Brandon Jay Boyd Arrested in Becker County for DWI Test Refusal

Brandon Jay Boyd

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities have reported the arrest of Brandon Jay Boyd, age 30, on January 6, 2025. Boyd was taken into custody on charges related to driving while intoxicated (DWI) and refusing to submit to a chemical test, including blood or urine, as required by a search warrant. According to the booking details, Boyd’s… Continue reading Brandon Jay Boyd Arrested in Becker County for DWI Test Refusal

Pennington County Court Sentences Jeremy Ross Lian for DWI Test Refusal

Jeremy Ross Lian

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

Beltrami County Inmate Charged with Second-Degree DWI and Test Refusal

Derek Howard

Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Derek Howard, a 42-year-old male, is currently held at Beltrami County Jail. His physical attributes are recorded as follows: height 5 feet 11 inches, weight 187 pounds, black hair, and brown eyes. Howard was taken into custody on January 6, 2025, with no bail amount set. TRF News Howard faces charges under… Continue reading Beltrami County Inmate Charged with Second-Degree DWI and Test Refusal

Clearwater County Arrest: Nathan Oliver Charged with Driving After License Cancellation and DWI Test Refusal

Nathan Oliver

Clearwater County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On September 24, 2024, at 12:49 PM, Nathan Oliver, a 47-year-old male, was arrested in Clearwater County. He faces charges under Minnesota Statutes 171.24.5 and 169A.20.2(1). Charges: Driving After Cancellation – Inimical to Public Safety (Minnesota Statute 171.24.5): Definition: Operating a motor vehicle after one’s driver’s license has been canceled due to… Continue reading Clearwater County Arrest: Nathan Oliver Charged with Driving After License Cancellation and DWI Test Refusal

North Dakota Vehicular Homicide Trial Postponed Over Chemical Test Dispute

Travis Dean Bell

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — The trial of Travis Dean Bell, a 43-year-old resident of Fordville, North Dakota, has been postponed. Bell faces charges including Class A felony criminal vehicular homicide and Class C felony criminal vehicular injury. The Class A felony carries a maximum prison sentence of 20 years. The charges stem from a… Continue reading North Dakota Vehicular Homicide Trial Postponed Over Chemical Test Dispute

Pennington County Arrest: Gregory Nordrum Charged with Drug Possession and DWI Test Refusal

Gregory Nordrum

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 9, 2025, Gregory Nordrum was taken into custody and booked into the Pennington County Jail. According to jail records, Nordrum is a 6-foot-1-inch tall, 232-pound male with blue eyes and bald hair. His bail amount is listed as $0.00, indicating he may be held without bail. Charges Filed Nordrum faces… Continue reading Pennington County Arrest: Gregory Nordrum Charged with Drug Possession and DWI Test Refusal

Judge Permits Derek Chauvin’s Legal Team to Analyze George Floyd’s Heart Tissue

A federal judge has granted permission for Derek Chauvin’s legal team to examine preserved samples from George Floyd’s heart and bodily fluids. This development is part of Chauvin’s ongoing efforts to contest his federal civil rights conviction related to Floyd’s death in May 2020. U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson approved the motion, allowing the defense… Continue reading Judge Permits Derek Chauvin’s Legal Team to Analyze George Floyd’s Heart Tissue

Significant COVID-19 Outbreak Confirmed at Grand Forks Plant, Awaiting Full Test Results

Major Outbreak Of COVID-19 Confirmed At Grand Forks Plant, Not All Test Results In GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Officials have confirmed a major outbreak of COVID-19 AT LM Wind Power in Grand Forks. The Health Department says 68 more people have tested positive for Coronavirus in the past 24 hours. * Officials say the current… Continue reading Significant COVID-19 Outbreak Confirmed at Grand Forks Plant, Awaiting Full Test Results

Andrew Jon Wollin Faces Charges for DUI and Refusing Chemical Test

Andrew Jon Wollin

Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Andrew Jon Wollin, born on February 20, 1989, has been charged with second-degree driving while impaired. Additionally, he refused to submit to a chemical test following the traffic stop. The case involves violation of GM {169A.25.1(b)} on December 13, 2024. I’m Chris Harper reporting for trfnews.i234.me

Jeffery Jared Lane Arrested for DUI and Refusal of Chemical Test

Jeffery Jared Lane

Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On November 22, 2024, Jeffery Jared Lane, born April 22, 1978, was cited for traffic-related charges, including driving under the influence (DUI) and refusing to submit to a chemical test under statute {169A.20.2}. The case highlights compliance with state-imposed testing regulations in DUI cases. I’m Chris Harper reporting for trfnews.i234.me

Fatal Snowmobile Test Drive Identifies Victim as Bradley Patzer, 59, from Harvey, ND

Fatal Snowmobile Test Drive, Victim Identified: (59) Bradley Patzer, Harvey, ND HARVEY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Harvey, North Dakota man was killed, while test driving a snowmobile Sunday afternoon. *. Victim Identified: (59) Bradley Patzer, Harvey, ND

car theft during sobriety test, Saint Paul SUV theft, Apple Find My app, AirTag tracking, police car chase, Kyle Vanwert arrest, Saint Paul police news

car theft during sobriety test, Saint Paul SUV theft, Apple Find My app, AirTag tracking, police car chase, Kyle Vanwert arrest, Saint Paul police news

Saint Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A routine traffic stop in Saint Paul took a shocking turn on Sunday night when a random man stole a woman’s Lincoln Navigator while she was undergoing a sobriety test. The incident unfolded around 6 p.m. as part of the “Toward Zero Deaths” campaign aimed at reducing impaired driving. As… Continue reading car theft during sobriety test, Saint Paul SUV theft, Apple Find My app, AirTag tracking, police car chase, Kyle Vanwert arrest, Saint Paul police news

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

Beloved Actor Whitney Rydbeck Dies at 79

Whitney Rydbeck

Whitney Rydbeck, the versatile actor known for his roles in “Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives” and the iconic TV series “MAS*H,” has died at the age of 79. Rydbeck passed away on July 15, 2024, due to complications from prostate cancer. Rydbeck’s career spanned several decades, earning him recognition for his performances in… Continue reading Beloved Actor Whitney Rydbeck Dies at 79

Farewell to a Space Pioneer: Joe Engle Passes Away at 91

Joe Engle

Joe Engle, the trailblazing astronaut and test pilot, has passed away at the age of 91. Engle, known for his remarkable contributions to space exploration, flew the North American X-15 hypersonic rocket plane and commanded two Space Shuttle missions. His pioneering spirit made him the first astronaut to fly in space aboard two different winged… Continue reading Farewell to a Space Pioneer: Joe Engle Passes Away at 91

Man Charged with Refusing Chemical Test After Suspicious Traffic Stop in Thief River Falls

Matthew James Brang

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In the early hours of June 18, at approximately 12:16 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Third Street and Atlantic Avenue in Thief River Falls. The driver, 28-year-old Matthew James Brang, was arrested and charged with second-degree refusal to submit to a chemical test. According… Continue reading Man Charged with Refusing Chemical Test After Suspicious Traffic Stop in Thief River Falls

Thief River Falls Man Arrested for Chemical Test Refusal and Driving After Revocation

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On June 13, police performed a traffic stop in the 600 block of Greenwood St. E. Michael Gregory Mortenson, 38, of Thief River Falls, has been charged with third-degree refusal to submit to a chemical test and driving after revocation. He was arrested. According to the complaint, Mortenson allegedly… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested for Chemical Test Refusal and Driving After Revocation

Erratic Driver at DigiKey: Man Arrested for DWI and Test Refusal

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On May 22 at 1:04 p.m., police received reports of a car driving erratically around the 700 block of Brooks Ave. S. Dispatch later informed the officer that the suspect vehicle had parked in the west parking lot of DigiKey. Miguel Angel Ramirezalvarez, 54, of Pomona, Calif., was arrested… Continue reading Erratic Driver at DigiKey: Man Arrested for DWI and Test Refusal

Adam Mark Swanson, 44, Thief River Falls, was charged with refusal to submit to a chemical test

Adam Mark Swanson

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 21 at 12:28 a.m., Adam Mark Swanson, 44, from Thief River Falls, was charged during a traffic stop along 155th Street Northeast. He faces third-degree refusal to submit to a chemical test, no proof of insurance, and unlawful possession of legend drugs. Swanson failed field sobriety tests,… Continue reading Adam Mark Swanson, 44, Thief River Falls, was charged with refusal to submit to a chemical test

Sheriff’s Office Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest for Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test

Brock Damon Newland

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a routine traffic stop conducted by the sheriff’s office around 10:39 a.m., Brock Damon Newland, 56, of Warren, found himself facing serious charges. Newland was pulled over, although the exact location of the stop remains undisclosed in the complaint. Subsequent assessments led to Newland being charged with third-degree… Continue reading Sheriff’s Office Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest for Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test