Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office Report 10/28/24

On the evening of 10/18/24, Ivy April Mussell (23) of Brainerd was cited for speeding on Main Ave. in Red Lake Falls. On the evening of 10/18/24, a juvenile female from Lengby was cited for speeding on Main Ave. in Red Lake Falls. In the early morning hours of 10/19/24, a Red Lake Falls resident… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office Report 10/28/24

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 10/19/2024

News Release 10/18/2024 On the afternoon of 10/11/24, Red Lake County deputies responded to a non-injury, two-vehicle crash on Main Ave. in Red Lake Falls. A northbound vehicle stopped on Main Ave., awaiting traffic to clear, so they could turn onto Bottineau Ave. Another northbound vehicle, driven by Samantha Jo Lynn Tofstad (37) of Red… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 10/19/2024

End Of Watch 2024-10-15 09:58:00 – Corrections Officer Bradford D. McNew, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Florida

Bradford D. McNew Corrections Officer Brad McNew was shot and killed at the Love’s Travel Stop at 12921 Duval Road in Jacksonville after intervening in a domestic altercation. At 1:20 a.m., Officer McNew stopped at the convenience store and witnessed a man assaulting a female. When he tried to help the woman, the man aimed… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-10-15 09:58:00 – Corrections Officer Bradford D. McNew, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Florida

End Of Watch 2024-10-15 09:58:00 – Corrections Officer Bradley D. McNew, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Florida

Bradley D. McNew Corrections Officer Brad McNew was shot and killed at the Love’s Travel Stop at 12921 Duval Road in Jacksonville after intervening in a domestic altercation. At 1:20 a.m., Officer McNew stopped at the convenience store and witnessed a man assaulting a female. When he tried to help the woman, the man aimed… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-10-15 09:58:00 – Corrections Officer Bradley D. McNew, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Florida

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office Report 10/12/24

On 10/03/24, Melissa Jean Peterson (42) of Red Lake Falls was cited for a misdemeanor school-bus stop-arm violation. She was identified as the driver of a vehicle that drove through a stop-arm on 4th St. SW in Red Lake Falls on 09/27/24. On the morning of 10/04/24, the Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office received a… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office Report 10/12/24

End Of Watch 2024-10-11 13:17:00 – K9 Kodak, Richland County Sheriff’s Department, South Carolina

Kodak K9 Kodak succumbed to injuries he sustained while tracking a fleeing suspect on October 5, 2024. A driver in a stolen vehicle fled from deputies in a wooded area near Leesburg Road. K9 Kodak was tracking the suspect and became trapped in razor wire fencing. It took two K9 deputies to release K9 Kodak… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-10-11 13:17:00 – K9 Kodak, Richland County Sheriff’s Department, South Carolina

Update: Details Emerge About Fatal Bar Shooting, Suspect Remains at Large as of 10 AM Monday, Says Sheriff’s Office

UPDATE: Description Of Deadly Bar Shooting, Sheriff's Office: Suspect Still At Large 10 am Monday SHEYENNE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have more details regarding a deadly Sunday night shooting at a bar in Sheyenne, North Dakota …

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam Impersonating Law Enforcement

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning after receiving multiple complaints about a phone scam where the caller falsely claims to be a sheriff’s deputy. The scammers are impersonating members of the sheriff’s office, asking residents for personal information and payments under the pretense of resolving warrants. Officials stress that the Polk County… Continue reading Polk County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam Impersonating Law Enforcement

Sheriff’s Department Investigator in Thief River Falls Arrested and Jailed

Investigator With Sheriff's Dept. In Thief River Falls In Jail THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Investigator Blaize Zimmerman with the Pennington County Sheriff’s Department is in jail, pending formal charges.

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office Report 10-07-2024

On the evening of 09/27/24, the Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a golf cart in the ditch along Hwy. #92 south of Oklee. A Red Lake County deputy located the driver/owner of the golf cart at their residence. The driver had minor injuries but refused medical treatment. The golf cart was… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office Report 10-07-2024

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

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office Report 10-01-2024

On the morning of 09/20/24, Jacolyn Joy Cassavant (62) of Red Lake Falls was cited for speeding on Hwy. #59 south of Brooks. On the afternoon of 09/20/24, Bridget Mae Schussman (37) of Bemidji was cited for speeding on Hwy. #59 south of Plummer. On 09/20/24, a formal criminal complaint was filed, charging Samantha Marie… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office Report 10-01-2024

Search for Missing 15-Year-Old Madison Allen: Wright County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help

Search for Missing 15-Year-Old Madison Allen: Wright County Sheriff's Office Seeks Public's Help

MAPLE LAKE, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – The Wright County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Madison Allen, who left her home in Maple Lake on September 21 and has not been in contact with her family since. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) reports that Madison may have returned to… Continue reading Search for Missing 15-Year-Old Madison Allen: Wright County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help

Former Ramsey County Deputy Avoids Felony, Sentenced for Misusing Public Funds

Former Ramsey County Deputy Avoids Felony, Sentenced for Misusing Public Funds

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Former Ramsey County Sheriff’s Deputy Benjamin Myrum, of Devils Lake, North Dakota, has pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge following an investigation into missing funds from a county-administered program. Myrum, who resigned from his position in March, was accused of misapplying less than $500 in entrusted property. A felony theft… Continue reading Former Ramsey County Deputy Avoids Felony, Sentenced for Misusing Public Funds

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

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News release 9-24-2024

News release – 9/22/24 On the afternoon of 09/13/24, Maddelyn Francine Haugrud (27) of Grand Forks was cited for speeding on CR. #1 east of Red Lake Falls. On the afternoon of 09/14/24, the Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint about vehicle’s parked in a manner that blocked a public sidewalk along Champagne… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News release 9-24-2024

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office Report 9-23-2024

On the afternoon of 09/06/24, Troy Adam Boucher (49) of LaPorte was cited for speeding on Hwy. #59 south of Brooks. On the morning of 09/07/24, the Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a rooster crowing very early in the morning, causing a disturbance in the city of Brooks. Red Lake County… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office Report 9-23-2024

Son of U.S. Senator to Plead Guilty in Deadly High-Speed Chase That Killed North Dakota Deputy

Ian Matthew Cramer

STANTON, N.D. — Ian Matthew Cramer, the 43-year-old son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer, plans to plead guilty in connection to a deadly high-speed chase that resulted in the death of Mercer County Deputy Paul Martin. Court documents reveal that Cramer is scheduled for a change-of-plea hearing on Friday, September 18, just days before his… Continue reading Son of U.S. Senator to Plead Guilty in Deadly High-Speed Chase That Killed North Dakota Deputy

🚨 Becker County Sheriff’s Booking Report: Updated Offense Information and Arrests 9-22-2024

The Becker County Sheriff’s Office cannot represent that the information is current, accurate or complete. This information listed attempts to update every 30 minutes. The offense(s) listed may be the initial booking charge or an amended charge. They are not an admission of guilt, nor do they guarantee a conviction of any/all charges listed. All… Continue reading 🚨 Becker County Sheriff’s Booking Report: Updated Offense Information and Arrests 9-22-2024

End Of Watch 2024-09-22 07:42:01 – K9 Mikka, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, South Carolina

Mikka K9 Mikka died after her handler’s patrol car caught fire during an intense shootout with a wanted subject along Una Road, near Ashland-Stokes Bridge Road at about 9:00 am. Lee County deputies were assisting with a statewide manhunt for a man who had shot a McBee Police Department officer during a traffic stop the… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-09-22 07:42:01 – K9 Mikka, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, South Carolina

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

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office Report 08/30/24

On the afternoon of 08/30/24, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office reported they had arrested John James Nogowski (36) of Red Lake Falls. Red Lake County holds an active misdemeanor warrant for his arrest. Mr. Nogowski has other warrants outstanding in other counties, so Red Lake County placed a hold on him, and he will be… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office Report 08/30/24

End Of Watch 2024-09-11 11:05:03 – Corporal Brandon Schreiber, Newton County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana

Brandon Schreiber Corporal Brandon Schreiber succumbed to gunshot wounds he received after a vehicle pursuit on September 1, 2024. Corporal Schreiber joined a pursuit initiated by the Iroquois County Sheriff’s Office (Illinois) when the driver, who was armed, fled into Indiana. The pursuit returned to Illinois, where the suspect crashed his vehicle in Sheldon. When… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-09-11 11:05:03 – Corporal Brandon Schreiber, Newton County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release – 8/23/2024

News Release – 8/23/2024 On 08/16/24, a formal criminal complaint was filed, charging Gerry Lee Mattison (63) of Red Lake Falls with gross misdemeanor trespassing and gross misdemeanor harassment. The complaint alleges Mr. Mattison entered the property of another, without the consent of the owner, and the property was utilized for commercial cattle production. It… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release – 8/23/2024

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Report 08/23/24

On the afternoon of 08/23/24, Noah Daniel Habermann (25) of East Grand Forks was cited for speeding on CR. #13 west of Red Lake Falls. On the afternoon of 08/23/24, Austin Bailey Branchand (24) of Thief River Falls was cited for speeding on Hwy. #32 in Red Lake Falls. Shortly after midnight on 08/25/24, a… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Report 08/23/24

End Of Watch 2024-08-25 18:05:17 – Investigator Taylor Jaimeson Bristow, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia

Taylor Jaimeson Bristow Investigator Taylor Bristow succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained three days earlier while serving a warrant related to a child sexual exploitation investigation. He was assisting agents with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to serve the warrant at a home on Don Rich Drive south of Carrollton at 8:30 a.m. The wanted… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-08-25 18:05:17 – Investigator Taylor Jaimeson Bristow, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia

End Of Watch 2024-08-25 18:05:17 – Investigator Taylor Bristow, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia

Taylor Bristow Investigator Taylor Bristow succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained three days earlier while serving a warrant related to a child sexual exploitation investigation. He was assisting agents with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation serve the warrant at a home on Don Rich Drive south of Carrollton. The wanted subject opened the door and… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-08-25 18:05:17 – Investigator Taylor Bristow, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia

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

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office Report 8-18-2027

On the evening of 08/08/24, a Red Lake Falls resident reported a theft of an ATV from their residence. A Red Lake County deputy was able to locate the ATV at another residence in Red Lake Falls. The property was returned to the owner, and an investigation report was sent to the County Attorney for… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office Report 8-18-2027

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

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office Report 08/13/24

On the afternoon of 08/02/24, a Red Lake County deputy discovered an individual sleeping in a parked vehicle along Hwy. #92 east of Hwy. #32. The deputy discovered the lone occupant of the vehicle appeared to be under the influence of illegal controlled substances. She was identified as Kelly Maureen Villenueva (53) of Fargo. Ms.… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office Report 08/13/24

Deputy Charged with DWI After Squad Car Crash; Also Faces Discrimination Lawsuit

WILLMAR, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Christopher Todd Flatten, a 39-year-old Kandiyohi County sheriff’s deputy from Atwater, is facing multiple charges following a squad vehicle crash on July 18. Flatten, who was on duty at the time, has been summoned to appear in Kandiyohi County District Court on September 4 for a gross misdemeanor charge of third-degree driving… Continue reading Deputy Charged with DWI After Squad Car Crash; Also Faces Discrimination Lawsuit

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

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

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office Report 8-6-2024

On 07/26/24, Anthony Randal Villebrun (45) of Ogema was cited for misdemeanor theft by check. On 07/07/24, Mr. Villebrun issued two checks to the Brooks Cenex for a total amount of $212.87. Mr. Villebrun’s checking account was not active at the time he issued these checks. He will be summonsed to appear in Court in… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office Report 8-6-2024

Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Department Seeks Suspect in Bartender Assault Incident

Grand Forks County Sheriff's Department Seeks Suspect in Bartender Assault Incident

EMERADO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Department is actively searching for a suspect who assaulted a bartender at Johnny’s Bar in Emerado, near the airbase, around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday. Sergeant Wadow of the Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Department reported that the suspect’s identity remains unknown as he fled the scene. Fortunately,… Continue reading Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Department Seeks Suspect in Bartender Assault Incident

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 2024-08-02 08:11:01 – Correctional Officer Rafael Wordlaw, Cook County Sheriff’s Office

Rafael Wordlaw Correctional Officer 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 – Correctional Officer Rafael Wordlaw, Cook County Sheriff’s Office

Former Deputy Escapes Further Jail Time in Domestic Violence Case

Roman Sobottke

BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A federal judge sentenced former McLean County sheriff’s deputy Roman Sobottke to “time served” on Wednesday, July 24, in connection with a domestic violence case on the Fort Berthold Reservation. Sobottke pleaded guilty to assaulting his wife by strangulation on December 25, 2018. The case, delayed for years due to Sobottke’s… Continue reading Former Deputy Escapes Further Jail Time in Domestic Violence Case

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release – 7/26/2024

News Release – 7/26/2024 On the evening of 07/19/24, Vernon Graham Altiman (63) of Duluth was cited for speeding on Hwy. #59 south of Brooks. On the afternoon of 07/20/24, a Red Lake County deputy stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on CR. #13 west of Red Lake Falls. During the interaction with the… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release – 7/26/2024

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office Report 07/20/24

On the evening of 07/11/24, the Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office received information that an adult male assaulted their juvenile stepson. This incident occurred a few days prior to the report at a Lambert Township residence. On the afternoon of 07/12/24, Red Lake County deputies arrested Joseph Cole Wulfson (33) of Brooks. He was taken… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office Report 07/20/24

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

Cass County Sheriff’s Office Identifies Woman Who Died in Custody

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office has identified the woman who died in custody at the Cass County Jail in Fargo as 37-year-old Alexis Beryl Phillips of Ogema, Minnesota. Phillips passed away after experiencing a medical emergency. She had been incarcerated at the Cass County Jail since July 12th. According to the… Continue reading Cass County Sheriff’s Office Identifies Woman Who Died in Custody

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office Report Jul 17, 2024

On the afternoon of 07/04/24, Jade Lilja Hiniker (31) of Grand Forks was cited for speeding on CR. #13 west of Red Lake Falls. In the early morning hours of 07/05/24, a person staying at the Oklee Inn called the Sheriff’s Office several times because they were worried about a former co-worker harming them. A… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office Report Jul 17, 2024

🚨 Marshall County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Kidnapping Investigation

Christ Rud, Hannah Cummings

MIDDLE RIVER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Breaking news out of Marshall County, Minnesota: a possible kidnapping investigation is underway. The Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating two individuals involved in a domestic incident early this Saturday morning in the Middle River area. Suspect: Christ Rud Age: 26 Height: 5’10” Weight: 140 lbs… Continue reading 🚨 Marshall County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Kidnapping Investigation

Bar Brawl Breaks Out at Captain Crooks: Police and Sheriff’s Deputies Respond

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Police responded to a report of a bar fight at Captain Crooks Bar in Downtown Crookston, Minnesota, on Thursday night. The incident, reported around 1 p.m., saw both Crookston Police and Polk County Sheriff’s Department on the scene. As of now, there have been no reports of injuries, and the situation… Continue reading Bar Brawl Breaks Out at Captain Crooks: Police and Sheriff’s Deputies Respond

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

Fernando Esqueda Detective 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 used… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-07-11 11:43:15 – Detective Fernando Esqueda, Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Texas

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release – 7/5/2024

News Release – 7/5/2024 On 06/28/24, a Louisville Township resident reported they thought a bear had been in their house. They claimed this had occurred a few days before it was reported, so no further action was taken. The reporting party just wanted the Sheriff’s Office to be informed of this incident. On the evening… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release – 7/5/2024

End Of Watch 2024-07-08 08:05:31 – K9 Archer, Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Florida

Archer K9 Archer succumbed to heatstroke after tracking a felon who fled from deputies after a traffic stop on July 4, 2024. A deputy initiated a traffic stop on Interstate 10 for speeding, but the suspect did not stop. The suspect left the interstate and then crashed his vehicle into a yard on SW Sampala… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-07-08 08:05:31 – K9 Archer, Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Florida

Meeker County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Assault on Olivia Man

LITCHFIELD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Meeker County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an assault that left a 50-year-old man from Olivia seriously injured and lying alongside a road southwest of Litchfield. According to a news release, deputies responded to a report at 5:06 p.m. on Friday of an injured male found along 600th Avenue near 230th… Continue reading Meeker County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Assault on Olivia Man

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release – 6/28/2024

News Release – 6/28/2024 On the afternoon of 06/20/24, a Construction Crew, working in Red Lake Falls, reported they struck a gas line near Main Ave. They were able to shut the line down, so it was not leaking or posing a danger to the public. The Red Lake Falls Fire Department and City Maintenance… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release – 6/28/2024

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 2024-06-27 09:13:53 – K9 Wick, Richland County Sheriff’s Department, South Carolina

Wick K9 Wick was struck and killed by a vehicle while pursuing the suspect of a stolen vehicle around 1:00 a.m. Richland County deputies attempted to pull over a van that had been reported stolen the day prior. When the subject did not stop, a vehicle pursuit ensued. After using stop sticks on Interstate 77,… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-06-27 09:13:53 – K9 Wick, Richland County Sheriff’s Department, South Carolina

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release – 6/21/2024On the morning of 06/12/24, the Red Lake County Sherif…

News Release – 6/21/2024 On the morning of 06/12/24, the Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office received a report of loose dogs running into a yard in Red Lake Falls. The owner of the dogs was counseled and warned about the ordinance violation. On the evening of 06/14/24, the Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office received a… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release – 6/21/2024On the morning of 06/12/24, the Red Lake County Sherif…

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 – 6/14/2024

News Release – 6/14/2024 On the morning of 06/07/24, Jason Lee Aakhus (50) of Red Lake Falls was arrested in Red Lake Falls for violating the terms of his supervised probation. He was taken to jail in Crookston and was released from custody on 06/10/24. On the afternoon of 06/07/24, Red Lake County law enforcement… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release – 6/14/2024

UPDATED: Roseau County Sheriff’s Office – Active Warrant Listing

68CR20356 Arbon-Stensrud, Kathrine Dianne 7/20/2000 6/26/2020 $10300 Felony 5TH DEGREE POSSION – NIGHTCAP 68-CR-23-295 Bahtijar, Mustafa Mus 6/26/1991 6/7/2023 $300 Misdemeanor FAILURE TO APPEAR – NIGHTCAP 68CR22766 Bailey, Jasmine Francis 12/27/2000 1/9/2023… Continue reading UPDATED: Roseau County Sheriff’s Office – Active Warrant Listing

Reckless Driver Crashes into Sheriff’s Cruiser: Bemidji Man Pleads Guilty

TRAILL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Bemidji, Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to an amended charge of reckless driving for crashing into a Traill County Sheriff’s Office cruiser earlier this year. On the evening of January 28, Brody Michael Cota struck the parked police vehicle on Interstate 29, approximately two miles south of Buxton. The… Continue reading Reckless Driver Crashes into Sheriff’s Cruiser: Bemidji Man Pleads Guilty

Recent Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Cases: Financial Fraud, DWI, and Wildlife Violations 6-11-2024

Sheriff’s Office Cases: Jessica Lynn Nordby, 45, Thief River Falls Charge: Felony financial transaction card fraud Outcome: Stay of adjudication, $250 to $2,500 fine, $125 supervision fee, supervised probation for five years, restitution, mental health evaluation, participation in mental health services, no firearms possession, misdemeanor theft charge dismissed. Kennedy Olivia Jeann Panek, 18, Thief River… Continue reading Recent Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Cases: Financial Fraud, DWI, and Wildlife Violations 6-11-2024

Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Cases 6-10-2024

Recent Court Sentences and Charges: Arianna Jo Garner, 23, Thief River Falls: Third Degree DWI: $915 fine with $750 stayed for four years, 364 days in jail stayed for four years, supervised probation for four years. Required to complete a comprehensive assessment within 60 days of sentencing and follow recommended treatment and aftercare, complete the… Continue reading Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Cases 6-10-2024

End Of Watch 2024-06-09 19:48:48 – Sergeant Floyd H. Miles, Jr., Charles City County Sheriff’s Office, Virginia

Floyd H. Miles, Jr. Sergeant Floyd Miles suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with a subject inside an ambulance at the intersection of John Tyler Memorial Highway and Wayside Road. Sergeant Miles was monitoring traffic at the intersection when a subject on a moped approached him and claimed people were trying to kill him.… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-06-09 19:48:48 – Sergeant Floyd H. Miles, Jr., Charles City County Sheriff’s Office, Virginia

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

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 05/31/24

News Release 05/31/24 On the afternoon of 05/24/24, the Dollar General Store in Red Lake Falls called and requested assistance in removing some unwelcomed customers. A Red Lake County deputy responded, removed the unwanted parties, and officially trespassed them from the store. On the evening of 05/24/24, a Red Lake County deputy stopped a vehicle… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 05/31/24

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office NEWS RELEASE 05-24-24

NEWS RELEASE 05-24-24 On the evening of 05/17/24, Red Lake County deputies responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at an Oklee residence. Deputies spoke with the involved parties and found that it was a verbal disagreement and no crimes had been committed. The individuals were counseled and one of them agreed to leave… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office NEWS RELEASE 05-24-24

Pennington County Sheriff’s Office and Law Enforcement Cases Overview 5-20-2024

Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Cases: Toni Anne Belgarde, 33, Thief River Falls Fourth-degree driving while impaired Fine: $510 Sentence: 30 days in jail stayed for one year Probation: One year, comprehensive assessment within 60 days, complete recommended level of treatment and aftercare. Nathan Thomas Willett, 21, East Grand Forks Theft of motor fuel from a… Continue reading Pennington County Sheriff’s Office and Law Enforcement Cases Overview 5-20-2024

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 05/17/24

News Release 05/17/24 On the afternoon of 05/10/24, Red Lake County deputies spoke with individuals involved in a property line dispute in the city of Oklee. It appears that the matter has been resolved. On the evening of 05/10/24, the Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office received a report of trespassing on agricultural land in Gervais… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 05/17/24

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 05-10-24

News Release 05-10-24 On the morning of 05/03/24, a Red Lake County deputy responded to a report of a “fender bender” at the Eagle Square Parking Lot in Red Lake Falls. One of the vehicles was backing out of a parking space and struck another vehicle. One of the involved vehicles sustained substantial damage but… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 05-10-24

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 05-03-24

News Release 05-03-24 On the evening of 04/28/24, the Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office received several complaints about an individual driving a vehicle around Oklee, and they were playing their music extremely loud. A Red Lake County deputy spoke with the suspect and counseled them about the public nuisance. They were warned, and informed they… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 05-03-24

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 04-26-24

News Release 04-26-24 On the evening of 04/19/24, Romeo Anthony Sebastian Lebiecki (20) of East Grand Forks was cited for misdemeanor no current motor vehicle insurance and expired motor vehicle registration on Main Ave. in Red Lake Falls. On the morning of 04/20/24, a Red Lake County deputy spoke with an individual who claimed they… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 04-26-24

End Of Watch 2024-04-23 15:21:35 – Investigator John Hampton Coddou, III, Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Texas

John Hampton Coddou, III Investigator John Coddou was struck and killed while helping at the scene of a vehicle crash on the Grand Parkway in Houston. At 9:30 a.m., Investigator Coddou responded to a minor collision near the Cumberland Ridge Drive intersection. He parked on the center median with his lights activated. A truck traveling… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-04-23 15:21:35 – Investigator John Hampton Coddou, III, Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Texas

Thief River Falls Police Department and Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Cases: Legal Proceedings Unfold in Northern Minnesota

Thief River Falls Police Department cases Kristen Lee Johnson, 35, Oklee, stay of adjudication for a felony charge of second-degree assault and continued, $125, supervised probation for five years,  comprehensive assessment within 60 days of sentencing, complete level of treatment and aftercare recommended, not to use or possess firearms,  ammunition or explosives, $700 in restitution,… Continue reading Thief River Falls Police Department and Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Cases: Legal Proceedings Unfold in Northern Minnesota

End Of Watch 2024-04-23 15:21:35 – Investigator John Hampton Coddou, Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Texas

John Hampton Coddou Investigator John Coddou was struck and killed while helping at the scene of a vehicle crash on the Grand Parkway in Houston. At 9:30 a.m., Investigator Coddou responded to a minor collision near the Cumberland Ridge Drive intersection. He parked on the center median with his lights activated. A truck traveling north… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-04-23 15:21:35 – Investigator John Hampton Coddou, Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Texas

Sheriff’s Office Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest for Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test

Brock Damon Newland

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a routine traffic stop conducted by the sheriff’s office around 10:39 a.m., Brock Damon Newland, 56, of Warren, found himself facing serious charges. Newland was pulled over, although the exact location of the stop remains undisclosed in the complaint. Subsequent assessments led to Newland being charged with third-degree… Continue reading Sheriff’s Office Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest for Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test

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…

Sheriff’s Office Conducts Late-Night Traffic Stop, Arrests Suspect for Third Degree DWI

Mary Helen Wayne

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a late-night operation on April 8, the sheriff’s office conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of 150th Street Northeast and 150th Avenue Northeast. Mary Helen Wayne, a 64-year-old resident of Thief River Falls, found herself in legal trouble after being charged with third-degree DWI, with a blood… Continue reading Sheriff’s Office Conducts Late-Night Traffic Stop, Arrests Suspect for Third Degree DWI

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

U.S. Senator’s Son Pleads Not Guilty to Homicide Charges in Crash That Killed North Dakota Deputy

Ian Cramer

WASHBURN, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Ian Cramer, 43, son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer, entered a not guilty plea to charges including homicide in connection with a December 6 crash that resulted in the death of a North Dakota sheriff’s deputy. Cramer, facing felony charges of homicide, preventing arrest, reckless endangerment, and fleeing an officer, along… Continue reading U.S. Senator’s Son Pleads Not Guilty to Homicide Charges in Crash That Killed North Dakota Deputy

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

End Of Watch 2024-04-15 18:51:36 – Lieutenant Michael Hoosock, Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office, New York

Michael Hoosock Lieutenant Michel Hoosock and Police Officer Michael Jensen, of the Syracuse Police Department, were shot and killed while attempting to locate a subject who had led officers on a vehicle pursuit earlier in the night. The subject had fled from Syracuse police officers when they attempted a traffic stop. As officers terminated the… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-04-15 18:51:36 – Lieutenant Michael Hoosock, Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office, New York

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

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 03-08-24

News Release 03-08-24 On 03/01/24, Heather Renee Smith (48) of McIntosh was cited for misdemeanor issuance of an NSF check. Ms. Smitch issued two separate checks to the Red Lake County Co-op in Brooks. The first check was issued on 11/14/23 for the amount of $77.62 and the second check was issued on 11/15/23 for… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 03-08-24

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

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 03/15/24

News Release 03/15/24 On the afternoon of 03/08/24, a Red Lake County deputy responded to Brooks to assist a parent with an unruly child. The deputy spoke with the parent and child. Advice and counseling were given, and the situation was mediated. On the evening of 03/08/24, the Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office received a… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 03/15/24

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 03-22-24

News Release 03-22-24 In the early morning hours of 03/17/24, the Red Lake Tribal Police Department reported they had a runaway juvenile and they believed she was at a residence in Brooks. A Red Lake County deputy located the juvenile at the suspected residence. The child was taken into custody and returned to Red Lake… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 03-22-24

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 03-29-24

News Release 03-29-24 On the afternoon of 03/22/24, a Red Lake County deputy responded to a report of a one-vehicle crash at the intersection of CR. #9 and CR. #13, west of Red Lake Falls. A Minnesota State Trooper also responded. Nobody was injured, but the vehicle was significantly damaged and had to be towed… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 03-29-24

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 04-05-24

News Release 04-05-24 On the morning of 03/29/24, a Red Lake County deputy responded to a report of a disturbance at an apartment complex in Red Lake Falls. The individual causing the issues was counseled and the situation was mediated. On the afternoon of 03/29/24, the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office reported that Jessica Lynn Nordby… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 04-05-24

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 2024-02-20 15:05:58 – K9 Leo, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Florida

Leo K9 Leo succumbed to gunshot wounds he received during a domestic call at the 900 block of Northwest 114th Court in Silver Springs on February 17, 2024. When Marion County Sheriff’s deputies arrived at the scene, the subject, accused of battery by strangulation, fired at them from the backyard. K9 Leo was struck in… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-02-20 15:05:58 – K9 Leo, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Florida

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 2024-02-22 14:57:19 – K9 Luca, DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, Mississippi

Luca K9 Luca was shot and killed after a vehicle pursuit in Lake Cormorant in Mississippi. A subject fled in a vehicle from DeSoto County Sheriff’s deputies on Highway 61. The car crashed after deputies deployed a PIT maneuver near Star Landing Road. When the subject’s vehicle stopped, K9 Luca was unleashed. The subject fired… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-02-22 14:57:19 – K9 Luca, DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, Mississippi

End Of Watch 2024-03-10 16:11:11 – Sergeant Thomas A. Sanfratello, Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, New York

Thomas A. Sanfratello Sergeant Thomas Sanfratello died after being attacked after responding to a dispute between two patrons at one of the Batavia Downs Casino’s bars at 8315 Park Road in Batavia. One of the patrons was arrested at about 12:30 am and was being escorted from the establishment by Sergeant Sanfratello and security when… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-03-10 16:11:11 – Sergeant Thomas A. Sanfratello, Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, New York

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