EMPLOYEE CAUGHT STEALING THOUSANDS FROM CENEX SAFE IN PENNINGTON COUNTY

Pennington County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) – A former employee of Cenex Travel Plaza in Thief River Falls was sentenced after being caught on surveillance footage stealing thousands of dollars from the store’s safe over a period of several weeks. Sarah Regina Smeby, 43, was convicted on a felony theft charge after admitting to stealing money at… Continue reading EMPLOYEE CAUGHT STEALING THOUSANDS FROM CENEX SAFE IN PENNINGTON COUNTY

UPDATE: Another individual arrested for defrauding elderly Grand Rapids, MN locals out of thousands of dollars

GRAND RAPIDS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A second man is facing charges in connection to a scam earlier this week in Grand Rapids, Minnesota that swindles thousands of dollars from elderly people.

Brainerd Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Thousands of Fentanyl Pills for Distribution

Dazaughn Ellis West

📍 Brainerd, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Minnesota man has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl after authorities seized thousands of fentanyl pills from his storage unit and residence. Defendant: Dazaughn Ellis West, 28 Charges & Legal Proceedings: One count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl Plea entered on Monday,… Continue reading Brainerd Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Thousands of Fentanyl Pills for Distribution

Burglary at Jamestown Country Club Pro Shop: Hundreds of Golf Items Stolen

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities are investigating a burglary at the Jamestown Country Club Pro Shop in which hundreds of golf-related items, including clubs, apparel, and whiskey, were stolen. Burglary Details The Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office reports that the break-in occurred between the evening hours of January 29 and the morning of January 30. The thieves… Continue reading Burglary at Jamestown Country Club Pro Shop: Hundreds of Golf Items Stolen

Grand Forks Contractor Back in Court for Construction Fraud Case

Matthew John Hinze

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks contractor convicted of scamming homeowners out of thousands of dollars was back in court Tuesday morning after the state filed a petition to revoke his probation. Case Background 📌 Defendant: Matthew Hinze 📌 Initial Conviction: 2018 – Eight Counts of Construction Fraud 📌 Sentence: Three years supervised… Continue reading Grand Forks Contractor Back in Court for Construction Fraud Case

Thousands Flock to Grand Forks for Halloween Celebration

Thousands Head To This Grand Forks Halloween Destination GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Thousands of trick or treaters are expected in the yard of Kelly Nelson in Grand Forks, North Dakota tonight.

Fargo Man Sentenced to 180 Days in Jail for Causing Thousands of Dollars in Damage

Timothy Windels

FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – Timothy Windels was sentenced to 180 days in jail for using an angle grinder to cut Midco lines at seven locations around Fargo. The incident occurred in August and caused significant outages to residential and business customers. Windels pleaded guilty and admitted to tampering with electrical boxes, including one at the federal… Continue reading Fargo Man Sentenced to 180 Days in Jail for Causing Thousands of Dollars in Damage

Counterfeit Bills Worth Thousands Seized in Northeast North Dakota

Thousands In Counterfeit Bills Seized In Northeast North Dakota ST. JOHN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Rolette County Sheriff’s Department is warning business owners of counterfeit money around the area.

Tragic Wildfires Ravage Western North Dakota: One Dead, Thousands of Acres Burn

Tragic Wildfires Ravage Western North Dakota: One Dead, Thousands of Acres Burn

BISMARCK, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — Wildfires continue to devastate western North Dakota, claiming the life of 26-year-old Johannes Nicolaas Van Eeden of South Africa and leaving another individual critically injured. The fires, which began over the weekend, have spread across thousands of acres in eastern Williams County, prompting an extensive emergency response involving more than eighteen… Continue reading Tragic Wildfires Ravage Western North Dakota: One Dead, Thousands of Acres Burn

North Dakota Wildfires Persist on Sunday Morning, Leaving Thousands of Acres Scorched

WESTERN ND (trfnews.i234.me) Wildfires continue to spring up across western North Dakota on this Sunday morning. State officials say at least 1 residence and multiple structures have been destroyed. Low humidity and high winds continued to fan the fires. Winds are expected to subside on this Sunday.

Officers successfully intercept thousands of fentanyl pills heading to North Dakota monthly

MAJOR BUST: Officers Stop Delivery Of Thousands Of Fentanyl Pills To North Dakota Every Month GRIGGS COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A California man is facing drug trafficking charges for allegedly selling thousand of Fentanyl pills in North Dakota.

Baudette Woman Accused of Embezzling Thousands from Resort Owner

Baudette Woman Allegedly Stole Thousands Of Dollars From Resort Owner BAUDETTE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Baudette, Minnesota woman has been charged with stealing thousands of dollars from a resort owner.

Breaking News: Brainerd Man Admits to Distributing Thousands of Fentanyl Pills

Dazaughn Ellis West

BRAINERD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a significant legal development, 28-year-old Dazaughn Ellis West of Brainerd has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute thousands of fentanyl pills. The plea was announced by U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger on August 1, 2024, as part of an extensive federal drug investigation led by the Lakes Area… Continue reading Breaking News: Brainerd Man Admits to Distributing Thousands of Fentanyl Pills

🚨 DOJ Cracks Down on Global Fentanyl Supply Chain: Thousands Arrested, Chinese Companies Charged

UNITED STATES (trfnews.i234.me) – Latest Efforts in the Fight Against Fentanyl The Department of Justice (DOJ) has intensified its fight against the deadly fentanyl epidemic, leading to thousands of arrests and charges against numerous Chinese companies and individuals. Fentanyl has become a significant issue affecting both large and small towns across the United States, with… Continue reading 🚨 DOJ Cracks Down on Global Fentanyl Supply Chain: Thousands Arrested, Chinese Companies Charged

Fargo Woman Sentenced for Stealing $80,000 from Employer

Kelly Tweiten

FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – Kelly Tweiten of Fargo has received a five-year suspended sentence after pleading guilty to felony theft for embezzling over $80,000 from Dietrich Homes, where she served as a financial manager. Tweiten will serve three years of probation and was credited for four days served. Court documents reveal that Tweiten transferred funds into… Continue reading Fargo Woman Sentenced for Stealing $80,000 from Employer