GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A former corrections officer has been ordered to pay over $28,000 in restitution after slashing the tires of 45 victims in a bizarre vandalism spree that left many without transportation. Matthew Morris, 32, deflated the tires in the middle of the night in October 2023. All the victims lived within… Continue reading Tire Slasher’s Price to Pay: $28K in Restitution for Grand Forks Vandalism Spree
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Semi Fire on I-94 Near Fergus Falls Causes Major Traffic Delays, Driver Injured in Tire Blowout
FERGUS FALLS, Minn.(trfnews.i234.me) – The Minnesota State Patrol responded to a semi-truck fire on eastbound I-94 near Fergus Falls late Tuesday morning. The semi, carrying hay bales, caught fire, prompting a swift response from emergency services. The driver, 64-year-old Gerald Bergen of Carrot River, Saskatchewan, was outside attending to the load when a trailer tire… Continue reading Semi Fire on I-94 Near Fergus Falls Causes Major Traffic Delays, Driver Injured in Tire Blowout
Restitution for Grand Forks Tire Slasher Delayed Amid $32,000 Dispute
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Victims of a tire-slashing spree in Grand Forks will have to wait longer for compensation as a dispute over restitution arises in court. Matthew Morris, 32, who is already serving a two-year prison sentence for slashing 91 tires in October 2023, was back in court on Friday, Sept. 20. The… Continue reading Restitution for Grand Forks Tire Slasher Delayed Amid $32,000 Dispute
Tire Slashing Spree Strikes Bemidji: Vandalism Hits Ridgeway Court
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A wave of vandalism has hit Bemidji, with multiple vehicles targeted in a tire-slashing spree. Reports indicate that over half a dozen cars had their tires slashed in the Ridgeway Court area on Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. Photos from the scene show vehicles being towed away for repairs. Authorities… Continue reading Tire Slashing Spree Strikes Bemidji: Vandalism Hits Ridgeway Court
Spate of Tire Slashings Reported in Bemidji
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have a report of a vandal(s) tire slashing spree in Bemidji.
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Massive Tire Slashing Spree
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Matthew Morris of Grand Forks has been sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a tire-slashing spree that occurred in October 2023. Morris, 31, pled guilty to felony criminal mischief under a plea deal. The spree resulted in significant damage, with over 80 tires slashed across more… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Massive Tire Slashing Spree
UPDATE: Grand Forks Tire Slasher Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Matthew Morris of Grand Forks was sentenced to 2 years in prison today for an October 2023 tire …
Authorities Investigate Tire Slashing Incident at Thief River Falls Business
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities were dispatched to a Thief River Falls area business last week following a report of property damage. Deputies responded to a report of slashed tires at Cider Mill. The call came in just after 3 p.m. on Thursday.
Tire Blowout Leads to Serious Injury in Ward County Dump Truck Crash
Location: Highway 2, Mile Marker 128, approximately 16 miles west of Minot Date: May 21, 2024, approximately 10:42 AM CT Road Conditions: Dry Weather Conditions: Cloudy Crash Type: Single Vehicle Rollover Agencies Involved: NDHP, Ward County Sheriff’s Office, Burlington PD, Minot Community Ambulance, Berthold Fire/EMS Vehicle: 2000 Sterling Dump Truck Driver: Jeffrey Krout, 60, Towner,… Continue reading Tire Blowout Leads to Serious Injury in Ward County Dump Truck Crash
Grand Forks Tire Slasher Pleads Guilty to Damaging 50 Vehicles
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Matthew Vincent Morris, 31, who is accused of slashing tires on 50 vehicles in a single night last fall, changed his plea to guilty on Monday, May 13. Morris is charged with Class B felony criminal mischief, resulting in more than $10,000 worth of damage. The charge carries a maximum… Continue reading Grand Forks Tire Slasher Pleads Guilty to Damaging 50 Vehicles