Tag: Son

Grand Forks Mom Busted Driving High on Fentanyl with Child on I-94 – trfnews.i234.me

Megan Thorsen

Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks woman was arrested Saturday afternoon after Minnesota State Patrol troopers observed her driving erratically on Interstate 94 near Fergus Falls. The driver, identified as 30-year-old Megan Thorsen, was found to be under the influence of drugs with her young son in the vehicle. Troopers reported that Thorsen’s… Continue reading Grand Forks Mom Busted Driving High on Fentanyl with Child on I-94 – trfnews.i234.me

POLICE: Son Responsible for Fatal Shooting of Girlfriend, Injuring Mother

POLICE: It Was Son Who Pulled The Trigger In GF Shooting That KIlled Him & Injured Mom GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Police have now confirmed it was Kevin Nelson who pulled the trigger in a shooting that killed himself and injured his mother.

Son of Victim and Person of Interest in Grand Forks Murder Potentially Hospitalized

Son Of Victim, Person Of Interest In Grand Forks Murder, May Be Hospitalized GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A “Person of Interest” in a Saturday murder at a Grand Forks motel is the victim’s son. His half-brother tells TRF News that Vincent Villarreal checked himself into a hospital.

Father Pleads Guilty to Producing Child Porn Involving Son

Jeffery Lee Niemi

Prosecutors agreed to dismiss the two remaining counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct as part of the plea deal. Jeffery Lee Niemi, 40, admitted in court to engaging in sexual penetration with his minor son, who was under the age of 14 at the time, during a three-year period between 2021 and 2024. The criminal… Continue reading Father Pleads Guilty to Producing Child Porn Involving Son

UPDATE: North Dakota Deputy and Suspect Identified in Pursuit Incident; Suspect is Son of Senator Cramer

UPDATE: ND Deputy Killed In Pursuit Identified, Along With Suspect Photo, Son Of ND Senator Cramer MERCER COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Highway Patrol has identified a Mercer County Deputy killed in a pursuit on Wednesday …

Shocking Assault in Pennington County: Son Attacks Mother, Faces Felony Charges

Benjamin Gerald Owen

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Benjamin Gerald Owen, a 42-year-old resident of Thief River Falls, has been charged with felony domestic assault following an incident earlier this month. The charges stem from an alleged assault on his mother in rural Pennington County.​ According to the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a call on March… Continue reading Shocking Assault in Pennington County: Son Attacks Mother, Faces Felony Charges

Son of ND Senator Kevin Cramer Involved in Fatal Pursuit Resulting in Death of Deputy Paul Martin, 53, of Beulah

ND Senator Kevin Cramer's Son Kills Deputy During Pursuit, DEPUTY ID: Paul Martin, 53, Beulah MERCER COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Mercer County Deputy was killed late Wednesday afternoon, while standing by a patrol …

Mother Bruised, Father and Son Arrested After Violent Domestic Incident in Rural Esmond, ND

Caleb Johnson

Benson County, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A disturbing domestic violence incident in rural Esmond, North Dakota, on March 21st resulted in the arrest of both a son and his father, according to Benson County court documents. Deputies responded to a 911 call from a woman who said her son, Caleb Johnson, had become physically aggressive, was… Continue reading Mother Bruised, Father and Son Arrested After Violent Domestic Incident in Rural Esmond, ND

Fergus Falls, MN: Woman Arrested After Alleged Gun Threat Against Son & Girlfriend!

Tammy N. Hendershot

Fergus Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Woman Arrested After Alleged Gun Threat! Tammy N. Hendershot of rural Fergus Falls, Minnesota, is now facing serious criminal charges after a disturbing altercation involving her son and his girlfriend. According to court documents, on March 9th, a deputy responded to a domestic disturbance at Hendershot’s residence. The son and… Continue reading Fergus Falls, MN: Woman Arrested After Alleged Gun Threat Against Son & Girlfriend!

Authorities Identify Mother and Son Killed in Tragic Manvel Crash

Mother & Son Killed In Tragic Manvel Crash Identified MANVEL, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A mother and son killed in a rollover crash near Manvel, North Dakota Wednesday afternoon have been identified as Amanda Brantl and her son Atlas. Amanda leaves behind a 12-year daughter and her fiance. She worked caring for her elderly grandmother.

HORRIFYING: Twin Valley Father & Son Charged in Shocking Sex Abuse Case!

Michael Stodola

Twin Valley, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A disturbing and deeply unsettling case has emerged in Twin Valley, Minnesota, as Juan Garza and his son, Michael Stodola of Moorhead, face serious sex crime charges involving a teenage girl. According to court documents, Garza, who was the victim’s caregiver, allegedly aided and abetted his son’s repeated sexual abuse of the… Continue reading HORRIFYING: Twin Valley Father & Son Charged in Shocking Sex Abuse Case!

Father and Son Accused of Committing Sex Crimes in Twin Valley, Minnesota

TWIN VALLEY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A father and son have been charged with sex crimes involving a juvenile girl in Twin Valley, Minnesota.

Tragic Farm Accident: Uncle Loses Life, Father and Son Suffer Injuries

TRAGIC FARM ACCIDENT: Uncle Dies, Father & Son Injured MILLERVILLE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Fumes from a grain silo killed an Uncle, who was trying to rescue a father and son near Millerville, Minnesota Saturday.

Son of U.S. Senator Pleads Guilty to Vehicle Theft and Fatal Crash That Killed North Dakota Deputy

📍 Bismarck, ND – The son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer has pleaded guilty to stealing a vehicle and causing the death of a Mercer County deputy during a high-speed police chase. Defendant: Ian Matthew Cramer, 43 Charges & Potential Sentence: Felony Theft, Criminal Mischief, and Reckless Endangerment Facing up to 25 additional years in… Continue reading Son of U.S. Senator Pleads Guilty to Vehicle Theft and Fatal Crash That Killed North Dakota Deputy

Deadly Mistake: The Wrong Man, A Fatal Shooting, and a Mother’s Fight for Justice in Turtle Mountain

Brandon Richard Laducer

Turtle Mountain Reservation, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—On the night of August 23, 2020, police officers fired fatal shots at Brandon Richard Laducer, a 35-year-old Native American man from Belcourt, North Dakota. They believed they were taking down a fugitive—only to realize, hours later, that they had the wrong man. According to a North Dakota Bureau of Criminal… Continue reading Deadly Mistake: The Wrong Man, A Fatal Shooting, and a Mother’s Fight for Justice in Turtle Mountain

North Dakota Family Found Murdered in Arizona; Son Considered Suspect

North Dakota Family Murdered In Arizona, Son Is Suspect CASA GRANDE, AZ (trfnews.i234.me) A North Dakota family who moved to Arizona a couple of years ago were found murdered in their home south of Phoenix on Sunday. Their son has been named as the suspect.

Naytahwaush Man Arrested for Alleged Assault on Infant Son

Derek Croud Sr.

NAYTAHWAUSH, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 8, 2025, authorities arrested 35-year-old Derek Croud Sr. of Naytahwaush, Minnesota, on charges of first-degree assault and domestic assault. This action followed an investigation into injuries sustained by his 3-month-old son. The Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office reported that on December 23, 2024, at approximately 7 p.m., they received information about an… Continue reading Naytahwaush Man Arrested for Alleged Assault on Infant Son

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

UPDATE: Son of North Dakota Senator Sentenced to 28 Years in Prison for Deputy’s Murder

STANTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Judge has sentenced 43-year old Ian Cramer to 28 years in prison after pleading guilty to homicide and other charges related to a pursuit and crash in western North Dakota that killed a Mercer County deputy in December of 2023. Cramer in the son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer.

Exclusive: Mother and Son Charged with Drug Offenses in East Grand Forks

EXCLUSIVE: Mother & Son Facing Drug Charges In East Grand Forks EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A mother and son from East Grand Forks, Minnesota are both facing charges connected to meth.

Son Charged with Murder for Shooting Father at Hunting Cabin

Kirk Edward Hazlett III

HINCKLEY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Kirk Edward Hazlett III has been charged with murder for his involvement in a fatal shooting incident that occurred on November 15th. The victim of this crime was Hazlett’s father, Kirk Edward Hazlett II. According to official reports, Hazlett II and two other men were staying at their family’s hunting cabin… Continue reading Son Charged with Murder for Shooting Father at Hunting Cabin

West Fargo Resident Claims He is Teaching Son to Be Cautious Around Law Enforcement

WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A West Fargo man who showed up at a Fargo crime scene allegedly told police he’s teaching his son to hate law enforcement. He was arrested the next day on a probation violation and is now facing an additional charge of Terrorizing.

North Georgia Mother Arrested After Son Walks to Town Alone

North Georgia Mother Arrested After Son Walks to Town Alone

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. (trfnews.i234.me) – A mother in Fannin County, Georgia, was arrested after her 10-year-old son walked alone to a gas station less than a mile from their home while she was away at a doctor’s appointment with another child. According to a report from the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies found the child… Continue reading North Georgia Mother Arrested After Son Walks to Town Alone

Mother and son duo arrested for drug trafficking in Walhalla, North Dakota – New information released with booking photographs

WALHALLA, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A mother and son in Walhalla, North Dakota are each facing a drug trafficking charge, following a search warrant at a home in that town on Thursday.

Charges Filed: 5-Year-Old Punched, Mother Held at Gunpoint, Second Son Stabbed Multiple Times

CHARGES: 5-Yr. Old Punched, Mom Held At Gunpoint, 2nd Son Stabbed Multiple Times NAYTAHWAUSH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A man and woman are facing charges in connection to a brutal crime at Naytahwaush, Minnesota.

Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Violent Car Theft from Mother and Son

Romell Roshode Lewis

HENNEPIN COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Romell Roshode Lewis has been sentenced to approximately five years in prison after being convicted of first-degree aggravated robbery. According to court documents, a woman and her 13-year-old son were bringing groceries into their home last summer when they were confronted by Lewis and several other men who had driven… Continue reading Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Violent Car Theft from Mother and Son

Isaac Cramer, Son of North Dakota Congressman Kevin Cramer, Passes Away

Issac Cramer, Son Of ND Congressman Kevin Cramer Has Died ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Isaac Cramer, the son of North Dakota, U.S. Representative Kevin Cramer has died.

SPIRIT LAKE: Father Reports Death of 5-Year-Old Daughter and Hospitalization of 6-Year-Old Son

SPIRIT LAKE: Man Says His (5) Daughter Is Deceased & (6) Son Hospitalized SPIRIT LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A man says he was told by Tribal Social Services his 5-year old daughter is deceased and his 6-year old son is hospitalized, but he’s not getting any answers as to what happened.

Grand Forks Father Urges Community to Help Locate Missing Son

Grand Forks Father's Plea To Help Find Missing Son GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) John Kuk of Grand Forks is asking for your help in locating his missingg 14-year old son.

Remembering Chad McQueen: Cobra Kai’s Dutch and Racing Legend Passes Away

Chad McQueen

Chad McQueen, best known for his role as Dutch in the iconic Karate Kid films and for his deep ties to motorsport, passed away on September 12, 2024. The son of Hollywood legend Steve McQueen, Chad carved his own path in both acting and racing, leaving an indelible mark on fans of cinema and motorsport… Continue reading Remembering Chad McQueen: Cobra Kai’s Dutch and Racing Legend Passes Away

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

Hunter McCutchen Sentenced to 40 Years for Infant Son’s Murder: Family Shares Heartbreaking Impact

Hunter McCutchen Sentenced to 40 Years for Infant Son’s Murder: Family Shares Heartbreaking Impact

RED WING – In a deeply emotional court hearing, Hunter Matthew McCutchen, a Red Wing man, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the brutal murder of his 2-month-old son. The courtroom on Friday, September 6, was filled with grief as family members, investigators, and professionals who worked on the case delivered powerful victim-impact… Continue reading Hunter McCutchen Sentenced to 40 Years for Infant Son’s Murder: Family Shares Heartbreaking Impact

Son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer Faces Trial for High-Speed Pursuit that Killed North Dakota Deputy—Plea Deal on the Horizon?

Ian Matthew Cramer

STANTON, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Ian Matthew Cramer, the 43-year-old son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer, is set to stand trial later this month in connection to a fatal high-speed chase that resulted in the death of Mercer County Deputy Paul Martin. Cramer, who faces a slew of felony charges, may be negotiating a plea deal, according… Continue reading Son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer Faces Trial for High-Speed Pursuit that Killed North Dakota Deputy—Plea Deal on the Horizon?

Heartbreak in Hillsboro: Handmade Cross Stolen from Grave of Beloved Son

Heartbreak in Hillsboro: Handmade Cross Stolen from Grave of Beloved Son

HILLSBORO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Bill and Mary Schumacher, a grieving couple from Hillsboro, are pleading for the return of a large, handmade iron cross that was recently stolen from the grave of their son, Deon, who passed away at 24 after a battle with cancer. The cross, crafted from railroad spikes and barbed wire, was… Continue reading Heartbreak in Hillsboro: Handmade Cross Stolen from Grave of Beloved Son

Mother and Son Found Dead in Rochester Apartment in Apparent Murder-Suicide

ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Rochester Police Department discovered the bodies of a mother and her son with gunshot wounds during a welfare check on Thursday night, June 27. Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Sandbar Court Northeast and found the 30-year-old son and his 54-year-old mother inside the son’s apartment. According to… Continue reading Mother and Son Found Dead in Rochester Apartment in Apparent Murder-Suicide

Mother, Boyfriend, and an Additional Man From Waubun Facing Charges in the Murder of Her Son

SAUK RAPIDS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Sauk Rapids, Minnesota woman, her boyfriend and another man from Waubun are all charged with 3rd Degree Murder in the drug overdose of her 16-year old son.

Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 90 Years for Killing Infant Son

Dylan Castimore

SIOUX FALLS, SD (trfnews.i234.me) – In a harrowing turn of events, Dylan Castimore, a 24-year-old Sioux Falls resident, faced the judgment of the court today, receiving a staggering 90-year sentence for the tragic death of his 8-week-old son, Daxton. The sentence, delivered Friday morning, April 19, at the South Dakota State Penitentiary, marked the culmination… Continue reading Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 90 Years for Killing Infant Son

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