Cass County Sheriff’s Office Addresses Employee Investigations and Reinforces Hiring Protocols

Cass County Sheriff's Office Addresses Employee Investigations and Reinforces Hiring Protocols

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner has provided detailed information regarding the department’s hiring and background check procedures in light of recent investigations involving current and former deputies. This comes as three individuals associated with the Sheriff’s Office face potential criminal charges. Investigations Overview Former Deputy Carson Quam: Quam, 26, has been… Continue reading Cass County Sheriff’s Office Addresses Employee Investigations and Reinforces Hiring Protocols

Cass County Sheriff’s Office Addresses Criminal Charges Against Deputies

Cass County Sheriff’s Office Addresses Criminal Charges Against Deputies

CASS COUNTY, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that former Deputy Carson Quam has been charged with possession of child pornography. Quam’s employment ended in September 2024. Sheriff Jesse Jahner also reported that current Deputy Philip Larson faces charges in Clay County District Court for furnishing alcohol to a person under… Continue reading Cass County Sheriff’s Office Addresses Criminal Charges Against Deputies

End Of Watch 2024-11-21 17:28:00 – Deputy Sheriff Ralph “Butch” Waller, Jr., Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Florida

Ralph “Butch” Waller, Jr. Deputy Sheriff Butch Waller and Corporal Luis Paez were struck and killed, and Deputy Sheriff Dan Diaz was critically injured on Southern Boulevard near Seminole Pratt Whitney Road in Loxahatchee at 9:00 a.m. One of the officers had completed a traffic stop when his patrol motorcycle would not start. The deputy… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-11-21 17:28:00 – Deputy Sheriff Ralph “Butch” Waller, Jr., Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Florida

End Of Watch 2024-11-25 14:18:00 – Deputy Sheriff Ignacio “Dan” Diaz, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Florida

Ignacio “Dan” Diaz Deputy Sheriff Dan Diaz succumbed to injuries he received when he, Sergeant Luis Paez, and Deputy Sheriff Waller were struck by a vehicle on Southern Boulevard near Seminole Pratt Whitney Road in Loxahatchee at 9:00 a.m. on November 21, 2024. One of the officers had completed a traffic stop when his patrol… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-11-25 14:18:00 – Deputy Sheriff Ignacio “Dan” Diaz, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Florida

End Of Watch 2024-11-21 17:28:00 – Deputy Sheriff Ralph “Butch” Waller, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Florida

Ralph “Butch” Waller Deputy Sheriff Butch Waller and Corporal Luis Paez were struck and killed, and another deputy was critically injured on Southern Boulevard near Seminole Pratt Whitney Road in Loxahatchee at 9:00 a.m. One of the officers had completed a traffic stop when his patrol motorcycle would not start. The officer called other officers… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-11-21 17:28:00 – Deputy Sheriff Ralph “Butch” Waller, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Florida

Hubbard County Investigator Announces Candidacy for Beltrami County Sheriff as Beitel Retires

Hubbard County Investigator To Run For Beltrami County Sheriff, Beitel Announces Retirement BEMIIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Hubbard County Invvestigator, Bidal Duran is expected to announce his run for Beltrami County Sheriff on Tuesday, after current Sheriff, Ernie Beitel announced he’s retiring.

End Of Watch 2024-10-03 10:48:52 – Deputy Sheriff Lex Allen Love, Wise County Sheriff’s Office, Texas

Lex Allen Love Deputy Sheriff Lex Love was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Country Road 4421. While en route to a vehicle collision call at 8:20 p.m., Deputy Love’s cruiser struck a concrete barrier in a construction zone. He was transferred to Medical City Decatur, where he succumbed to his injuries. Deputy Love had… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-10-03 10:48:52 – Deputy Sheriff Lex Allen Love, Wise County Sheriff’s Office, Texas

URGENT UPDATE: Sheriff Alerts to Potential Dam Failure *Correction: Highway Closed East of Langdon

BREAKING NEWS: Sheriff Says Possibility Of Dam Failing *Correction: Hwy Closed East of Langdon CAVALIER COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Cavalier County Sheriff says there’s a possibility of a dam bursting east of Langdon, North Dakota.

UPDATE: Griggs County Sheriff Resigns, Citing Lack of Resources from County Commission

UPDATE: Griggs County Sheriff Resigns, Says County Commission Provided No Resources COOPERSTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Griggs County, North Dakota Sheriff Amberly Michaelis has resigned. She says County Commissioners provided no resources.

EXCLUSIVE: Sheriff Discusses Manhunt for Murder Suspect Eric Reinbold

EXCLUSIVE: Sheriff Talks About Manhunt For Murder Suspect, Eric Reinbold PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an exclusive interview with Pennington County Sheriff, Ray Kuznia regarding the manhunt for murder suspect, Eric Reinbold. Reinbold is a suspect in the murder of his wife last Friday.

Sheriff Gives Friday Update on Search for Murder Suspect, Eric Reinbold

FRIDAY UPDATE: Sheriff On Search For Murder Suspect, Eric Reinbold THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Pennington County Sheriff, Ray Kuznia held a Friday news conference regarding the search for murder suspect, Eric Reinbold.

End Of Watch 2024-09-17 08:48:06 – Deputy Sheriff Joshua C. Phipps, Russell County Sheriff’s Office, Kentucky

Joshua C. Phipps Deputy Sheriff Josh Phipps was shot and killed while pursuing a fleeing suspect on Bluebird Drive in Russell Springs. Deputy Phipps was assisting the Kentucky State Police in apprehending a suspect who had fled on foot. During the encounter with the suspect at 5:27 p.m., gunfire was exchanged. Deputy Phipps was transported… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-09-17 08:48:06 – Deputy Sheriff Joshua C. Phipps, Russell County Sheriff’s Office, Kentucky

End Of Watch 2024-09-25 15:21:55 – Deputy Sheriff Cailee Campbell, Oswego County Sheriff’s Office, New York

Cailee Campbell Deputy Sheriff Cailee Campbell was killed in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 176 and Rowlee Road in Volney. While en route to a call at 6:42 a.m., her patrol vehicle flipped at the intersection, and she was trapped inside. Deputy Campbell was transported to Oswego Hospital where she was pronounced… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-09-25 15:21:55 – Deputy Sheriff Cailee Campbell, Oswego County Sheriff’s Office, New York

End Of Watch 2024-09-17 08:48:06 – Deputy Sheriff Josh Phipps, Russell County Sheriff’s Office, Kentucky

Josh Phipps Deputy Sheriff Josh Phipps was shot and killed while pursuing a fleeing suspect on Bluebird Drive in Russell Springs. Deputy Phipps was assisting the Kentucky State Police in apprehending a suspect who had fled on foot. During the encounter with the suspect at 5:27 p.m., gunfire was exchanged. Deputy Phipps was transported to… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-09-17 08:48:06 – Deputy Sheriff Josh Phipps, Russell County Sheriff’s Office, Kentucky

End Of Watch 2024-08-19 09:59:27 – Deputy Sheriff Brandon Cunningham, Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia

Brandon Cunningham Deputy Sheriff Brandon Cunningham was shot and killed while responding to a domestic call in Hiram. Shortly after 6:00 p.m., Deputy Cunningham and his partner arrived at the home and were ambushed with a hail of gunfire as soon as they exited their vehicle. Responding officers were also met with a stream of… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-08-19 09:59:27 – Deputy Sheriff Brandon Cunningham, Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia

End Of Watch 2024-08-02 08:11:01 – Deputy Sheriff Rafael Wordlaw, Cook County Sheriff’s Office

Rafael Wordlaw Deputy Sheriff Rafael Wordlaw was shot and killed at about 1:25 am when he intervened in an armed robbery on the 500 block of E 67th Street, in Woodlawn, while he was off duty. He was sitting in a car at a gas station when an armed subject attempted to rob his friend,… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-08-02 08:11:01 – Deputy Sheriff Rafael Wordlaw, Cook County Sheriff’s Office

End Of Watch 2024-08-10 07:56:08 – Deputy Sheriff Hunter Reedy, Smyth County Sheriff’s Office, Virginia

Hunter Reedy Deputy Sheriff Hunter Reedy was shot and killed while assisting officers from the Marion Police Department with a traffic stop at about 5:00 pm. A Marion police officer had initiated the stop for a moving violation in the town, however, the vehicle drove approximately 1-1/2 miles into Smyth County before stopping near the… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-08-10 07:56:08 – Deputy Sheriff Hunter Reedy, Smyth County Sheriff’s Office, Virginia

‘Halloween’ Star Charles Cyphers Passes Away at 85

Charles Cyphers

Charles Cyphers, the beloved actor known for his role as Sheriff Leigh Brackett in the iconic “Halloween” film series, has died at the age of 85. Cyphers passed away on Sunday in Tucson, Arizona, following a brief illness, as confirmed by his manager, Chris Roe. The actor was cherished for his collaborations with director John… Continue reading ‘Halloween’ Star Charles Cyphers Passes Away at 85

End Of Watch 2024-08-09 08:57:30 – Sheriff Roy “Sonny” Weatherford, Sumner County Sheriff’s Office, Tennessee

Roy “Sonny” Weatherford Sheriff Sonny Weatherford succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day when he fell while attending the 2024 Tennessee Sheriff’s Association Conference at Sevierville Convention Center. He suffered a severe head injury as a result of the fall and was transported to a local hospital where he passed away the following day. Sheriff… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-08-09 08:57:30 – Sheriff Roy “Sonny” Weatherford, Sumner County Sheriff’s Office, Tennessee

End Of Watch 2024-08-03 18:16:40 – Master Deputy Sheriff Bradley Michael Link, Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Florida

Bradley Michael Link Master Deputy Sheriff Brad Link was shot and killed when he and other deputies responded to a disturbance at a home on Brookside Drive near County Road 439 in Eustis. As deputies responded to the initial 911 call, they were directed to a second nearby house. When they arrived at that location,… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-08-03 18:16:40 – Master Deputy Sheriff Bradley Michael Link, Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Florida

End Of Watch 2024-07-11 11:43:15 – Deputy Sheriff Fernando Esqueda, Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Texas

Fernando Esqueda Deputy Sheriff Fernando Esqueda was shot and killed from ambush after locating a vehicle wanted in connection to an aggravated assault. The subject had become engaged in an argument with a restaurant employee over an incorrect order and pistol-whipped the worker. Witnesses provided responding deputies with the suspect’s license plate number, which detectives… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-07-11 11:43:15 – Deputy Sheriff Fernando Esqueda, Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Texas

Sheriff Reveals Suspected Kidnapping in NW Minnesota Was Domestic Violence Incident

MIDDLE RIVER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have more information regarding what the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office initially reported as a kidnapping. The Sheriff now tells TRF News it was a domestic violence case. Christ Rud is in custody and Hannah Cummings was not injured.

End Of Watch 2024-06-28 11:43:47 – Deputy Sheriff William Butler, Jr., Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan

William Butler, Jr. Deputy Sheriff Bill Butler was shot and killed while assisting another deputy with a traffic stop near the intersection of Beecher and Lamb Road in Jefferson Township around 2:30 p.m. The driver had warrants out for his arrest and did not cooperate with the deputies. During the struggle, the subject pulled out… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-06-28 11:43:47 – Deputy Sheriff William Butler, Jr., Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan

End Of Watch 2024-06-23 12:57:07 – Deputy Sheriff Bradley J. Reckling, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan

Bradley J. Reckling Deputy Sheriff Bradley Reckling was shot and killed while conducting surveillance on a stolen vehicle in Detroit at about 10:00 pm. He and other detectives with the Auto Theft Unit were searching for a car stolen from the Red Oaks Water Park earlier in the day. Detective Reckling located the vehicle with… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-06-23 12:57:07 – Deputy Sheriff Bradley J. Reckling, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 06/07/2024

News Release 06/07/2024 On the evening of 05/31/24, the Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a number of loose cattle on CR. #10 in Equality Township. A Red Lake County deputy responded. The owner was also notified, and they were able to round up the cattle and get them back into their… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 06/07/2024

UPDATE: Sheriff of Minnesota Airplane Crash Investigation Reveals Potential Mechanical Issue with Aircraft

CLEARBROOK, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have more information from the scene of an airplane crash in Clearbrook, Minnesota early Monday Monday morning. The pilot is now at a Fargo hospital in stable condition. The Clearwater County Sheriff now says there may have been a mechanical problem with the plane.

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 04-19-24On the afternoon of 04/11/24, the Red Lake County Sheriff…

News Release 04-19-24 On the afternoon of 04/11/24, the Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office participated in the statewide Tornado Drill by activating the Weather Warning Sirens in the cities within Red Lake County at 1:45pm and again at 6:45pm. On the afternoon of 04/12/24, a Red Lake Falls resident reported damage to their vehicle that… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 04-19-24On the afternoon of 04/11/24, the Red Lake County Sheriff…

End Of Watch 2024-04-21 17:04:49 – Deputy Sheriff Tobin Bolter, Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Idaho

Tobin Bolter Deputy Sheriff Tobin Bolter succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained at about 9:00 pm the previous night while making a traffic stop near the intersection of W Overland Road and S Raymond Street in Boise. He had just exited his patrol car and was approaching the vehicle he stopped when the driver opened fire… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-04-21 17:04:49 – Deputy Sheriff Tobin Bolter, Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Idaho

End Of Watch 2024-04-21 12:49:13 – Deputy Sheriff Alfredo “Freddy” Flores, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, California

Alfredo “Freddy” Flores Deputy Sheriff Freddy Flores succumbed to injuries sustained six months earlier as the result of a fire inside a mobile shooting range at the Pitchess Detention Center in the 29300 block of The Old Road in Castaic. He and another deputy were inside the mobile shooting range, built inside a 53-foot semi-trailer… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-04-21 12:49:13 – Deputy Sheriff Alfredo “Freddy” Flores, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, California

End Of Watch 2024-04-16 09:57:05 – Deputy Sheriff Fred Fislar, Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office, Indiana

Fred Fislar Deputy Sheriff Fred Fislar was electrocuted when he came in contact with live wires while investigating a crash scene at State Road 267 and County Road 300 South near Plainfield at 11:57 p.m. on April 15, 2024. While on the scene, witnesses noticed Deputy Fislar on the ground near the power lines and… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-04-16 09:57:05 – Deputy Sheriff Fred Fislar, Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office, Indiana

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 04-24-24

News Release 04-12-24 On the afternoon of 04/05/24, the Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an individual causing a disturbance at an apartment complex in Red Lake Falls. The individual had gone back to their apartment prior to the deputy’s arrival and the matter resolved itself. On the afternoon of 04/06/24, the… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 04-24-24

End Of Watch 2024-04-08 09:20:16 – Deputy Sheriff Jermyius Young, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Alabama

Jermyius Young Deputy Sheriff Jermyius Young succumbed to injuries he received in a single-vehicle crash on April 3, 2024, in Montgomery County. AT 7:00 p.m., Deputy Young was assisting deputies in a vehicle pursuit when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree at the 4500 block of Hobbie Road. He was transported to… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-04-08 09:20:16 – Deputy Sheriff Jermyius Young, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Alabama

End Of Watch 2024-02-16 08:05:23 – Deputy Sheriff Robert John Leonard, Meigs County Sheriff’s Office, Tennessee

Robert John Leonard Deputy Sheriff R.J. Leonard died in a single-vehicle crash into the Tennessee River off the Blythe Ferry Boat Ramp in Birchwood. Deputy Leonard was at home when he took the call relating to a disturbance near the Highway 60 Bridge in Birchwood. He arrived at the scene at about 9:48 p.m. and,… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-02-16 08:05:23 – Deputy Sheriff Robert John Leonard, Meigs County Sheriff’s Office, Tennessee

End Of Watch 2024-02-22 08:50:15 – Deputy Sheriff Charles Rivette, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Texas

Charles Rivette Deputy Sheriff Charles Rivette was killed in a crash on southbound Interstate 45 in Centerville, Texas, at 10:30 p.m. Deputy Rivette was a passenger in a patrol vehicle transporting an inmate from Oklahoma to Montgomery County when it struck a tractor-trailer. Unable to stop, two tractor-trailers crashed into the back of the patrol… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-02-22 08:50:15 – Deputy Sheriff Charles Rivette, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Texas

End Of Watch 2024-03-30 08:03:17 – Deputy Sheriff Christina Musil, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois

Dear Sheriff Andy Sullivan: I hope this letter finds you well, though I understand it is an incredibly tough time for you and everyone connected to your department. I am writing to extend my heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences for the loss of Deputy Sheriff Christina Musil, a brave and dedicated professional. The news of… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-03-30 08:03:17 – Deputy Sheriff Christina Musil, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois