Grand Forks Man Gets 6 Year Prison Sentence In Chilling Tale Of Attempted Murder GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man has been sentenced to 6 years in prison in a chilling tale of Attempted Murder.
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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 2 Sentenced In Deadly, Red Lake Child Neglect Case
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 One Of 2 Sentenced In Deadly, Red Lake Child Neglect Case
BREAKING VIDEO UPDATE: Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison 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 town.
MN Man Who Advocated for Mass Shootings Sentenced to 6.5 Years in Prison
MN “Pro Mass Shootings” Man Get 6.5 Years Prison SAVAGE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Minnesota man who said he was pro mass shootings has been sentenced to 6.5 years in prison.
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 27.5 Years for Killing 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.
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
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO UPDATE: Crookston Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Stabbing His Mother, Who Survived
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO UPDATE: Crookston Man Sentenced To 20 Years Prison For Stabbing Mom, Who Survived CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Kevin Corona has now been sentenced to 20 years in prison for stabbing his mother multiple times in March of 2023.
Breaking News: Chauvin Sentenced to 22.5 Years for George Floyd Murder
BREAKING NEWS: Chauvin Sentenced to 22.5-Years In George Floyd Murder MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Former Minneapolis Police Officer, Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22.5-years in prison for the murder of George Floyd.
📝 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
BREAKING VIDEO UPDATE: Second Individual Sentenced in 2021 Polk County Drug Overdose Case
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO UPDATE: Second Man Now Sentenced In 2021 Polk County Drug Overdose Case POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A second man charged with 3rd Degree Murder in the 2021 drug overdose of Katie Flick in Polk County, Minnesota was sentenced today.
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
Thief River Falls Resident Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for Child Sex Crimes in Grand Forks
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 Resident Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for Child Sex Crimes in Grand Forks
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
Warroad Man Sentenced to Probation for Sexual Assault at Grand Forks Airbnb
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Warroad, Minnesota man, Benjamin Joseph Forbes, has been sentenced in connection to a sex charge. Under a plea deal, Forbes, whose address is now listed as Fargo, pleaded guilty to a felony gross sexual imposition charge that was reduced to a misdemeanor. He has been sentenced to 360 days… Continue reading Warroad Man Sentenced to Probation for Sexual Assault at Grand Forks Airbnb
Bemidji Man Sentenced to 6.5 Years for Supplying Fatal Dose of Fentanyl
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jeffrey Needham of Bemidji, Minnesota, has been sentenced to 6.5 years in prison after pleading guilty to third-degree murder for distributing a controlled substance that led to a woman’s death in April 2023. According to court documents, on April 26 at 3:00 a.m., Bemidji police responded to 2520 Itasca Loop Northwest,… Continue reading Bemidji Man Sentenced to 6.5 Years for Supplying Fatal Dose of Fentanyl
Minnesota Woman Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling $2 Million from Employer
HUTCHINSON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jennifer Lee Rath, 53, has been sentenced to nearly 3½ years in prison after pleading guilty to mail fraud in U.S. District Court in St. Paul. Rath, formerly the financial controller at R&R Excavating in Hutchinson, Minnesota, exploited her employer’s trust over a six-year period, embezzling $2 million. She used the… Continue reading Minnesota Woman Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling $2 Million from Employer
Fort Totten Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Violent Sex Crimes
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Gandhi Alexis Shaw of Fort Totten, North Dakota, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of gross sexual imposition in Grand Forks County. Shaw, under a plea deal, received a 20-year sentence with 8 years suspended. According to court documents, in December 2022,… Continue reading Fort Totten Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Violent Sex Crimes
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
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 Sexual Assault of Teen Girl
ROSEAU, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Danny Lee Hamilton, 61, from Roseau, was sentenced on Monday, June 17, to serve 180 days in jail for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl. Hamilton pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal sexual conduct in April. As part of a plea agreement, additional charges, including two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and… Continue reading Roseau Man Sentenced to 180 Days for Sexual Assault of Teen Girl
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
Grand Forks Man Linked to Disgraced Senator Sentenced to 40 Years for Child Porn
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Nicholas Morgan Derosier, a 36-year-old man from Grand Forks with connections to disgraced North Dakota State Senator Ray Holberg, has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison on child pornography charges. In September of 2023, Derosier pled guilty to one count of receipt and distribution of child pornography and six… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Linked to Disgraced Senator Sentenced to 40 Years for Child Porn
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
Champlin Daycare Provider Sentenced for Injuring 6-Month-Old
CHAMPLIN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Champlin daycare provider has been sentenced to prison for causing a brain injury to an infant in her care. Michelle Maree Holte, 59, was recently sentenced to over seven years in Hennepin County Court. She pled guilty to first-degree assault after tossing a six-month-old into a playpen last October at… Continue reading Champlin Daycare Provider Sentenced for Injuring 6-Month-Old
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 for Producing Child Pornography
FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Crookston man has been sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison followed by 20 years of probation for producing images and videos showing the sexual abuse of a minor girl. Jorge Alberto Torres, Jr., 52, was arrested after the victim reported his actions to school officials and law enforcement.… Continue reading Crookston Man Sentenced to Nearly 22 Years in Prison for Producing 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
Ex-Music Teacher Sentenced in Sexual Assault Case Involving Minor
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 – Penetration; Victim 14 – 15, Schrom… Continue reading Ex-Music Teacher Sentenced in Sexual Assault Case Involving Minor
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