Grand Forks Man Arrested for Alleged Vehicle Theft and Resisting Arrest

David Matthew Berg

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – On November 29, 2024, David Berg, 48, was arrested for theft and preventing arrest. Berg allegedly took his girlfriend’s phone and car from her workplace in Grand Forks shortly after 6:00 p.m. He then drove the vehicle to West Fargo. Around 8:00 p.m. the same evening, West Fargo Police conducted a… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Arrested for Alleged Vehicle Theft and Resisting Arrest

West Fargo Dealership Burglary: Two Suspects Charged in Vehicle Theft Case

Joel Rodriguez

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Two individuals have been charged with burglary after vehicles were stolen from a West Fargo dealership in August. Joel Rodriguez faces three counts of motor vehicle theft and appeared in Cass County Court on Friday. Ashley Dowling is also charged but has not been taken into custody. According to court records,… Continue reading West Fargo Dealership Burglary: Two Suspects Charged in Vehicle Theft Case

Former Rothsay Clerk Charged with $50K Theft from City and Charity Funds

Lisa Marie Zimmerman

ROTHSAY, MINN. (trfnews.i234.me) – A former clerk and treasurer for the City of Rothsay, Minnesota, Lisa Marie Zimmerman, 37, is accused of embezzling more than $48,000 from the city between November 2021 and August 2022. Court documents allege that Zimmerman took cash utility payments, and recorded them as checks, but did not deposit the money.… Continue reading Former Rothsay Clerk Charged with $50K Theft from City and Charity Funds

Hallock Man Charged with Multiple Felonies After Stolen Vehicle Incident

Curtis Lee Kovach

KITTSON COUNTY, MINN. (trfnews.i234.me) – Curtis Kovach, 30, has been charged with several felonies following an incident involving a stolen vehicle that was hit by a train. Court documents state that Kovach took a Ford Explorer from a driveway in Hallock. The vehicle was abandoned and later struck by a train near Highway 75 and… Continue reading Hallock Man Charged with Multiple Felonies After Stolen Vehicle Incident

Woman Accused of Stealing and Crashing 89-Year-Old Man’s Car

Woman Charged With Stealing & Crashing 89-Yr. Old Man's Car FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A woman is charged with stealing and then crashing an 89-year old man’s car in Fargo on this Monday.

Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges After Golf Cart, ATV, and Burglary Incidents in Minnesota

James Lawrence TeJohn

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – James Lawrence TeJohn, 39, of rural Cass Lake, Minnesota, is facing multiple charges in Becker County District Court, including felony third-degree burglary, felony theft, and misdemeanor property damage. On August 18, 2024, TeJohn allegedly drove a golf cart through a yard, driveway, and wire fence in the Long Lake Drive… Continue reading Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges After Golf Cart, ATV, and Burglary Incidents in Minnesota

Wahpeton Man Faces Multiple Charges in Semi Theft Case

Mark Steven Crompton

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me)  — Mark Steven Crompton, 43, waived his preliminary hearing on Monday, November 25, and entered a not-guilty plea to several charges. The charges stem from an incident in which he allegedly stole a semi-truck from a Grand Forks dealership during an attempt to evade law enforcement. Crompton faces the following charges:… Continue reading Wahpeton Man Faces Multiple Charges in Semi Theft Case

Stolen Vehicle Leads to Arrests and Discovery of Drug Paraphernalia

Valentino Barrientez, Dacotah Coggins

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – On Monday, November 18, at 8:22 a.m., officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in the 900 block of Southwood Dr. S. The vehicle’s owner stated it was last seen in their locked garage, but the keys were left inside. Police entered the vehicle’s information into the National Criminal… Continue reading Stolen Vehicle Leads to Arrests and Discovery of Drug Paraphernalia

Grand Forks Man Charged with $38,000 Bar Safe Theft

Andrew Helfenberger

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man is charged with felony theft after allegedly stealing $37,721 from a safe at the Long Haul Saloon, located at 4720 Gateway Drive. Police arrested Andrew Helfenberger on November 4 following the execution of a search warrant. Court records indicate Helfenberger, an employee at the Grand Forks… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged with $38,000 Bar Safe Theft

$20,000 Robbery Gone Awry at Walmart in Bottineau, North Dakota

BOTTINEAU, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Bottineau, North Dakota man is facing a felony Theft of Property charge, after allegedly walking out of the Walmart in that town with $20,000 stuffed in his jacket.

Stolen Vehicle Report Leads to Arrest and Recovery of Drugs, Weapons

Orlando Harris

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – On Monday, November 11, at 5:46 p.m., Fargo police officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in the 1700 block of 14th Street South. The victim’s husband located the vehicle nearby and informed officers that he observed a man exiting it. He provided a description of the individual and… Continue reading Stolen Vehicle Report Leads to Arrest and Recovery of Drugs, Weapons

West Fargo Employee Accused of $830,000 Embezzlement Over Seven Years

Mary Peterson

FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A West Fargo woman has been charged with theft after allegedly embezzling nearly $830,000 from her employer, Lunde Auto, between 2015 and early 2022. According to court records, Mary Peterson, who was responsible for handling cash deposits, was terminated in 2022 after the general manager discovered the missing funds. The issue surfaced… Continue reading West Fargo Employee Accused of $830,000 Embezzlement Over Seven Years

Man Cited for Theft After Allegedly Stealing Clothing Items in Thief River Falls

Thief River Falls, MN (Thief River Falls) – On October 7, at 7:08 p.m., local police responded to a reported theft at Old Bostwicks in Thief River Falls. The suspect, identified as Alejandro Rafael Martinez Sanchez, age 53, has been cited for theft. According to the police citation, Sanchez allegedly stole a jacket and a… Continue reading Man Cited for Theft After Allegedly Stealing Clothing Items in Thief River Falls

Man Faces Felony Robbery Charge for Stealing a Can of Soda in Fargo

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo woman is facing a felony Robbery charge, after fighting with an employee when she allegedly took and started drinking a can of soda water without paying for it.

Fargo Woman Charged with Theft of Over $500,000 in Merchandise

Leymah Lopai

FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – Leymah Lopai has been charged with theft after allegedly taking over $500,000 in merchandise from her Fargo employer. According to court records, an investigation was initiated when the owner of a business that sells collectible banknotes reported missing inventory valued at approximately $250,000. The bills were sold through trade shows and online… Continue reading Fargo Woman Charged with Theft of Over $500,000 in Merchandise

Andrew James Varno: A Case of Felony Theft in Detroit Lakes

Andrew James Varno

Andrew James Varno, 26, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged with felony theft in Becker County District Court. According to court records, a residence in Burlington Township reported that copper had gone missing on February 8, 2024. The homeowner stated she had left her home around 11 p.m., and when she returned at 3:30 a.m.,… Continue reading Andrew James Varno: A Case of Felony Theft in Detroit Lakes

Funeral Burglar Sentenced: Dennis Hovet’s 5-Year Prison Sentence for Stealing Firearms During Funeral Services

Dennis Obert Hovet

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Goodridge man, who admitted burglarizing homes while people were attending funerals, was sentenced Tuesday, Oct. 15 for five felony offenses. Dennis Obert Hovet, 64, stole firearms out of homes in three area counties. He said he got the idea from television. Hovet received concurrent sentences with the largest sentence… Continue reading Funeral Burglar Sentenced: Dennis Hovet’s 5-Year Prison Sentence for Stealing Firearms During Funeral Services

Fargo Activist Accused of Misappropriating $350,000 in Grant Funds: A Scandal Unfolds

Faith Dixon

FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – Faith Dixon, a prominent Fargo activist involved with social justice issues and Black Lives Matter, has been arrested on felony charges related to misusing grant funds. The North Dakota Attorney General’s Office launched an investigation into the FAITH4HOPE Scholarship Fund, which received over $350,000 in grants from the state Department of Public… Continue reading Fargo Activist Accused of Misappropriating $350,000 in Grant Funds: A Scandal Unfolds

Daring Heist: 52-Year-Old Man Leads Police Chase Through Rural Cass County

Scott Adelman

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — Scott Adelman, a 52-year-old resident of Horace, North Dakota, has been charged with felony theft and fleeing after leading police on a high-speed chase through rural Cass County. According to court documents, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office was called to Oxbow on October 7 to investigate the theft of a mini-excavator… Continue reading Daring Heist: 52-Year-Old Man Leads Police Chase Through Rural Cass County

Betrayal of Trust: Minnesota Woman Accused of Stealing from Elderly Mother

Peggy Ann Omdahl

MARSHALL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A disturbing case of elder abuse has come to light in Strandquist, Minnesota, where a 69-year-old woman has been accused of financially exploiting her elderly mother. Peggy Ann Omdahl faces seven felony charges for allegedly stealing over $1.2 million from the vulnerable adult. According to an amended criminal complaint filed… Continue reading Betrayal of Trust: Minnesota Woman Accused of Stealing from Elderly Mother

Fertile, MN Man Accused of Stealing Tools and Assaulting Ex-Wife

Fertile, MN Man Allegedly Stole Tools & Assaulted Ex-Wife MENTOR, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Fertile, Minnesota man is facing criminal charges, after allegedly stealing tools from his ex-wife’s residence and assaulting her.

Man Accused of Stealing Kennel and Selling It for Scrap Metal

Man Charged With Stealing Kennel And Selling For Scrap GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A man is facing a felony charge in Grand Forks District Court for allegedly stealing a kennel and selling it for scrap.

Dickinson Woman Charged with Stealing Over $1 Million from Employer

Lisa Tormaschy

DICKINSON, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Lisa Tormaschy, a 51-year-old former office manager from Dickinson, North Dakota, has been charged with felony theft after allegedly stealing over $1 million from her employer. The theft is said to have occurred over a period of several years, from 2010 until her arrest earlier this week. Tormaschy was taken into… Continue reading Dickinson Woman Charged with Stealing Over $1 Million from Employer

Shocking: 10-Year Old with Multiple Offenses Caught Stealing Car, Endangering Children

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A 10-year old with multiple offenses is now charged with stealing a car and nearly hitting kids on a school playground.

Minnesota Woman Faces Multiple Charges After Multi-State Vehicle Theft Spree

Jordan Krolak

MARSHALL CO., MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A Stephen, Minnesota woman, Jordan Krolak, is facing multiple charges following a vehicle theft spree on September 15. According to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, Krolak stole a pickup after taking the keys directly from the owner’s hand. When deputies caught up to her on a gravel road, she fled,… Continue reading Minnesota Woman Faces Multiple Charges After Multi-State Vehicle Theft Spree

Grand Forks Waitress Accused of Stealing Customer’s Card Information for Shopping

Grand Forks Waitress Allegedly Steals Customer's Card Info To Shop GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks waitress is facing a felony charge for allegedly using a customer’s card info to do some online shopping.

EXCLUSIVE: Warroad Retail Worker Accused of Stealing Merchandise Worth Over $100,000

EXCLUSIVE: Warroad Retail Employee Allegedly Steals Over $100,000 Merchandise WARROAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Warroad, Minnesota retail store employee is charged with taking over $100,000 from a sporing goods store and selling it.

Ex-Auditor from Emerado, North Dakota Admits to Stealing $115,000

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The former city auditor in Emerado, North Dakota has plead guilty to stealing over $115,000. Weny Sullivan is scheduled to be sentenced November 22nd.

Thief River Falls Man Arrested for Stealing Jeep, Found 533 Miles Away in Montana

John Charles Isleman

THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – John Charles Isleman of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, is now facing a felony charge after being found in a stolen vehicle over 500 miles away. According to court documents, on September 11th, a Thief River Falls resident reported their Jeep Grand Cherokee missing, which had been stolen from their… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested for Stealing Jeep, Found 533 Miles Away in Montana

Former Reeds Employee Accused of $40K Fraud Using Fake Gift Cards to Buy Guns, Yeti Gear

Former Reeds Employee Accused of $40K Fraud Using Fake Gift Cards to Buy Guns, Yeti Gear

WALKER, Minn. — A former employee of Reeds Family Outdoor Outfitters in Walker has been charged with 26 felony counts for allegedly stealing more than $40,000 in merchandise over a two-year period using fraudulent gift cards. Kelsey Rutland, 38, of Lake George, is accused of adding funds to unused Reeds gift cards and using them… Continue reading Former Reeds Employee Accused of $40K Fraud Using Fake Gift Cards to Buy Guns, Yeti Gear

Warren Man Sentenced for Stealing Thief River Falls Pickup Truck: Prison Time and Probation Ordered

Kyle Allen Larson, a 38-year-old resident of Warren, was sentenced in Pennington County District Court on Monday, August 26, for stealing a pickup truck from Thief River Falls. Larson faced felony charges for motor vehicle theft and received a stay of adjudication for a gross misdemeanor charge related to controlled substance possession. For the felony… Continue reading Warren Man Sentenced for Stealing Thief River Falls Pickup Truck: Prison Time and Probation Ordered

NDSU Football Career Lost After Stealing Pistol

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An NDSU football player has been kicked off the team and now charged with 4 felonies, after allegedly firing shots into a house early Sunday morning with a stolen pistol.

Fargo Man Charged with Felony Theft After Allegedly Stealing $1,400 During Odd Jobs

Jonathan Peoples

CASS COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Jonathan Peoples, a Fargo resident, is now facing serious criminal charges after allegedly stealing $1,400 in cash while performing odd jobs at a Cass County home. According to court documents, the victim reported the missing cash after hiring Peoples for various tasks around the property. During the investigation, Peoples allegedly provided… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged with Felony Theft After Allegedly Stealing $1,400 During Odd Jobs

🚨 Virginia, MN Man Charged After Knife Attack and Puppy Abduction 🚨

Jordan Lee Raati

VIRGINIA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jordan Lee Raati, 32, of Virginia, Minnesota, is facing serious charges after allegedly attacking two people with a knife and abducting a puppy from a residence last week. The incident occurred around 1:15 a.m. on Wednesday near Third Street South in Virginia. A 51-year-old man sustained stab wounds to his chest… Continue reading 🚨 Virginia, MN Man Charged After Knife Attack and Puppy Abduction 🚨

Detroit Lakes Man Caught on Camera Stealing Lock Box, Faces Felony Charges

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Wesley Ross Thompson, 39, of rural Detroit Lakes, is facing serious legal trouble after being charged with felony possession of burglar tools and misdemeanor theft in Becker County District Court. On February 20th, police were called to a store in Detroit Lakes following a report of theft. A woman reported… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Caught on Camera Stealing Lock Box, Faces Felony Charges

Fargo Woman Charged After Stealing from Deceased Man, Failing to Report His Death

Terri Celeste Nesemeier

FARGO N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Terri Celeste Nesemeier, 26, is facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing from a man who collapsed and died in front of her at his Fargo apartment. Nesemeier is set to appear in Cass County District Court on Thursday, August 8, facing felony counts of credit card theft and preventing arrest, as… Continue reading Fargo Woman Charged After Stealing from Deceased Man, Failing to Report His Death

Fargo Woman Faces Multiple Charges After Moving Deceased Man’s Body and Stealing from Him

Fargo Woman Faces Multiple Charges After Moving Deceased Man's Body and Stealing from Him

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a disturbing case out of Fargo, Terri Nesemeier has been charged with several crimes after allegedly moving the body of a deceased man, Jeff Siemienieski, into his apartment and then stealing from him. Nesemeier, who was helping Siemienieski move into his apartment, is facing charges including two counts of theft… Continue reading Fargo Woman Faces Multiple Charges After Moving Deceased Man’s Body and Stealing from Him

Fargo Man Arrested for Stealing Copper Wire from Construction Site

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Jeffrey W. Stevenson from Fargo has been charged with felony burglary after being caught stealing copper wire from a construction site. On August 2nd at 11:00 p.m., officers responded to an alarm at the site located at 4193 Street North. Stevenson was observed walking around the construction area with a bucket,… Continue reading Fargo Man Arrested for Stealing Copper Wire from Construction Site

Family Feud: Grand Forks Man Charged with Felony for Stealing Deceased Relative’s Vehicle

Family Feud: Grand Forks Man Charged with Felony for Stealing Deceased Relative's Vehicle

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man is facing serious legal trouble after allegedly stealing a vehicle from the estate of a deceased person. Joshua Powers, 45, has been charged with felony theft of property. According to court documents, the incident took place on July 11th, when the victim, holding power of attorney… Continue reading Family Feud: Grand Forks Man Charged with Felony for Stealing Deceased Relative’s Vehicle

Fargo Woman Sentenced for Stealing $80,000 from Employer

Kelly Tweiten

FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – Kelly Tweiten of Fargo has received a five-year suspended sentence after pleading guilty to felony theft for embezzling over $80,000 from Dietrich Homes, where she served as a financial manager. Tweiten will serve three years of probation and was credited for four days served. Court documents reveal that Tweiten transferred funds into… Continue reading Fargo Woman Sentenced for Stealing $80,000 from Employer

Detroit Lakes Police Report 6-1-2024

9:27 a.m., Medical call to a residence along County Highway 39, Osage, required air transport. An adult male (no age provided) was possibly having a stroke and had become unresponsive but was breathing. The male was airlifted to Fargo, North Dakota. 11:16 a.m., Theft of fishing gear was reported at a residence along Deer Point… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Police Report 6-1-2024

Pennsylvania Woman Sentenced for Theft from Renville County

Talia Moseley

OLIVIA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 37-year-old woman from Pennsylvania was sentenced on May 1 in Renville County District Court after pleading guilty to stealing over $100,000 from the county in a misdirected payment scheme. Talia Moseley, of Chester, was ordered to serve five years of probation and to pay $111,000 in restitution on one felony… Continue reading Pennsylvania Woman Sentenced for Theft from Renville County

TRF Man Cited For Allegedly Stealing Hotel Towels

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man has been cited for theft following the reported disappearance of some towels. Police identified Randy Hicks, 68, as the individual cited for the theft. Officers were dispatched to America’s Best Value Inn & Suites shortly after 4 p.m. on Monday in response to the… Continue reading TRF Man Cited For Allegedly Stealing Hotel Towels

Devils Lake Man Sentenced for Theft and Preventing Arrest, but Related Case Keeps Legal Drama Alive

Jason David Duerr

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a saga of legal twists and turns, Jason David Duerr, 42, from Devils Lake, found himself in the center of a courtroom drama. Duerr faced sentencing after admitting guilt to a Class A felony theft and Class C felony preventing arrest in Cavalier County. However, the plot thickens as… Continue reading Devils Lake Man Sentenced for Theft and Preventing Arrest, but Related Case Keeps Legal Drama Alive