Becker County Horror: Detroit Lakes Teen Accused of Violent Apartment Rape While Using Fake Identity – Arrested at Restaurant

Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) – A shocking case has surfaced in Detroit Lakes, where Carliezer Naun Barreda Salgado, 19, is facing multiple felony sexual assault charges after allegedly forcing himself onto a woman he worked with at a local restaurant — all while reportedly using a fake name on the job. According to court… Continue reading Becker County Horror: Detroit Lakes Teen Accused of Violent Apartment Rape While Using Fake Identity – Arrested at Restaurant

Cass County: Teen Arrested Following Fargo Gunfire Incident

Cass County (trfnews.i234.me)—​On Sunday, April 6, 2025, at approximately 3:16 p.m., Fargo Police Department officers responded to reports of gunshots in the 3300 block of 42nd Street South. Upon arrival, they encountered multiple individuals matching witness descriptions. A 17-year-old male was subsequently arrested for theft of a firearm and transported to juvenile detention. The investigation… Continue reading Cass County: Teen Arrested Following Fargo Gunfire Incident

CANBY, MN — Teen Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash at Busy Hwy 75 & 68 Intersection

CANBY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — At 2:02 p.m. on March 29, 2025, a 2020 Chevy Colorado traveling southbound on US Hwy 75 and a 2004 Ford Sport Trac traveling westbound on MN Hwy 68 collided at the intersection in Canby, Yellow Medicine County. The driver of the Chevy Colorado: Kendon Michael Knutson, 16, of Canby, MN,… Continue reading CANBY, MN — Teen Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash at Busy Hwy 75 & 68 Intersection

NEW HAVEN TWP, Olmsted County — Teen Driver Crashes Into Guardrail on Hwy 52 — Alcohol Involved!

NEW HAVEN TOWNSHIP, Olmsted County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 19-year-old driver from Northfield, MN, was hospitalized following a late-night crash on March 27, 2025, at 11:03 p.m., when his 2012 Toyota Camry collided with a guardrail on southbound MNTH 52 near Milepost 67. The driver, Urban Zimmerman Beckman, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Saint… Continue reading NEW HAVEN TWP, Olmsted County — Teen Driver Crashes Into Guardrail on Hwy 52 — Alcohol Involved!

MINNEAPOLIS, Hennepin County — Teen Driver Ejected in High-Speed I-94 Flip Crash!

MINNEAPOLIS, Hennepin County (trfnews.i234.me) — A terrifying single-vehicle crash rocked Interstate 94 in north Minneapolis just before 5:30 a.m. on March 27, 2025, leaving an 18-year-old woman in critical condition. Tytrice Sakinah Thorpe of Minneapolis was driving a 2013 Hyundai Elantra at a high rate of speed in the center-left lane of westbound I-94 when… Continue reading MINNEAPOLIS, Hennepin County — Teen Driver Ejected in High-Speed I-94 Flip Crash!

Grand Forks County Tragedy: Teen Driver Crashes into Hatton Man—One Dead in Rural Collision

Grand Forks County Tragedy: Teen Driver Crashes into Hatton Man—One Dead in Rural Collision

Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 66-year-old man from Hatton is dead following a fatal crash Wednesday morning north of Hatton, North Dakota. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the accident occurred at 9:30 AM at the intersection of Highway 18 and 4th Avenue NE, about five miles east of Northwood. Authorities report that the… Continue reading Grand Forks County Tragedy: Teen Driver Crashes into Hatton Man—One Dead in Rural Collision

Roseau County Teen Booked for Contempt — Defied Court Order, Lands in Jail

Roseau County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A 19-year-old from Roseau County has found himself behind bars after allegedly willfully disobeying a court mandate. On March 25, 2025, Michael E. Howard was arrested by the Roseau Police Department and booked on a petty misdemeanor charge of Contempt of Court. Court records indicate that the charge stems from intentional… Continue reading Roseau County Teen Booked for Contempt — Defied Court Order, Lands in Jail

St. Paul Teen Pleads Guilty to Fatal Tobacco Shop Shooting

St. Paul (trfnews.i234.me) — Knyaw Taw, 17, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the September 2024 shooting of Davion Brown, 22, outside Maryland Tobacco on Maryland Avenue East. Taw admitted to shooting Brown multiple times at close range following an argument. Surveillance footage and eyewitness accounts led police to Taw, who was arrested after… Continue reading St. Paul Teen Pleads Guilty to Fatal Tobacco Shop Shooting

FOREST LAKE Tragedy: Man Gets 19 Years for Killing Teen in Hit-and-Run at Veterans Memorial Park

Dylan Robert Simmons

FOREST LAKE (trfnews.i234.me) — A Forest Lake man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for a brutal hit-and-run at Lakeside Veterans Memorial Park that claimed the life of 17-year-old Darisha Bailey-Vath and left three others injured. Dylan Robert Simmons, 20 at the time of the crime, was found guilty by a jury of… Continue reading FOREST LAKE Tragedy: Man Gets 19 Years for Killing Teen in Hit-and-Run at Veterans Memorial Park

Nicollet County: Teen Driver Rolls Chevy Suburban Off Highway 22

Nicollet County (trfnews.i234.me) — In New Sweden Township, Nicollet County, a 17-year-old male driver veered off Highway 22 around 12:11 AM on March 22, 2025, causing a Chevy Suburban to leave the roadway, strike a field approach, and roll over. A 16-year-old female passenger, identified as Stina Johanna Quist of Saint Peter, was also in… Continue reading Nicollet County: Teen Driver Rolls Chevy Suburban Off Highway 22

Cass County — Teen Injured in Highway 210 Crash Involving Trailer in May Township

MAY TWP, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A two-vehicle crash occurred around 7:58 a.m. on March 12, 2025, on Highway 210 near 65th Avenue SW in May Township, Cass County. A 2004 Chevy Malibu, driven by 16-year-old Brodie James Cyrus of Motley, MN, crossed the centerline and struck a flatbed trailer being towed by a 2019… Continue reading Cass County — Teen Injured in Highway 210 Crash Involving Trailer in May Township

Roscoe Township, Goodhue County — Teen Driver Rolls Chevy Impala in Wet Conditions on Highway 57

Roscoe Township, Goodhue County (trfnews.i234.me) — On the evening of March 14, 2025, a 2006 Chevy Impala traveling northbound on Highway 57 near County Road 11 in Roscoe Township left the roadway and rolled into a ditch. The vehicle was driven by 16-year-old Ryleigh Ann Wetzstein of Wanamingo, MN. Wetzstein suffered non-life-threatening injuries, while her… Continue reading Roscoe Township, Goodhue County — Teen Driver Rolls Chevy Impala in Wet Conditions on Highway 57

Dilworth Teen Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Fargo New Year’s Eve Shooting!

Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A teenager from Dilworth has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, terrorizing, and reckless endangerment following a shooting incident on New Year’s Eve in Fargo. According to court documents, on December 31st at 10:13 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 2500 block of 15th Street South in Fargo after multiple… Continue reading Dilworth Teen Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Fargo New Year’s Eve Shooting!

UPDATE: Teen Faces “Attempted Murder” Charge in Fargo New Year’s Eve Shooting

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Dilworth, Minnesota juvenile has now been charged with Attempted Murder in connection to a New Year’s Eve shooting in Fargo.

UPDATE: Teen Critically Injured in Northwood, ND Crash

UPDATE: Teen Suffers Life Threatening Injuries In Crash By Northwood, ND NORTHWOOD, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding a 2-vehicle crash near Northwood, North Dakota. Fifteen year old Andrew Huus is on life support. A GoFundMe page has been setup for the family.

Minnesota Teen Involved in Deadly Crash Arrested for Stabbing Just Days Later!

Golden Valley (trfnews.i234.me)— An 18-year-old Minnesota driver linked to a fatal crash that killed an 11-year-old girl is now facing felony charges in a separate stabbing incident just two days later. Authorities identified Connor Iversen as the driver responsible for a tragic collision in Independence at a four-way stop on Feb. 26. Investigators say he… Continue reading Minnesota Teen Involved in Deadly Crash Arrested for Stabbing Just Days Later!

BREAKING: Teen Gunman to Stand Trial as Adult in Minneapolis Mass Shooting

Demario Lee Dempsey

Minneapolis, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – BREAKING UPDATE: A teen suspect involved in a mass shooting that left nine people injured in Minneapolis has been ordered to stand trial as an adult. Prosecutors say the August 20, 2023, shooting near East Franklin and Chicago Avenues was a gang retaliation attack. Surveillance footage showed a grey Toyota Avalon… Continue reading BREAKING: Teen Gunman to Stand Trial as Adult in Minneapolis Mass Shooting

ELECTRIC BICYCLE RIDER STRUCK BY SUV IN HIBBING – TEEN INJURED

Hibbing, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) – An 18-year-old bicyclist was injured after being struck by an SUV while crossing Highway 169 in Hibbing on February 23 at 2:43 p.m. 🚔 According to the Minnesota State Patrol, an electric bicycle was traveling eastbound on 25th Street when it attempted to cross the northbound lanes of Highway 169 and… Continue reading ELECTRIC BICYCLE RIDER STRUCK BY SUV IN HIBBING – TEEN INJURED

Thief River Falls Man Accused of Buying Alcohol & Vapes for Teen – Caught Through Vape Detector!

Corey John Benoit

Thief River Falls, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) – A simple school vape detector alert at Lincoln High School has uncovered a disturbing case involving 42-year-old Corey John Benoit, who is now facing multiple charges for allegedly supplying alcohol and nicotine vapes to a minor. The shocking revelations surfaced after a school resource officer received a report on… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Accused of Buying Alcohol & Vapes for Teen – Caught Through Vape Detector!

Shocking Revelation: Maville Man Charged with 10 Felonies in Alleged Sexual Assault Case Involving Teen Victims

Isaac Edward Bennett

In a shocking turn of events in Maville, North Dakota, Isaac Edward Bennett is facing 10 felony charges for alleged sexual assault involving teenage victims between the ages of 15 and 17. According to court documents obtained by TRF News, the case was reported in September of 2024. The minor female victim had written diaries… Continue reading Shocking Revelation: Maville Man Charged with 10 Felonies in Alleged Sexual Assault Case Involving Teen Victims

Polk County Teen Arrested for First-Degree Burglary and Assault

Bruce Bezhik Allen Kholer

Polk County, MN – A Polk County teen, Bruce Bezhik Allen Kholer, was arrested on February 11, 2025, and charged with first-degree burglary after allegedly assaulting a person inside a building or on the property. His charges fall under Minnesota Statute 609.582.1(c), which classifies such offenses as felonies with severe legal consequences. Authorities have not… Continue reading Polk County Teen Arrested for First-Degree Burglary and Assault

Grand Forks Teen Charged as Adult for Alleged Rape of 12-Year-Old at House Party

In Grand Forks, North Dakota, 18-year-old Jayden Allen Perales is now facing serious charges as an adult for a disturbing incident that took place in June of last year when he was just 17. The alleged victim, a 12-year-old girl, claims she was raped by Perales at a house party attended by both minors and… Continue reading Grand Forks Teen Charged as Adult for Alleged Rape of 12-Year-Old at House Party

Former Minnesota State Trooper Shane Roper Faces Court Hearing in Fatal Crash That Killed Owatonna Teen

Shane Roper

Rochester, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Former Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Shane Roper is set to appear in court on Wednesday afternoon for a contested omnibus hearing in connection with a fatal crash that killed 18-year-old Olivia Flores of Owatonna. 📌 Incident Date: May 18, 2024📌 Location: Near Apache Mall, Rochester, MN📌 Victim: Olivia Flores, 18, Owatonna, MN📌 Charges:… Continue reading Former Minnesota State Trooper Shane Roper Faces Court Hearing in Fatal Crash That Killed Owatonna Teen

Horace Teen McKenzie Moser Pleads Guilty in DUI Crash That Injured Three Girls

McKenzie Moser

📍 Horace, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—Three teenage girls who suffered serious injuries in a head-on DUI crash last summer were present in a North Dakota courtroom Monday as the woman responsible for the accident, 18-year-old McKenzie Moser, pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular injury. Courtroom Plea & Sentencing Details 🔹 Moser entered an Alford plea, meaning she maintains… Continue reading Horace Teen McKenzie Moser Pleads Guilty in DUI Crash That Injured Three Girls

Teen Injured in Collision on Highway 52 in Rochester

Rochester, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A collision between a Jeep Patriot and an Audi Q5 on northbound Highway 52 in Rochester resulted in non-life-threatening injuries for a teenage driver Thursday evening. Crash Details The crash occurred at 5:51 p.m. on February 6, 2025, near 19th Street in Olmsted County. Both the Jeep Patriot and Audi Q5 were traveling… Continue reading Teen Injured in Collision on Highway 52 in Rochester

Teen Driver Injured After Losing Control on Icy I-35 in St. Louis County

Midway Township, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A 17-year-old driver was injured Thursday morning after losing control on an icy stretch of Interstate 35 in St. Louis County, leading to a collision with a semi-truck. Crash Details The accident occurred at 11:11 a.m. on February 6, 2025, southbound on I-35 at Milepost 247 near Midway Township. A Chevrolet Impala… Continue reading Teen Driver Injured After Losing Control on Icy I-35 in St. Louis County

Two Arrested in St. Cloud Fatal Shooting; Additional Suspects Expected

ST. CLOUD, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Two Arrested in St. Cloud Shooting That Left Teen Dead 🚨 St. Cloud, MN – February 5, 2025 🚨 Two 19-year-old suspects have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday, February 2, in St. Cloud, Minnesota. 📌 Arrested Suspects: Olivia Sandra Williams, 19 Quinton Lynell McNeal, 19… Continue reading Two Arrested in St. Cloud Fatal Shooting; Additional Suspects Expected

Body of Teen Discovered Near Tree in Vacant Lot in Crookston, MN

Body Of Teen Found By Tree In Vacant Lot At Crookston, MN CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Crookston Police are investigating the death of a 16-year old female, who was found deceased in a vacant lot Monday morning.

Urgent Update: Teen Hurt in Snowmobile Accident Near Crookston

BREAKING NEWS: Teen Injured In Snowmobile Crash Near Crookston CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A teenage boy was injured in a snowmobile crash near Crookston Saturday afternoon. Victim’s mother has now confirmed on our facebook page, the victim was Brady Love. He’s having surgery to fix multiple fractures to his leg.

Two Arrested After St. Cloud Shooting Leaves Teen Dead, Another Critically Injured

Two Arrested After St. Cloud Shooting Leaves Teen Dead, Another Critically Injured

🚨 St. Cloud, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Homicide Investigation 🚨 Police in St. Cloud have arrested two suspects in connection with a fatal shooting that left a 17-year-old dead and a 19-year-old critically injured early Sunday morning. Incident Details 📌 Victim 1 (Deceased): Leon Davis, 17, of St. Cloud 📌 Victim 2 (Critical Condition): 19-year-old male from St.… Continue reading Two Arrested After St. Cloud Shooting Leaves Teen Dead, Another Critically Injured

Teen Killed, Another Critically Injured in Saint Cloud Shooting

Saint Cloud, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A 17-year-old male was fatally shot, and a 19-year-old male remains in critical condition following a shooting early Sunday morning in Saint Cloud. Incident Details Saint Cloud police responded to gunfire reports at 2:55 a.m. inside a building located in the 200 block of 2nd Street NE. Upon arrival, officers discovered: 🔹Continue reading Teen Killed, Another Critically Injured in Saint Cloud Shooting

🚨 Teen Driver Injured After Pickup Rolls on Icy Highway 11 in Roseau County 🚨

LAKE TWP, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A 17-year-old passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries after a Dodge Ram pickup truck lost control on Highway 11, rolling into a ditch and landing on its roof. The crash occurred at 8:50 PM on February 1, 2025, as the Dodge Ram 1500 was traveling eastbound on Highway 11 when it began fishtailing due… Continue reading 🚨 Teen Driver Injured After Pickup Rolls on Icy Highway 11 in Roseau County 🚨

Beltrami County Teen Charged with Second-Degree Burglary

Jaycen Ortley Goggleye

Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 22, 2025, 18-year-old Jaycen Ortley Goggleye was taken into custody and booked into the Beltrami County Jail. He faces charges of second-degree burglary, specifically under Minnesota Statute 609.582.2(a)(1), which pertains to entering a dwelling without consent and committing a crime within. MN Revisor’s Office According to Minnesota law, second-degree burglary… Continue reading Beltrami County Teen Charged with Second-Degree Burglary

Grand Forks Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing 14-Year-Old Male Near Duke Drive

Grand Forks Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing 14-Year-Old Male Near Duke Drive

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Grand Forks Police are actively seeking assistance from the community in locating a missing 14-year-old male. Although his name has not been released, authorities have described him as possibly wearing a black Nike sweatshirt and blue jeans. The teenager was last seen in the vicinity of Duke Drive. Police advise… Continue reading Grand Forks Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing 14-Year-Old Male Near Duke Drive

Chris Harper Reports: Search Underway for Missing Teen in Clay County

MOORHEAD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – As of January 22, 2025, 15-year-old Ariana Counts has been reported missing from Moorhead, Minnesota. She was last seen nearly two weeks ago. Her biological mother, Shannon Kamal, who lost custody in 2016, became aware of her daughter’s disappearance through a social media post. Despite not having seen Ariana for eight… Continue reading Chris Harper Reports: Search Underway for Missing Teen in Clay County

Former School Staff Member Faces Trial Over Alleged Misconduct with Student

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A former Fargo Public Schools staff member appeared in court on Tuesday for a trial concerning criminal charges. Ashley Peterson is accused of sending explicit photos and engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a 17-year-old student. She was terminated from her position as a Behavior Technician at Davies High School in… Continue reading Former School Staff Member Faces Trial Over Alleged Misconduct with Student

Court Restricts Communication for Moorhead Murder Suspect Isaac Arndt in Clay County

Isaac Arndt

MOORHEAD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A court has imposed communication restrictions on 18-year-old murder suspect Isaac Arndt in Clay County. Arndt is accused of the August killing of 14-year-old Jaelyn Walker in Moorhead. During a recent motion hearing, investigators reported monitoring Arndt’s jail communications and raised concerns about his attempts to contact a juvenile witness through… Continue reading Court Restricts Communication for Moorhead Murder Suspect Isaac Arndt in Clay County

Fargo Police Seek Public Assistance in Locating Missing Teen

Fargo Police Seek Public Assistance in Locating Missing Teen

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – The Fargo Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate 19-year-old Blessing Jutee, who was last seen on June 30, 2024. Jutee is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 140 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. Individuals with information regarding her whereabouts are encouraged to contact the Red… Continue reading Fargo Police Seek Public Assistance in Locating Missing Teen

Mankato Teen, Guenther Boone Jr. Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Fatal Shooting

Guenther Boone Jr.

MANKATO, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – An 18-year-old Mankato resident, Geunther Boone Jr., has been charged with second-degree murder and two weapons offenses following a fatal shooting incident early Saturday morning. Law enforcement responded to a report of a shooting at approximately 3:15 a.m. and discovered a deceased male in the passenger seat of a vehicle. The… Continue reading Mankato Teen, Guenther Boone Jr. Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Fatal Shooting

Teen Arrested for Obstructing Legal Process in Peace Officer Interference Case

Brian Robert Swenson Jr.

Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On July 27, 2024, Brian Robert Swenson Jr., born January 11, 2005, was charged under Minnesota statute {609.50.1(2)}. Swenson allegedly interfered with a peace officer during a legal process. The details of the incident suggest obstruction of justice. Authorities have not released further information about the circumstances leading to the arrest or… Continue reading Teen Arrested for Obstructing Legal Process in Peace Officer Interference Case

Minnesota Teen Faces Burglary Charges in First Degree

Justin Aloh Nojang

Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minnesota teenager, Justin Aloh Nojang, born on March 29, 2006, has been charged with first-degree burglary under Minnesota Statute {609.582.1(a)}. The incident involved a dwelling that was occupied at the time of the alleged offense. The charge, classified as “PresentFE,” outlines a severe penalty for burglary cases involving non-accomplice entry… Continue reading Minnesota Teen Faces Burglary Charges in First Degree

Minnesota Teen Charged with First-Degree Burglary

Gryffin Ray Dorsher

Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minnesota teenager, Gryffin Ray Dorsher, born September 16, 2006, has been charged with first-degree burglary. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on November 2, 2024, and fall under statute 609.582.1. This statute classifies first-degree burglary as a felony. Details surrounding the circumstances of the alleged offense are currently… Continue reading Minnesota Teen Charged with First-Degree Burglary

Armed Student Apprehended at Moorhead Career Academy

Armed Student Apprehended at Moorhead Career Academy

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — On Monday, Nov. 25, a 17-year-old student was taken into custody at Moorhead High School Career Academy after being found with a firearm. The incident began earlier that morning when Moorhead Police responded to a report of a stolen handgun from an apartment in south Moorhead. The 25-year-old resident of the… Continue reading Armed Student Apprehended at Moorhead Career Academy

Teen Driver Killed in Todd County Crash on Icy Roads

Teen Driver Killed in Todd County Crash on Icy Roads

LITTLE SAUK TWP, MINN. (trfnews.i234.me) – A fatal crash occurred on Sunday, December 1, at approximately 9:49 p.m. in Todd County, Minnesota. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a car traveling north on HWY 71 left the roadway and collided with a tree. The driver, a 16-year-old male from Browerville, MN, was pronounced dead at… Continue reading Teen Driver Killed in Todd County Crash on Icy Roads

Teen Cited for Dumpster Misuse at Old Bostwicks

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On Nov. 21 at 2:19 p.m., police responded to a report of theft of services at Old Bostwicks. Cameron Scott Demmerly, 19, of Thief River Falls, was cited for the incident. According to the citation, Demmerly allegedly disposed of his garbage in the business’s dumpster without authorization. Among the… Continue reading Teen Cited for Dumpster Misuse at Old Bostwicks

Fargo Woman Faces Charges for Alleged Relationship with 16-Year-Old Teen

Melanie Lynn Atkinsvahary

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Melanie Lynn Atkinsvahary, a 30-year-old woman from Farmerbranch, Texas, is facing charges in North Dakota after allegedly having a sexual relationship with an underage teen. According to court documents, on December 5, 2023, the teen’s guardian reported the alleged relationship to police. The guardian claimed that Atkinsvahary had admitted to having… Continue reading Fargo Woman Faces Charges for Alleged Relationship with 16-Year-Old Teen

A West Fargo Teen’s Biking Accident: A Call for Accountability

A West Fargo Teen's Biking Accident: A Call for Accountability

WEST FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A 13-year-old girl was involved in an incident on Monday, October 28, while biking from school. She stated that she was thrown off her bike after being hit by a car and claimed that the driver fled the scene. The mother-daughter duo have been working with the West Fargo Police… Continue reading A West Fargo Teen’s Biking Accident: A Call for Accountability

Teen Driver Injured in Semi Collision on Highway 9

A collision occurred over the weekend involving a teen driver and a semi-truck on Highway 9 in Reis Township, Polk County, Minnesota. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the incident involved a southbound 2006 Toyota driven by a 16-year-old male who collided with a northbound 2012 Mack Semi. The driver of the Toyota was taken… Continue reading Teen Driver Injured in Semi Collision on Highway 9

Teen Involved in Two-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 9

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On Saturday, November 2, a 16-year-old male was involved in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 9 in Polk County, Minnesota. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the Toyota Scion he was driving collided with a semi truck driven by 59-year-old Rodney John Cieklinski who was traveling Northbound while the… Continue reading Teen Involved in Two-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 9

Teen Driver’s ‘Donut’ Stunt Ends in Serious Crash

Teen Driver's 'Donut' Stunt Ends in Serious Crash

LAMOURE, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol reported that a 13-year-old juvenile was driving a side-by-side off-road vehicle when they attempted to rotate it to perform “donuts.” This maneuver resulted in the vehicle overturning in a farmyard near Edgeley on Tuesday afternoon. Fortunately, the juvenile was not ejected from the vehicle but did… Continue reading Teen Driver’s ‘Donut’ Stunt Ends in Serious Crash

Deadly Dash: Teen Driver’s Fatal Mistake on County Road 46

ROSEMOUNT, Minn (trfnews.i234.me) – A tragic traffic incident has left two families grieving in Minnesota. A 15-year-old driver, identified as David Rojas, attempted to pass a semi-truck on County Road 46 near Biscayne Avenue Monday afternoon in Rosemount. According to the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, Rojas was traveling east behind the truck and pulled into… Continue reading Deadly Dash: Teen Driver’s Fatal Mistake on County Road 46

Fargo Teen Indicted for First-Degree Murder in Death of 14-Year-Old Jaelyn Walker

Isaac Arndt

MOORHEAD — An 18-year-old Fargo resident, Isaac Arndt, has been indicted by a Clay County grand jury on multiple charges related to the tragic death of 14-year-old Jaelyn Walker in Moorhead. The indictment, announced on Wednesday, October 9, includes first-degree murder with premeditation and second-degree murder with intent. If convicted of first-degree murder, Arndt faces… Continue reading Fargo Teen Indicted for First-Degree Murder in Death of 14-Year-Old Jaelyn Walker

Ex-Minnesota State Trooper Charged with Manslaughter in Crash that Killed Owatonna Teen

Shane Roper

ROCHESTER, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A former Minnesota State Trooper, Shane Roper, has been booked on manslaughter charges for a crash that claimed the life of 18-year-old Olivia Flores of Owatonna. The 32-year-old ex-officer was allegedly speeding at 83 miles per hour in a 40 mph zone near the Apache Mall in Rochester while attempting to… Continue reading Ex-Minnesota State Trooper Charged with Manslaughter in Crash that Killed Owatonna Teen

Update: New Information Released on Missing Bemidji Teen; FBI Joins Investigation

UPDATE: Missing Bemidji Teen, New Info, FBI Involved In Case BEMIDJI, MN (itrfnews.i234.me) Bemidji Police have released a bit a new information regarding a missing teenager and now says the FBI is also involved in the case.

BREAKING NEWS: Arrests Made and Disturbing Details Emerge in the Abduction and Assault of Alexandria Teen

BREAKING NEWS: Arrests & Gruesome Details Surrounding Abduction And Assault Of Alexandria Teen ALEXANDRIA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Authorities have released the gruesome details regarding the abduction and assault of a teenager from Alexandria, Minnesota, who’s been missing for weeks.

Coming Up Monday on TRF News: Search Continues for Missing Bemidji Teen, Latest Update on Wild Grand Forks Crash

MONDAY ON INEWZ: Search For Missing Bemidji Teen, Update On Wild Grand Forks Crash BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Another large scale search on Monday for clues in the case of a missing Bemidji, Minnesota teenager. Plus, an update on a wild Sunday hit and run crash in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

18-Year-Old Severely Injured in Train-SUV Collision Near Buxton, ND

An 18-year-old man was seriously injured in a collision involving his SUV and a BNSF train on Thursday morning, north of Buxton, North Dakota. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the driver was traveling east when his vehicle struck the second engine of the train and was dragged approximately 50 feet. The driver was… Continue reading 18-Year-Old Severely Injured in Train-SUV Collision Near Buxton, ND

Miraculous Survival: Grand Forks Teen Walks Away After Light Pole Pierces Car

Miraculous Survival: Grand Forks Teen Walks Away After Light Pole Pierces Car

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a harrowing incident on Sunday evening in Grand Forks, 19-year-old Andrew Sosa found himself in a “lucky to be alive” scenario when his car struck a light pole, which ended up halfway inside his vehicle. The crash occurred just before 8:00 p.m. on the 900 block of North Washington… Continue reading Miraculous Survival: Grand Forks Teen Walks Away After Light Pole Pierces Car

Teen Romance Turns Deadly: Moorhead Man Confesses to Stabbing Ex-Girlfriend 13 Times

Teen Romance Turns Deadly: Moorhead Man Confesses to Stabbing Ex-Girlfriend 13 Times

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a shocking confession, 18-year-old Isaac Arndt admitted to police that he brutally stabbed 14-year-old Jaelynn Nicole Walker 13 times in a fatal altercation in Moorhead, Minnesota. Charged with second-degree murder, Arndt reported to the Clay County Law Enforcement Center late Monday night, initially claiming he and Walker were attacked by… Continue reading Teen Romance Turns Deadly: Moorhead Man Confesses to Stabbing Ex-Girlfriend 13 Times

Teen Girl Found Dead Near Red River; Fargo Man Arrested in Connection

Teen Girl Found Dead Near Red River; Fargo Man Arrested in Connection

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The body of 14-year-old Jaelyn Nichole Walker was discovered early Tuesday morning, August 20, on the banks of the Red River. Moorhead Police, who were searching for Walker after she was reported missing just after midnight, found her in the area of Sixth Avenue and Elm Street South. Eighteen-year-old Isaac Arndt,… Continue reading Teen Girl Found Dead Near Red River; Fargo Man Arrested in Connection

🚨 Fargo Teen Arrested in Connection to Moorhead Homicide 🚨

Isaac Arndt

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Moorhead, Minnesota police have arrested 18-year-old Isaac Arndt of Fargo in connection with the early Tuesday morning murder of a woman in Moorhead. Arndt was taken into custody in Fargo and is currently being held at the Cass County Jail. The victim, whose identity is pending family notification, was found dead… Continue reading 🚨 Fargo Teen Arrested in Connection to Moorhead Homicide 🚨

Bar Brawl Ends in Felony Charge: Homeless Teen Faces Aggravated Assault in Devils Lake

Nathaniel T. Modica

DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A 19-year-old homeless man, Nathaniel T. Modica, is now facing a felony aggravated assault charge after a violent altercation at Nellie’s Bar in Devils Lake, North Dakota. On August 17th, officers responded to a medical emergency at the bar and found a male victim unconscious with a severe head wound.… Continue reading Bar Brawl Ends in Felony Charge: Homeless Teen Faces Aggravated Assault in Devils Lake

Fargo Teen Charged with 1st Degree Aggravated Robbery in East Grand Forks

Justin Nojang

EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – An 18-year-old Fargo man, Justin Nojang, is facing serious charges after a late-night robbery in East Grand Forks. According to court documents, just before midnight on August 12th, a male victim was walking home from a friend’s apartment at Brentwood Apartments when he was confronted by Nojang and another… Continue reading Fargo Teen Charged with 1st Degree Aggravated Robbery in East Grand Forks

La Crescent Man Sentenced for Repeated Sexual Assault of Mentally Impaired Teen

CALEDONIA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – David Laverne Twite, a 66-year-old man from La Crescent, has been sentenced in Houston County District Court after being accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a mentally impaired woman over the course of five years, starting when she was just 13. Twite was charged with multiple felonies, including two counts of criminal… Continue reading La Crescent Man Sentenced for Repeated Sexual Assault of Mentally Impaired Teen

Fargo Teen Faces 9 Felony Charges for Gun Threats and Sexual Assault

Carter Hammer

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Carter Hammer, a 19-year-old from Fargo, is now facing nine felony charges related to gun threats and sexual assault across three separate incidents. According to court records, Hammer allegedly brandished a gun or BB gun at a group of people on University Drive in Fargo on Monday, leading to four felony… Continue reading Fargo Teen Faces 9 Felony Charges for Gun Threats and Sexual Assault

Grand Forks Teen Arrested After Alleged Assault Leads to DWI and Test Refusal Charges

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On August 1, police responded to a report of an alleged assault that had occurred years ago in another state, leading them to 421 LaBree Ave. N. Imre Renek Schulz, 18, of Grand Forks, N.D., was arrested and charged with third-degree refusal to submit to a chemical test and… Continue reading Grand Forks Teen Arrested After Alleged Assault Leads to DWI and Test Refusal Charges

Detroit Lakes Teen Charged with Felony Assault After Brutal Hallway Attack

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Spencer George Eliasson, 19, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged with felony third-degree assault in Becker County District Court following a violent altercation on December 3, 2023. According to court records, police were dispatched to an apartment building in Detroit Lakes after a report of an assault. The victim, identified as… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Teen Charged with Felony Assault After Brutal Hallway Attack

Predator Behind a Screen: Grand Forks Man Accused of Threatening 17-Year-Old with Sexually Explicit Messages and a Gun

Jay Dee Weigand

HILLSBORO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Jay Dee Weigand, a 46-year-old man from Grand Forks, has been accused of sending sexually explicit messages to a 17-year-old girl on Facebook. The Traill County Sheriff’s Department launched an investigation in January after the girl’s mother reported the disturbing exchanges. According to court documents, Weigand asked the teenager to send… Continue reading Predator Behind a Screen: Grand Forks Man Accused of Threatening 17-Year-Old with Sexually Explicit Messages and a Gun

🚨 Teen Drowns After Jump from Cliff in Waite Park, Minnesota

🚨 Teen Drowns After Jump from Cliff in Waite Park, Minnesota

WAITE PARK, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The teenager who drowned after jumping from a cliff at Quarry Park in Waite Park, Minnesota, has been identified as 17-year-old Emmanuel Seward Jr. of Brooklyn Center. The medical examiner has ruled the cause of death as accidental drowning. According to the Stearns County Sheriff’s Department, on July 9 at… Continue reading 🚨 Teen Drowns After Jump from Cliff in Waite Park, Minnesota

High-Speed Chase Lands Grand Forks Teen in Legal Trouble

Caleb Larsen

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – 19-year-old Caleb Larsen of Grand Forks is facing multiple criminal charges following a high-speed ride on his Fast Ninja Kawasaki motorcycle. According to court documents, on July 5th, Grand Forks Police received numerous complaints about a black motorcycle speeding through residential and business areas. Officers spotted Larsen on South Washington… Continue reading High-Speed Chase Lands Grand Forks Teen in Legal Trouble

Teen Charged with Felony After Assaulting Jailer with Bloody Napkin

Detroit Lakes, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Alanna Marie Sturdevant, 18, of Detroit Lakes, faces felony fourth-degree assault and misdemeanor underage drinking charges in Becker County District Court. On April 10, a White Earth police officer responded to a report of a fight at a residence in Waubun. Upon arrival, the officer found a male lying in… Continue reading Teen Charged with Felony After Assaulting Jailer with Bloody Napkin

Teen Thrown from Motorcycle in I-94 Rear-End Crash Near Fargo

What: Injury Crash Where: 45th Street exit, Fargo, ND When: July 1st, 2024, 10:48 AM Central Time Road Conditions: Good Weather Conditions: Cloudy Crash Involvement: Motorcycle vs. Van Type of Crash: Rear-end Collision Agencies Involved: North Dakota Highway Patrol Fargo Police Fargo Fire Sanford Ambulance Vehicle No. 1: 2006 Suzuki Motorcycle Driver No. 1: 17-year-old… Continue reading Teen Thrown from Motorcycle in I-94 Rear-End Crash Near Fargo

Tragic Motorcycle Crash in Fargo Leaves One Teen Dead

What: Fatal Motorcycle Crash Where: 3700 block 55th Ave S, Fargo, ND When: June 29th, 2024, 8:28 PM Central Road Conditions: Good, dry Weather Conditions: Partly cloudy Crash Involvement: Motorcycle Type of Crash: Fixed Object Agencies Involved: North Dakota Highway Patrol Fargo Fire Fargo PD Sanford Ambulance Vehicle No. 1: 2020 KTM Juke 390 motorcycle… Continue reading Tragic Motorcycle Crash in Fargo Leaves One Teen Dead

Fargo Teen Sentenced for Ed Clapp Elementary Shooting Incident

Mario Lighthall

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo teenager, Mario Lighthall, has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a shooting near Ed Clapp Elementary School last July. The 19-year-old will serve two years before becoming eligible for probation. His charges include aggravated assault, terrorizing, and reckless endangerment, all involving a dangerous weapon. Lighthall has already served 260… Continue reading Fargo Teen Sentenced for Ed Clapp Elementary Shooting Incident

Tragic Collision in Mountrail County Claims Life of New Town Teen

Mountrail County Fatal Crash: Name Released What: Fatality Where: Highway 23 Mile Marker 54, Approximately 3 miles east of New Town When: June 18, 2024, at approximately 4:03 AM CT Road Conditions: Wet Weather Conditions: Light Rain Crash Involvement: Vehicle/Construction Equipment Type of Crash: Rear End Agencies Involved: North Dakota Highway Patrol, Mountrail County Sheriff’s… Continue reading Tragic Collision in Mountrail County Claims Life of New Town Teen

Fatal Crash in Mountrail County Claims Life of New Town Teen

Mountrail County Fatal Crash What: Fatality Where: Highway 23 Mile Marker 54, Approximately 3 miles east of New Town When: June 18, 2024, at approximately 4:03 AM CT Road Conditions: Wet Weather Conditions: Light Rain Crash Involvement: Vehicle/Construction Equipment Type of Crash: Rear End Agencies Involved: North Dakota Highway Patrol, Mountrail County Sheriff’s Office, Three… Continue reading Fatal Crash in Mountrail County Claims Life of New Town Teen

Shocking Fire Attack: North Dakota Teen Reaches Plea Deal for Setting Peer on Fire

Shocking Fire Attack: North Dakota Teen Reaches Plea Deal for Setting Peer on Fire

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A plea agreement has been reached for Lance Tyler, a 19-year-old from Forman, North Dakota, accused of setting another teen on fire. Tyler pleaded guilty to misdemeanor reckless endangerment, downgraded from the original charge of felony aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon. The incident involved spraying another teen with brake fluid… Continue reading Shocking Fire Attack: North Dakota Teen Reaches Plea Deal for Setting Peer on Fire

🚨 Ponsford Teen Sentenced for BB Gun Drive-By in Detroit Lakes Park

DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Benjamin Dean Petite, 20, from Ponsford, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for his involvement in a BB and pellet gun drive-by shooting that damaged two vehicles at Detroit Lakes’ Peoples Park on July 10, 2023. At around 8:17 p.m. on that day, Detroit Lakes police responded to reports… Continue reading 🚨 Ponsford Teen Sentenced for BB Gun Drive-By in Detroit Lakes Park

Cody James Belgarde Sentenced to Over 27 Years for Teen’s Murder and Arson

Cody James Belgarde

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Cody James Belgarde, 37, from Saint Michael, Spirit Lake Nation, received a 327-month sentence for killing 17-year-old Leroy Chapin of Parshall on January 14, 2021. The incident involved second-degree murder and arson, with Belgarde shooting Chapin with a shotgun at his own house. He then set the house on fire to… Continue reading Cody James Belgarde Sentenced to Over 27 Years for Teen’s Murder and Arson

Teen Driver in Serious Condition After DUI Rollover Crash in Stutsman County

Stutsman County, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – At approximately 10:47 p.m. CT on April 13, 2024, emergency services responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash on County Road 38, 10 miles southwest of Jamestown, ND. Here’s the breakdown of the incident: What Happened: A 2008 Ford Fusion driven by 18-year-old Keira Weber of Jamestown, ND, veered off the… Continue reading Teen Driver in Serious Condition After DUI Rollover Crash in Stutsman County