Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man convicted of large-scale methamphetamine trafficking will serve a lengthy prison sentence, but not more than he already faces in a neighboring state. Robert Barrett Yahnke, 61, was sentenced on May 22 in Minnesota to 115 months in prison—nearly 10 years—after pleading guilty to two felonies: first-degree sale… Continue reading POLK COUNTY: Grand Forks Meth Dealer Sentenced for Major Drug Sales Across State Lines – trfnews.i234.me
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Grand Forks man to serve eight years for possession of methamphetamine, mushrooms with intent to deliver
Grand Forks County, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — Douglas Allen Austreng, a 61-year-old resident of Grand Forks, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to two major drug offenses. On May 5, Austreng admitted to Class A felony possession of at least 50 grams of methamphetamine with intent to deliver and Class… Continue reading Grand Forks man to serve eight years for possession of methamphetamine, mushrooms with intent to deliver
Fargo Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Brutal Kidnapping and Rape of Neighbor
Cass County, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) – Travis Holt, 40, of Fargo, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for kidnapping and raping his neighbor in March 2024. The incident occurred in an apartment complex on the 2600 block of 8th Street North, where Holt and the victim resided as neighbors. According to court documents,… Continue reading Fargo Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Brutal Kidnapping and Rape of Neighbor
Cass County Tragedy: Alex Cruz Sentenced to 6 Years for Fatal Hit-and-Run of Robyn Kruse
Cass County, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) – In a significant development in Cass County, Alex Cruz has been sentenced to six years in prison for the fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of 36-year-old Robyn Kruse on December 23, 2024. Cruz is required to serve four years of the sentence, followed by two years of probation. During… Continue reading Cass County Tragedy: Alex Cruz Sentenced to 6 Years for Fatal Hit-and-Run of Robyn Kruse
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
CAVALIER Woman Jailed for Smuggling Drugs into Grand Forks County Jail
CAVALIER (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cavalier woman has been sentenced to two years in prison after admitting to smuggling Suboxone into the Grand Forks County Jail as part of a wider drug trafficking scheme within the correctional facility. Elaine Alexis Longtine, 26, pleaded guilty to a Class A felony charge of conspiracy to deliver or possess… Continue reading CAVALIER Woman Jailed for Smuggling Drugs into Grand Forks County Jail
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
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
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
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