Thief River Falls Jail: Benais Faces Threat Charges

Llewellyn Benais

Thief River Falls Jail: Benais Faces Threat Charges Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Llewellyn Benais was recently booked into the Pennington County Jail. Jail records show Benais was taken into custody on May 22, 2026. The booking lists a hold status. The listed bail or fine amount was $0.00. Benais is listed in jail records as… Continue reading Thief River Falls Jail: Benais Faces Threat Charges

Grand Forks School Threat Rumors Investigated

Grand Forks School Threat Rumors Investigated

GRAND FORKS (trfnews.i234.me) — Grand Forks Public Schools says it is working with the Grand Forks Police Department after rumors spread about a possible threat tied to Valley Middle School. School leaders said the concern came from a Snapchat message. District staff told families there is no evidence of a credible threat. Even so, the… Continue reading Grand Forks School Threat Rumors Investigated

Fargo Man to Plead Guilty in Trump Threat Case

Fargo Man to Plead Guilty in Trump Threat Case

Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) Andrew Sandvik, 47, has agreed to plead guilty in federal court after prosecutors said he made an online threat against President Donald Trump. Court records show the plea agreement was signed on April 2. The filing became public on April 3. The agreement still must be accepted by a federal judge. Sandvik admitted… Continue reading Fargo Man to Plead Guilty in Trump Threat Case

Wahpeton Man Gets Probation in Knife Threat Case

Wahpeton Man Gets Probation in Knife Threat Case

WAHPETON (trfnews.i234.me) Brandon Cletus George of Wahpeton has pleaded guilty in a case tied to threats against officers and a knife during an arrest attempt. Guilty Plea Entered in Richland County Court records show George pleaded guilty on March 23 to two Class C felonies. Those charges were terrorizing and preventing arrest. The case was… Continue reading Wahpeton Man Gets Probation in Knife Threat Case

Fargo Man Arrested After Bat Threat Standoff

Fargo Man Arrested After Bat Threat Standoff

Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A 59-year-old Fargo man was arrested Tuesday after police responded to a disturbance on Roberts Street North. Authorities said the call came in at about 2:49 p.m. on March 17. Officers were sent to the 100 block of Roberts Street North. According to police, the man was upset and armed with a… Continue reading Fargo Man Arrested After Bat Threat Standoff

Crookston: Man Charged After Fire Threat Assault

Crookston: Man Charged After Fire Threat Assault

Crookston, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 20-year-old Crookston man is in custody after felony charges in a domestic case. Felony charges filed Jimmy Allen Gray Jr. faces two felony counts. The charges include threats of violence and domestic assault. The case stems from an incident on Feb. 27, 2026. It happened at a residence in… Continue reading Crookston: Man Charged After Fire Threat Assault

Shevlin: Man Charged After Eviction Threat Texts

Shevlin: Man Charged After Eviction Threat Texts

Clearwater County (trfnews.i234.me) — Kerry W. Lane, of Shevlin, Minnesota, is facing criminal charges after an eviction dispute, according to court records. What court records allege Court documents say Lane’s landlords served him with an eviction notice. The landlords then reported receiving threatening text messages. The report says the texts arrived on or about February… Continue reading Shevlin: Man Charged After Eviction Threat Texts

Warroad Man Charged in Ex-Boss Threat Texts

Warroad Man Charged in Ex-Boss Threat Texts

Warroad Man Charged in Ex-Boss Threat Texts Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Warroad man faces a felony charge after reported threat texts. Charge filed Zachary James Meyer, 40, of Warroad, is charged with one count of felony threats of violence. The case is filed in Roseau County District Court. Investigation began: Feb. 15, 2026. Alleged… Continue reading Warroad Man Charged in Ex-Boss Threat Texts

Granite Falls: ‘Cut Her Head Off’ Threat Charge

Granite Falls: ‘Cut Her Head Off’ Threat Charge

Granite Falls (trfnews.i234.me) A 57-year-old Isanti man faces two felony charges. Prosecutors charged Jack Leonard Williams after a reported incident on February 7, 2026. Court documents say the events happened in Granite Falls and along Highway 23. What happened Police were sent to Casey’s General Store at about 8:17 p.m., the complaint says. Williams told… Continue reading Granite Falls: ‘Cut Her Head Off’ Threat Charge

Ogema: Man Charged After Bat Threat, Forced Entry

Ogema: Man Charged After Bat Threat, Forced Entry

Becker County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Eric Scott Lindsay faces new charges after a call near Ogema. A criminal complaint says deputies and White Earth Police went to a home at 8:01 a.m. on February 3. The report said someone threatened people with a bat. What investigators say happened Deputies spoke with an adult woman at… Continue reading Ogema: Man Charged After Bat Threat, Forced Entry

Grand Forks: ‘Kill Everyone’ Threat Leads to Felonies

Grand Forks: 'Kill Everyone' Threat Leads to Felonies

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is facing felony charges after a reported domestic violence call. Court documents name the suspect as Jordan Lynn Webster of Grand Forks. The allegations have not been proven in court. What the complaint says Police were sent to a Grand Forks residence on Feb. 3 at about… Continue reading Grand Forks: ‘Kill Everyone’ Threat Leads to Felonies

Willmar Target Knife Threat: Suspect Charged

Willmar Target Knife Threat: Suspect Charged

Willmar, Kandiyohi County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Willmar man is charged after a shoplifting case at Target. Police say he showed a pocketknife during the confrontation. Peter Villarreal Alfred-Iturbe, 21, of Willmar, is charged in Kandiyohi County Court. Police say the incident happened on January 26, 2026, at about 4:30 p.m. Officers were sent to the… Continue reading Willmar Target Knife Threat: Suspect Charged

Valley City Man Charged After Garage Gun Threat

Valley City Man Charged After Garage Gun Threat

Valley City, Barnes County (trfnews.i234.me) — Court documents say Jimmy Ernest Case of Valley City now faces three felony charges. What Court Records Allege Records say the report involves a woman who had a restraining order against him. The alleged incident happened on January 16, according to court records. Court filings say Case went into… Continue reading Valley City Man Charged After Garage Gun Threat

Mahnomen: Man Charged After Threat to Kill Officer

Mahnomen: Man Charged After Threat to Kill Officer

Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) — Daniel Deegan, 64, of Mahnomen, is charged in a traffic stop case. Police say he resisted arrest. Police also say he later threatened to kill an officer. Charges filed Deegan is charged with one felony count of Threats of Violence – Reckless Disregard Risk (609.713.1). He is also charged with one… Continue reading Mahnomen: Man Charged After Threat to Kill Officer

Thief River Falls: Man Cited After Library Threat

Thief River Falls: Man Cited After Library Threat

Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Police were called to the Thief River Falls Public Library on January 10. Officers got the call at about 4:07 p.m., according to a citation. Police say a patron reported being threatened inside the library. What the police say happened Llewellyn James Benais, 38, of Thief River Falls,… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Man Cited After Library Threat

Fargo ND: Man Arrested After Gun Threat Report

Fargo ND: Man Arrested After Gun Threat Report

Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man was arrested Sunday after a gun threat report. Police say 62-year-old Kevin Byzewski pointed a firearm at people. The call came in at about 10:53 a.m., according to police. Officers responded to the 2100 block of 17th Street South. What happened Police set up a safety perimeter… Continue reading Fargo ND: Man Arrested After Gun Threat Report

Moorhead: Post Sparks School Threat Scare, Cleared

Moorhead: Post Sparks School Threat Scare, Cleared

Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) Moorhead police and Moorhead Area Public Schools responded Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, after a social media post raised concerns about a possible school threat. Officials said the post showed a shadow that looked like a gun. Police later confirmed it was a water gun. Post reported to officials School officials said the post… Continue reading Moorhead: Post Sparks School Threat Scare, Cleared

Thief River Falls: Threat Message Locks Down LHS

Thief River Falls: Threat Message Locks Down LHS

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Lincoln High School entered secure mode Monday after staff learned of a possible threat. What prompted the response School leaders said a student reported a concerning message. The message talked about bringing a weapon to school. How the school responded The student tied to the message was marked absent that… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Threat Message Locks Down LHS

Grand Forks: Knife Threat, Felony Preventing Arrest

Grand Forks: Knife Threat, Felony Preventing Arrest

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is charged with two felonies after a reported threat at an apartment building. Michael Skinner of Grand Forks faces felony charges of terrorizing and preventing arrest. Those charges are listed in court documents filed in Grand Forks County District Court. What the complaint alleges The case began… Continue reading Grand Forks: Knife Threat, Felony Preventing Arrest

Fargo: Man Charged After Target Robbery Threat

Fargo: Man Charged After Target Robbery Threat

Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man is charged after a reported theft and threat at a Target store. Savoy W. Abraham, of Fargo, is charged with felony robbery, according to court records. The charge is tied to an incident reported on January 3. Police were sent to the Target store on 13th Avenue South in… Continue reading Fargo: Man Charged After Target Robbery Threat

Fargo: ‘Pop’ Threat Leads to Felony Charge

Fargo: 'Pop' Threat Leads to Felony Charge

Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — Rochelle Jasmine Mitchell of Fargo has been charged with felony terrorizing, according to court records. Fargo is in Cass County, North Dakota. The case stems from an incident reported on Jan. 4 in Fargo. Police were sent to the lobby of a local business. The call reported a woman threatening to shoot… Continue reading Fargo: ‘Pop’ Threat Leads to Felony Charge

Frazee: Death Threat Alleged Over Cat, Knife Pulled

James A. Damon

Frazee, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) A Frazee man is facing criminal charges after an argument over a cat at a local trailer court. James A. Damon, of Frazee, is charged with felony assault with a dangerous weapon. He is also charged with two counts of misdemeanor assault. Argument followed the report of a cat bite According to… Continue reading Frazee: Death Threat Alleged Over Cat, Knife Pulled

Grand Forks: Man Charged After Rifle Threat to Police

Grand Forks: Man Charged After Rifle Threat to Police

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is facing two felony counts of terrorizing after police say he threatened two officers while holding a rifle outside his home. John P.Z. Fjestad, of Grand Forks, is charged with two felony counts of terrorizing and one misdemeanor count of DUI, according to court documents. Cold-Weather Call… Continue reading Grand Forks: Man Charged After Rifle Threat to Police

Bismarck: Fargo Man Pleads Not Guilty in Gun Threat

Bismarck: Fargo Man Pleads Not Guilty in Gun Threat

Bismarck, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man has pleaded not guilty after he was accused of threatening students with a handgun on the Bismarck State College campus in November. Alex Webster, 21, is charged in connection with a Nov. 11 incident reported around 4 a.m. Court records say Webster pointed a handgun at a… Continue reading Bismarck: Fargo Man Pleads Not Guilty in Gun Threat

Moorhead: Man Charged After Gun Threat, Assault

Moorhead: Man Charged After Gun Threat, Assault

Moorhead, Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Moorhead man faces four felony charges. A Fargo woman reported an assault and a gun threat, court records say. The defendant is Anthony L. Rodriguez, of Moorhead. What court records allege Court records say Fargo officers responded to a domestic call on Dec. 21. The Fargo woman told police… Continue reading Moorhead: Man Charged After Gun Threat, Assault

Thief River Falls Teen Charged Over Snapchat Gun Threat

Thief River Falls Teen Charged Over Snapchat Gun Threat

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Pennington County prosecutors filed a felony complaint against Elijah Lee Louis Belgarde. Court records say the case stems from Snapchat messages sent on November 30, 2025. The alleged target is a Thief River Falls teen. A second teen also gave a statement, according to the complaint. What the complaint alleges… Continue reading Thief River Falls Teen Charged Over Snapchat Gun Threat

Moorhead: Man Charged After Knife Threat at Apartments

Moorhead: Man Charged After Knife Threat at Apartments

Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — A Moorhead man is charged after a reported knife threat at an apartment building. Ivan Lawrence Shipman, 64, is charged with second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. The charge was filed on Wednesday in Clay County District Court. The case involves two pest control workers, according to the criminal complaint. Call reported… Continue reading Moorhead: Man Charged After Knife Threat at Apartments

Crookston: Man Charged After Gun Threat Fight

Crookston, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A 24-year-old Crookston man faces felony charges after a reported gun threat and a parking lot fight. Jason Thomas Grochow was charged in Polk County District Court. The case was filed on Friday. The allegations stem from a December 8 incident at a Crookston apartment complex. The incident According to the… Continue reading Crookston: Man Charged After Gun Threat Fight

Fargo Man Charged in Gun Threat Incident

Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man is facing serious felony charges after an early morning domestic incident that police say involved an assault on a pregnant woman and threats with a gun. Early Morning Report at Police Department According to a police report, the case began around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday. The pregnant woman went to… Continue reading Fargo Man Charged in Gun Threat Incident

Grand Forks Man Charged with Terrorizing Officer

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man, Demencio Venecia, is facing felony charges after allegedly threatening an officer’s life during a traffic stop on November 26th. The incident began when Venecia was pulled over in Grand Forks. According to court records, an officer noticed a meth pipe in plain view inside his vehicle. As… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Charged with Terrorizing Officer

Cass County Knife Threat Near West Fargo Restaurant

Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo man is facing charges after a reported knife threat near a West Fargo restaurant. According to a criminal complaint, the incident happened on November 27 in West Fargo, North Dakota. A man told police he was walking near the restaurant, Mr Wok, that evening. He said the encounter began as he… Continue reading Cass County Knife Threat Near West Fargo Restaurant

Grand Forks County Man Charged In Cleaver Threat

Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is facing several felony charges after an early morning domestic incident. According to court records, officers were sent to a home on November 26 at about 2:57 a.m. The call was reported as a physical domestic situation. Police say the suspect is named Lac Q. Tran… Continue reading Grand Forks County Man Charged In Cleaver Threat

Fargo Man Faces Felony Charges After Knife Threat

Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A 59-year-old Fargo man faces felony charges after an incident at Sanford Hospital on November 29. Michael Stephen Haug is accused of threatening hospital security with a knife and assaulting a staff member during the altercation. According to court documents, Haug checked into the hospital to receive treatment for a cyst. He… Continue reading Fargo Man Faces Felony Charges After Knife Threat