Clay County — Man Busted for 1st Degree Narcotics Sales in Major Drug Sting

Adam James Paulus

Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — A significant arrest has been made in Clay County. Adam James Paulus, age 51, was booked on March 28, 2025, at 7:12 p.m. by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office on a serious charge of 1st Degree Controlled Substance Sales – Narcotic. This high-level felony charge indicates Paulus is accused of distributing… Continue reading Clay County — Man Busted for 1st Degree Narcotics Sales in Major Drug Sting

Drug Sting Operation in Fargo

Fargo Drug Sting Operation FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo man is facing a felony drug charge, following a sting operation by the Cass County Drug Task Force. Amar Kovacevic allegedly sold Fentanyl pills to a confidential information.

Shocking Arrest! Grand Rapids Republican Senator Busted in Sex Sting Operation

Shocking Arrest! Grand Rapids Republican Senator Busted in Sex Sting Operation

(Grand Rapids, Minnesota) – Bloomington Police Department detectives communicated with the man who thought he was talking to a 17-year-old female on March 17th, a detective arranged to meet with the male at a location near the 8,300 block of Normandale Avenue in Bloomington. The male identified as Justin David Eichorn, 40 of Grand Rapids Minnesota… Continue reading Shocking Arrest! Grand Rapids Republican Senator Busted in Sex Sting Operation

BCA Announces Arrest of Six Suspects in Bemidji-Beltrami County Prostitution Sting

UPDATE: BCA Names 6 Suspects Arrested In Bemidji-Beltrami County Prostitution Sting BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Minnesota BCA says 6 people were arrested during a prostitution sting this weekend. We have details and the names of the suspects.

Grand Forks Man, Ernest Farmer, Faces Four Felony Drug Charges After Meth Sting

Ernest Leroy Farmer

Grand Forks, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—A 38-year-old Grand Forks man is facing four felony drug charges following a controlled drug buy operation, during which he allegedly sold two ounces of methamphetamine to an undercover officer. 📌 Suspect: Ernest Leroy Farmer📌 Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota📌 Date of Arrest: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025📌 Court Appearance: Thursday, Feb. 13,… Continue reading Grand Forks Man, Ernest Farmer, Faces Four Felony Drug Charges After Meth Sting

Grand Forks Man, Ernest L. Farmer, Charged with Drug Trafficking Following Sting Operation

Ernest Leroy Farmer

📍 Grand Forks, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—A Grand Forks man is facing multiple felony drug charges after authorities say he sold meth to an undercover agent and had additional drugs inside his home, where two children were present. Undercover Sting at Gas Station Leads to Arrest 🔎 What Happened? February 11th: The Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force… Continue reading Grand Forks Man, Ernest L. Farmer, Charged with Drug Trafficking Following Sting Operation

Grand Forks Drug Sting Operations Lead to Multiple Charges

Mollie Mae Mashburn, Garrett Paul Howlett, and Shaun Alexander Rosewarren

Grand Forks, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—The Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force conducted three separate undercover drug sting operations in September and October 2024, leading to the felony drug charges of three individuals. Each suspect allegedly sold illegal substances to a confidential informant at different locations throughout Grand Forks. These cases have now been charged in District Court.… Continue reading Grand Forks Drug Sting Operations Lead to Multiple Charges

UPDATED: Joint Sting Operation Results in Arrests in EGF and Grand Forks

UPDATE: Joint Sting Operation Led To Arrests In EGF & Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update to an arrest in an East Grand Forks sting operation. It was a joint operation that also led to the arrest of a Grand Forks man.

Warroad Residents Face Felony Drug Charges After Undercover Sting

ROSEAU COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Two Warroad residents, Carrie Ozetta Iceman, 21, and Kham Vorachak, 27, are facing felony charges for alleged involvement in methamphetamine sales following an undercover operation. Both made initial court appearances on December 2. Iceman faces charges of third-degree sale of a narcotic, carrying a potential 20-year maximum sentence, and fifth-degree… Continue reading Warroad Residents Face Felony Drug Charges After Undercover Sting

Seven individuals arrested in Itasca County during sex sting operation

Seven Charged In Itasca County Sex Sting Operation ISTASCA COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Seven people have been charged in an Itasca County, Minnesota sex sting operation.

Warroad, Minnesota Drug Sting Operation Results in Charges for Two Individuals

WARROAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Two suspected drug traffickers in Warroad, Minnesota have been arrested in a drug sting operation this week.

Fargo Resident Accused of Drug Trafficking in Surveillance Sting Operation

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo man is facing drug trafficking charges, following a surveillance operation this week.

Five Arrested in Polk County Child Sex Solicitation Sting

Joseph Robert Thompson, 23, and Trey Kyle Soder, 34, both of Crookston

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A joint investigation by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Minnesota Bureau of Apprehension has resulted in five arrests for child sex solicitation. The sting operation targeted individuals who used online platforms to solicit children. According to a sheriff’s office press release, Joseph Robert Thompson, 23, and Trey Kyle Soder,… Continue reading Five Arrested in Polk County Child Sex Solicitation Sting

Roseau Resident Charged in September Drug Sting Operation

Roseau Man Now Charged In September Drug Sting Operation ROSEAU, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Roseau, Minnesota man has now been charged in a drug sting operation in September.

3 Local Men Charged in Child Sex Solicitation Sting Operation; 45 Others Facing Possible Charges

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) As many as 45 men could be facing charges, following a child sex solicitation sting operation. Three local men have already been charged.

Grand Forks Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges After Allegedly Selling Over 130 Grams of Meth in Sting Operations

GRAND FORKS — A 61-year-old Grand Forks man, Robert Barrett Yahnke, is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly selling a total of 137.8 grams of methamphetamine to an undercover agent and a confidential informant across five separate occasions, according to an affidavit filed in the case. Yahnke is charged with two Class A felonies: delivery… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges After Allegedly Selling Over 130 Grams of Meth in Sting Operations

Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Felony for Allegedly Selling Fentanyl Pills in Undercover Sting

Noah Daniel Lawrence

DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Detroit Lakes man, Noah Daniel Lawrence, has been charged with a felony for the third-degree sale of narcotics following a successful undercover sting operation. According to court documents, Lawrence allegedly sold M-30 Fentanyl pills to a confidential informant working with the Becker County Sheriff’s Department in June. The operation,… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Felony for Allegedly Selling Fentanyl Pills in Undercover Sting

Fargo Duo Arrested for Robbing Confidential Informant During Drug Sting

Tabitha Standsontop

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a twist on a planned drug sting, a confidential informant was robbed in Fargo. Cameron Townson and Tabitha Standsontop, both from Fargo, are facing charges after the incident on July 12. According to court documents, the informant met Townson and Standsontop in the West Acres parking lot with $2,000 intended… Continue reading Fargo Duo Arrested for Robbing Confidential Informant During Drug Sting

🚨 Grand Forks Man Charged with Drug Trafficking After Sting Operation

Blayne E. Saiger

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Blayne E. Saiger, a 38-year-old resident of Grand Forks, is facing a felony drug trafficking charge following a sting operation by the Narcotics Task Force. According to court documents, a confidential informant for the Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force purchased 88 grams of methamphetamine from Saiger. He has been charged… Continue reading 🚨 Grand Forks Man Charged with Drug Trafficking After Sting Operation

East Grand Forks Man Charged with Major Drug Trafficking in Drug Sting Operation

EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An East Grand Forks man is facing major drug trafficking charges, following a sting operation.

Meth Sale Sting: Thief River Falls Man Risks 20 Years for Drug Deal

James Richard Shaugabay

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – James Richard Shaugabay, 33, from Thief River Falls, faces significant legal jeopardy with potential imprisonment for up to 20 years following his arrest for a drug transaction involving methamphetamine. Shaugabay was formally charged with a third-degree controlled substance sale after his initial court appearance on Thursday, June 6. The charges… Continue reading Meth Sale Sting: Thief River Falls Man Risks 20 Years for Drug Deal