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.

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.

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