams of methamphetamine in 2023. The court dismissed charges of possession of ammunition and firearms by an ineligible person. Nehring received a 150-month prison sentence, stayed for… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to 12.5 Years, stayed for five years
Otter Tail County: Kenneth James VanYsseldyk, 55, Sentenced for Felony Drug Possession!
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — Kenneth James VanYsseldyk, age 55, has been officially sentenced as of March 24, 2025, on a felony charge under Minnesota Statute 152.025.2(1) for 5th-degree drug possession involving Schedule 1, 2, 3, or 4 substances, excluding small amounts of marijuana. This level of offense is considered the lowest-level felony for drug… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Kenneth James VanYsseldyk, 55, Sentenced for Felony Drug Possession!
Joshua Temple Sentenced to 5 Years for Domestic Abuse of Wife Battling Cancer
GRAND FORKS, ND – Joshua Jon Temple, 40, of Grand Forks, has been sentenced to 5 years in prison followed by 2 years of probation after pleading guilty to terrorizing and endangering an eligible adult. Two domestic violence charges were dismissed as part of a plea agreement. The charges stemmed from Temple’s abuse of his… Continue reading Joshua Temple Sentenced to 5 Years for Domestic Abuse of Wife Battling Cancer
Fargo SHOCK: Former NDSU Football Star Sentenced for Firing Gun into Home Near Campus
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — Jaiden Pickett, a former North Dakota State University football player, has been sentenced to three years in prison for firing a gun into an occupied home near campus. Pickett, 20, entered an Alford plea, acknowledging enough evidence for conviction while maintaining his innocence. The incident occurred on Sept. 8 after a… Continue reading Fargo SHOCK: Former NDSU Football Star Sentenced for Firing Gun into Home Near Campus
Grand Forks County Bombshell: Ex-ND Senator Gets 10 Years for Child Sex Crimes!
Grand Forks, North Dakota (TRFNews.i234.me) — A former North Dakota lawmaker has been sentenced to spend 10 years in prison for sexually abusing children. The sentencing began at 9:30 AM Wednesday and lasted nearly 7 hours. State attorneys called a special agent who has been leading the investigation, while two of Holmberg’s victims also gave… Continue reading Grand Forks County Bombshell: Ex-ND Senator Gets 10 Years for Child Sex Crimes!
Ray Holmberg, Former ND Legislator, Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Sex Charge
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Ray Holmberg of Grand Forks, a former North Dakota legislator has been sentenced to 10 years in prison …
Otter Tail County: Jessaca Kendyl Hall Sentenced for DWI with Elevated BAC
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — Jessaca Kendyl Hall, age 32, has been sentenced in Otter Tail County after being found guilty of a gross misdemeanor DWI under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(5). According to court records, Hall was charged with operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or more within two hours of… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Jessaca Kendyl Hall Sentenced for DWI with Elevated BAC
Otter Tail County: Damon Tylor Gumphrey Sentenced for Contempt of Court
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — Damon Tylor Gumphrey, age 43, has been sentenced in Otter Tail County after being found guilty of Contempt of Court under Minnesota Statute 588.01.3(3). According to court documents, Gumphrey was charged for constructive contempt, specifically for disobeying a lawful judgment, order, or court process. He was officially booked into custody… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Damon Tylor Gumphrey Sentenced for Contempt of Court
Otter Tail County: Joseph William Brown Sentenced for False Fire Alarm, Faces Additional Disorderly Conduct Charge
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — Joseph William Brown, age 29, is currently facing multiple legal issues in Otter Tail County. Brown has been sentenced on a misdemeanor charge for False Fire Alarms / Tampering with a Fire Alarm System under Minnesota Statute 609.686.1, with sentencing scheduled to conclude on April 5, 2025. In addition to the… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Joseph William Brown Sentenced for False Fire Alarm, Faces Additional Disorderly Conduct Charge
Duluth County Shocked: Former Climbing Coach Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Child Pornography
DULUTH County (trfnews.i234.me) — In a disturbing case that has shaken the Duluth community, former climbing instructor Lucas Matthew Kramer, 45, has been sentenced to 6 ½ years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of child sexual abuse materials. Kramer, who previously worked as a climbing coordinator at the University of Minnesota Duluth… Continue reading Duluth County Shocked: Former Climbing Coach Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Child Pornography
Lindsey Marie Paquette Sentenced in Otter Tail County for 5th-Degree Drug Possession
Otter Tail County, Minnesota – Lindsey Marie Paquette, 41, has been sentenced in Otter Tail County following her February 19, 2025, case for 5th-degree drug possession. Paquette was convicted under: 5th-Degree Drug Possession (Felony) – Statute 152.025.2(1) (Possession of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substance, excluding small amounts of marijuana). She has… Continue reading Lindsey Marie Paquette Sentenced in Otter Tail County for 5th-Degree Drug Possession
Otter Tail County Woman Sentenced for Drug Possession
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) is making headlines again as a 43-year-old woman has officially been sentenced for drug possession. Authorities confirmed that Kellie Jean Cordner was convicted under statute 152.025.2(1) for possessing a Schedule 1, 2, 3, or 4 controlled substance—excluding small amounts of marijuana. According to official court records, Cordner’s… Continue reading Otter Tail County Woman Sentenced for Drug Possession
Today in History: March 9, 1905 – Blind pigs sentenced, Nest of robbers & Panama Canal costs – Obituary
Did you know that the term ‘blind pig’ originated in the United States in the 19th century? According to Cornell Law School, a blind pig refers to an illegal establishment that sells alcohol, a term most commonly associated with the Prohibition Era (1920–1933), when the sale and consumption of alcohol were outlawed in the U.S.… Continue reading Today in History: March 9, 1905 – Blind pigs sentenced, Nest of robbers & Panama Canal costs – Obituary
Otter Tail County Man Sentenced for Violating Protection Order
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) authorities have sentenced Jeffery Philip Miller, 57, after he was convicted of violating an order for protection under statute 518B.01.14(a). Court records indicate that Miller was sentenced on March 3, 2025, for a gross misdemeanor charge related to a domestic abuse protection order violation. Protection orders are… Continue reading Otter Tail County Man Sentenced for Violating Protection Order
Grand Forks Resident Sentenced for Attacking Roommate with Knife
Grand Forks Man Sentenced For Cutting Roommates Neck GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man has been sentenced to 8 years in prison for cutting his roommates neck. Joshua Franklin gets credit for 390 days already served.
Thief River Falls Man Sentenced for Felony Drug Possession
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man has been sentenced for a felony controlled substance charge following an arrest involving meth and an attempted escape from police.Ricky Lee Jourdain, 47, was sentenced for a felony fifth-degree controlled substance conviction related to possession of methamphetamine. 
Key Sentencing Details: Felony charge: Three-year stay… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced for Felony Drug Possession
Oklee Woman Sentenced for Drug Possession & DWI
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — 
An Oklee woman has been sentenced after being caught violating probation with meth in a public area.Tina Lou Klasen, 38, was sentenced for a felony fifth-degree controlled substance possession charge and a gross misdemeanor third-degree DWI involving a controlled substance. Key Sentencing Details: Felony drug charge: Five-year stay of… Continue reading Oklee Woman Sentenced for Drug Possession & DWI
Newfolden Man Sentenced for Meth & DWI Charges in Thief River Falls
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Newfolden man faces legal consequences after being caught with meth and driving under the influence.Justin Ross Underdahl, 43, was sentenced for a felony fifth-degree controlled substance crime and a misdemeanor fourth-degree DWI involving a Schedule I or II substance. Key Details of Sentencing: Felony charge: Three-year stay of… Continue reading Newfolden Man Sentenced for Meth & DWI Charges in Thief River Falls
Minnesota Woman Sentenced to 48 Months for Meth Sales in Pennington County
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Another major drug case unfolds in Minnesota!Krista Rachelle Bergeron, 33, has been sentenced to 48 months in prison after being caught selling methamphetamine in Pennington County. Key Details: Bergeron was convicted of felony first-degree controlled substance sales She cannot own or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives She was ordered… Continue reading Minnesota Woman Sentenced to 48 Months for Meth Sales in Pennington County
Fosston, MN: Man Sentenced to Prison for Brother’s Murder
Man Sentenced To Prison For Murdering His Brother In Fosston, MN FOSSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Fergus Falls man has been sentenced to prison for murdering his brother in Fosston, Minnesota last year.
Former Attorney from Warren, Minnesota Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Ex-Wife’s Murder
Former Warren, Minnesota Attorney Gets 18 Year Prison Sentence In Murder Of Ex-Wife WARREN, MN. (trfnews.i234.me) Anders Odegaard, a former attorney in Warren, Minnesota has been sentenced to 18-years in prison for beating death of his wife in August of 2022.
Ethan Chad Mahrer Sentenced in Otter Tail County for Third-Degree Burglary
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MN – Ethan Chad Mahrer, 26, was sentenced in Otter Tail County on February 25, 2025, following his conviction for third-degree burglary. According to official records, Mahrer was charged and sentenced for: Third-Degree Burglary – Entering Without Consent with Intent to Steal or Commit a Felony/Gross Misdemeanor (Case 609.582.3(a), Felony) Authorities have… Continue reading Ethan Chad Mahrer Sentenced in Otter Tail County for Third-Degree Burglary
Hank Allen Wibben Sentenced in Otter Tail County for Firearm & Criminal Vehicular Offenses
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MN – Hank Allen Wibben, 33, was sentenced in Otter Tail County on February 28, 2025, after being convicted of multiple serious firearm and vehicular offenses. According to official records, Wibben was sentenced for the following charges: Possession of Ammunition or Firearm – Conviction of 5th-Degree Assault or Domestic Assault Violation (Case… Continue reading Hank Allen Wibben Sentenced in Otter Tail County for Firearm & Criminal Vehicular Offenses
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Murder that Occurred 1 Year Ago Today
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks, North Dakota man, Cazmere Haskins has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the March 7, 2024 stabbing death of Anfernee Economy in that town.
Minnesota Woman Sentenced to 48 Months for Meth Sales in Pennington County
Warren (trfnews.i234.me)— A Minnesota woman has been sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to felony first-degree sale of a controlled substance in Pennington County. Authorities say Krista Rachelle Bergeron, 33, sold approximately 30 grams of methamphetamine to an informant on two separate occasions. She was sentenced on March 3 to 48 months… Continue reading Minnesota Woman Sentenced to 48 Months for Meth Sales in Pennington County
Burnsville Man Busted for Selling Fentanyl in Becker County
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Fentanyl Dealer Caught With 52 Grams – Sentenced! A major fentanyl dealer is off the streets after a shocking arrest in Becker County! Landen Gene Russette, 40, of Burnsville, MN, was sentenced in Becker County District Court after being convicted of: Felony First-Degree Controlled Substance Crime Felony Second-Degree Controlled Substance… Continue reading Burnsville Man Busted for Selling Fentanyl in Becker County
HABITUAL OFFENDER: Grafton Man Sentenced to 20 Years After High-Speed Chase & Meth Bust
Grafton, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) – A dangerous police chase in March 2024 led to a massive meth bust and a 20-year prison sentence for a Grafton man. 
39-year-old Justin Marcel Peterson was sentenced Friday, February 21, to 20 years in prison, though he will serve 10 years before being placed on supervised probation for… Continue reading HABITUAL OFFENDER: Grafton Man Sentenced to 20 Years After High-Speed Chase & Meth Bust
Drug-Fueled DWI & Meth Bust in Pennington County – Man Sentenced
Pennington County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) – A shocking case out of Pennington County has resulted in a prison sentence for 43-year-old David Alan Jourdain, who was arrested following a drug-fueled DWI traffic stop where officers discovered meth, prescription pills, and drug paraphernalia inside his vehicle. Jourdain was sentenced on felony fifth-degree controlled substance charges and gross… Continue reading Drug-Fueled DWI & Meth Bust in Pennington County – Man Sentenced
Moorhead Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Brutal Murder!
Moorhead, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A horrifying case of violence has reached its conclusion in Moorhead, Minnesota. Robert Icanberry, 59, has been sentenced to just over 30 years in prison for the brutal stabbing death of Terry Klevgaard in April 2023. The victim, a Crookston, MN native, was discovered lifeless in an apartment after not being seen for… Continue reading Moorhead Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Brutal Murder!
Grand Forks County Man Sentenced After Stealing $140K Semi!
Grand Forks County (TRF News) – Man Who Stole $140K Semi Sentenced to 10 Years—But Will Serve Only 3 A Grand Forks County man who stole a $140,000 semi, caused nearly $12,000 in damages, and led law enforcement on a chase has been sentenced to 10 years in prison—but will only serve three before being… Continue reading Grand Forks County Man Sentenced After Stealing $140K Semi!
Frazee Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Sickening Crimes Against Child in Becker County!
Becker County (TRF News) – Frazee Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Child Sex Crimes In Frazee, Minnesota, a shocking verdict was handed down in the Becker County District Court against 46-year-old Shawn Louis Boit on four felony counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. The chilling details reveal that he engaged in multiple acts of… Continue reading Frazee Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Sickening Crimes Against Child in Becker County!
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 108 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND – Nolli Hedira Neal Jr., 33, has been sentenced to 108 months (9 years) in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess a controlled substance with intent to distribute and possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Neal’s sentencing took place on February 20, 2025, following a… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 108 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges
East Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 39 Months for Meth Possession in Prohibited Zone
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN – Stephen Todd Pederson, 59, has been sentenced to 39 months in prison after pleading guilty to felony meth possession in a prohibited zone. His sentencing took place on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Pederson initially faced a second-degree meth sale charge but accepted a plea agreement that reduced the charge to… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 39 Months for Meth Possession in Prohibited Zone
Otter Tail County Man Sentenced for Second-Degree DWI
Otter Tail County, MN – Authorities in Otter Tail County have sentenced Joshua Ray DeFries, 41, on February 13, 2025, for second-degree DWI, following multiple impaired driving offenses. According to court records, DeFries was sentenced under the following charge: Second-Degree DWI – Driving While Impaired; Two or More Prior Offenses (Minnesota Statute 169A.25.1(a)) Second-degree DWI… Continue reading Otter Tail County Man Sentenced for Second-Degree DWI
Ryan Lee Schmidt of Minneapolis Sentenced to 88 Months for Felony Drug Conviction & DWI
Becker County, MN – Ryan Lee Schmidt, 44, of Minneapolis, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court to 88 months in prison following his arrest for felony second-degree drug possession and gross misdemeanor DWI. Case Summary 
Date of Incident: October 25, 2024 Traffic Stop: Schmidt was pulled over on Brandy Lake Road for… Continue reading Ryan Lee Schmidt of Minneapolis Sentenced to 88 Months for Felony Drug Conviction & DWI
Bemidji Man Jaden Lee Wood Sentenced for Felony Third-Degree Assault in Becker County
Becker County, MN – Jaden Lee Wood, 25, of Bemidji, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony third-degree assault following a violent attack in White Earth on Jan. 2, 2024. Case Summary 
Victim’s Injuries: The victim suffered a laceration near the eye, heavy facial swelling, and bleeding from the left eye… Continue reading Bemidji Man Jaden Lee Wood Sentenced for Felony Third-Degree Assault in Becker County
Osage Man Sentenced in Becker County for Violent Assault at Bonfire
Becker County, MN – A rural Osage man has been sentenced in Becker County District Court after pleading guilty to felony third-degree assault in a violent pistol-whipping attack at a bonfire. Court records show that on September 4, 2024, at approximately 8 a.m., a Becker County deputy responded to St. Joseph’s Emergency Room in Park… Continue reading Osage Man Sentenced in Becker County for Violent Assault at Bonfire
Rural Naytahwaush Man Sentenced for Burglary in Becker County
Becker County, MN – Dennis Anthony Tibbetts Sr., 46, has been sentenced for felony third-degree burglary after being caught on security cameras stealing multiple items from a residence in Rochert on July 11, 2024. A felony second-degree burglary charge was dropped as part of a plea agreement. 
Caught on Camera: How the Crime… Continue reading Rural Naytahwaush Man Sentenced for Burglary in Becker County
St. Hilaire Man Sentenced in Pennington County for Failing to Register as Predatory Offender
Pennington County, MN – A 45-year-old man from St. Hilaire has been sentenced for failing to comply with Minnesota’s predatory offender registration laws. 
Case Details: 
Defendant: Robert Jay Carson, 45 Location: Pennington County, Minnesota Charge: Failure to fulfill predatory offender registration requirements – subsequent offense (felony) Sentencing Date: February 2025 
Sentencing… Continue reading St. Hilaire Man Sentenced in Pennington County for Failing to Register as Predatory Offender
St. Hilaire Man Sentenced for Felon in Possession of Ammunition & Drug Charges in Pennington County
St. Hilaire, MN – A 67-year-old man has been sentenced for felony charges after being found with ammunition and methamphetamine while on probation. Case Details: Defendant: Paul Joseph Hager, 67 Location: Pennington County, Minnesota Charges: Felon in possession of ammunition (felony) Fifth-degree controlled substance crime – previous conviction (felony) Sentencing Date: February… Continue reading St. Hilaire Man Sentenced for Felon in Possession of Ammunition & Drug Charges in Pennington County
Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to 19 Months in Prison for Fleeing Police in Pennington County
Thief River Falls, MN – A man with an extensive criminal history, including multiple cases of fleeing police and drug possession, has been sentenced to prison following a high-speed chase. The Incident: Date: November 1, 2022 Location: First Street & Horace Avenue Defendant: Justin Lee Armstrong, 46 Sentence: 19 months in prison… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to 19 Months in Prison for Fleeing Police in Pennington County
UPDATE: Mendoza Sentenced to an Additional 3 Years in North Dakota Prison
UPDATE: Mendoza To Serve Additional 3-Years In North Dakota Prison GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Valentin Mendoza has been sentenced to serve an additional 3 years in a North Dakota prison, after finishing a 27-year sentence in Minnesota.
North Dakota Man Sentenced for Multi-County Vehicle Thefts and Arson in Cass County
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A North Dakota man responsible for multiple vehicle thefts and an arson incident across several counties has been sentenced in some of his cases, while other charges remain pending. Suspect: Craig Vinton Crimes Committed: Multiple vehicle thefts across Cass, Traill, and Ransom counties Arson-related charge for setting a stolen vehicle… Continue reading North Dakota Man Sentenced for Multi-County Vehicle Thefts and Arson in Cass County
Fargo Man Sentenced in Becker County for Felony Credit Card Fraud
Becker County, MN – A Fargo man has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony financial transaction card fraud after being caught making unauthorized purchases in Detroit Lakes. According to court records, on September 12, 2023, a Detroit Lakes man reported unauthorized charges on his credit card after realizing he had lost his… Continue reading Fargo Man Sentenced in Becker County for Felony Credit Card Fraud
Grand Forks Woman Sentenced for Meth Distribution Near Elementary School
Grand Forks, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—A Grand Forks woman pleaded guilty and was sentenced last month after being caught selling methamphetamine within 165 feet of Lewis and Clark Elementary School. Defendant: Tara Rose Garza, 38 Charge: Class A Felony – Possession of Meth with Intent to Deliver Sentence: 10 years, serving three years in prison, followed… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Sentenced for Meth Distribution Near Elementary School
Ogema Woman, Carol Jean Nelson, Sentenced in Becker County for Manslaughter in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Case
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Carol Jean Nelson, 48, of rural Ogema, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court after pleading guilty to second-degree manslaughter in connection to a fatal fentanyl overdose. Investigation & ArrestOn March 13, 2023, law enforcement officers, including a White Earth investigator, responded to a residence near Ogema following a report… Continue reading Ogema Woman, Carol Jean Nelson, Sentenced in Becker County for Manslaughter in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Case
Isaac Kalinoski Sentenced for Manslaughter in Thief River Falls Overdose Death
Thief River Falls, MN – Isaac Victor Kalinoski, 35, has been sentenced to 81 months in prison after being convicted of second-degree manslaughter in connection with the 2023 fentanyl overdose death of Hailey Ann Czapiewski. Case Details Location: Thief River Falls, MN Incident Date: November 28, 2023
Victim: Hailey Ann Czapiewski (28) Defendant: Isaac… Continue reading Isaac Kalinoski Sentenced for Manslaughter in Thief River Falls Overdose Death
Brooks Man Sentenced to Probation After Assaulting Child in Brutal Attack
BROOKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Brooks, Minnesota man was sentenced to a suspended 30-month prison term and placed on supervised probation for five years after a violent attack on a child that was captured on video. Case Overview Date of Incident: July 6, 2024 Location: Brooks, MN Investigating Agency: Local Law Enforcement The Crime Joseph Cole… Continue reading Brooks Man Sentenced to Probation After Assaulting Child in Brutal Attack
St. Michael Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison for Child Abuse Leading to Infant’s Death on Spirit Lake Reservation
ST. MICHAEL, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—A St. Michael man has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple child abuse charges that led to the tragic death of a 1-year-old child on the Spirit Lake Indian Reservation. Case Overview Date of Incident: February 18, 2023 Location: St. Michael, ND – Spirit… Continue reading St. Michael Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison for Child Abuse Leading to Infant’s Death on Spirit Lake Reservation
Lake Park Man Sentenced for Multiple Assault and Property Damage Charges in Becker County
LAKE PARK, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A 20-year-old Lake Park man, Treyton Jorge Edwards, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court on multiple felony charges, including domestic assault, property damage, and assaulting law enforcement officers. Incident Summary Date of Incident: May 18, 2024 & June 22, 2024 Location: Lake Park & Detroit Lakes, MN
Responding Agencies:… Continue reading Lake Park Man Sentenced for Multiple Assault and Property Damage Charges in Becker County
Ponsford Man Sentenced for Domestic Assault and Arson Threats in Becker County
PONSFORD, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—William Lawrence Butcher II, 38, of rural Ponsford, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for gross misdemeanor domestic assault following an incident in which he struck an 11-year-old family member and threatened to burn down a house. As part of a plea agreement, a felony charge of making violent threats was… Continue reading Ponsford Man Sentenced for Domestic Assault and Arson Threats in Becker County
Minneapolis Man Sentenced to Over 9 Years for Felony Drug Charges in Becker County
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to over nine years in prison after being caught transporting a significant quantity of methamphetamine through Becker County. Case Background Kevin Donald Turck, 58, of Minneapolis, was sentenced to 110 months in prison after pleading guilty to felony first-degree drug possession. A misdemeanor DWI charge was… Continue reading Minneapolis Man Sentenced to Over 9 Years for Felony Drug Charges in Becker County
Frazee Man Sentenced for Violating Predatory Offender Registration Law
Frazee, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Becker County man convicted of multiple sex offenses has been sentenced for violating Minnesota’s predatory offender registration law after authorities found him living and working in Louisiana without permission. Case Background Anthony Ruben Lucero, 62, of rural Frazee, MN, is required to register as a predatory offender due to prior convictions, including:… Continue reading Frazee Man Sentenced for Violating Predatory Offender Registration Law
Bernard Frank Shore Sentenced in Otter Tail County for Domestic Assault
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Otter Tail County have confirmed the sentencing of Bernard Frank Shore, 36, on February 6, 2025, following his conviction for misdemeanor domestic assault under Minnesota Statute 609.2242.1(1). Shore was originally arrested on a domestic assault charge and has now received a court-ordered sentence, which may include jail time, probation,… Continue reading Bernard Frank Shore Sentenced in Otter Tail County for Domestic Assault
Sean Elliott Stenseth Sentenced in Otter Tail County for DWI
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Otter Tail County have confirmed the sentencing of Sean Elliott Stenseth, 33, on February 3, 2025, following his conviction for driving while impaired (DWI) with a BAC of 0.08 or higher within two hours of operating a motor vehicle. Stenseth was originally arrested for this offense and has now… Continue reading Sean Elliott Stenseth Sentenced in Otter Tail County for DWI
Diana Lee Koljonen Sentenced in Otter Tail County for DWI Involving Controlled Substances
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Otter Tail County have confirmed the sentencing of Diana Lee Koljonen, 68, on February 6, 2025, following her conviction for driving while impaired (DWI) under the influence of Schedule I/II drugs (excluding cannabis/hemp). Koljonen was originally arrested for this offense and has now received a court-ordered sentence, which could… Continue reading Diana Lee Koljonen Sentenced in Otter Tail County for DWI Involving Controlled Substances
Bryce Allen Burrill Sentenced in Otter Tail County, MN for DWI Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Bryce Allen Burrill, 22, was booked into Otter Tail County Jail on January 30, 2025, and later sentenced for a gross misdemeanor DWI after refusing to submit to a legally required chemical test for blood or urine. Booking & Sentencing Details: Name: Bryce Allen Burrill Age: 22 Location: Otter Tail County,… Continue reading Bryce Allen Burrill Sentenced in Otter Tail County, MN for DWI Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test
Ex-North Dakota Senator Ray Holmberg to Be Sentenced for Traveling to Sexually Abuse Minors
Fargo, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—Former North Dakota state senator Ray Holmberg, 81, will be sentenced on March 26 for traveling abroad with the intent to sexually abuse minors. Holmberg, who represented Grand Forks in the North Dakota Senate from 1976 until 2022, pleaded guilty to traveling to Prague multiple times between 2011 and 2016 with the purpose… Continue reading Ex-North Dakota Senator Ray Holmberg to Be Sentenced for Traveling to Sexually Abuse Minors
Spirit Lake Man Sentenced to 16 Years for Fatal Stabbing Over $40 in Fort Totten
NORTH DAKOTA — A Spirit Lake man was sentenced to 16 years in federal prison on Thursday, February 6, after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of a man over a $40 dispute. Austin Cody Littlewind Jr., 22, admitted to stabbing the victim in November 2023 in Fort Totten, North Dakota. The case… Continue reading Spirit Lake Man Sentenced to 16 Years for Fatal Stabbing Over $40 in Fort Totten
Carver County Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Violent Fleet Farm Stabbing
A Carver County man has been sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree assault in a violent attack at a Fleet Farm store. Gerald Dwayne Hudson, 31, was sentenced to 84 months behind bars by a Carver County judge on February 4, 2025. According to court records, the assault occurred on… Continue reading Carver County Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Violent Fleet Farm Stabbing
Pendleton Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Grand Forks Police Officer, Cody Holte
Pendleton Gets Life In Prison For Murder Of Grand Forks Police Officer, Cody Holte GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Salamah Pendleton has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Grand Forks Police Officer, Cody Holte. He also received a life sentence for the murder of his own mother in a Grand Forks apartment… Continue reading Pendleton Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Grand Forks Police Officer, Cody Holte
Dunseith Woman Sentenced to Six Years for Fentanyl Trafficking in Grand Forks County
GRAND FORKS COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—A Dunseith woman has been sentenced to six years in prison for her role in trafficking nearly 200 grams of fentanyl, intending to distribute it on the Turtle Mountain Reservation. Case Background Defendant: Darla Rae Belgarde, 37 Arrest Date: October 25, 2024 Charges: Class A Felony –… Continue reading Dunseith Woman Sentenced to Six Years for Fentanyl Trafficking in Grand Forks County
St. Paul Man Sentenced for Felony Domestic Assault in Becker County
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Morye Deshawn Cooley, 30, of St. Paul, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony domestic assault, following a violent incident involving a woman and child in Detroit Lakes. Incident Details On the evening of December 27, 2023, Detroit Lakes police responded to a domestic assault call at a residence.… Continue reading St. Paul Man Sentenced for Felony Domestic Assault in Becker County
Detroit Lakes Woman Sentenced for Drug Possession and DWI in Becker County
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Kaylee Alexandra Miller, 33, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony fifth-degree drug possession and gross misdemeanor second-degree DWI. As part of a plea agreement, a child endangerment charge was dropped. The case stems from an August 3, 2024, incident when a Minnesota State Trooper stopped… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Woman Sentenced for Drug Possession and DWI in Becker County
Minneapolis Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Setting Fire That Injured Double-Amputee
Minneapolis, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to 13 years and two months in prison for setting fire to a tent, leaving a double-amputee with severe burns near Target Field. Officers responded to the scene near Glenwood Avenue and Twins Way on December 5, 2023, after receiving reports that a homeless man in a… Continue reading Minneapolis Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Setting Fire That Injured Double-Amputee
Ada Man, Dominic Lewis Kroulik, Sentenced for Felony Threats in Becker County
Detroit Lakes, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Dominic Lewis Kroulik, 25, of Ada, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony threats of violence, following a gun-related disturbance in Detroit Lakes. Incident Details: On November 11, 2023, Detroit Lakes police responded to Curry Avenue and Main Street for reports of a man brandishing a firearm. Witnesses said… Continue reading Ada Man, Dominic Lewis Kroulik, Sentenced for Felony Threats in Becker County
Detroit Lakes Man, Nicholas Gordon Scheiben, Sentenced for DWI and Firearm Offense
Detroit Lakes, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—28-year-old Nicholas Gordon Scheiben has been sentenced in Becker County District Court after pleading guilty to gross misdemeanor second-degree DWI and carrying a pistol while under the influence of alcohol. Incident Details: On August 2, 2024, a Becker County deputy observed Scheiben’s vehicle stopped on County Highway 26. As the deputy approached,… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man, Nicholas Gordon Scheiben, Sentenced for DWI and Firearm Offense
Update: Grand Forks Woman Sentenced After DUI & Drug Possession Crash on Campbell Drive
Grand Forks, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—An update has been released regarding the Campbell Drive crash on Sunday, January 26, 2025. While no serious injuries were reported, 26-year-old Autumn Jean Alexander of Grand Forks has already pleaded guilty to multiple charges and been sentenced. Charges & Guilty Plea Alexander pleaded guilty to the following misdemeanor offenses: Possession… Continue reading Update: Grand Forks Woman Sentenced After DUI & Drug Possession Crash on Campbell Drive
Detroit Lakes Man Donald Conrad Kramer Sentenced for Domestic Assault by Strangulation
Detroit Lakes, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Detroit Lakes man has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony domestic assault by strangulation following an incident that occurred on July 30, 2024. Incident Details Suspect: Donald Conrad Kramer, 44 Victim: Kramer’s nephew Location: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Charge: Felony domestic assault by strangulation Sentence: 67 days in jail… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Donald Conrad Kramer Sentenced for Domestic Assault by Strangulation
Belcourt Man Justin Lee Baker Sentenced to Life in Prison for Brutal Sexual and Domestic Assaults
Belcourt, ND – A Belcourt man has been sentenced to life in federal prison after being convicted of multiple counts of sexual and domestic assault, including two counts of sexual abuse by threat of death or serious bodily injury and two counts of domestic assault by strangulation. Horrific Abuse and Investigation According to court documents… Continue reading Belcourt Man Justin Lee Baker Sentenced to Life in Prison for Brutal Sexual and Domestic Assaults
Jaden Ray Sentenced to Over 7 Years for Stabbing in McIntosh, Minnesota
McIntosh, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Jaden Ray, of Winger, Minnesota, has been sentenced to 86 months (over 7 years) in prison, with credit for 38 days served, following a violent stabbing outside a bar in McIntosh in January 2023. Plea Deal and Charges Ray pleaded guilty to first-degree assault causing great bodily harm under a plea agreement. Charges… Continue reading Jaden Ray Sentenced to Over 7 Years for Stabbing in McIntosh, Minnesota
Woman who attacked with a knife in McIntosh sentenced to 7 years in prison
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Winger, Minnesta woman has been sentenced to just over 7 years in prison in connection to a January 2023 stabbing in McIntosh, Minnesota.
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Methamphetamine Distribution
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—Robert Barrett Yahnke, a 61-year-old man, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement in methamphetamine distribution. Yahnke pleaded guilty on Monday, Jan. 27, to multiple felony charges, including the delivery of at least 50 grams of methamphetamine and possession with intent to deliver. Yahnke admitted to selling methamphetamine… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Methamphetamine Distribution
Mahnomen’s Joshua Lawrence Miller Sentenced in Becker County for Felony Sexual Conduct
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Joshua Lawrence Miller, 33, of Mahnomen, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. As part of a plea agreement, two felony counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct were dismissed. According to court records, on October 7, 2020, a Moorhead police officer met with a 15-year-old… Continue reading Mahnomen’s Joshua Lawrence Miller Sentenced in Becker County for Felony Sexual Conduct
Maurice Ivan Rodriquez Sentenced in Becker County for Felony Sexual Conduct
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Maurice Ivan Rodriquez, 28, of Minneapolis, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct. A more severe charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. According to court records, on June 23, 2022, a Becker County sheriff’s investigator interviewed a… Continue reading Maurice Ivan Rodriquez Sentenced in Becker County for Felony Sexual Conduct
St. Hilaire, MN Resident Sentenced to One Year in Jail for Fiancée’s Drug Overdose
St. Hilaire, MN Man Sentenced To 1 Year Jail For Drug Overdose Of Fiancee PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A St. Hilaire, Minnesota man has been sentenced to 1 year in jail for the drug overdose of his fiancee. Another man in the case is already serving a 9 year prison sentence.
Allison Ledoux Sentenced for Fargo Hostage Incident
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me)—In August 2024, law enforcement responded to a reported hostage situation at the Rodeway Inn on University Drive in South Fargo. A female individual informed officers that her acquaintance, identified as 42-year-old Allison Ledoux, had compelled her to engage in sexual activities with multiple men and prevented her from leaving. Upon arrival, police… Continue reading Allison Ledoux Sentenced for Fargo Hostage Incident
Fort Totten Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Grand Forks Standoff
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—A Fort Totten man, Collin Wade Posey, was sentenced on Tuesday, Jan. 21, to serve seven years in prison for charges stemming from a standoff with law enforcement in Grand Forks. Posey, 32, pleaded guilty to Class B felony criminal mischief causing over $10,000 in damages and Class C felony preventing arrest.… Continue reading Fort Totten Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Grand Forks Standoff
Anthony Kruger Sentenced to Nearly Six Years for Federal Firearm Possession in Richland County
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 23, 2025, Anthony Kruger, 35, of Breckenridge, Minnesota, was sentenced to five years and ten months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. A federal grand jury indicted Kruger in May 2023 for possessing a firearm on or about January 5, 2023. Due… Continue reading Anthony Kruger Sentenced to Nearly Six Years for Federal Firearm Possession in Richland County
Joseph Shockley Sentenced for Theft by Swindle in Polk County
CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me)— Joseph George Shockley, 61, formerly of Crookston, was sentenced on Thursday to 135 days in jail and five years of probation. A violation of this probation could result in a 42-month prison sentence. Shockley entered an Alford plea last fall to a charge of theft by swindle, acknowledging that sufficient evidence existed… Continue reading Joseph Shockley Sentenced for Theft by Swindle in Polk County
Polk County Scammer Sentenced to 135 Days in Jail, Restitution Terms Still Pending
CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A former Crookston, Minnesota man received 135 days in jail for swindling 2 people out of $300,000. Terms of restitution not completed yet.
Lilianna Guadalupe Garcia Sentenced for Registration Non-Compliance in Pennington County
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 9, 2025, in Pennington County District Court, Lilianna Guadalupe Garcia, 24, formerly of Thief River Falls, was sentenced for failing to fulfill predatory offender registration requirements. The felony charge of predatory offender—knowingly commits act or fails to fulfill registration requirement was dismissed. Garcia, currently residing at the Shakopee correctional facility,… Continue reading Lilianna Guadalupe Garcia Sentenced for Registration Non-Compliance in Pennington County
UPDATE: Man sentenced to 7 years in prison for August standoff in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A St. Michael, North Dakota man was sentenced to 7-year in prison today in connection to a standoff with Grand Forks Police last August.
Jessica May Steinlicht Sentenced for Financial Transaction Card Fraud in Otter Tail County, MN
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 14, 2025, Jessica May Steinlicht, aged 38, was sentenced in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, for violating Minnesota Statute 609.821, subdivision 2, clause (1). This statute pertains to the unauthorized use of a financial transaction card to obtain the property of another without the cardholder’s consent. MN Revisor’s Office According… Continue reading Jessica May Steinlicht Sentenced for Financial Transaction Card Fraud in Otter Tail County, MN
Christopher Ray Eduvigen Sentenced for Drug Possession in Otter Tail County, MN
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 13, 2025, in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, Christopher Ray Eduvigen, 34, was sentenced for a felony offense under statute 152.025.2(1). The charge pertained to 5th-degree possession of a Schedule 1, 2, 3, or 4 controlled substance, excluding small amounts of marijuana. According to the Otter Tail County Jail In… Continue reading Christopher Ray Eduvigen Sentenced for Drug Possession in Otter Tail County, MN
Justin Rodriguez Sentenced for West Fargo Auto Shop Theft
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – Justin Rodriguez, a 39-year-old Fargo resident, was sentenced to five years in prison, with the sentence suspended during three years of supervised probation, after pleading guilty to burglary and theft from a West Fargo auto shop. In September, Rodriguez and an accomplice, both wearing dark clothing and masks, broke into the Center… Continue reading Justin Rodriguez Sentenced for West Fargo Auto Shop Theft
Minneapolis Man Tremaine Michael Bucholz Sentenced for Fatal Shooting in Hennepin County
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to at least 30 years in prison for his involvement in a fatal shooting last year. Tremaine Michael Bucholz, 27, received the sentence on Dec. 30 in Hennepin County District Court after his conviction for aiding and abetting first-degree murder and second-degree murder in the Aug.… Continue reading Minneapolis Man Tremaine Michael Bucholz Sentenced for Fatal Shooting in Hennepin County
Thief River Falls Woman Sentenced for Arson at East Grand Forks Islamic Center
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls woman was sentenced to five years of supervised probation for starting a fire at the East Grand Forks Islamic Center in 2022. Suzette Gay Thompson, 60, pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree arson. A second count was dismissed. On June 5, 2022, an East Grand… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Sentenced for Arson at East Grand Forks Islamic Center
Grand Forks Resident Sentenced for Assault and Reckless Endangerment
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Jayden Lloyd, a 21-year-old resident of Grand Forks, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison and three years of supervised probation following an incident in June 2024. Lloyd pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, possession with intent to deliver LSD and possession of a Schedule I hallucinogenic. Four… Continue reading Grand Forks Resident Sentenced for Assault and Reckless Endangerment
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 2.5 Years in Prison for June 2024 Incident: Watch the Exclusive Video Update
GRAND FORKS, ,ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for a wild incident in June of 2024 where a victim was hit with a hatchet and multiple shots were fired.
Kyle Thomas Grochowski, Warren County Man, Sentenced for Child Pornography Charges
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Kyle Thomas Grochowski, 42, from Warren, was sentenced for two felony charges related to the possession of pornographic material involving minors. For the first charge, he was sentenced to 20 months in prison, which was stayed for five years. As part of his sentence, he must serve 30 days in jail starting… Continue reading Kyle Thomas Grochowski, Warren County Man, Sentenced for Child Pornography Charges
Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to 18 Months for Methamphetamine Offense
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Brian Allen Torkelson, 34, of Thief River Falls, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for a felony fifth-degree controlled substance crime following a prior conviction. A separate felony charge related to methamphetamine crimes involving children was dismissed. As part of his sentencing, Torkelson is prohibited from using or possessing firearms… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to 18 Months for Methamphetamine Offense
Predatory Offender Ryan Adam Benoit Sentenced: Felony Charges and Drug Bust in Pennington County
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Ryan Adam Benoit, 36, was sentenced for felony offenses, including failure to register as a predatory offender and fifth-degree controlled substance crime. For the registration charge, Benoit received a 24-month prison sentence. He was ordered to register as a predatory offender and provide a DNA sample. Additionally, he was fined $210. This… Continue reading Predatory Offender Ryan Adam Benoit Sentenced: Felony Charges and Drug Bust in Pennington County
Minnesota Man Joseph Jorgenson Sentenced for Double Homicide and Dismemberment
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Joseph Steven Jorgenson, 41, of Maplewood, Minnesota, pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder for the deaths of Manijeh “Mani” Starren, 34, and Fanta Xayavong, 33. Both women were reported missing and later found dismembered in separate storage units. As part of a plea agreement, Jorgenson will serve two concurrent 40-year… Continue reading Minnesota Man Joseph Jorgenson Sentenced for Double Homicide and Dismemberment
Travis Bauer Sentenced to 30.5 Years for Second-Degree Murder in Sibley County
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On September 20, 2022, Travis Bauer contacted emergency services to report finding 79-year-old farmer Dennis Weitzenkamp unresponsive in a machine shed at a farm on 266th Street near Winthrop, Minnesota. Law enforcement arrived to find Weitzenkamp deceased with a gunshot wound to the back of his head. Evidence indicated he had been… Continue reading Travis Bauer Sentenced to 30.5 Years for Second-Degree Murder in Sibley County
Moorhead Man Cordell McFadden Sentenced to 8 Years for Fargo Shooting Incident
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Moorhead man will serve 8 years in prison for aggravated assault with a firearm after pleading guilty to a shooting incident in Fargo last year. Cordell McFadden was arrested in March following a shooting near South High School. On March 30th, Fargo police responded to a report of gunfire in… Continue reading Moorhead Man Cordell McFadden Sentenced to 8 Years for Fargo Shooting Incident
Cass County: Cordell McFadden Sentenced to 10 Years for March 2024 Shooting
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – On January 13, 2025, in Cass County Court, Cordell McFadden changed his plea regarding charges from a March 30, 2024, shooting near Fargo South High School. Initially pleading not guilty in June, McFadden altered his plea and received a 10-year prison sentence. He is required to serve 8 years, followed by… Continue reading Cass County: Cordell McFadden Sentenced to 10 Years for March 2024 Shooting
Hennepin County: Lue Chang Sentenced to 25.5 Years for Family Gathering Murder
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—In Hennepin County, Lue Chang, 32, from Brooklyn Park, received a 25.5-year prison sentence for second-degree murder committed during a family gathering in September 2024. The incident occurred on September 21, 2024, at a residence on the 7500 block of Kentucky Avenue North during a birthday celebration. Court records indicate that Chang… Continue reading Hennepin County: Lue Chang Sentenced to 25.5 Years for Family Gathering Murder
Bemidji Brothers Sentenced for Beating Death of Sibling
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Two Bemidji, Minnesota brothers have been sentenced to prison in connection to the beating death of a 3rd brother.
Grand Forks Resident John Nogowski Sentenced in Pennington County Drug Case
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—John James Nogowski, a 26-year-old resident of Grand Forks, North Dakota, was sentenced in Pennington County for a felony charge of fifth-degree possession of drugs, specifically Schedule I-IV substances or related paraphernalia, excluding cannabis or hemp. The court imposed a 28-month prison sentence, which was stayed for three years, during which Nogowski… Continue reading Grand Forks Resident John Nogowski Sentenced in Pennington County Drug Case
East Grand Forks Woman Sentenced to 80 Months for Methamphetamine Conspiracy
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — On Thursday, January 9, an East Grand Forks resident, Crystal Lea King, aged 43, was sentenced to 80 months in prison for conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance crime. King had entered a guilty plea to the felony charge in November. She has been credited with six days of… Continue reading East Grand Forks Woman Sentenced to 80 Months for Methamphetamine Conspiracy
Drayton Man Sentenced for Meth Possession and Police Pursuit
GRAND FORKS COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — On January 6, a 56-year-old Drayton resident, Shawn Kenneth Bjerke, received a 10-year sentence, with 180 days to be served in custody, for multiple offenses related to an August incident involving law enforcement in Grand Forks County. Charges and Plea Bjerke pleaded guilty to the following charges: Class B felony:… Continue reading Drayton Man Sentenced for Meth Possession and Police Pursuit
St. Cloud Woman Sentenced to Over 26 Years for Leading Drug Trafficking Operation
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) —On January 3, 2025, Chief Judge Peter Welte sentenced Macalla “Kayla” Knott to 26 years and nine months in federal prison for her leadership role in a significant drug trafficking organization. This sentence is below the federal mandatory minimum of life imprisonment for a continuing criminal enterprise violation, commonly referred to as… Continue reading St. Cloud Woman Sentenced to Over 26 Years for Leading Drug Trafficking Operation
Fargo Woman Sentenced to 19 Years for Driving into Nightclub Crowd
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — In Cass County District Court, Fargo resident Princess Leiyipei Gweh, 25, was sentenced to 19 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of aggravated assault and one count of reckless endangerment. The charges stem from a February 18, 2024, incident at the now-closed Cairo Restaurant and Bar, where Gweh… Continue reading Fargo Woman Sentenced to 19 Years for Driving into Nightclub Crowd
Bemidji Brothers Sentenced for Sibling’s Death
BEMIDJI, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – In August 2023, 29-year-old Jared William Eason was found deceased in his Bemidji residence, with the Midwest Medical Examiner’s office attributing the cause to homicidal violence resulting from blunt force injuries. Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of his brothers, Joseph Robert Eason and Daniel James Eason. Joseph faced charges of… Continue reading Bemidji Brothers Sentenced for Sibling’s Death
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to Two Years for Basketball Court Shooting
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — On January 7, Allen Jaborie Ticordiyae Little, 24, of Grand Forks, pleaded guilty to Class C felony aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon and Class C felony reckless endangerment-extreme indifference. These pleas were entered alongside a proposed plea agreement. The following day, January 8, after judicial approval, the case was… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to Two Years for Basketball Court Shooting
UPDATE: Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for BB Court Shooting
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man has been sentenced to 2 year in prison for a shooting at a basketball court in …
Thief River Falls Resident Sentenced for Multiple Felonies
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 9, in Pennington County District Court, Branden Wayne Rausch, 31, of Thief River Falls, was sentenced for multiple felony offenses, including third-degree burglary and fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance exceeding 0.25 grams. The court imposed concurrent prison terms of 15 months and 13 months for these charges, respectively, both… Continue reading Thief River Falls Resident Sentenced for Multiple Felonies
Otter Tail County: Sarah Lee Walker Sentenced for Threats of Violence
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 30, 2024, authorities in Otter Tail County arrested 59-year-old Sarah Lee Walker. She was charged under Minnesota Statute 609.713.1 for making threats of violence with reckless disregard for risk. Following legal proceedings, Walker received a sentence corresponding to the charges. Details regarding the specific nature of the threats, the… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Sarah Lee Walker Sentenced for Threats of Violence
Otter Tail County: Mario Santos Monjares Sentenced for DWI Offenses
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On August 20, 2024, law enforcement officials in Otter Tail County arrested 34-year-old Mario Santos Monjares. He was charged with gross misdemeanor violations under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(1) for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, and 169A.20.1(5) for operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 within… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Mario Santos Monjares Sentenced for DWI Offenses
Otter Tail County Man Sentenced for Threats of Violence
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 12, 2024, Tanner John Hultin, a 33-year-old resident of Otter Tail County, was arrested and subsequently sentenced under Minnesota Statute 609.713, subdivision 1, which pertains to threats of violence made with reckless disregard for risk. Revisor Case Details Hultin was charged with making threats of violence, demonstrating reckless disregard… Continue reading Otter Tail County Man Sentenced for Threats of Violence
Ogema Resident Sentenced for Misdemeanor Domestic Assault in Becker County
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On October 16, 2024, District Judge Michelle Lawson sentenced Kyle Joseph Firstshoot, 22, of Ogema, to 90 days in jail for misdemeanor domestic assault, with 82 days stayed for one year and credit for eight days served. He was fined $300 plus $85 in court fees. Additionally, Firstshoot is prohibited from consuming… Continue reading Ogema Resident Sentenced for Misdemeanor Domestic Assault in Becker County
Amanda Jo Knutson Sentenced for Felony Property Damage and Theft
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Amanda Jo Knutson, 40, of rural Pelican Rapids, was sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony first-degree criminal damage to property and felony theft. The charges stem from a July 20, 2022, incident at U-Store Lock and Leave in Detroit Lakes. According to court records, Detroit Lakes police received a report… Continue reading Amanda Jo Knutson Sentenced for Felony Property Damage and Theft
Otter Tail County: Cody Lane Kirschbaum Sentenced for Drug Possession and DWI
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 3, 2024, Cody Lane Kirschbaum, a 29-year-old male, was sentenced in Otter Tail County. He faced charges under Minnesota Statute 152.025.2(1) for fifth-degree possession of controlled substances, specifically Schedule I-IV drugs, excluding small amounts of marijuana. Additionally, Kirschbaum was charged under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(2) for operating a motor vehicle… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Cody Lane Kirschbaum Sentenced for Drug Possession and DWI
Fargo Woman Sentenced to 19 Years for Vehicular Assault Outside Nightclub
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In January 2025, Princess Leiyipei Gweh, a 25-year-old resident of Fargo, North Dakota, received a 19-year prison sentence following a plea agreement. She pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated assault and one count of reckless endangerment, while three other charges were dismissed as part of the agreement. Grand Forks Herald… Continue reading Fargo Woman Sentenced to 19 Years for Vehicular Assault Outside Nightclub
Otter Tail County: Brandon Alan Jones Sentenced for Receiving Stolen Property
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 20, 2024, law enforcement officials in Otter Tail County arrested 32-year-old Brandon Alan Jones. He was charged under Minnesota Statute 609.53, which pertains to receiving stolen property. This statute criminalizes the act of receiving, possessing, transferring, buying, or concealing any stolen property, knowing or having reason to know that… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Brandon Alan Jones Sentenced for Receiving Stolen Property
Antoddio Belunte Allen Sentenced for DWI in Otter Tail County
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Antoddio Belunte Allen, aged 47, has been sentenced under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(1) for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. This statute defines it as a crime to drive, operate, or be in physical control of a motor vehicle when under the influence of alcohol. Revisor Allen’s projected… Continue reading Antoddio Belunte Allen Sentenced for DWI in Otter Tail County
Otter Tail County: Joel Diekmann Sentenced for Criminal Sexual Conduct
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On November 19, 2024, Joel Diekmann, a 22-year-old male, was booked in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, on charges of criminal sexual conduct. He was charged under Minnesota Statutes 609.342.1a(e) and 609.343.1a(e). Minnesota Statute 609.342.1a(e) defines first-degree criminal sexual conduct as engaging in sexual penetration or contact with a person under 14… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Joel Diekmann Sentenced for Criminal Sexual Conduct
Otter Tail County: Cortney Lynn Burnett Sentenced for Fifth-Degree Drug Possession
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 24, 2024, Cortney Lynn Burnett, a 26-year-old female, was sentenced in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, for a fifth-degree controlled substance crime under Minnesota Statute § 152.025. This statute addresses offenses related to the possession of controlled substances classified in Schedules I through IV, excluding small amounts of marijuana. Revisor Under… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Cortney Lynn Burnett Sentenced for Fifth-Degree Drug Possession
Otter Tail County: Damien Ryan Evenson Sentenced for DWI Involving Schedule I/II Drugs
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 9, 2024, Damien Ryan Evenson, aged 23, was booked in Otter Tail County. He was sentenced under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1, clause (7), which prohibits operating a motor vehicle with any amount of a Schedule I or II controlled substance, excluding cannabis and hemp, in one’s body. Revisor… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Damien Ryan Evenson Sentenced for DWI Involving Schedule I/II Drugs
Fort Totten Man Receives Five-Year Sentence for Attempted Escape from Custody
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — On December 26, 2024, Collin Wade Posey, a 32-year-old resident of Fort Totten, was sentenced to five years in prison for attempting to escape custody. Posey had been arrested in July on multiple local and federal warrants. Posey pleaded guilty to the following charges: Class C felony escape-felony arrest or… Continue reading Fort Totten Man Receives Five-Year Sentence for Attempted Escape from Custody
Otter Tail County Resident Sentenced for Second-Degree Heroin Possession
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 24, 2024, Laura Chesoi, a 30-year-old resident of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, was sentenced for a second-degree controlled substance crime involving the possession of six grams or more of heroin. This offense falls under Minnesota Statute 152.022, subdivision 2(a)(3), which classifies the possession of six grams or more of… Continue reading Otter Tail County Resident Sentenced for Second-Degree Heroin Possession
Senator’s Son Sentenced to 28 Years for Deputy’s Death in High-Speed Chase
STANTON, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — Ian Cramer, aged 43 and son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer, was sentenced to 28 years in prison on December 30, 2024, for his involvement in the death of Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy Paul Martin during a high-speed pursuit in December 2023. Incident Overview On December 6, 2023, Cramer fled from… Continue reading Senator’s Son Sentenced to 28 Years for Deputy’s Death in High-Speed Chase
West Fargo Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Wife’s Murder
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – In Cass County District Court, West Fargo resident Spencer Moen was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole for the murder of his wife, Sonja Moen. During the sentencing, family members of the victim provided statements detailing the impact of her death on their lives and the lives of the… Continue reading West Fargo Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Wife’s Murder
Lake Park Resident, Cole William Halverson Sentenced for Vehicle Theft
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Cole William Halverson, a 21-year-old resident of Lake Park, was sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony theft of a motor vehicle. According to court records, on August 1, a Lake Park police officer received a report of a damaged vehicle at Gettel’s Repair in Lake Park. The vehicle owner reported… Continue reading Lake Park Resident, Cole William Halverson Sentenced for Vehicle Theft
UPDATE: Son of North Dakota Senator Sentenced to 28 Years in Prison for Deputy’s Murder
STANTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Judge has sentenced 43-year old Ian Cramer to 28 years in prison after pleading guilty to homicide and other charges related to a pursuit and crash in western North Dakota that killed a Mercer County deputy in December of 2023. Cramer in the son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer.
West Fargo Husband Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing Wife
CASS COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Spencer Moen of West Fargo, North Dakota has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife in August of 2023.
Emerado Man Sentenced for Attempted Murder and Related Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — On December 16, 2024, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, 32-year-old Alexander Mitchell Stewart from Emerado was sentenced to 10 years in prison, with six years suspended, for attempted murder and associated offenses. The sentencing includes an additional three years of probation following his incarceration. Stewart is required to undergo an… Continue reading Emerado Man Sentenced for Attempted Murder and Related Charges
Warroad Man Sentenced to 14.5 Years for Wife’s Murder
ROSEAU COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Warroad man, David Allen Corneliusen, 65, received a 14.5-year prison sentence on Monday, December 16, for the murder of his wife. Corneliusen entered a Norgaard plea in October, admitting to second-degree intentional, but not premeditated, murder. A Norgaard plea indicates that while the defendant acknowledges committing the crime, they… Continue reading Warroad Man Sentenced to 14.5 Years for Wife’s Murder
Maryland Men Sentenced in Romance Fraud Targeting Elderly Women
BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Two Maryland men have received sentences for their involvement in a romance fraud scheme targeting elderly women via social media. Chinedu Ikenna Nwafor, 42, of Bowie, Maryland, was sentenced on December 17 in North Dakota to 25 months in prison and ordered to pay $180,000 in restitution. He pleaded guilty to… Continue reading Maryland Men Sentenced in Romance Fraud Targeting Elderly Women
Emerado Man Sentenced to Prison for Attempted Murder and Related Charges
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — Alexander Stewart, a resident of Emerado, North Dakota, has been sentenced following his guilty plea to multiple charges, including attempted murder. The Grand Forks County District Court imposed a 10-year prison term, with six years suspended, resulting in four years of active incarceration. The charges stem from a September 2023… Continue reading Emerado Man Sentenced to Prison for Attempted Murder and Related Charges
Man Sentenced to Prison for Assaulting 9-Year-Old Girl During Bible Study Classes in Northwest Minnesota
Prison For Man Who Sexually Assaulted 9-Yr. Girl During Bible Study Classes in NW Minnesota POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A man who worked as a priest in the Polk County, Minnesota’s Russian Community has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a 9-year old girl during bible study classes.
UPDATE: Warroad Man Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison for Killing Wife
WARROAD, MN (iNewz.TV) A Warroad, Minnesota man has now been sentenced to 21-year in prison for the Murder of his wife in August of 2023.
Exclusive Video: Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Child Sex Case
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Grand Forks Man Gets 40 Years Prison In Child Sex Case GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Jeffery Krogstad of Grand Forks has been sentenced to 40 years in prison, after being convicted …
Minnesota Man Sentenced to Life in Prison
WINONA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Minnesota man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Madeline Kingsbury of Winona.
Emerado, North Dakota Man Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An Emerado, North Dakota man has been sentenced to 4 years in prison, following the Attempted Murder of a woman in that town in October 0f 2023.
UPDATE: Man Pleads Guilty to Murder in Grand Forks, Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man has plead guilty to a March 2024 Murder. Under a plea deal Cazmere Haskins would spend 40 years in prison.
Lake Park Man Sentenced for Felony Receiving Stolen Property
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Joshua James Tougas, 35, of rural Lake Park, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony receiving stolen property after a plea agreement dropped a second-degree drug charge. Court records reveal that on July 25, 2022, law enforcement executed a search warrant on a property in Lake Park.… Continue reading Lake Park Man Sentenced for Felony Receiving Stolen Property
Grand Forks Man Sentenced for Multiple Domestic Violence Offenses
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks resident, Kyle John Spicer, 35, entered guilty pleas to several domestic violence-related charges. Spicer admitted to three Class C felonies: unlawful possession of a firearm by a violent felon, terrorizing, and felonious restraint. Additionally, he pleaded guilty to a Class A misdemeanor for domestic violence causing bodily… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced for Multiple Domestic Violence Offenses
Man Sentenced for Check Forgery in Becker County Court
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Casey Michael Wheeler, 34, of rural Ogema, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony check forgery. According to court records, on May 22, 2023, a sheriff’s investigator obtained three copies of checks written to Wheeler, totaling $1,450. The checks, provided by an individual identified as JW, were accompanied… Continue reading Man Sentenced for Check Forgery in Becker County Court
Audubon Man Sentenced for Disorderly Conduct in Becker County
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – James William Varno, 56, of Audubon, was sentenced in Becker County District Court for a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct. A felony charge of threats of violence was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. Court records indicate that on April 10, 2024, an Audubon police officer witnessed Varno yelling… Continue reading Audubon Man Sentenced for Disorderly Conduct in Becker County
Minnesota Man Sentenced for Possession of Illegal Materials
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jamison Michael Nelson, 48, formerly of Detroit Lakes, was sentenced in Becker County District Court on three felony counts of possessing illegal materials on a computer. Three additional counts were dismissed under a plea agreement. Court records indicate that on February 11, 2016, the National Center for Missing and Exploited… Continue reading Minnesota Man Sentenced for Possession of Illegal Materials
Red Lake Falls Man Sentenced for Possessing Methamphetamine
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Red Lake Falls man was sentenced Friday, Nov. 15, in Pennington County District Court for possessing 29.4 grams of methamphetamine. Kyle Travis Edgar, 40, was sentenced for a felony charge of third-degree controlled substance crime – possession. Misdemeanor charges of fleeing an officer by means other than a… Continue reading Red Lake Falls Man Sentenced for Possessing Methamphetamine
Fargo Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Attempted Murder
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Kyle Ochoa was sentenced Monday to 10 years in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised probation, for one count of intentional attempted murder. He was credited with just over a year of time already served. Ochoa entered an Alford Plea in September 2023. Court documents state that the victim was… Continue reading Fargo Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Attempted Murder
Valley City Man Sentenced for Discharging Firearm and Causing Property Damage
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Mikah Alan Striefel, a 22-year-old man from Valley City, has been sentenced for his involvement in an incident where shots were fired into a parked vehicle in Jamestown. Striefel pleaded guilty to charges including criminal mischief (reduced from a Class C felony), false reports to law enforcement, and discharging a firearm… Continue reading Valley City Man Sentenced for Discharging Firearm and Causing Property Damage
Former Auditor Sentenced to Jail for Embezzlement: Repays $10,000 of Stolen Funds
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A former Grand Forks County city auditor was sentenced to 60 days in jail and two months of home confinement. She admitted to using taxpayer money to pad her salary and go shopping. Wendy Sullivan, 60, used nearly $115,000 during her 12 years on the job, including nearly $90,000 in… Continue reading Former Auditor Sentenced to Jail for Embezzlement: Repays $10,000 of Stolen Funds
Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Methamphetamine Sale
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – James Richard Shaugabay, 33, was sentenced on Thursday, November 21st, for selling approximately six grams of methamphetamine to a Polk County informant. He had previously pleaded guilty in October to felony third-degree sale of a controlled substance. According to court documents, Shaugabay sold methamphetamine to a cooperating individual in East… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Methamphetamine Sale
Ex-Roseau County Deputy Sentenced in Stalking Case
Former Roseau County Deputy Sentenced In Stalking Case BEMIDJI, MN (PaulBunyanBroadcasting.com) A former Roseau County Deputy has been sentenced in a stalking case.
St. Cloud Man Sentenced to 23 Years for Human Trafficking in Minnesota
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Stearns County judge sentenced Terrell Fields, 47, of St. Cloud, to 23 years in prison for promoting prostitution. Fields will receive credit for the 274 days he spent in county jail. Fields pleaded guilty in September to one count of promoting prostitution. Twenty-three other charges were dismissed as part… Continue reading St. Cloud Man Sentenced to 23 Years for Human Trafficking in Minnesota
A Crookston Man’s 21-Month Sentence for Drug Residual Possession
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A Crookston man was sentenced to 21 months in prison on Tuesday, October 29. The individual, identified as Aladdin Da’jion Bankhead, aged 30, had been charged with an additional seven felonies. The charges included conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance crime and the sale of at least 17 grams… Continue reading A Crookston Man’s 21-Month Sentence for Drug Residual Possession
Fergus Falls Former CEO Sentenced to Probation and Restitution
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – Katherine Junge, the former CEO of two real estate organizations in Fergus Falls, has been sentenced to probation and ordered to make restitution. In a plea agreement, she was accused of using her organization’s credit cards for approximately $144,000 in purchases for her benefit over several years. Police began investigating… Continue reading Fergus Falls Former CEO Sentenced to Probation and Restitution
Daniel James Steward Sentenced for Felony Third-Degree Burglary
Daniel James Steward, 20, was sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony third-degree burglary. The court records show that on August 8, 2022, a woman reported her home had been entered and her purse taken. The reporting party stated that she had left her purse near a kitchen window, which would have been within… Continue reading Daniel James Steward Sentenced for Felony Third-Degree Burglary
Andrew James Klemetsrud Sentenced for Gross Misdemeanor DWI
Andrew James Klemetsrud, 22, was sentenced in Becker County District Court for gross misdemeanor driving while intoxicated. The court records show that on July 27 at approximately 3:23 a.m., the Becker County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stolen vehicle from the Morningside Motel. The owner reported that Klemetsrud had taken her silver 2002… Continue reading Andrew James Klemetsrud Sentenced for Gross Misdemeanor DWI
Granite Falls Man Sentenced to 7.5 Years in Prison for Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
RAMSEY COUNTY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A judge has handed down a sentence of 7.5 years in prison to Keanu Labatte, a 20-year-old man from Granite Falls, Minnesota after he pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal sexual conduct. According to court documents, Labatte physically and sexually assaulted his girlfriend, a student at St. Catherine University, while keeping… Continue reading Granite Falls Man Sentenced to 7.5 Years in Prison for Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Detroit Lakes Woman Sentenced on Felony Drug Charge: Krystal Colleen Koehnen’s Probation Details
Krystal Colleen Koehnen, 35, of Detroit Lakes, was sentenced in Becker County District Court on a felony fifth-degree drug charge. On May 10, 2023, a Becker County deputy stopped a vehicle on County Highway 25 without a working license plate. The driver was later arrested for DWI. The passenger, Koehnen, was arrested on an active… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Woman Sentenced on Felony Drug Charge: Krystal Colleen Koehnen’s Probation Details
High-Speed Chase: Levi Hansmeier’s Becker County Fleeing and DWI Charges
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Levi Roland Hansmeier was charged in Becker County District Court for felony fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle and gross misdemeanor driving while intoxicated. On July 22, a White Earth police officer responded to an investigation of a child custody dispute. The mother reported that her son was… Continue reading High-Speed Chase: Levi Hansmeier’s Becker County Fleeing and DWI Charges
Felony Harassment Conviction: Corey Roy Peasley Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Corey Roy Peasley, 47, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for his conviction on felony harassment and violating a restraining order. The offense occurred in Becker County on April 25, 2023. According to court records, Judge Michelle Lawson presided over the sentencing hearing on July 24. As part… Continue reading Felony Harassment Conviction: Corey Roy Peasley Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison
Minnesota Resident Sentenced for Aiming Laser at Airliner
Minnesota Man Sentenced For Laser Strike On Airliner MADISON, WI (trfnews.i234.me) A Minnesota man has been sentenced to 2 years in prison for pointing a laser at an airliner landing in …
Fargo Man Sentenced to 180 Days in Jail for Causing Thousands of Dollars in Damage
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – Timothy Windels was sentenced to 180 days in jail for using an angle grinder to cut Midco lines at seven locations around Fargo. The incident occurred in August and caused significant outages to residential and business customers. Windels pleaded guilty and admitted to tampering with electrical boxes, including one at the federal… Continue reading Fargo Man Sentenced to 180 Days in Jail for Causing Thousands of Dollars in Damage
Deadly Speed: Avon Man Sentenced to 9 Years for Fatal Crash
CLEAR LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Hunter Buckentine, a 24-year-old man from Avon, Minnesota, was sentenced to nine years and eight months in prison for his role in a fatal car crash that occurred on August 19, 2023. The incident took place around 1:00 a.m. on Highway 10 in Becker when Buckentine’s vehicle collided with another… Continue reading Deadly Speed: Avon Man Sentenced to 9 Years for Fatal Crash
Fargo Fugitive Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for High-Speed Chase and Assault on Federal Agents
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – Michael Allen Otto was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for his involvement in a high-speed chase and assault on federal agents. The incident occurred on September 15, 2023. A routine traffic stop led to law enforcement pursuing Otto’s vehicle at high speeds. Two stolen firearms were found inside the vehicle… Continue reading Fargo Fugitive Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for High-Speed Chase and Assault on Federal Agents
Laundromat Bandit Sentenced: Jacob Alley Gets 30 Days in Jail for Fergus Falls Heist
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – In a shocking turn of events, a man has been sentenced to 30 days in jail and 5 years probation for burglarizing a laundromat in Minnesota. The sentencing took place on Monday, October 14, at Otter Tail County Court. According to court documents, Jacob Alley, a 46-year-old resident of Fergus Falls,… Continue reading Laundromat Bandit Sentenced: Jacob Alley Gets 30 Days in Jail for Fergus Falls Heist
Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Violent Car Theft from Mother and Son
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Romell Roshode Lewis has been sentenced to approximately five years in prison after being convicted of first-degree aggravated robbery. According to court documents, a woman and her 13-year-old son were bringing groceries into their home last summer when they were confronted by Lewis and several other men who had driven… Continue reading Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Violent Car Theft from Mother and Son
Funeral Burglar Sentenced: Dennis Hovet’s 5-Year Prison Sentence for Stealing Firearms During Funeral Services
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Goodridge man, who admitted burglarizing homes while people were attending funerals, was sentenced Tuesday, Oct. 15 for five felony offenses. Dennis Obert Hovet, 64, stole firearms out of homes in three area counties. He said he got the idea from television. Hovet received concurrent sentences with the largest sentence… Continue reading Funeral Burglar Sentenced: Dennis Hovet’s 5-Year Prison Sentence for Stealing Firearms During Funeral Services
Betrayal of Trust: Woman Sentenced to 25 Years for Poisoning Boyfriend with Antifreeze in Cold-Blooded Murder
MINOT, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A chilling tale of betrayal and murder has come to an end as Ina Thea Kenoyer was sentenced to serve 25 years behind bars for poisoning her boyfriend, Steven Riley Jr., using antifreeze. This heinous crime not only took the life of a loving partner but also shattered the trust that… Continue reading Betrayal of Trust: Woman Sentenced to 25 Years for Poisoning Boyfriend with Antifreeze in Cold-Blooded Murder
Neche, ND Man Sentenced to 60 Years for Child Sexual Exploitation
60 Years In Prison For Neche, ND Man On Charges Of Sexual Exploitation Of Children FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Neche, North Dakota man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison on charges of sexually exploiting children for the distribution and possession of child porn.
Daredevil Driver Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for High-Speed Chase
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Benjamin Mikkel Pawlowski, a 30-year-old man from Grand Forks, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Monday, October 14. The harsh sentence comes after he pleaded guilty to six Class C felonies and two Class B misdemeanors related to a high-speed chase that involved fleeing from law enforcement. According… Continue reading Daredevil Driver Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for High-Speed Chase
Southern Minnesota Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Brutal Stabbing and Child Endangerment
MANKATO, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — In a shocking turn of events, Dustin Murilla, a 35-year-old man from Southern Minnesota, has been sentenced to an astonishing 20 years in prison for his role in the fatal stabbing of a woman and terrorizing an innocent child. The harrowing incident unfolded on May 2023 during a high-speed police chase… Continue reading Southern Minnesota Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Brutal Stabbing and Child Endangerment
Suspect Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison and Ordered to Pay $48 Million in Restitution for Feeding Our Future Scam
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) One of 12 suspects has now been sentenced in a $250-million dollar pandemic fraud scheme.
Fargo Fury: Woman Sentenced to 360 Days in Jail for Brutal Downtown Beating
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A woman who pleaded guilty to stomping twice on a man’s head during a brutal downtown Fargo beating was sentenced Monday. Angelica Hernandez, visibly shaken and tearful, apologized for her actions and claimed she had made a mistake. However, Judge Nicholas Chase called the beating “brutal” and “chilling,” saying that calling it… Continue reading Fargo Fury: Woman Sentenced to 360 Days in Jail for Brutal Downtown Beating
Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to 5 Years Probation for Possessing Child Pornography
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man was sentenced Tuesday, Oct. 8 in Pennington County District Court for possessing three images of child pornography in 2023. Michael Robert Schake, 71, was also accused of possessing seven other photos of child pornography, but those charges were dismissed in a plea agreement. Schake… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to 5 Years Probation for Possessing Child Pornography
Domestic Violence Nightmare: 32-Year-Old Man to Face Sentencing for Heinous Crimes Against Ex-Girlfriend
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Domestic Violence Nightmare: 32-Year-Old Man to Face Sentencing for Heinous Crimes Against Ex-Girlfriend A disturbing case of domestic violence has led to a North Dakota man facing sentencing on four charges. Alexander Mitchell Stewart, 32, pleaded guilty to three Class C felonies – domestic violence causing serious bodily injury, terrorizing,… Continue reading Domestic Violence Nightmare: 32-Year-Old Man to Face Sentencing for Heinous Crimes Against Ex-Girlfriend
Decade of Darkness: 47-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison for Heinous Child Abuse
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minnesota man has been sentenced to an astonishing 50 years in prison, with 20 years suspended, for his heinous crimes against four young girls. Manuel Martinez Jr., 47, pleaded guilty in June to four counts of Class AA felony gross sexual imposition. The horrific abuse occurred over nearly a… Continue reading Decade of Darkness: 47-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison for Heinous Child Abuse
Monticello Man Sentenced to 6.5 Years for Role in Deadly Shootout That Claimed Firefighter’s Life
MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – A Monticello man, 29-year-old Marquise Trevone Hammonds-Ford, has been sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for his involvement in a deadly gunfight that resulted in the tragic death of off-duty firefighter Joseph C. Johns. Hammonds-Ford received his sentence on Wednesday, October 9, after pleading guilty to prohibited possession of a firearm. While… Continue reading Monticello Man Sentenced to 6.5 Years for Role in Deadly Shootout That Claimed Firefighter’s Life
Red Lake Woman Sentenced for Child Neglect Leading to Child’s Death
MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – A 64-year-old Red Lake woman, Sharon Rosebear, has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison after being convicted of felony child neglect, resulting in the tragic death of a young girl under her care. Court documents revealed that Rosebear cared for the child throughout 2022 but cruelly deprived her of essential… Continue reading Red Lake Woman Sentenced for Child Neglect Leading to Child’s Death
Wahpeton Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed 20-Year-Old Woman
WAHPETON, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — Chad Olson, 53, of Wahpeton, has been sentenced to five years in prison for the tragic hit-and-run death of 20-year-old Bailey Bernstein. Olson pleaded guilty to charges of criminal vehicular homicide and duty in accident involving death. The judge handed down a 10-year sentence on each count, to be served concurrently,… Continue reading Wahpeton Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed 20-Year-Old Woman
73-Year-Old Man from Roseau, MN Sentenced for Stalking Conviction
Seventy-three Year Old Roseau, MN Man Sentenced On Stalking Conviction ROSEAU, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A 73-year old Roseau, Minnesota man was sentenced this week on a “Stalking” conviction.
Former Mapleton Mayor Sentenced for DUI Crash at Detroit Mountain: Jail Time, Probation, and Electronic Monitoring Ordered
DETROIT LAKES — Andrew Steven Draeger, the former mayor of Mapleton, North Dakota, has been sentenced to 90 days in jail, probation, and electronic home monitoring for a DUI crash at Detroit Mountain that left his girlfriend, Kimberly Brinkman, with severe injuries. Draeger admitted to consuming alcohol before the February crash, which resulted in his… Continue reading Former Mapleton Mayor Sentenced for DUI Crash at Detroit Mountain: Jail Time, Probation, and Electronic Monitoring Ordered
Both individuals have been sentenced in the deadly child neglect case at Red Lake, MN.
RED LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Both people involved in a deadly Child Neglect case at Red Lake, Minnesota have now been sentenced.
Fargo Man Sentenced for Felony Domestic Assault After Violent Attack in Detroit Lakes
Todd Anthony Belland Jr., 34, of Fargo, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony domestic assault following a violent altercation on March 26 in Detroit Lakes. Court records reveal that deputies responded to a domestic disturbance on Old Pit Road, where they found Belland walking away from a vehicle with smashed windows.… Continue reading Fargo Man Sentenced for Felony Domestic Assault After Violent Attack in Detroit Lakes
UPDATE: Wahpeton Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Hit-and-Run Death of Young Woman
WAHPETON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Wahpeton, North Dakota man has been sentenced to what amounts to 4 years in prison for the hit and run death of a young woman in that town in October of 2023.
Ex-Priest from Jamestown, North Dakota Sentenced to 10 Days in Jail
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.
Eden Prairie Woman Sentenced to 2 Years for Embezzling Over $1 Million from Edina Employer
MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – An Eden Prairie woman has been sentenced to two years in prison for embezzling more than $1.1 million from her employer over a span of seven years. Monica Svobodny, 52, served as the Supply Chain and Engineering Manager at an Edina-based furniture manufacturing company, where she used company credit cards to fund… Continue reading Eden Prairie Woman Sentenced to 2 Years for Embezzling Over $1 Million from Edina Employer
Minnesota Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Child Porn Production and Plotting Violent Attack on Victim’s Family
MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – Michael Kurkowski, a 31-year-old man from Owatonna, Minnesota, has been sentenced to three decades in prison after pleading guilty to producing child porn and threatening graphic violence against his victim’s family. This shocking case began when Kurkowski was convicted of corruption of a minor and sexually exploiting a boy in Pennsylvania in… Continue reading Minnesota Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Child Porn Production and Plotting Violent Attack on Victim’s Family
Ex-Colorado Clerk Sentenced to 9 Years for Election Machine Tampering Amid 2020 Fraud Claims
Colorado County, TX (trfnews.i234.me) – Former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters has been sentenced to nine years in prison for tampering with voting machines in an attempt to support false claims of voter fraud in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Peters was convicted on seven counts related to the security breach that gave unauthorized access… Continue reading Ex-Colorado Clerk Sentenced to 9 Years for Election Machine Tampering Amid 2020 Fraud Claims
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 27.5 Years for Murdering Two Boys
Grand Forks Man Gets 27.5-Years Prison For Murder Of 2 Boys EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Valentin Mendoza of Grand Forks has been sentenced to 27.5 years in prison for killing 2 boys in an intentional car wreck in June of 2021.
North Dakota Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Kidnapping Bartender at Gunpoint in Forman
FORMAN, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Havana, North Dakota man, Ryan Bergh, has been sentenced to 8 years in prison after pleading guilty to kidnapping and reckless endangerment for holding a bartender hostage in Forman last fall. Bergh, 48, took bartender Melissa Wolter hostage at gunpoint, keeping her captive for hours. The two eventually drove to… Continue reading North Dakota Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Kidnapping Bartender at Gunpoint in Forman
UPDATE: Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Strange Kidnapping Incident in North Dakota
FORMAN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A North Dakota man has been sentenced to 8 years in prison in a bizarre kidnapping case out of the small town of Forman. Ryan Bergh plead guilty to charges of Kidnapping and Reckless Endangerment.
Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison After 2017 North Dakota Statewide Manhunt
Man Sentenced To 25 Years Prison Following 2017 ND, Statewide Manhunt FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Fort Totten, North Dakota man was sentenced to 25 years in prison, following a 2017 Statewide …
Dallas Twin Doctors Sentenced for $45M Fake Pain Injection Fraud Scheme
DALLAS (trfnews.i234.me) – Two twin doctors from Dallas, Desi and Deno Barroga, have been sentenced to six-and-a-half years in federal prison for orchestrating a $45 million healthcare fraud scheme. Operating from a pain management clinic on Greenville Ave., the brothers defrauded insurance companies by submitting fraudulent claims for corticosteroid injections that were never administered. Instead,… Continue reading Dallas Twin Doctors Sentenced for $45M Fake Pain Injection Fraud Scheme
NY Man Sentenced for Assault After High-Stakes Car Chase in Frazee
Becker County, (trfnews.i234.me) – Hector Manuel Morales-Pagen, 27, of Amsterdam, New York, was sentenced in Becker County District Court after a violent domestic incident escalated into a car chase. On July 20, Morales-Pagen’s girlfriend fled their home with her two children after he began throwing and breaking items. As she headed to the police station,… Continue reading NY Man Sentenced for Assault After High-Stakes Car Chase in Frazee
Elko New Market Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Brutal Hammer Attack That Killed Neighbor
ELKO NEW MARKET, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – An Elko New Market man, 27-year-old Cesar Jeff Cervantes-Montoya, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after a deadly altercation with his 68-year-old neighbor in January 2022. Cervantes-Montoya admitted to striking his neighbor with a hammer, causing severe head trauma that led to the victim’s death. The incident… Continue reading Elko New Market Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Brutal Hammer Attack That Killed Neighbor
BREAKING VIDEO UPDATE: Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Murder
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO UPDATE: Grand Forks Man Gets 40 Year Prison Sentence For Murder GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for a May 2022 murder in that …
Woman Convicted of Shocking Lake of Woods Crime, Sentenced to Prison Time
Woman Convicted Of Outrageous Lake Of Woods Crime, Will Now Do The Prison Time LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Retina LaValla, the woman convicted of stealing money from a Go Fund Me account, setup for the families of 3 boaters who died on Lake of the Woods has now been sentenced to prison.
Monalisa Perez Sentenced for Boyfriend’s Shooting Death 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.
Fargo Man Sentenced for DWI Crash Causing Serious Injuries on Highway 10
Jeff Paul Hanna, 60, of Fargo, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony criminal vehicular operation after causing a serious crash while under the influence. On November 25, 2023, Hanna ran a red light on Highway 10, crashing into an SUV turning from Airport Road. The collision caused extensive damage to both… Continue reading Fargo Man Sentenced for DWI Crash Causing Serious Injuries on Highway 10
74-Year-Old Minnesota Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison
Thirty Year Prison Sentence For 74 Year Old Minnesota Man BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A 74-year old Bemidji, Minnesota man was sentenced to 30 years in prison this week. Earlier, Paul Wayne Swan Sr. was found guilty of 5 counts of: 1st Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct-Victim under 13.
Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Grand Forks Child Sexual Abuse Cases
Thief River Falls Man Given 60 Year Prison Sentence In Grand Forks Child Sex Cases GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls, Minnesota man has been given a prison sentence of 60 years in prison in connection to child sex cases in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. Beau Abrahamson plead guilty to 3 counts… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Grand Forks Child Sexual Abuse Cases
Roseau Daycare Provider Sentenced for Malicious Punishment of a Child
A Roseau woman, Arrial Lovelace, has been sentenced for her role in a child assault case. In May 2024, the Roseau County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to an incident involving a daycare provider allegedly assaulting a child under her supervision. Investigating officers, along with Roseau County Social Services, reviewed photos of the child’s injuries. Lovelace,… Continue reading Roseau Daycare Provider Sentenced for Malicious Punishment of a Child
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
Fosston Woman Sentenced to Over 8 Years for Methamphetamine Sales to Informant
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN. — A Fosston woman, Michelle Jean Laird, was sentenced to 107 months in prison on Tuesday, Sept. 10, for selling approximately 17 grams of methamphetamine to a Pennington County informant. Laird, 52, originally scheduled for an initial court appearance, pleaded guilty to felony first-degree sale of a controlled substance. This is Laird’s… Continue reading Fosston Woman Sentenced to Over 8 Years for Methamphetamine Sales to Informant
Nigerian Man Sentenced to 12 Years for $200K Fraud Scheme Targeting North Dakota Law Firm
BISMARCK — A Nigerian man has been sentenced to nearly 12 years in federal prison for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that defrauded a North Dakota law firm of nearly $200,000. Christopher Ndubuisi Agbaje, who was convicted of money laundering, wire fraud, and mail fraud, was sentenced to 142 months by North Dakota U.S. District Court… Continue reading Nigerian Man Sentenced to 12 Years for $200K Fraud Scheme Targeting North Dakota Law Firm
Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced for Assaulting Officer and Property Damage After Drunken Incident
Chase Isaiah Monson, 24, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for a felony fourth-degree assault charge after spitting on a police officer and a misdemeanor for property damage. The charges stem from an incident on the evening of February 17, 2024, when police were called to a Detroit Lakes residence… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced for Assaulting Officer and Property Damage After Drunken Incident
Hunter McCutchen Sentenced to 40 Years for Infant Son’s Murder: Family Shares Heartbreaking Impact
RED WING – In a deeply emotional court hearing, Hunter Matthew McCutchen, a Red Wing man, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the brutal murder of his 2-month-old son. The courtroom on Friday, September 6, was filled with grief as family members, investigators, and professionals who worked on the case delivered powerful victim-impact… Continue reading Hunter McCutchen Sentenced to 40 Years for Infant Son’s Murder: Family Shares Heartbreaking Impact
Detroit Lakes Woman Sentenced for Felony Threats of Violence, Granted Probation
Tyra McKenzie Witt, 19, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court after pleading guilty to felony threats of violence. The sentencing stems from an August 12, 2023, incident in which Witt allegedly threatened to shoot family members after picking up a gun in Frazee. According to court records, Becker County deputies… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Woman Sentenced for Felony Threats of Violence, Granted Probation
Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to Six Years for Deliberately Striking Motorcyclist with Pickup
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Paul Gregory Piche, a 37-year-old from Thief River Falls, was sentenced on Tuesday, September 17, to over six years in prison for intentionally striking a motorcyclist with his pickup truck, causing severe injuries. The incident occurred on May 23, 2022, near the Seven Clans Casino, following a heated confrontation between… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to Six Years for Deliberately Striking Motorcyclist with Pickup
Warren Man Sentenced for Stealing Thief River Falls Pickup Truck: Prison Time and Probation Ordered
Kyle Allen Larson, a 38-year-old resident of Warren, was sentenced in Pennington County District Court on Monday, August 26, for stealing a pickup truck from Thief River Falls. Larson faced felony charges for motor vehicle theft and received a stay of adjudication for a gross misdemeanor charge related to controlled substance possession. For the felony… Continue reading Warren Man Sentenced for Stealing Thief River Falls Pickup Truck: Prison Time and Probation Ordered
Bismarck Man Sentenced to 18 Months for Assaulting Officer After Alcohol-Fueled Incident
BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Bismarck man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after being found guilty of assaulting a police officer during an alcohol-fueled incident. Chad Tarno faced charges following a disturbance at Sunrise Park in East Bismarck, where officers responded to reports of a man acting strangely. Upon arrival, officers found Tarno,… Continue reading Bismarck Man Sentenced to 18 Months for Assaulting Officer After Alcohol-Fueled Incident
Rochester Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Execution-Style Murder Over Car Dispute
MOORHEAD — Idris Abdullahi Haji-Mohamed, 29, from Rochester, Minnesota, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for an execution-style murder that took place in Moorhead. Clay County District Judge Jade Rosenfeldt delivered the sentence on Friday, September 13, following a plea deal recommended by both prosecutors and Haji-Mohamed’s defense attorneys. Haji-Mohamed had pleaded guilty… Continue reading Rochester Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Execution-Style Murder Over Car Dispute
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Major Cocaine Bust, Pleads Guilty in Drug Case
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man, Jacob Andrew Lopez, 22, was sentenced to eight years in prison on Thursday, Sept. 5, after pleading guilty to Class A felony possession of more than 50 grams of cocaine with intent to deliver. The charges stemmed from a March drug bust at his residence, which… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Major Cocaine Bust, Pleads Guilty in Drug Case
Prominent Lawyer Avoids Jail Time After Drunkenly Hitting Construction Worker, Sentenced to Probation
PINE CITY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A high-profile Minnesota attorney, James Patrick Carey, head of one of the state’s largest personal injury firms, avoided further jail time after being sentenced to four years of supervised probation for criminal vehicular operation. The 64-year-old lawyer admitted to striking a highway construction worker while driving under the influence last… Continue reading Prominent Lawyer Avoids Jail Time After Drunkenly Hitting Construction Worker, Sentenced to Probation
Samantha Hutchinson Sentenced for Drug Possession After Walmart Theft and Jail Incident
Samantha Erin Hutchinson, 32, has been sentenced to 13 months in prison, stayed for 30 months, following a felony conviction for fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance. Hutchinson’s sentence includes 30 months of supervised probation, mandatory completion of a comprehensive assessment, and treatment as recommended. She is also prohibited from possessing firearms for life unless… Continue reading Samantha Hutchinson Sentenced for Drug Possession After Walmart Theft and Jail Incident
Middle River Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for Drug and DWI Charges After Found Passed Out in Vehicle
Brady Ray Veselka, 39, of Middle River, was sentenced on Tuesday, August 6, in Pennington County District Court for serious drug-related offenses. Veselka faced felony charges, including third-degree controlled substance crime and first-degree driving while impaired (DWI). For the drug charge, Veselka received a 52-month prison sentence, with credit for 261 days already served. He… Continue reading Middle River Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for Drug and DWI Charges After Found Passed Out in Vehicle
Thief River Falls Woman Sentenced for Felony Drug and DWI Charges
Amy Marie Reierson, 45, of Thief River Falls, has been sentenced for felony drug possession and DWI charges following her February 3rd arrest. Reierson was found asleep in a parked, idling vehicle, where law enforcement discovered methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. For the felony charge of fifth-degree controlled substance possession, Reierson received a four-year stay… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Sentenced for Felony Drug and DWI Charges
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
Langdon Man Sentenced to Prison and Probation for Child Pornography Charges
LANGDON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Langdon, North Dakota man has been sentenced to one year in prison, with credit for 189 days already served, after pleading guilty to five counts of possessing child pornography. Jeremy J. Leno, the defendant, reached a plea agreement that also includes a three-year probation period. The charges stem from the… Continue reading Langdon Man Sentenced to Prison and Probation for Child Pornography Charges
Detroit Lakes Resident Sentenced for Fentanyl Possession: Jail Time and Probation Ordered
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jessi Lee Fish, 46, of rural Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for a felony fifth-degree drug charge involving fentanyl. A more severe third-degree charge was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. According to court records, on July 25, 2023, West Central Task Force agents… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Resident Sentenced for Fentanyl Possession: Jail Time and Probation Ordered
Ogema Man Gary Bruguier Sentenced for Assault and Police Chase in Becker County
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Gary Lee Bruguier, 45, of rural Ogema, was sentenced in Becker County District Court for third-degree assault and fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle, both felony charges. The sentencing followed an August 13, 2022, incident where Bruguier assaulted a man in Ogema, knocking him unconscious, and then led… Continue reading Ogema Man Gary Bruguier Sentenced for Assault and Police Chase in Becker County
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Drug Trafficking in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jacob Gabriel Brunelle, 28, of Grand Forks, has been sentenced to 48 months in prison for second-degree sale of a controlled substance in Polk County. The sentence was handed down on Tuesday, August 20, following Brunelle’s guilty plea to the felony, which had been reduced from a first-degree charge earlier… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Drug Trafficking in Polk County
Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Child Sexual Abuse and Child Pornography
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Nicholas Christopher Honer, 48, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being convicted of felony first-degree criminal sexual conduct and possession of child pornography. As part of a plea agreement, three additional charges of criminal sexual conduct and a second possession charge were dropped. The… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Child Sexual Abuse and Child Pornography
St. Cloud Man Sentenced to 74 Years for Deadly 2022 Quadruple Shooting
ST. CLOUD, Mn (trfnews.i234.me) – Bryant Garth II, a 28-year-old man from St. Cloud, has been sentenced to 74 years in prison for his involvement in a brutal quadruple shooting in 2022. The sentencing took place on Thursday, August 15, in Stearns County District Court, presided over by Judge William J. Cashman. Garth was convicted… Continue reading St. Cloud Man Sentenced to 74 Years for Deadly 2022 Quadruple Shooting
La Crescent Man Sentenced for Repeated Sexual Assault of Mentally Impaired Teen
CALEDONIA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – David Laverne Twite, a 66-year-old man from La Crescent, has been sentenced in Houston County District Court after being accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a mentally impaired woman over the course of five years, starting when she was just 13. Twite was charged with multiple felonies, including two counts of criminal… Continue reading La Crescent Man Sentenced for Repeated Sexual Assault of Mentally Impaired Teen
Fargo Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Role in Deadly 2020 Drive-By Shooting
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Joshua Brooks, a Fargo man involved in a fatal 2020 drive-by shooting, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison. Brooks, who pleaded guilty to being an accomplice to murder, will be eligible for parole after serving 23 years and six months. The incident occurred in August 2020, when Santino Marial… Continue reading Fargo Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Role in Deadly 2020 Drive-By Shooting
Fargo Man Sentenced to Over 9 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Robbery of Mail Carrier
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Deshaun Holmes, a 22-year-old from Fargo, has been sentenced to 114 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for the armed robbery of a mail carrier. The incident occurred on July 17, 2023, in Frontier, North Dakota, where Holmes held the postal worker at gunpoint and stole… Continue reading Fargo Man Sentenced to Over 9 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Robbery of Mail Carrier
Duluth Man Sentenced After Assaulting Police Officer During Arrest
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Roger Jerome Jackson, 50, of Duluth, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for gross misdemeanor assault on a peace officer. The sentencing follows an incident on June 6, when Detroit Lakes police officers responded to a welfare check on Jackson, who was intoxicated at a residence on Main… Continue reading Duluth Man Sentenced After Assaulting Police Officer During Arrest
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Massive Tire Slashing Spree
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Matthew Morris of Grand Forks has been sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a tire-slashing spree that occurred in October 2023. Morris, 31, pled guilty to felony criminal mischief under a plea deal. The spree resulted in significant damage, with over 80 tires slashed across more… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Massive Tire Slashing Spree
UPDATE: Grand Forks Tire Slasher Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Matthew Morris of Grand Forks was sentenced to 2 years in prison today for an October 2023 tire …
Montana Man Sentenced to Four Years for Major Burglary in North Dakota
CAVALIER COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On August 1, Jonathan Wayne Royce, a 35-year-old from Montana, was sentenced to four years in prison for a burglary he committed in Cavalier County, North Dakota, last year. Royce, who pleaded guilty to five of his 11 charges, admitted to two Class B felonies: night burglary and theft between… Continue reading Montana Man Sentenced to Four Years for Major Burglary in North Dakota
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 30 Months for Drug Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man, Jonathan Alvarez, 38, pleaded guilty to three drug charges on Monday, Aug. 5, and was sentenced to 30 months in prison. The charges include Class A felony possession of at least 50 grams of cocaine with intent to deliver, Class C felony possession of a schedule… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 30 Months for Drug Charges
Thief River Falls Man Sentenced for Possession of Child Pornography
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jaysen David Miller, 34, was sentenced on Tuesday, July 23, in Pennington County District Court for possessing child pornography. Miller faced two felony counts of possession of pornographic work involving minors under 14 and one felony count of possession of pornographic work. Sentencing Details: Felony Possession of Pornographic Work:… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced for Possession of Child Pornography
Iron Range Man Sentenced to Nearly 50 Years for Double Homicide
BABBIT, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A man has been sentenced to more than 46 years in prison for a double homicide in Minnesota. Roger A. Beldo, 54, of the Iron Range, was sentenced on Monday for the second-degree murders of 78-year-old Clifford Johnson and 79-year-old Christine Johnson. Beldo, who had been living with the couple in… Continue reading Iron Range Man Sentenced to Nearly 50 Years for Double Homicide
Duluth Man Sentenced to 49 Months for Drug Crimes in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Anthony Allen Ressler, 42, of Duluth, Minnesota, was sentenced to 49 months in prison on August 1, 2024, after pleading guilty to two Polk County drug-related charges. Ressler admitted to felony third-degree controlled substance possession in a prohibited zone and gross misdemeanor third-degree driving while impaired. Several other charges were… Continue reading Duluth Man Sentenced to 49 Months for Drug Crimes in Polk County
Meth Dealer Sentenced to Nine Years After Multiple Drug Sales in Minnesota
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Nicolle Renee Berg, a 41-year-old resident of Fertile, Minnesota, has been sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of second-degree sale of a controlled substance. This plea deal led to the dismissal of four additional charges, including first-degree sale of a controlled substance, two counts… Continue reading Meth Dealer Sentenced to Nine Years After Multiple Drug Sales in Minnesota
Crookston Man Gets 10.5 Years for Meth Conspiracy: A Cautionary Tale
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Miguel Arturo Jasso, 25, of Crookston, Minnesota, was sentenced to 125 months in prison on August 1, 2024, for his role in a first-degree controlled substance sale conspiracy. Jasso, who entered an Alford plea in July, maintains his innocence but acknowledges the evidence against him is sufficient for conviction. Jasso… Continue reading Crookston Man Gets 10.5 Years for Meth Conspiracy: A Cautionary Tale
Minnesota Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Fatal Stabbing on Apple River
ST. CROIX CO., WI (trfnews.i234.me) – Nicolae Miu, who was found guilty in April of stabbing several people, including one fatally, on the Apple River in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. The 54-year-old Miu of Prior Lake faced up to 97 years in prison after being charged and… Continue reading Minnesota Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Fatal Stabbing on Apple River
Grafton Man Sentenced for Smuggling Suboxone into Grand Forks Jail
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On July 29, Andrew Harlan Stenerson, 33, of Grafton, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to a Class A felony charge of conspiracy to deliver or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance in a correctional facility. The sentence, part of a plea agreement, includes… Continue reading Grafton Man Sentenced for Smuggling Suboxone into Grand Forks Jail
Minnesota Woman Sentenced to 23 Years for Major Drug and Theft Operation
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Brooke Reed Edwards, a 30-year-old woman from St. Paul, Minnesota, was sentenced on July 30 to 20 years in prison, with 10 years suspended, for drug-related offenses, plus an additional three years for theft. Her sentence comes after pleading guilty to 13 felony charges spanning three separate cases in Grand… Continue reading Minnesota Woman Sentenced to 23 Years for Major Drug and Theft Operation
Belcourt Man Sentenced for Drug Crimes in Grand Forks County
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Tyler Gregory Thomas, a 24-year-old from Belcourt, North Dakota, pleaded guilty to three felony drug charges in Grand Forks County on July 29. The charges included Class A felony possession of at least 50 grams of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, Class B felony conspiracy to deliver fentanyl, and Class… Continue reading Belcourt Man Sentenced for Drug Crimes in Grand Forks County
Thief River Falls Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Possession
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On July 16, 2024, Guadalupe Francisco Peralta, a 34-year-old resident of Thief River Falls, was sentenced in Pennington County District Court. Peralta was convicted of felony fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance, specifically fentanyl, due to a previous drug conviction. Peralta received a 15-month prison sentence to be served… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Possession
Arjen Jovanny Zeledon Moreno Sentenced for Gross Misdemeanor DWI in Becker County
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Arjen Jovanny Zeledon Moreno, 26, from Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for a gross misdemeanor DWI. A felony charge of fleeing a peace officer was dropped in a plea agreement. On March 16, 2024, Moreno was reported driving erratically in a black and green Dodge Charger.… Continue reading Arjen Jovanny Zeledon Moreno Sentenced for Gross Misdemeanor DWI in Becker County
Ponsford Man Sentenced to 29 Months for Felony Domestic Abuse
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Steven Lee Larson, 38, of Ponsford, was sentenced on May 29 by Becker County District Court Judge Gretchen Thilmony for felony domestic abuse. Larson was convicted of violating two or more restraining orders within a 10-year period following a prior conviction. In a plea agreement, two additional domestic abuse charges were… Continue reading Ponsford Man Sentenced to 29 Months for Felony Domestic Abuse
Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced for Gross Misdemeanor Riot
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Arthur Deshun Campbell, 19, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for gross misdemeanor third-degree riot. The sentencing follows a plea agreement that saw a felony second-degree riot charge dropped. The charges stem from an altercation on August 15, 2023, at around 12:38 a.m., involving two… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced for Gross Misdemeanor Riot
Frazee Man Sentenced for Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Dammin Joel Zuniga, 29, of Frazee, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for misdemeanor domestic assault, following a plea agreement that resulted in the dismissal of a felony third-degree assault charge. The case arose from an incident on the evening of March 11, when Frazee police responded to a… Continue reading Frazee Man Sentenced for Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
Detroit Man Sentenced for Selling Fentanyl in Minnesota
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Daniel Kyrone Heard, 22, of Detroit, Michigan, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony second-degree controlled substance crime. Charges of first- and second-degree controlled substance crime were dropped as part of a plea agreement. Incident Details: Date: March 5, 2023 Location: Near Holy Rosary Catholic School, Detroit Lakes… Continue reading Detroit Man Sentenced for Selling Fentanyl in Minnesota
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison After Guilty Plea to Seven Felonies
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Mark James Boyer, 39, from Grand Forks, has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to seven Class C felonies. His charges include terrorizing, domestic violence causing serious bodily injury, interference with a 911 call, simple assault on an officer, preventing arrest, methamphetamine possession, and drug paraphernalia… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison After Guilty Plea to Seven Felonies
Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced for Possession of Sawed-Off Shotgun
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Pierre De Wilson, 37, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony possession of a short-barrel shotgun. The charge originated from an October 8, 2021, incident where Wilson was a back-seat passenger in a stolen 2007 Ford Edge. A White Earth police officer discovered a loaded… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced for Possession of Sawed-Off Shotgun
Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced for Felony DWI After Incident with Child
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Scott Patrick Reynolds, 34, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony DWI. A second felony DWI charge was dropped as part of a plea agreement. Incident Details: Date: August 14, 2023 Vehicle: Silver Mercedes Benz Location: Near Lake Park, later on West Lake Drive,… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced for Felony DWI After Incident with Child
Duluth Man Sentenced to 85 Months for Meth Possession
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Duluth man was sentenced to 85 months on Tuesday, July 23, for first-degree possession of a controlled substance in Polk County. Jason Michael Carlsness, 41, pleaded guilty to the felony charge, as well as gross misdemeanor third-degree driving while impaired by a controlled substance, in June. Originally, Carlsness faced… Continue reading Duluth Man Sentenced to 85 Months for Meth Possession
Fargo Man Avoids Additional Jail Time After Guilty Plea in Grand Forks County Correctional Center Protest
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Collin Jay Parisien, 22, of Fargo, has been sentenced for his involvement in a September 20, 2023, protest at the Grand Forks County Correctional Center. On July 19, Parisien pleaded guilty to a Class C felony charge of inciting or leading a riot in a detention facility and a Class… Continue reading Fargo Man Avoids Additional Jail Time After Guilty Plea in Grand Forks County Correctional Center Protest
Steffan Levis Peters Sentenced for Domestic Assault and Related Violations
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Steffan Levis Peters, 37, of rural Osage, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for misdemeanor domestic assault. Peters faced a felony third-degree assault charge, which was dropped in a plea agreement. The incident occurred on February 11, 2024, when deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at Peters’ residence.… Continue reading Steffan Levis Peters Sentenced for Domestic Assault and Related Violations
Minneapolis Man Sentenced for Drug Charges After High-Speed Chase
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Stash Jay Hanks Jr., 31, of Minneapolis, has been sentenced by Becker County District Court on a felony third-degree drug charge, with a gross misdemeanor charge of giving a false name to a peace officer dropped in a plea agreement. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. on September 23, 2023,… Continue reading Minneapolis Man Sentenced for Drug Charges After High-Speed Chase
Jamestown Woman Sentenced to Over Eight Years for Firearms Trafficking
JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Jamestown woman will spend the next 100 months in federal prison for firearms trafficking and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The more than eight-year sentence against April Bergman was handed down Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Fargo. The case began with the burglary and theft of 35… Continue reading Jamestown Woman Sentenced to Over Eight Years for Firearms Trafficking
Red Lake Man Sentenced to Five Years for Child Neglect Resulting in Death
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Julius Fineday Sr., a resident of Red Lake, Minnesota, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for felony child neglect leading to the death of a child. Court documents revealed that Fineday, 42, deprived the child of essential food, healthcare, and other basic needs, resulting in malnutrition and… Continue reading Red Lake Man Sentenced to Five Years for Child Neglect Resulting in Death
One of two individuals sentenced in Red Lake child neglect case that resulted in death
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) One of 2 people involved in a child neglect case at Red Lake, Minnesota that resulted in the death of a child has been sentenced.
Circle Pines Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Possession
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Richard Wayne Reierson Faces Court Verdict for Drug Charges Richard Wayne Reierson, 35, of Circle Pines was sentenced on Monday, July 8, in Pennington County District Court for possessing over 0.25 grams of methamphetamine. He received a felony charge of fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance. Reierson’s sentence includes… Continue reading Circle Pines Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Possession
Robert James Warren Sentenced for Felony Sexual Conduct in Becker County
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Robert James Warren, 35, of Ponsford, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony second-degree criminal sexual conduct. A second count of felony second-degree criminal sexual conduct was dropped as part of a plea agreement. According to court records, Warren engaged in sexual touching of a girl under… Continue reading Robert James Warren Sentenced for Felony Sexual Conduct in Becker County
Delarey Allen Basswood Sentenced for Felony Domestic Abuse in Becker County
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Delarey Allen Basswood, 29, with no address available, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony domestic abuse – violating an order for protection. The criminal complaint is not available online. On April 23, District Judge Doug Clark sentenced Basswood to 35 days in jail, with credit for… Continue reading Delarey Allen Basswood Sentenced for Felony Domestic Abuse in Becker County
Lake Park Man Sentenced to 36 Months for Felony DWI, Prior Convictions Cited
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Michael Ernest Bruns Jr., 44, of rural Lake Park, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court on a felony DWI charge. A second felony DWI charge was dropped as part of a plea agreement. According to court records, on the evening of February 6, 2024, a state trooper on… Continue reading Lake Park Man Sentenced to 36 Months for Felony DWI, Prior Convictions Cited
Brittany Violet Anderson Sentenced for Riot Charge in Becker County
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Brittany Violet Anderson, 26, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for gross misdemeanor third-degree riot. A felony second-degree riot charge was dropped in a plea agreement. According to court records, on August 15, 2023, at about 12:38 a.m., Anderson was involved in a fight between… Continue reading Brittany Violet Anderson Sentenced for Riot Charge in Becker County
Lake Park Man Sentenced on Gun and Drug Charges
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Nicholas George Savig, 40, of rural Lake Park, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for a felony charge of felon in possession of a firearm. A separate felony charge of second-degree controlled substance crime was dismissed earlier at the prosecution’s discretion. On September 1, 2021, local law enforcement… Continue reading Lake Park Man Sentenced on Gun and Drug Charges
Detroit Lakes Woman Sentenced for Assault Outside Zorbaz
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Andrea Lee Kier, 41, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for misdemeanor fifth-degree assault following a violent altercation outside the Detroit Lakes Zorbaz. Felony charges of robbery and third-degree assault were dismissed as part of a plea agreement. Court records reveal that on June 3,… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Woman Sentenced for Assault Outside Zorbaz
Viking Man Sentenced for Multiple Felony Charges Involving Stolen Property
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jeremy Aaron Tostrup, 27, of Viking, was sentenced for two felony charges of possession of stolen property. Sentencing Details For the first offense, Tostrup was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison. He received credit for 548 days served, effectively considering the sentence served. He was ordered to… Continue reading Viking Man Sentenced for Multiple Felony Charges Involving Stolen Property
Detroit Lakes Woman Sentenced for Brutal Assault Outside Zorbaz
Detroit Lakes, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Angela Lee Kier, 41, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony third-degree assault. A felony charge of simple robbery was dismissed, and no adjudication was made on a misdemeanor fifth-degree assault conviction. Kier was convicted of the two assault charges by a jury on… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Woman Sentenced for Brutal Assault Outside Zorbaz
Fergus Falls Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Role in Fatal Overdose
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fergus Falls man has been sentenced to more than six years in prison after pleading guilty to 3rd Degree Murder. 23-year-old Frankie Reed III admitted to selling M30 pills to Matthew Millsop, who died of an overdose in March 2023 at a transitional housing facility. Reed confessed that he had… Continue reading Fergus Falls Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Role in Fatal Overdose
Warren Man Sentenced to 86 Months for Major Drug Crime in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Warren, Minnesota man, Conner Douglas Anderson, 31, was sentenced on Tuesday, July 2, to 86 months in prison for committing a first-degree aggravated controlled substance crime in Polk County. Anderson sold three ounces of methamphetamine to an undercover deputy in May 2023, according to a probable cause statement filed in… Continue reading Warren Man Sentenced to 86 Months for Major Drug Crime in Polk County
Fargo Woman Sentenced for Stealing $80,000 from Employer
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – Kelly Tweiten of Fargo has received a five-year suspended sentence after pleading guilty to felony theft for embezzling over $80,000 from Dietrich Homes, where she served as a financial manager. Tweiten will serve three years of probation and was credited for four days served. Court documents reveal that Tweiten transferred funds into… Continue reading Fargo Woman Sentenced for Stealing $80,000 from Employer
Grand Forks Woman Sentenced for 2023 Drunk-Driving Crash
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks, N.D woman was sentenced on Monday, June 17, in Pennington County District Court for a 2023 drunk-driving crash that injured both drivers involved. Regina Ruth Dahl, 46, received a sentence for a felony DWI charge. A gross misdemeanor charge of criminal vehicular operation–bodily harm was dismissed.… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Sentenced for 2023 Drunk-Driving Crash
Warren Man Sentenced to 120 Days for Meth Sale and DUI
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Warren, Minnesota man, Michael John Slusar, 45, has been sentenced to 120 days in Polk County custody for the third-degree sale of a narcotic. Slusar pleaded guilty to the felony crime, as well as a gross misdemeanor for driving while impaired, in April. Additional charges, including felony fifth-degree drug… Continue reading Warren Man Sentenced to 120 Days for Meth Sale and DUI
Williston Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Child Exploitation: Shocking Details Emerge
BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Williston man, Nicholas Nesdahl, 29, has been sentenced to 50 years in federal prison on nine counts of producing or attempting to produce images and videos of child sexual exploitation. The charges, stemming from incidents in North Dakota and Pennsylvania, resulted in 30 years for North Dakota offenses and 20… Continue reading Williston Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Child Exploitation: Shocking Details Emerge
Fargo Teen Sentenced for Ed Clapp Elementary Shooting Incident
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo teenager, Mario Lighthall, has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a shooting near Ed Clapp Elementary School last July. The 19-year-old will serve two years before becoming eligible for probation. His charges include aggravated assault, terrorizing, and reckless endangerment, all involving a dangerous weapon. Lighthall has already served 260… Continue reading Fargo Teen Sentenced for Ed Clapp Elementary Shooting Incident
TRF man sentenced for possessing child porn
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man was sentenced Monday, June 17 in Pennington County District Court for possessing an image of child pornography. Jonathan Wyatt Hulst, 22, was sentenced to 72 months in prison for a felony charge of possession of pornographic work involving minors. Credit was given for 304… Continue reading TRF man sentenced for possessing child porn
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
Minnesota Woman Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for $2 Million Theft
HUTCHINSON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Hutchinson, Minnesota woman has been sentenced to over 3 years in prison for stealing over $2-million from her employer.
32 Years Behind Bars: St. Michael Man Sentenced for String of Violent Crimes
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Nathaniel Azure, a 21-year-old from St. Michael, North Dakota, has been sentenced to 32 years in federal prison for his involvement in a series of violent crimes. Azure was found guilty of three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon. His offenses include a shooting in Fort Totten in 2021, an… Continue reading 32 Years Behind Bars: St. Michael Man Sentenced for String of Violent Crimes
Roseau Man Sentenced to 180 Days for Sex Offense
ROSEAU, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Roseau, Minnesota man has been sentenced to 180 days in jail, after pleading guilty to 2nd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct in a plea deal.
Rochester Man Sentenced to Two Years for Luring Minor
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Rochester, Minnesota, man, Daniel Herman Henke, 28, was sentenced on Friday, June 14, to serve two years in prison for luring a minor by an electronic device, a Class C felony. Henke pleaded guilty to the crime in February. The case began in July of the previous year when… Continue reading Rochester Man Sentenced to Two Years for Luring Minor
Thief River Falls Man Sentenced for Child Pornography
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man was sentenced Tuesday, May 28, in Pennington County District Court for possessing child pornography. Michael Keith Wilburn, 61, received sentences for two felony offenses of possession of pornographic work involving a computer disk/electronic/magnetic/optical image and one felony offense of possession of pornographic work involving… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced for Child Pornography
Thief River Falls Man Sentenced for Attempted Robbery, Check Forgery, and Theft by Swindle
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man, Shawn Duane Rud, 44, was sentenced on Monday, May 20, in Pennington County District Court for attempting to rob Hugo’s. He was also sentenced for felony check forgery exceeding $2,500 and attempted felony theft by swindle in two separate cases. Sentences and Conditions Check… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced for Attempted Robbery, Check Forgery, and Theft by Swindle
Mark Edward Browne Sentenced for Felony Controlled Substance Crime
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Mark Edward Browne, 59, of Warren, has been sentenced for a felony charge of fifth-degree controlled substance crime. The court granted a five-year stay of imposition, meaning he will avoid prison if he meets all the conditions set by the court. Sentencing Details Probation: Browne is ordered to serve… Continue reading Mark Edward Browne Sentenced for Felony Controlled Substance Crime
Family Feud Turns Destructive: Ogema Man Sentenced for Felony Property Damage
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Tabashish Anamiki Ogitchida, formerly known as Benjamin James Bellanger, 47, of rural Ogema, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony first-degree property damage. On October 16, 2022, a White Earth police officer responded to a disturbance at a White Earth residence. The complaint involved Ogitchida smashing the windows… Continue reading Family Feud Turns Destructive: Ogema Man Sentenced for Felony Property Damage
Ponsford Teen Sentenced for BB Gun Drive-By in Detroit Lakes Park
DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Benjamin Dean Petite, 20, from Ponsford, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for his involvement in a BB and pellet gun drive-by shooting that damaged two vehicles at Detroit Lakes’ Peoples Park on July 10, 2023. At around 8:17 p.m. on that day, Detroit Lakes police responded to reports… Continue reading Ponsford Teen Sentenced for BB Gun Drive-By in Detroit Lakes Park
Rochester Man Sentenced for Minneapolis Murder, Faces Another Trial for Moorhead Killing
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Idris Haji-Mohamed, 29, of Rochester, was sentenced to 25½ years in prison for the 2022 murder of Jeremy Ellis near U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Hennepin County Judge Paul Scoggin handed down the 305-month sentence on Friday, May 24, as court documents revealed on Tuesday. A jury convicted Haji-Mohamed of two… Continue reading Rochester Man Sentenced for Minneapolis Murder, Faces Another Trial for Moorhead Killing
Ponsford Man Sentenced for Revenge Porn: Jail Time and Fines Imposed
DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Matthew Brett Hukriede, 37, of rural Ponsford, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for a gross misdemeanor charge of nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images. A felony count and a second gross misdemeanor charge were dismissed in a plea agreement. According to court records, on May 19, 2023,… Continue reading Ponsford Man Sentenced for Revenge Porn: Jail Time and Fines Imposed
Busted with Meth: Breckenridge Man Sentenced for Violating Restraining Order
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Nathan Mark Hanson, 37, of Breckenridge, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony fifth-degree drug possession and misdemeanor violation of a restraining order. According to court records, late on the evening of August 25, 2023, an officer responded to a rural Detroit Lakes residence where a protected… Continue reading Busted with Meth: Breckenridge Man Sentenced for Violating Restraining Order
Man sentenced to 40 years in prison for child pornography charges, linked to former senator with a tainted reputation.
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man with connections to a disgraced Grand Forks Senator has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison on child porn charges.
A Grand Forks man pleaded guilty to Class A misdemeanor engaging in a riot Friday
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Alexander Clifford Haase, 25, pleaded guilty to Class A misdemeanor engaging in a riot on Friday, May 24, for his involvement in a September incident at the Grand Forks County Correctional Center. He was sentenced to 90 days in custody, with credit for 43 days already served. On the night… Continue reading A Grand Forks man pleaded guilty to Class A misdemeanor engaging in a riot Friday
Poitra Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder at Sheyenne Bar in North Dakota
NEW ROCKFORD, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Nicholas Poitra has been sentenced to life in prison for murder at a Sheynne, North Dakota
Rural Frazee Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Heinous Sex Crimes
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
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
Duane Earl Hennager sentenced for felony theft
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Duane Earl Hennager, 55, from Thief River Falls, was sentenced in Pennington County District Court on April 29 for stealing $1,700 worth of merchandise from a local business. He received a four-year stay of imposition and was ordered to undergo mental health services recommended by his providers, with additional… Continue reading Duane Earl Hennager sentenced for felony theft
Rachel Rae Olson sentenced for felony charge of methamphetamine crimes involving children
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Rachel Rae Olson, 40, from Thief River Falls, was sentenced in Pennington County District Court on Monday, May 6, for a felony charge related to methamphetamine crimes involving children. Sentence: Olson received a five-year stay of imposition and was ordered to serve supervised probation for the same duration. She… Continue reading Rachel Rae Olson sentenced for felony charge of methamphetamine crimes involving children
Man sentenced for $20,000 conspiracy
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 29, Gourav Patel, 35, of Chicago, was sentenced in Pennington County District Court for conspiring to swindle a Thief River Falls woman out of $20,000. He received 12 months and one day in prison, stayed for five years, and five years of supervised probation. Patel was ordered… Continue reading Man sentenced for $20,000 conspiracy
Pennsylvania Woman Sentenced for Theft from Renville County
OLIVIA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 37-year-old woman from Pennsylvania was sentenced on May 1 in Renville County District Court after pleading guilty to stealing over $100,000 from the county in a misdirected payment scheme. Talia Moseley, of Chester, was ordered to serve five years of probation and to pay $111,000 in restitution on one felony… Continue reading Pennsylvania Woman Sentenced for Theft from Renville County
A Northwood resident receives a 360-day sentence for numerous drug offenses and concealing a weapon.
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.
Thief River Falls man sentenced to 49 months for selling drugs to an informant
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man was sentenced to just over four years in prison on Monday, May 13, for selling $100 worth of methamphetamine to an informant. Noah Christopher Dybedahl, 24, pleaded guilty to third-degree sale of a controlled substance earlier in May. The crime carries a maximum sentence… Continue reading Thief River Falls man sentenced to 49 months for selling drugs to an informant
Crookston Man Sentenced To Nearly 22 Years in Prison
FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Crookston, Minnesota man was sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison in U.S. Federal Court in Fergus Falls. Earlier, 52-year old Jorge Alberto Torres, Jr pleaded guilty to producting child pornography.
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 Fargo Teacher and Athletic Trainer Sentenced for Sexual Assault Conviction
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
Cody James Belgarde Sentenced to Over 27 Years for Teen’s Murder and Arson
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Cody James Belgarde, 37, from Saint Michael, Spirit Lake Nation, received a 327-month sentence for killing 17-year-old Leroy Chapin of Parshall on January 14, 2021. The incident involved second-degree murder and arson, with Belgarde shooting Chapin with a shotgun at his own house. He then set the house on fire to… Continue reading Cody James Belgarde Sentenced to Over 27 Years for Teen’s Murder and Arson
EGF man sentenced for possessing child porn
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – An East Grand Forks man was sentenced Monday, April 15 in Pennington County District Court for possessing a total of four pornographic images of two girls. Kevin Wayne Cota, 45, was sentenced for four felony counts of possession of pornographic work involving minors. Judge Tamara Yon had previously convicted Cota… Continue reading EGF man sentenced for possessing child porn
Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 90 Years for Killing Infant Son
SIOUX FALLS, SD (trfnews.i234.me) – In a harrowing turn of events, Dylan Castimore, a 24-year-old Sioux Falls resident, faced the judgment of the court today, receiving a staggering 90-year sentence for the tragic death of his 8-week-old son, Daxton. The sentence, delivered Friday morning, April 19, at the South Dakota State Penitentiary, marked the culmination… Continue reading Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 90 Years for Killing Infant Son
UPDATE: Man from Ogema, MN sentenced to 45 years in prison for murdering his cousin
DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An Ogema, Minnesota man has been sentenced to 45 years prison for shooting and killing his cousin last year at Pine Point.
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison Following Overdose of 2-Year-Old
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks, North Dakota man has been sentenced to 6 years in prison, after his 2-year old child got into his drugs last year and overdosed. The child survived.
Crookston Man Sentenced to 90 Days for Felony Threats of Violence
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Michael Joseph Ward, a 25-year-old resident of Crookston, faced sentencing on Tuesday, April 2, for felony threats of violence. 1. Guilty Plea and Dismissed Charges: Ward had previously pleaded guilty to the crime in January. However, his second-degree assault charge with a dangerous weapon was dismissed during the legal proceedings.… Continue reading Crookston Man Sentenced to 90 Days for Felony Threats of Violence
Father Sentenced to More Than 17 Years for Murdering 2-Year-Old Daughter
AUSTIN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a tragic case that shook the community, Dariaz Higgins, 40, faced sentencing on Wednesday, April 3, for the murder of his 2-year-old daughter, Noelani Robinson, in March 2019. Higgins, already serving a life sentence for another murder, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Mower County District Court. 1. The Gruesome… Continue reading Father Sentenced to More Than 17 Years for Murdering 2-Year-Old Daughter
Devils Lake Man Sentenced for Theft and Preventing Arrest, but Related Case Keeps Legal Drama Alive
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a saga of legal twists and turns, Jason David Duerr, 42, from Devils Lake, found himself in the center of a courtroom drama. Duerr faced sentencing after admitting guilt to a Class A felony theft and Class C felony preventing arrest in Cavalier County. However, the plot thickens as… Continue reading Devils Lake Man Sentenced for Theft and Preventing Arrest, but Related Case Keeps Legal Drama Alive