TODD COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A former music teacher and choir director at Fertile-Beltrami Public Schools, Richard John Schrom, 31, has been sentenced for sex charges involving a minor. Initially charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct-1st Degree-Penetration under 18/Contact under 14-Use force and Criminal Sexual Conduct – 3rd Degree – PenetrationÍž Victim 14 – 15, Schrom… Continue reading Ex-Music Teacher Sentenced in Sexual Assault Case Involving Minor
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Ogema Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Pine Point Cousin Killing
DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a courtroom drama that shook the community, Michael Croud, 41, from Ogema, Minnesota, faced justice for the tragic death of his cousin, David Hanks, 35, last year in Pine Point. Croud received a severe sentence of 45 years in prison for the heinous act. Here’s a summary of the… Continue reading Ogema Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Pine Point Cousin Killing
Father Sentenced to 10 Years After Toddler Survives Drug Overdose
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Alexander Gothberg of Grand Forks has been sentenced to 10 years in prison following a harrowing incident in April 2023, where his 2-year-old daughter survived ingesting his drugs. Under a plea deal, Gothberg pleaded guilty to six felonies, including child endangerment and drug-related offenses. In April 2023, Gothberg’s daughter overdosed… Continue reading Father Sentenced to 10 Years After Toddler Survives Drug Overdose
Wahpeton Man Sentenced for Shooting Cousin in Chest
WAHPETON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a courtroom filled with tension and emotion, Shawn Lane, a 37-year-old resident of Wahpeton, received his sentence on Friday for the shooting of his cousin in the chest. Guilty Verdict: Following a trial in February, Lane was found guilty by a jury of aggravated assault and shooting a firearm within… Continue reading Wahpeton Man Sentenced for Shooting Cousin in Chest
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
Mother’s Tragic Act: St. Cloud Woman Sentenced for Dumping Baby’s Body
ST. CLOUD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Fardoussa Omar Abdillahi, 29, has been handed a sentence of over 21 years for the heart-wrenching murder of her own 3-month-old baby. The sentencing comes after Abdillahi pleaded guilty to second-degree intentional murder, shedding light on a dark and distressing episode. In a harrowing account revealed by court documents, Abdillahi… Continue reading Mother’s Tragic Act: St. Cloud Woman Sentenced for Dumping Baby’s Body
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
Day Care Provider Sentenced to Two Decades for Baby’s Murder: A Heartbreaking Tale of Justice
CARRINGTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a poignant 2 1/2-hour sentencing hearing, the tragic tale of 5-month-old Reed Nelson’s death unfolded. Before victim impact statements, the medical examiner vividly described Reed’s demise, leaving his family shattered. “You have stolen the joy of us seeing Reed’s first steps, his first words,” lamented Brittany, Reed’s mother. Reed’s brother… Continue reading Day Care Provider Sentenced to Two Decades for Baby’s Murder: A Heartbreaking Tale of Justice