No Work Done For $53,000 FRAZEE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Frazee, Minnesota man is facing criminal charges, after being paid $53,000 for work he never did.
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Otter Tail County: Fargo Man Swindles Church Out of $7,000 in Steeple Repair Scam
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man is facing a felony theft by swindle charge after allegedly scamming a Minnesota church out of $7,000. According to court documents, in February 2024, Gregory Deforest Johnson submitted a $26,000 proposal to an Otter Tail County church for reshingle work on its steeple. The agreement required a… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Fargo Man Swindles Church Out of $7,000 in Steeple Repair Scam
Otter Tail County Fraud Alert: 71-Year-Old Gregory Deforest Johnson Charged with Felony Theft by Swindle!
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — In a surprising turn of events in Otter Tail County, 71-year-old Gregory Deforest Johnson has been formally charged with felony theft-by-swindle, under Minnesota Statute 609.52.2(a)(4). The charge was recorded on March 27, 2025, and remains active. Theft-by-swindle involves using deception to obtain money or property, and Minnesota law treats this… Continue reading Otter Tail County Fraud Alert: 71-Year-Old Gregory Deforest Johnson Charged with Felony Theft by Swindle!
Joseph George Shockley Arrested in Polk County for Felony Theft by Swindle – What Happened?
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities have arrested Joseph George Shockley, born April 28, 1963, on March 2, 2025, for felony theft by swindle under Minnesota Statute 609.52.2(4). The charge of theft by swindle applies when someone deceives another party through fraud, trickery, or misrepresentation to obtain money or property unlawfully. This type of crime can… Continue reading Joseph George Shockley Arrested in Polk County for Felony Theft by Swindle – What Happened?
MULTIPLE CITATIONS & COURT CASES IN THIEF RIVER FALLS, PENNINGTON COUNTY
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Thief River Falls Police, State Patrol, and Pennington County Sheriff issue multiple citations and court rulings. Thief River Falls Police Department Cases: Kristina Lynn Finn, 37, Red Lake Falls – Felony theft by swindle (stay of adjudication), $2,884.50 restitution, five years supervised probation Adonis Castillo Siles, 25, Thief River Falls… Continue reading MULTIPLE CITATIONS & COURT CASES IN THIEF RIVER FALLS, PENNINGTON COUNTY
Alexis Sharde Chantrice Peirce Arrested in Otter Tail County, MN for Providing False ID & Theft by Swindle
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Alexis Sharde Chantrice Peirce, 33, was booked into the Otter Tail County Jail on January 30, 2025, on charges related to fraud and deception after allegedly providing false identification to law enforcement and committing theft by swindle. Booking Details: Name: Alexis Sharde Chantrice Peirce Age: 33 Location: Otter Tail County, MN… Continue reading Alexis Sharde Chantrice Peirce Arrested in Otter Tail County, MN for Providing False ID & Theft by Swindle
Second Suspect Charged in Grand Rapids Elderly Swindle Case: Sebastian Munoz-Huertas Arrested
Second Suspect Charged in Grand Rapids Elderly Swindle Case: Sebastian Munoz-Huertas Arrested Grand Rapids, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, have now charged Sebastian Munoz-Huertas of Freeport, Illinois, as a second suspect in a scam that defrauded elderly victims of nearly $50,000. Munoz-Huertas has been charged with felony aiding and abetting theft by swindle, a serious crime under Minnesota law.
Second Suspect Charged in Grand Rapids Elderly Swindle Case: Sebastian Munoz-Huertas Arrested
Second Suspect Charged in Grand Rapids Elderly Swindle Case: Sebastian Munoz-Huertas Arrested Authorities in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, have now charged Sebastian Munoz-Huertas of Freeport, Illinois, as a second suspect in a scam that defrauded elderly victims of nearly $50,000. Munoz-Huertas has been charged with felony aiding and abetting theft by swindle, a serious crime under Minnesota law. This development follows the earlier arrest of Rashan Carter of… Continue reading Second Suspect Charged in Grand Rapids Elderly Swindle Case: Sebastian Munoz-Huertas Arrested
Joseph Shockley Sentenced for Theft by Swindle in Polk County
CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me)— Joseph George Shockley, 61, formerly of Crookston, was sentenced on Thursday to 135 days in jail and five years of probation. A violation of this probation could result in a 42-month prison sentence. Shockley entered an Alford plea last fall to a charge of theft by swindle, acknowledging that sufficient evidence existed… Continue reading Joseph Shockley Sentenced for Theft by Swindle in Polk County
Montana’s Stephanie M. Nipp Charged in $573,500 Red Lake County Fraud
RED LAKE FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Stephanie M. Nipp, a resident of Great Falls, Montana, has been formally charged with theft by swindle and receiving stolen property in connection with a $573,500 fraud involving the Red Lake County Cooperative in Minnesota. Red Lake County Cooperative According to court documents, during the previous summer, Nipp allegedly… Continue reading Montana’s Stephanie M. Nipp Charged in $573,500 Red Lake County Fraud
Former Golf Director Pleads Guilty to Felony Theft Charges
WILLMAR, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—In a recent legal proceeding, Joseph Wisocki IV, aged 57, entered an Alford plea to two felony counts of theft by swindle. This plea indicates that while he maintains his innocence, he acknowledges that sufficient evidence exists for a likely conviction. The court has scheduled Wisocki’s sentencing hearing for February 24 at the… Continue reading Former Golf Director Pleads Guilty to Felony Theft Charges
Charge of Swindling
“Theft By Swindle” Charge RED LAKE FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Red Lake Falls, Minnesota woman is facing a “Theft by Swiindle” charge, after allegedly depositing fake checks and withdrawing cash.
UPDATE: Charges Dropped Against Frazee Resident
FRAZEE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) All charges against a Frazee, Minnesota man in a Theft by Swindle case have been dismissed.