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
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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
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
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
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
Pennington County Court Sentences Jeremy Ross Lian for DWI Test Refusal
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On September 25, 2024, Jeremy Ross Lian, 42, was arrested in Pennington County for first-degree driving while impaired (DWI) within ten years A gross misdemeanor charge of driving after cancellation—inimical to public safety—was dismissed. For the refusal charge, Lian received a 36-month prison sentence, stayed for three years, and was placed on… Continue reading Pennington County Court Sentences Jeremy Ross Lian for DWI Test Refusal
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
Brooks Man Pleads Guilty to Reduced Child Abuse Charge
RED LAKE COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Joseph Cole Wulfson, 34, from Brooks, Minnesota, was scheduled for trial this week on charges including felony child torture. On December 31, he entered a guilty plea to an amended charge of malicious punishment of a child causing substantial bodily harm. This felony carries a potential five-year prison term.… Continue reading Brooks Man Pleads Guilty to Reduced Child Abuse Charge
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
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 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
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: 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
Former Golf Director Pleads Guilty to Felony Theft Charges
WILLMAR, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—In a recent legal proceeding, Joseph Wisocki IV, aged 57, entered an Alford plea to two felony counts of theft by swindle. This plea indicates that while he maintains his innocence, he acknowledges that sufficient evidence exists for a likely conviction. The court has scheduled Wisocki’s sentencing hearing for February 24 at the… Continue reading Former Golf Director Pleads Guilty to Felony Theft Charges
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
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
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
Minnesota Couple Convicted of Child Torture Receives Sentencing
RED WING, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Minnesota couple has been sentenced to prison for torturing their children.
East Grand Forks Woman Pleads Guilty in Drug Conspiracy Case
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) -An East Grand Forks woman pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Nov. 5, to conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance crime. Crystal Lea King, 43, faces a maximum sentence of 30 years. With a criminal history score of four, state sentencing guidelines recommend 105 months in prison, with a range of 90… Continue reading East Grand Forks Woman Pleads Guilty in Drug Conspiracy Case
UPDATE: Ex-City Auditor of Emerado, ND Receives Sentencing
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Under a plea agreement, former Emerado, North Dakota City Auditor, Wendy Sullivan plead guilty to stealing $115,000 and was sentenced to 60 days in jail and 60 days of electronic monitoring.
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
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
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
Chisago County Man Pleads Guilty to Wife’s Murder, Faces Sentencing in January
CHISAGO COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Just over a year since prosecutors said Mike Carda shot and killed his wife inside their Chisago County home, Carda pleaded guilty to her murder. Carda, 40, was charged with second-degree murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and second-degree attempted murder following the Oct. 6 shooting death of his wife… Continue reading Chisago County Man Pleads Guilty to Wife’s Murder, Faces Sentencing in January
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
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
BREAKING NEWS: Sentencing Delayed for Anders Odegaard, Accused of Murdering His Wife
BREAKING NEWS: Sentencing For Anders Odegaard On Hold! Charged With Murdering Wife WARREN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A judge has rejected a plea deal in the sentencing of Anders Odegaard of Warren, Minnesota. He’s charged with beating to death his wife in front of their children in August of 2022.
Sentencing Outcome: 20 Years in Prison and 10 Years Probation for Sex Offenses Involving Female Children
PLEA DEAL SENTENCING: 20 Years Prison & 10 Years Probation, Sex Charges Involving Female Children DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Devils Lake, North Dakota man is facing sex charges involving female children. Under a plea deal, Howard Studhorse has now been sentenced to 20 years in prison and 10 years probation.
UPDATE: Roseau Daycare Provider Receives Sentencing
ROSEAU, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Roseau, Minnesota daycare provider has been sentenced to 1 year of supervised probation after pleading guilty to Malicious Punishment of a Child.
Sentencing Delayed for Bismarck Man Convicted of Terrorizing with a Weapon
BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Daedyn Lewellyn, a 19-year-old from Bismarck, had his sentencing hearing postponed after his defense attorney requested more time to review the pre-sentencing investigation (PSI) report. Lewellyn appeared in Burleigh County District Court on Monday, September 16, for the hearing after being convicted of terrorizing two people at their home last summer,… Continue reading Sentencing Delayed for Bismarck Man Convicted of Terrorizing with a Weapon
🚨 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
Thief River Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Meth Sales, Faces Sentencing
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – In a dramatic courtroom twist, Thief River Falls resident Noah Christopher Dybedahl, 24, has pleaded guilty to third-degree controlled substance sales, shocking the local community. The plea comes after Dybedahl was implicated in a nefarious drug deal involving methamphetamine, as revealed by a probable cause statement filed in the case.… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Meth Sales, Faces Sentencing