Benson County (trfnews.i234.me) – The trial for Johnnie Gaking, accused in the March 4th, 2025, fatal shootings of his sister and 3-year-old niece in Tokio, North Dakota, has been rescheduled for November 18 in Fargo. Gaking faces two counts of second-degree murder and one count of attempted murder after allegedly killing Tiana Sharel Walking Eagle… Continue reading SPIRIT LAKE FAMILY SHOOTING TRIAL DELAYED: Johnnie Gaking Accused of Murdering Sister & Niece | Benson County | trfnews.i234.me
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Spirit Lake Reservation Tragedy: Tokio Man Pleads Guilty in 3-Year-Old’s Death
Spirit Lake Reservation, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — On April 14, 2025, Austin Ray Lester, 29, of Tokio, North Dakota, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to charges stemming from the 2022 death of a 3-year-old child on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Lester admitted to involuntary manslaughter, two counts of child neglect in Indian country, and… Continue reading Spirit Lake Reservation Tragedy: Tokio Man Pleads Guilty in 3-Year-Old’s Death
SPIRIT LAKE RESERVATION: Warwick Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Sexual Abuse Charges
SPIRIT LAKE RESERVATION, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Jourdain Jaden Smith, 25, of Warwick, North Dakota, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, April 9, to two federal charges: sexual abuse of an incapacitated victim and sexual abuse of a minor. Smith was initially indicted in August 2023 on four charges, including aggravated sexual abuse by force and possession of… Continue reading SPIRIT LAKE RESERVATION: Warwick Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Sexual Abuse Charges
HORROR IN SPIRIT LAKE: Man Charged with Murdering Sister & Niece in Brutal Shooting
Tokio, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A horrifying tragedy unfolded on the Spirit Lake Reservation last week when Johnnie Jay Gaking allegedly went on a shooting rampage, killing his sister and her 3-year-old daughter while severely injuring his mother. According to a criminal complaint filed in federal court on March 10, the attack took place on March 4… Continue reading HORROR IN SPIRIT LAKE: Man Charged with Murdering Sister & Niece in Brutal Shooting
BREAKING: Spirit Lake Tribe Corrects Shooting Death Toll – One Survivor in Critical Condition!
St. Michael (trfnews.i234.me)— The Spirit Lake Tribal Council has issued a correction regarding the fatal shooting that took place on Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. in the Mission District of St. Michael. Initially, officials reported that three individuals had lost their lives in the incident involving four members of the Spirit Lake Tribe, including the… Continue reading BREAKING: Spirit Lake Tribe Corrects Shooting Death Toll – One Survivor in Critical Condition!
Triple Murder Shocks Spirit Lake Nation—Suspect in Custody, Charges Pending
Spirit Lake Nation (trfnews.i234.me) — Suspect Captured After Triple Murder on Spirit Lake Reservation A tragic triple homicide rocked Spirit Lake Nation on Tuesday morning, March 4, when three members of a family—a grandmother, her daughter, and her young grandchild—were found murdered south of St. Michael. Authorities were alerted to the crime at 9:30 a.m.,… Continue reading Triple Murder Shocks Spirit Lake Nation—Suspect in Custody, Charges Pending
Spirit Lake County Horror: Triple Homicide Shocks Community
St. Michael (trfnews.i234.me) — Spirit Lake County, ND Grieves After Brutal Triple Homicide A horrifying scene unfolded in Spirit Lake County early Tuesday morning, March 4, as three members of the Spirit Lake Tribe were gunned down in a shocking act of violence in St. Michael. The Bureau of Indian Affairs alerted the tribe at… Continue reading Spirit Lake County Horror: Triple Homicide Shocks Community
BREAKING: Mass Shooting Reported on Spirit Lake Reservation – Suspect at Large!
Spirit Lake Reservation (trfnews.i234.me) – BREAKING NEWS: A developing situation is unfolding on the Spirit Lake Reservation in North Dakota, where multiple people may have been shot at a residence near St. Michael. Law enforcement radio traffic has indicated that as many as three individuals were shot in the incident, which occurred south of Devil’s… Continue reading BREAKING: Mass Shooting Reported on Spirit Lake Reservation – Suspect at Large!
St. Michael Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison for Child Abuse Leading to Infant’s Death on Spirit Lake Reservation
ST. MICHAEL, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—A St. Michael man has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple child abuse charges that led to the tragic death of a 1-year-old child on the Spirit Lake Indian Reservation. Case Overview 📅 Date of Incident: February 18, 2023📍 Location: St. Michael, ND – Spirit… Continue reading St. Michael Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison for Child Abuse Leading to Infant’s Death on Spirit Lake Reservation
Spirit Lake Tribe Opposes Grand Forks Casino Proposal, Citing Economic and Sovereignty Concerns
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – The Spirit Lake Tribe has formally opposed Senate Bill 2376, which would authorize a new casino permit in Grand Forks County, citing economic concerns and lack of tribal consultation in the legislative process. The opposition was submitted in a letter from Spirit Lake Tribe Chairwoman Lonna Street, who emphasized that while… Continue reading Spirit Lake Tribe Opposes Grand Forks Casino Proposal, Citing Economic and Sovereignty Concerns