Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 21-year-old Detroit, Michigan man is charged in Becker County District Court. Maurice Drewaun Jordan is charged with felony theft by swindle. What prosecutors allege According to court records, the case involves a Detroit Lakes Walmart theft. Investigators said it happened on Dec. 15, 2025. They said Jordan stole… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Walmart Spark Swindle Theft Charge
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East Grand Forks Worker Charged in $1,450 Theft
East Grand Forks, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Terry Rodriguez, 51, is charged with theft. She faces two felony counts. The charges follow an internal review at a local gas station. The case is based on a criminal complaint. Rodriguez is accused of taking about $1,450.06 in cash and merchandise. The complaint says the thefts happened between… Continue reading East Grand Forks Worker Charged in $1,450 Theft
McGrath Duo Charged in $86K Fake Gold Swindle
AITKIN COUNTY, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) Two McGrath residents face felonies in a reported $86,000 fake-gold swindle. Court documents name Aron Lee Melton and Kristi Ann Fox, both of McGrath, Minnesota. Investigators say they used Facebook Marketplace listings. The posts used the name “Collect Cadillac.” Authorities say the pair offered metal bars as payment in several deals.… Continue reading McGrath Duo Charged in $86K Fake Gold Swindle
Warroad Paycheck Swindle Charge: $574 Loss
Warroad, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Warroad woman is charged after two paychecks were cashed twice, court papers say. What investigators allege Mariah Lynn Lane, 33, of Warroad, faces one gross misdemeanor count of theft by swindle. The charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.52, subdivision 2(a)(4). Prosecutors say Lane used a mobile banking app to deposit two… Continue reading Warroad Paycheck Swindle Charge: $574 Loss
Detroit Lakes: Woman Charged in $5.7K Check Scam
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Joann Evonne Wik, 47, lives in rural Detroit Lakes. She now faces two felony charges. Wik is charged in Becker County District Court with felony check forgery. She is also charged with felony theft by swindle. Court records tie the case to a $5,738.23 check. What investigators say An investigator with… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Woman Charged in $5.7K Check Scam
East Grand Forks: Man Charged in Cabela’s Swindle
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is charged in East Grand Forks. Court records describe an alleged theft-by-swindle scheme at Cabela’s. What investigators allege Daniel Robert Nelson Jr., of Grand Forks, is charged with felony theft by swindle. The case is tied to Cabela’s in East Grand Forks. According to court documents,… Continue reading East Grand Forks: Man Charged in Cabela’s Swindle