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The Great Swindle: A Tale of Deception and Greed

Joseph George Shockley

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Joseph George Shockley, a 61-year-old resident of Crookston, entered an Alford plea to the charge of felony theft by swindling. This means he maintains his innocence but acknowledges that there is sufficient evidence to convict him. The presumptive guideline sentence for this crime is 21 months; however, the prosecution seeks… Continue reading The Great Swindle: A Tale of Deception and Greed

Man Arrested After Standoff in Grand Forks: A Cautionary Tale of Mental Health and Law Enforcement

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A 36-year-old man was arrested after a prolonged standoff with Grand Forks Police Department in North Dakota. The incident began when officers were dispatched to a residence on Cherry Street due to reports of suicidal comments made by the individual. Initially, phone contact was established with the subject, who claimed… Continue reading Man Arrested After Standoff in Grand Forks: A Cautionary Tale of Mental Health and Law Enforcement

Twin Cities to Moorhead: A Tale of Three Men and a Trail of Meth, Fentanyl, and Hallucinogenic Mushrooms

From left to right, David White, Martin White, and 57-year-old Mark Watson.

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — The police arrested three men for felony drug charges in Moorhead. David White (45) from St. Paul, Martin White (54), also from St. Paul, and Mark Watson (57) from Moorhead were taken into custody by Clay County authorities. An investigation began in July, which led to the arrest of the trio… Continue reading Twin Cities to Moorhead: A Tale of Three Men and a Trail of Meth, Fentanyl, and Hallucinogenic Mushrooms

Crookston Man Gets 10.5 Years for Meth Conspiracy: A Cautionary Tale

Miguel Arturo Jasso

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Miguel Arturo Jasso, 25, of Crookston, Minnesota, was sentenced to 125 months in prison on August 1, 2024, for his role in a first-degree controlled substance sale conspiracy. Jasso, who entered an Alford plea in July, maintains his innocence but acknowledges the evidence against him is sufficient for conviction. Jasso… Continue reading Crookston Man Gets 10.5 Years for Meth Conspiracy: A Cautionary Tale