Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—John James Nogowski, a 26-year-old resident of Grand Forks, North Dakota, was sentenced in Pennington County for a felony charge of fifth-degree possession of drugs, specifically Schedule I-IV substances or related paraphernalia, excluding cannabis or hemp. The court imposed a 28-month prison sentence, which was stayed for three years, during which Nogowski… Continue reading Grand Forks Resident John Nogowski Sentenced in Pennington County Drug Case
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Pennington County Court Sentences Jeremy Ross Lian for DWI Test Refusal
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On September 25, 2024, Jeremy Ross Lian, 42, was arrested in Pennington County for first-degree driving while impaired (DWI) within ten years A gross misdemeanor charge of driving after cancellation—inimical to public safety—was dismissed. For the refusal charge, Lian received a 36-month prison sentence, stayed for three years, and was placed on… Continue reading Pennington County Court Sentences Jeremy Ross Lian for DWI Test Refusal
Fargo Resident Receives Stayed Sentence for Methamphetamine Possession in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — On December 26, 2024, 39-year-old Fargo resident Dyllan Matthew Peltier received a stayed 27-month prison sentence for third-degree drug possession in a designated prohibited zone in Polk County, Minnesota. This sentencing follows his Alford plea on December 12, where he maintained his innocence but acknowledged sufficient evidence for a conviction.… Continue reading Fargo Resident Receives Stayed Sentence for Methamphetamine Possession in Polk County
Fargo Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Attempted Murder
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Kyle Ochoa was sentenced Monday to 10 years in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised probation, for one count of intentional attempted murder. He was credited with just over a year of time already served. Ochoa entered an Alford Plea in September 2023. Court documents state that the victim was… Continue reading Fargo Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Attempted Murder
Decade of Darkness: 47-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison for Heinous Child Abuse
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minnesota man has been sentenced to an astonishing 50 years in prison, with 20 years suspended, for his heinous crimes against four young girls. Manuel Martinez Jr., 47, pleaded guilty in June to four counts of Class AA felony gross sexual imposition. The horrific abuse occurred over nearly a… Continue reading Decade of Darkness: 47-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison for Heinous Child Abuse
Lisbon Man Threatens Father Over Laughing Gas, Receives Suspended Sentence
LISBON, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Lisbon, North Dakota man, Hunter Mairs, 31, was given a suspended sentence after threatening to kill his father over nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas. Mairs pleaded guilty to four charges, including terrorizing, simple assault, interference with an emergency call, and drug paraphernalia. The court sentenced Mairs to a… Continue reading Lisbon Man Threatens Father Over Laughing Gas, Receives Suspended Sentence
Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced for Assaulting Officer and Property Damage After Drunken Incident
Chase Isaiah Monson, 24, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for a felony fourth-degree assault charge after spitting on a police officer and a misdemeanor for property damage. The charges stem from an incident on the evening of February 17, 2024, when police were called to a Detroit Lakes residence… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced for Assaulting Officer and Property Damage After Drunken Incident
Samantha Hutchinson Sentenced for Drug Possession After Walmart Theft and Jail Incident
Samantha Erin Hutchinson, 32, has been sentenced to 13 months in prison, stayed for 30 months, following a felony conviction for fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance. Hutchinson’s sentence includes 30 months of supervised probation, mandatory completion of a comprehensive assessment, and treatment as recommended. She is also prohibited from possessing firearms for life unless… Continue reading Samantha Hutchinson Sentenced for Drug Possession After Walmart Theft and Jail Incident
Thief River Falls Court Cases: Threats, Assaults, and DWI Charges Lead to Stays of Adjudication
Jeffrey Alan Brouse, 54, Thief River Falls: Stay of adjudication for felony threats of violence $500 fine, credit for three days served Supervised probation for five years No contact with the victim, no entry to the victim’s residence or workplace Must complete a diagnostic assessment Prohibited from using/possessing firearms, ammunition, or explosives A misdemeanor charge… Continue reading Thief River Falls Court Cases: Threats, Assaults, and DWI Charges Lead to Stays of Adjudication