Beltrami Sheriff's Department Releases Information On 2 Fatal Accidents, After Pressed By TRF News BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Department has now released information regarding 2, recent fatal accidents, after being pressed by TRF News. Today, after interview and information requests and filing public data information requests, the Sheriff’s Department sent out news… Continue reading Beltrami Sheriff’s Department Discloses Details on Two Fatal Accidents Following TRF News Inquiry
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Thief River Falls Woman Arrested for DWI After Vehicle Leaves Roadway
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 13, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m., law enforcement responded to a single-vehicle incident at the intersection of 140th Avenue Northeast and Riverbend Trail in Thief River Falls. The driver, identified as 30-year-old Ellen Wuflestad, was operating a van that had entered a ditch at the specified location. Upon… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Arrested for DWI After Vehicle Leaves Roadway
TRF Woman Cited Following Incident With Neighbor
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 5, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Thief River Falls police officers responded to a report of a neighbor dispute on Saint Paul Avenue. The complainant alleged that their neighbor attempted to attack them. Upon investigation, officers cited Brenda Gibson, age 67, for disorderly conduct. I’m Chris Harper reporting… Continue reading TRF Woman Cited Following Incident With Neighbor
In prison since 2012, Frazee man faces new sex charges – TRF News
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Troy Ray Gibson, 57, of Frazee, has been charged in Becker County District Court with two felony counts of first-degree criminal sexual contact. According to court records, in January of 2024, a Becker County sheriff’s investigator received a report of sexual assault that occurred several years ago in Frazee. A… Continue reading In prison since 2012, Frazee man faces new sex charges – TRF News
Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Felony Sexual Contact and Alcohol Purchase for Minor
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Matthew Carl Burton Oftelie, 39, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged with felony second-degree criminal sexual contact and a gross misdemeanor for purchasing alcohol for a minor in Becker County District Court. According to court records, a Detroit Lakes police officer responded to a report of sexual conduct shortly after… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Charged with Felony Sexual Contact and Alcohol Purchase for Minor
Texas Man Cited for Theft at Thief River Falls Walmart
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — On Nov. 22, police received a report of thefts at Walmart. Fabian Hashan Hughes, 46, Commerce, Texas, has been cited for theft. According to the citation, Hughes allegedly used labels from cheaper items when paying for merchandise in the self-checkout eight times between Sept. 22 to Nov. 6. The… Continue reading Texas Man Cited for Theft at Thief River Falls Walmart
🚔 Police Respond to Duluth Avenue Incident, Arrest Made
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 1, authorities responded to a domestic violence call just before 5:30 p.m. on Duluth Avenue North in Thief River Falls. Tyrus Olson, 27, was arrested at the scene. He has been charged with disorderly conduct, specifically for brawling or fighting. I’m Chris Harper reporting for trfnews.i234.me
Detroit Lakes Man Faces Charges for Criminal Sexual Contact
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Kyle Ryan Francis, 44, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony fifth-degree criminal sexual contact and gross misdemeanor fifth-degree criminal sexual contact. According to court records, on August 27, 2023, a detective from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office began investigating a reported criminal sexual… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Faces Charges for Criminal Sexual Contact
Man Sentenced for Check Forgery in Becker County Court
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Casey Michael Wheeler, 34, of rural Ogema, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony check forgery. According to court records, on May 22, 2023, a sheriff’s investigator obtained three copies of checks written to Wheeler, totaling $1,450. The checks, provided by an individual identified as JW, were accompanied… Continue reading Man Sentenced for Check Forgery in Becker County Court
Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges After Golf Cart, ATV, and Burglary Incidents in Minnesota
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – James Lawrence TeJohn, 39, of rural Cass Lake, Minnesota, is facing multiple charges in Becker County District Court, including felony third-degree burglary, felony theft, and misdemeanor property damage. On August 18, 2024, TeJohn allegedly drove a golf cart through a yard, driveway, and wire fence in the Long Lake Drive… Continue reading Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges After Golf Cart, ATV, and Burglary Incidents in Minnesota
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Felony DWI Charges Filed Against Darren Robert Halvorson in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Darren Robert Halvorson, 43, was charged with felony first-degree DWI on October 5. According to court records, a Detroit Lakes police officer observed a vehicle traveling east on Willow Street at approximately 1:30 a.m. The registered owner’s driver’s license status had been canceled due to being inimical to public safety. The vehicle turned into a… Continue reading Felony DWI Charges Filed Against Darren Robert Halvorson in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Horse Collision on Highway 59 Leaves Thief River Falls Woman Injured
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A woman from Thief River Falls, Minnesota has been injured after crashing into a horse on Wednesday in Polk County. The incident occurred near Winger and involved a vehicle driven by Peggy Ann Dammen (67). According to reports from the Minnesota State Patrol, Dammen was driving a 2013 Ford… Continue reading Horse Collision on Highway 59 Leaves Thief River Falls Woman Injured
Thief River Falls Burglary Leads to Arrest
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A burglary call was received by the Thief River Falls Police Department early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 2:55 AM on Arnold Avenue North. Police responded to the scene and apprehended a suspect, identified as Christian Antonio Tapia (34) of Thief River Falls. As a result of… Continue reading Thief River Falls Burglary Leads to Arrest
Gage Halverson Charged with Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Gage Michael Halverson, 19, of Lake Park, has been charged in Becker County District Court with one count of felony domestic assault by strangulation. According to court records, on October 5 at approximately 2 a.m., a deputy responded to a residence in Detroit Lakes regarding an incident of domestic assault. The… Continue reading Gage Halverson Charged with Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation
Andrew James Varno: A Case of Felony Theft in Detroit Lakes
Andrew James Varno, 26, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged with felony theft in Becker County District Court. According to court records, a residence in Burlington Township reported that copper had gone missing on February 8, 2024. The homeowner stated she had left her home around 11 p.m., and when she returned at 3:30 a.m.,… Continue reading Andrew James Varno: A Case of Felony Theft in Detroit Lakes
Lake Park Woman Avoids Felony Charge: Robin Lynn Johnson’s Misdemeanor Deal
Robin Lynn Johnson, 37, of rural Lake Park, has reached an agreement with the Becker County Attorney’s Office to suspend prosecution on two misdemeanor charges of abandoning animals. The original charge was a felony but it was dismissed by the prosecutor’s office. According to court records, on November 10, 2022, Lake Park police received a… Continue reading Lake Park Woman Avoids Felony Charge: Robin Lynn Johnson’s Misdemeanor Deal
Signs of Theft: Politcal Signs Stolen in Thief River Falls
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Two separate incidents involving stolen political signs were reported to police in Thief River Falls. According to reports from authorities, officers responded just before 2 pm Saturday on a report of a missing political sign located on Riverdale Drive. A similar incident was also reported to police just after… Continue reading Signs of Theft: Politcal Signs Stolen in Thief River Falls
High-Speed Chase: Levi Hansmeier’s Becker County Fleeing and DWI Charges
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Levi Roland Hansmeier was charged in Becker County District Court for felony fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle and gross misdemeanor driving while intoxicated. On July 22, a White Earth police officer responded to an investigation of a child custody dispute. The mother reported that her son was… Continue reading High-Speed Chase: Levi Hansmeier’s Becker County Fleeing and DWI Charges
Buffalo Man Charged with Possessing Stolen Handguns In TRF
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Clayton Robert Kessler, 22, has been charged with two felony offenses in Pennington County District Court. The charges include possession of a firearm by an ineligible person and theft of a firearm. According to court documents, Kessler was arrested on October 10th after allegedly possessing two handguns that had… Continue reading Buffalo Man Charged with Possessing Stolen Handguns In TRF
Thief River Falls: Driver Cited After Collision with Juvenile on Bike
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A serious incident occurred in Thief River Falls over the weekend when a vehicle struck a juvenile who was riding their bike. According to police reports, James Mattison was driving his red Kia and had entered an intersection where he turned left onto Highway 59 from the 1500 block… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Driver Cited After Collision with Juvenile on Bike
Thief River Falls: Multiple Thefts Reported in Recent Days
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Police in Thief River Falls have been busy responding to several theft calls over the past few days. According to reports, a total of five incidents were reported. The first incident occurred on October 9th when a wallet was stolen from the Elevate Nextgen Youth Center. Police say that… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Multiple Thefts Reported in Recent Days
Thief River Falls Business Burglarized: Police Investigate The Shop on Atlantic Avenue
Thief River Falls, Mn (trfnews.i234.me) – A burglary was reported at a business in Thief River Falls last week. According to reports, police received a call around 3:30 pm on October 10th stating that The Shop on Atlantic Avenue had been broken into. Police responded promptly and are currently investigating the incident. Details about the… Continue reading Thief River Falls Business Burglarized: Police Investigate The Shop on Atlantic Avenue
Thief River Falls Man Injured in Semi Crash on Highway 1 in Pennington County
A Thief River Falls man, 50-year-old Dean John Lubitz, was injured in a single-vehicle semi accident on Monday in Pennington County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Lubitz was driving a 2022 Mack Semi when the vehicle veered off Highway 1 at 110th Avenue Northwest in Norden Township, just before noon. Lubitz, who was wearing… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Injured in Semi Crash on Highway 1 in Pennington County
Former Mapleton Mayor Sentenced for DUI Crash at Detroit Mountain: Jail Time, Probation, and Electronic Monitoring Ordered
DETROIT LAKES — Andrew Steven Draeger, the former mayor of Mapleton, North Dakota, has been sentenced to 90 days in jail, probation, and electronic home monitoring for a DUI crash at Detroit Mountain that left his girlfriend, Kimberly Brinkman, with severe injuries. Draeger admitted to consuming alcohol before the February crash, which resulted in his… Continue reading Former Mapleton Mayor Sentenced for DUI Crash at Detroit Mountain: Jail Time, Probation, and Electronic Monitoring Ordered
Moorhead Man Charged with Felony Theft After $1,467 Walmart Heist in Detroit Lakes
Waldern Roger Lacroix, 49, of Moorhead, is facing felony theft charges in Becker County District Court after allegedly stealing $1,467 worth of merchandise from a Detroit Lakes Walmart on December 3, 2023. According to court records, Walmart surveillance footage captured Lacroix loading a cart with various items, including trail cameras, camping gear, knives, laundry pods,… Continue reading Moorhead Man Charged with Felony Theft After $1,467 Walmart Heist in Detroit Lakes
Newfolden Woman Cited for Theft After Tampering with Coin-Operated Laundry Machines in Thief River Falls
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 25-year-old woman from the Newfolden area, Miranda Lee Timm, was cited for theft after allegedly using a key to manipulate coin-operated washers and dryers at Northland Village in Thief River Falls. According to police, Timm was reported for forcing the machines to operate without payment, bypassing the coin… Continue reading Newfolden Woman Cited for Theft After Tampering with Coin-Operated Laundry Machines in Thief River Falls
Thief River Falls Man Cited for Package Theft at West River Falls Estate
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 41-year-old man from Thief River Falls, Dustin Paul Turcotte, was cited for theft following a report of a stolen package at West River Falls Estate. Authorities responded to the report just before 2 p.m. on September 20th. Police conducted an investigation and issued the citation, bringing attention to… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Cited for Package Theft at West River Falls Estate
TRF Man Charged in Massive Undercover Operation Targeting Child Predators in U.S. and Canada
CROOKSTON, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – Two northwestern Minnesota men and a Grand Forks resident are among 45 individuals charged following an extensive undercover operation targeting online child solicitors in the U.S. and Canada. The operation was conducted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The individuals charged include… Continue reading TRF Man Charged in Massive Undercover Operation Targeting Child Predators in U.S. and Canada
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BREAKING NEWS: Highway Shutdown, Large Law Enforcement Presence At TRF’s Pipeline Protest Site
Man Cited for Disorderly Conduct After Disturbance at Thief River Falls Ace Hardware
A man was cited for disorderly conduct following a disturbance at a Thief River Falls business. On September 20th, police were dispatched to Ace Hardware after receiving reports of an individual causing a scene and alarming customers. The suspect, identified as Cory Juaire, 34, of Thief River Falls, was cited for “Disorderly Conduct – Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene.”… Continue reading Man Cited for Disorderly Conduct After Disturbance at Thief River Falls Ace Hardware
Thief River Falls Man Arrested After Fight on 1st Street Bridge
A 26-year-old man was arrested following a brawl on the 1st Street Bridge in Thief River Falls last weekend. Police responded to multiple calls about a fight happening in the middle of the bridge, near Pennington Avenue, around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. The man, identified as Christ Rud, was arrested at the scene and cited… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested After Fight on 1st Street Bridge
NY Man Sentenced for Assault After High-Stakes Car Chase in Frazee
Becker County, (trfnews.i234.me) – Hector Manuel Morales-Pagen, 27, of Amsterdam, New York, was sentenced in Becker County District Court after a violent domestic incident escalated into a car chase. On July 20, Morales-Pagen’s girlfriend fled their home with her two children after he began throwing and breaking items. As she headed to the police station,… Continue reading NY Man Sentenced for Assault After High-Stakes Car Chase in Frazee
BREAKING NEWS: Shocking Incident as Woman Runs Naked Through Streets, Bites Off Fingers; Husband Speaks to TRF News
EXCLUSIVE UPDATE: Nude Woman Running Down Street, Biting Off Fingers, Husband Talks To TRF News! NECHE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have an exclusive update regarding our story of a nude woman, running down the street in Neche, North Dakota, trying to bite off her own fingers. A criminal investigation is now underway.
April TRF News Report: Woman’s Disturbing Social Media Rant Spotlighted on Dr. Phil Wednesday
APRIL TRF News STORY: Woman With Frightening Social Media Rant Appeared On Dr. Phil Wednesday ROSEAU, MN (trfnews.i234.me) In April, TRF News posted a story about a Roseau, Minnesota woman who posted a frightening rant on facebook, after the school her children attend put in place a no trespass order against her. She appeared on… Continue reading April TRF News Report: Woman’s Disturbing Social Media Rant Spotlighted on Dr. Phil Wednesday
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THE LOUD AMERICANS: 2007 TRF News, Discovery Channel Pilot from Zihuatanejo, Mexico Featuring a Local Girlfriend
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🚨 Fargo Man Sentenced for DWI Crash Causing Serious Injuries on Highway 10
Jeff Paul Hanna, 60, of Fargo, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony criminal vehicular operation after causing a serious crash while under the influence. On November 25, 2023, Hanna ran a red light on Highway 10, crashing into an SUV turning from Airport Road. The collision caused extensive damage to both… Continue reading 🚨 Fargo Man Sentenced for DWI Crash Causing Serious Injuries on Highway 10
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UPDATE: Driver Identified as 42-Year-Old Travis Forsberg of TRF, Seriously Injured in GF Train-Truck Collision
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Sheyenne, ND Murder Suspect Captured! Farmer Confirms Arrest to TRF News
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Thief River Falls Woman Cited for Careless Driving and No Insurance After Two-Vehicle Crash
A woman from the Thief River Falls area, Cherie Thorne, was cited following a two-vehicle accident on Main Avenue last Thursday. According to police, Thorne was cited for No Motor Vehicle Insurance and Careless Driving after her southbound vehicle struck the rear of another southbound vehicle just before 4 p.m. No injuries were reported in… Continue reading Thief River Falls Woman Cited for Careless Driving and No Insurance After Two-Vehicle Crash
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Fargo Shooting Victim’s Mother Speaks with TRF News
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Mother Of Fargo Shooting Victim Talks To TRF News FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Karlee Koswick is continues her recovery at a Fargo hospital on this Monday evening. Her mother, Beverly Koswick talks with Neil Berg of TRF News about her daughters recovery and what happened Friday afternoon in a shooting incident that killed 1… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Fargo Shooting Victim’s Mother Speaks with TRF News
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Anthony Kruger Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charges Amid Ongoing Investigation into Wahpeton Shooting Death
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Anthony Kruger, 34, from Breckenridge, Minnesota, has pleaded guilty to federal gun charges after being indicted by a federal grand jury in May 2023. Kruger, a convicted felon with multiple prior charges, including forgery, escape, and drug-related crimes, was prohibited from owning a firearm. He faces up to 15 years in… Continue reading Anthony Kruger Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charges Amid Ongoing Investigation into Wahpeton Shooting Death
Thief River Falls Man Arrested on Multiple Charges After 911 Call and Hang-Up
A Thief River Falls man, Kelvin Herrera Palma, 24, was arrested on Sunday following a 911 call and subsequent hang-up. Police responded to the incident just after 9:30 p.m. and later charged Palma with multiple serious offenses, including First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, Second Degree Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Terroristic Threats, and First Degree… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested on Multiple Charges After 911 Call and Hang-Up
Detroit Lakes Bicyclist Hospitalized After Collision with SUV at Busy Intersection
DETROIT LAKES — A 36-year-old man from Detroit Lakes was hospitalized after a collision between his bicycle and a Chevrolet Tahoe on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The incident took place around 4:12 p.m. at the intersection of Roosevelt Avenue and Frazee Street in Detroit Lakes. According to the Detroit Lakes Police Department, witnesses reported that the… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Bicyclist Hospitalized After Collision with SUV at Busy Intersection
Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced for Assaulting Officer and Property Damage After Drunken Incident
Chase Isaiah Monson, 24, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for a felony fourth-degree assault charge after spitting on a police officer and a misdemeanor for property damage. The charges stem from an incident on the evening of February 17, 2024, when police were called to a Detroit Lakes residence… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced for Assaulting Officer and Property Damage After Drunken Incident
Lake Park Man Faces Multiple Assault Charges After Violent Domestic Disturbance and Property Damage
A rural Lake Park man, Treyton Jorge Edwards, 20, is facing a series of serious charges following a violent domestic incident that escalated into multiple assaults and significant property damage. Edwards has been charged with two felony counts of domestic assault, three felony counts of fourth-degree assault, a gross misdemeanor for third-degree property damage, and… Continue reading Lake Park Man Faces Multiple Assault Charges After Violent Domestic Disturbance and Property Damage
TRF man charged with criminal sexual conduct
A Thief River Falls man has been charged in Pennington County District Court after he allegedly forced his ex-girlfriend to engage in sexual intercourse while he was armed with a potato peeler. Kelvin Dariel Herrera-Palma, 24, has been charged with felony offenses of first degree criminal sexual conduct, second degree assault with a dangerous weapon,… Continue reading TRF man charged with criminal sexual conduct
Naytahwaush Man Charged with Burglary After Security Footage Links Him to Stolen Goods
Robert James Azure Sr., 49, of rural Naytahwaush, has been charged with felony second- and third-degree burglary after security cameras captured him and another man stealing items from a residence in Rochert. According to court records, Becker County deputies responded to the scene around 4 a.m. on July 11 after the newly installed cameras showed… Continue reading Naytahwaush Man Charged with Burglary After Security Footage Links Him to Stolen Goods
Thief River Falls Man Arrested After Traffic Stop Reveals Expired Registration and Insurance Violations
Last weekend, a traffic stop in Thief River Falls resulted in several charges against a local man. Jason Ray Scott, 48, was arrested on Saturday after police pulled over his black SUV along Pennington Avenue and 150th Street. Officers noticed that the vehicle had a 2022 registration that did not match its make and model,… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested After Traffic Stop Reveals Expired Registration and Insurance Violations
Thief River Falls Driver Cited After Rear-Ending Pickup at Railroad Crossing
A Thief River Falls man has been cited after a two-vehicle accident at a railroad crossing on Wednesday. Jamal Lewis was cited after his vehicle rear-ended a pickup truck that had stopped at the crossing on 6th Street & Kinney Avenue. According to police, Lewis was cited for “Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign… Continue reading Thief River Falls Driver Cited After Rear-Ending Pickup at Railroad Crossing
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BIG SANDY LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Some acrobatics with a remote controlled plane.
Felony Theft Charges Dismissed Against Frazee Contractor After New Evidence Emerges
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Felony theft by swindle charges against Blake Andrew Sundvor, 41, of Frazee, have been dismissed in Becker County District Court after new evidence came to light. Sundvor was initially accused of taking $50,000 for a construction project in Becker County that he failed to complete. According to court records, Sundvor and… Continue reading Felony Theft Charges Dismissed Against Frazee Contractor After New Evidence Emerges
White Earth Woman Charged with Felony Assault After Violent Retaliation Incident
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Kaylynn Lea Jackson, 20, from rural White Earth Village, faces a felony third-degree assault charge in Becker County District Court following a violent altercation on June 17. Court records reveal that a special agent from the White Earth Police Department responded to an incident on Loon Drive in Ogema, where a… Continue reading White Earth Woman Charged with Felony Assault After Violent Retaliation Incident
Ponsford Man Indicted for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Minor on White Earth Reservation
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Joseph Schultz, 42, of Ponsford, has been indicted on charges of aggravated sexual abuse and abusive sexual contact involving a minor under the age of 12 on the White Earth Indian Reservation. According to court documents, the alleged abuse occurred between October 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023, within the boundaries… Continue reading Ponsford Man Indicted for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Minor on White Earth Reservation
Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Child Sexual Abuse and Child Pornography
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Nicholas Christopher Honer, 48, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being convicted of felony first-degree criminal sexual conduct and possession of child pornography. As part of a plea agreement, three additional charges of criminal sexual conduct and a second possession charge were dropped. The… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Child Sexual Abuse and Child Pornography
🚨 Frazee Man Claims Self-Defense in Fatal Shooting of Detroit Lakes Resident 🚨
DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Willis Charles McDonald, 31, of Frazee, Minnesota, is facing charges of first-degree manslaughter and second-degree murder following the fatal shooting of Arlan Ray Bergstrom Jr., 31, of Detroit Lakes. McDonald’s attorney, Blair W. Nelson, insists that the shooting was an act of self-defense, a claim made during a court hearing on… Continue reading 🚨 Frazee Man Claims Self-Defense in Fatal Shooting of Detroit Lakes Resident 🚨
Late-Night Crash Lands TRF Woman in the Hospital
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In the early hours of July 31, at 2:44 a.m., the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle accident near the intersection of Pembina Trail Southwest and 110th Street Southwest. Kaili Schrems, 20, of Thief River Falls, was driving a 2010 Honda Fit at a high rate of… Continue reading Late-Night Crash Lands TRF Woman in the Hospital
TRF Court Roundup: Multiple Driving Offenses and DWI Charges Lead to Fines and Probation 8-14-2024
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Here is a summary of the court cases involving various individuals in Thief River Falls: Joshua David Lee Weber, 29, Thief River Falls: Six offenses of driving after revocation: $210 for each offense, 90 days in jail (stayed for one year), unsupervised probation for one year. Uninsured vehicle: $125,… Continue reading TRF Court Roundup: Multiple Driving Offenses and DWI Charges Lead to Fines and Probation 8-14-2024
Detroit Lakes Teen Charged with Felony Assault After Brutal Hallway Attack
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Spencer George Eliasson, 19, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged with felony third-degree assault in Becker County District Court following a violent altercation on December 3, 2023. According to court records, police were dispatched to an apartment building in Detroit Lakes after a report of an assault. The victim, identified as… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Teen Charged with Felony Assault After Brutal Hallway Attack
Dramatic Rollover Accident Leaves Driver Injured in Pennington County
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In the early hours of Wednesday morning, a serious single-vehicle accident in Pennington County resulted in one person being injured. Kaili Schrems of Thief River Falls was taken to Sanford Emergency Room by ambulance after the crash involving a 2010 Honda Fit. According to the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, the… Continue reading Dramatic Rollover Accident Leaves Driver Injured in Pennington County
Domestic Assault Reported in TRF: Man Arrested
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On July 22 at 12:28 a.m., police received a report of a domestic assault at an apartment at 516 Kendall Ave. S. Reginald B. King, 39, of Knoxville, Tenn., has been cited for domestic assault. He was arrested. King allegedly assaulted a woman and tore her necklace. The report… Continue reading Domestic Assault Reported in TRF: Man Arrested
Theft Reported at Thief River Falls Campground: Electric Scooter Stolen
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Police responded to a theft report last week at a Thief River Falls campground. Officers were called to Tourist Park on Friday when a caller reported that their electric scooter was stolen from the campground by Pioneer Village. The incident occurred just after 10 a.m., and authorities are investigating… Continue reading Theft Reported at Thief River Falls Campground: Electric Scooter Stolen
88-Year-Old Man Found Deceased on Big Cormorant Lake Shore
CORMORANT TOWNSHIP (trfnews.i234.me) – On Saturday, July 27, the body of 88-year-old Lyle Dean Hansen was discovered washed ashore on Big Cormorant Lake, along Wermager Beach Road in Cormorant Township. The individual who found Hansen reported that he did not have a pulse. Becker County Sheriff Todd Glander stated that while the case remains under… Continue reading 88-Year-Old Man Found Deceased on Big Cormorant Lake Shore
Fatal Accident in Thief River Falls: One Dead
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Police report that a motor vehicle accident early Sunday morning in Thief River Falls resulted in one fatality. Authorities responded to the scene at the intersection of Oak Avenue North and Centennial Drive around 2 a.m. on July 28th. They discovered a 2011 Ford Pickup overturned with one occupant… Continue reading Fatal Accident in Thief River Falls: One Dead
Detroit Lakes Woman Charged After Brandishing BB Gun at Taco John’s
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Amber Rose Greene, 44, of Detroit Lakes, faces multiple charges including felony terroristic threats, gross misdemeanor for carrying a BB gun in public, and misdemeanor fifth-degree assault. On July 25, Detroit Lakes police were called to Taco John’s where Greene was found with a BB gun that resembled a pistol. The… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Woman Charged After Brandishing BB Gun at Taco John’s
Bike Theft Reported in Thief River Falls
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Police in Thief River Falls are investigating a bike theft that occurred on Thursday just before 2 p.m. An 18-20 inch green Mongoose boys bike with pegs on the back was reported stolen from the Edgewood Apartments area on Edgewood Drive in southeast Thief River Falls. If you have… Continue reading Bike Theft Reported in Thief River Falls
Arjen Jovanny Zeledon Moreno Sentenced for Gross Misdemeanor DWI in Becker County
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Arjen Jovanny Zeledon Moreno, 26, from Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for a gross misdemeanor DWI. A felony charge of fleeing a peace officer was dropped in a plea agreement. On March 16, 2024, Moreno was reported driving erratically in a black and green Dodge Charger.… Continue reading Arjen Jovanny Zeledon Moreno Sentenced for Gross Misdemeanor DWI in Becker County
Ponsford Man Sentenced to 29 Months for Felony Domestic Abuse
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Steven Lee Larson, 38, of Ponsford, was sentenced on May 29 by Becker County District Court Judge Gretchen Thilmony for felony domestic abuse. Larson was convicted of violating two or more restraining orders within a 10-year period following a prior conviction. In a plea agreement, two additional domestic abuse charges were… Continue reading Ponsford Man Sentenced to 29 Months for Felony Domestic Abuse
Fergus Falls Man Arrested for Firing Gun During Dispute with Delivery Driver
Fergus Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fergus Falls resident, Jeffrey Defries, 55, was arrested on Wednesday afternoon after allegedly firing a gun during a confrontation with a delivery driver, according to a news release from the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office. The incident took place in Orwell Township, west of Fergus Falls. Authorities reported that the… Continue reading Fergus Falls Man Arrested for Firing Gun During Dispute with Delivery Driver
Frazee Man Sentenced for Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Dammin Joel Zuniga, 29, of Frazee, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for misdemeanor domestic assault, following a plea agreement that resulted in the dismissal of a felony third-degree assault charge. The case arose from an incident on the evening of March 11, when Frazee police responded to a… Continue reading Frazee Man Sentenced for Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
💊 Detroit Man Sentenced for Selling Fentanyl in Minnesota
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Daniel Kyrone Heard, 22, of Detroit, Michigan, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony second-degree controlled substance crime. Charges of first- and second-degree controlled substance crime were dropped as part of a plea agreement. Incident Details: Date: March 5, 2023 Location: Near Holy Rosary Catholic School, Detroit Lakes… Continue reading 💊 Detroit Man Sentenced for Selling Fentanyl in Minnesota
Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced for Possession of Sawed-Off Shotgun
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Pierre De Wilson, 37, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony possession of a short-barrel shotgun. The charge originated from an October 8, 2021, incident where Wilson was a back-seat passenger in a stolen 2007 Ford Edge. A White Earth police officer discovered a loaded… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced for Possession of Sawed-Off Shotgun
Redby Man Cited for Property Damage at Thief River Falls Business
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On Tuesday, Clarence Spears Junior, 33, from the Redby area, was cited for 4th Degree Intentional Damage to Property following an incident at a Thief River Falls business. Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the scene after a report of vandalism, including a ripped paper towel dispenser and removed pictures… Continue reading Redby Man Cited for Property Damage at Thief River Falls Business
Minneapolis Man Sentenced for Drug Charges After High-Speed Chase
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Stash Jay Hanks Jr., 31, of Minneapolis, has been sentenced by Becker County District Court on a felony third-degree drug charge, with a gross misdemeanor charge of giving a false name to a peace officer dropped in a plea agreement. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. on September 23, 2023,… Continue reading Minneapolis Man Sentenced for Drug Charges After High-Speed Chase
UPDATE: Comprehensive 10 Minute TRF News GF Standoff Coverage with Police Recap!
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We now have all 6 hours of TRF News coverage of a Grand Forks standoff in 1 story. The suspect …
📝 Robert James Warren Sentenced for Felony Sexual Conduct in Becker County
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Robert James Warren, 35, of Ponsford, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony second-degree criminal sexual conduct. A second count of felony second-degree criminal sexual conduct was dropped as part of a plea agreement. According to court records, Warren engaged in sexual touching of a girl under… Continue reading 📝 Robert James Warren Sentenced for Felony Sexual Conduct in Becker County
Detroit Lakes man faces felony sex charges
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Eneyl Lee Amequita Davila, 22, of Detroit Lakes has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony first- and third-degree criminal sexual conduct. According to court records, on April 19 the Detroit Lakes Police Department was advised of a possible sexual assault that had occurred and that involved two… Continue reading Detroit Lakes man faces felony sex charges
Lake Park Man Sentenced on Gun and Drug Charges
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Nicholas George Savig, 40, of rural Lake Park, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for a felony charge of felon in possession of a firearm. A separate felony charge of second-degree controlled substance crime was dismissed earlier at the prosecution’s discretion. On September 1, 2021, local law enforcement… Continue reading Lake Park Man Sentenced on Gun and Drug Charges
Thief River Falls Man Cited for Using Counterfeit Currency at Local Inn
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A man was cited following a report of counterfeit currency at a Thief River Falls business. John Charles Isleman, 31, of Thief River Falls, was cited for “Theft – Take/Use/Transfer Movable Prop-No Consent” after police were called to the C’Mon Inn on Saturday. The caller reported finding counterfeit bills… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Cited for Using Counterfeit Currency at Local Inn
Audubon Man Faces Felony Charges After Profane Outburst
Detroit Lakes, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – James William Varno, 56, of Audubon, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony threats of violence and misdemeanor disorderly conduct. On the evening of April 10, 2024, Varno was arrested after an Audubon police officer witnessed him yelling profanities in the street. Varno, visibly intoxicated, continued his tirade… Continue reading Audubon Man Faces Felony Charges After Profane Outburst
Thief River Falls Man Arrested for DWI After Crashing Into Roundabout Signs
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls area man was arrested following reports of a vehicle running over signs at the Barzan roundabout on 3rd Street. Police received multiple 911 calls reporting that a gray vehicle had “run over signs in the roundabout and kept going.” The driver, identified as 51-year-old Mark… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested for DWI After Crashing Into Roundabout Signs
Happy 4th of July Celebration with TRF News Viewers and Celebrities
UNITED STATES (trfnews.i234.me) Happy 4th of July everyone. This morning we asked viewers to send in photos of themselves with …
UPDATE: TRF News discloses the identity of the man shot and killed by Crookston Police Officer on Sunday night
CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We now know the identity of the man shot and killed by a police officer in Crookston, Minnesota Sunday night, following a fight at the Care & Share homeless shelter.
TRF man sentenced for possessing child porn
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man was sentenced Monday, June 17 in Pennington County District Court for possessing an image of child pornography. Jonathan Wyatt Hulst, 22, was sentenced to 72 months in prison for a felony charge of possession of pornographic work involving minors. Credit was given for 304… Continue reading TRF man sentenced for possessing child porn
TRF Man Charged with Drug Possession While Out on Bail for Murder
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man has been charged in Pennington County District Court with possessing methamphetamine and fentanyl while out on bail for a felony murder charge. Isaac Victor Kalinoski, 34, faces two felony counts of fifth-degree controlled substance crime, along with misdemeanor offenses of obstructing the legal process… Continue reading TRF Man Charged with Drug Possession While Out on Bail for Murder
Bear Troubles in Thief River Falls: Conservation Officers Issue Urgent Advisory
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities in the Thief River Falls area are dealing with an increasing number of nuisance-bear complaints. Conservation Officer Jeremy Woinarowicz is urging homeowners to take preventive measures to avoid attracting bears to their properties. Bears are not just attracted to sweets, meats, and compost piles. Homeowners should also be cautious… Continue reading Bear Troubles in Thief River Falls: Conservation Officers Issue Urgent Advisory
Detroit Lakes Police Report 6-22-2024
1:58 a.m., Domestic incident was reported at a residence along Mashkiki Street, Ponsford, involving an adult male and female. Both stated the other was the aggressor. 11:22 a.m., Check forgery for $4,200 was reported at a business along U.S. Highway 59, Detroit Lakes. 3:51 p.m., Fire was reported in the grass along County Highway 46,… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Police Report 6-22-2024
Redding Man Charged with Assault After Wild Night in Detroit Lakes
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Lato Zane Aaron Estrella, 20, of Redding, California, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony fourth-degree assault on a correctional officer and misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Just after midnight on April 11, Detroit Lakes police responded to a report of an attempted break-in at a residence. They found… Continue reading Redding Man Charged with Assault After Wild Night in Detroit Lakes
Thief River Falls Man Arrested for Strangulation in Domestic Assault
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Early Wednesday morning, a Thief River Falls man was arrested for domestic assault by strangulation. Police report that Janier Antonio Rivera, 21, was taken into custody after a woman arrived at the lobby of a building on Knight Avenue to report a domestic incident. Officers responded shortly after 12:30… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested for Strangulation in Domestic Assault
Detroit Lakes Police Report 6-12-2024
8:26 a.m., Suspicious activity was reported when a person was seen photographing police vehicles. 10:35 a.m., Dumping of refuse was reported under a bridge along Main Avenue, Frazee. 11:53 a.m., Bear cub was spotted attempting to cross U.S. Highway 10. Caller noted it appeared there was no mother bear near the cub. 3:28 p.m., Complaint… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Police Report 6-12-2024
Detroit Lakes Police Report 6-10-2024
12:41 a.m., Possible shots fired at a residence along Lynx Lane, Ogema, reported. Officers learned a white truck was seen driving past the residence when something appeared to have been thrown out of the vehicle and went through the window. It was not known what broke the window. 12:43 p.m., Pontoon floated ashore along Ravenswood… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Police Report 6-10-2024
Detroit Lakes Police Report 6-10-2024
7:29 a.m., Theft of a concrete eagle was reported along Main Avenue, Callaway. The statue had a height of about 3 feet. 8:27 a.m., Fraud attempt was reported at a residence along Maple Lodge Road, Audubon. A person was contacted through email from someone pretending to be from Paypal. The attempt to gain personal information… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Police Report 6-10-2024
TRF Driver Faces Multiple Charges After Crashing into Electrical Box
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man, Aaron Merck (39), has been cited for Failure to Notify Owner of Damaged Property after allegedly crashing his 2009 Hyundai into an electrical box near Duluth Avenue North. The incident, reported just after 7 p.m., has led to Merck facing two additional charges related… Continue reading TRF Driver Faces Multiple Charges After Crashing into Electrical Box
Family Feud Turns Destructive: Ogema Man Sentenced for Felony Property Damage
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Tabashish Anamiki Ogitchida, formerly known as Benjamin James Bellanger, 47, of rural Ogema, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony first-degree property damage. On October 16, 2022, a White Earth police officer responded to a disturbance at a White Earth residence. The complaint involved Ogitchida smashing the windows… Continue reading Family Feud Turns Destructive: Ogema Man Sentenced for Felony Property Damage
🚨 Ponsford Teen Sentenced for BB Gun Drive-By in Detroit Lakes Park
DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Benjamin Dean Petite, 20, from Ponsford, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for his involvement in a BB and pellet gun drive-by shooting that damaged two vehicles at Detroit Lakes’ Peoples Park on July 10, 2023. At around 8:17 p.m. on that day, Detroit Lakes police responded to reports… Continue reading 🚨 Ponsford Teen Sentenced for BB Gun Drive-By in Detroit Lakes Park
Ponsford Man Sentenced for Revenge Porn: Jail Time and Fines Imposed
DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Matthew Brett Hukriede, 37, of rural Ponsford, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for a gross misdemeanor charge of nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images. A felony count and a second gross misdemeanor charge were dismissed in a plea agreement. According to court records, on May 19, 2023,… Continue reading Ponsford Man Sentenced for Revenge Porn: Jail Time and Fines Imposed
Detroit Lakes Police Report 6-1-2024
9:27 a.m., Medical call to a residence along County Highway 39, Osage, required air transport. An adult male (no age provided) was possibly having a stroke and had become unresponsive but was breathing. The male was airlifted to Fargo, North Dakota. 11:16 a.m., Theft of fishing gear was reported at a residence along Deer Point… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Police Report 6-1-2024
Detroit Lakes Crime Report 5-25-2024
6:29 a.m., Suspicious activity was reported along Anderson Road, Detroit Lakes, when a person wrapped in a blanket was observed. Deputies located the person, who was an adult male who stated they were from Virginia, but traveling on foot around the nation. 9:36 a.m., Property damage to a window was reported at a residence along… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Crime Report 5-25-2024
Donation Jar Stolen from Thief River Falls Business, Police Investigate
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Police were called to a Thief River Falls business following a theft report of a donation jar. Officers responded to the Schooner Bar and Grill at around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday when it was reported that a donation jar had been taken with an unknown amount of money in it.… Continue reading Donation Jar Stolen from Thief River Falls Business, Police Investigate
Emergency Response After Pickup Accident Near Thief River Falls Leaves Man Pinned
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities responded to a medical call last week west of Thief River Falls. Sheriff’s Deputies reported that a “pickup rolled (and) pinned” John Dyrdal (58) between equipment Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred on the 13 thousand block of 180th Street Northwest just before 2:30 PM. There is no word… Continue reading Emergency Response After Pickup Accident Near Thief River Falls Leaves Man Pinned
TRF Woman Charged With Theft At Hugos
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On November 14, 2022, a theft was reported at Hugo’s, resulting in charges against Justyse Voreen Jones, 20, from Thief River Falls. The complaint was filed on April 23, 2024, following a review and reassignment of the case. Between September 1, 2022, and November 14, 2022, Jones allegedly stole… Continue reading TRF Woman Charged With Theft At Hugos
TRF Woman charged with interference with a 911 call and disorderly conduct
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 25 at about 4:53 a.m., dispatch received a 911 call. The dispatcher initially heard a man’s voice, but then a woman, identified as Sherry Ann Ganser, 60, from Thief River Falls, picked up the phone and claimed it was a wrong number. Ganser has been charged with… Continue reading TRF Woman charged with interference with a 911 call and disorderly conduct
TRF man faces charges of felony fifth-degree controlled substance crime
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – David Alan Jourdain, 42, from Thief River Falls, was arrested by the Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force on April 22 at 10:38 a.m. during a traffic stop near the intersection of Highway 59 and Greenwood Street. He faces charges of felony fifth-degree controlled substance crime and driving after… Continue reading TRF man faces charges of felony fifth-degree controlled substance crime
Minnesota Court Records Unavailable on TRF News This Week due to State System Outage
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) You may have noticed a lack of Minnesota court records on TRF News this week. The State sysem is down. We’ll have those for you as soon as system is back up and running.
TRF Man Cited For Allegedly Stealing Hotel Towels
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man has been cited for theft following the reported disappearance of some towels. Police identified Randy Hicks, 68, as the individual cited for the theft. Officers were dispatched to America’s Best Value Inn & Suites shortly after 4 p.m. on Monday in response to the… Continue reading TRF Man Cited For Allegedly Stealing Hotel Towels
TRF Man Cited for Controlled Substance Offense
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls area man was arrested after allegedly fleeing police. Kyle Travis Edgar, (40) was arrested for Controlled Substance Crime in the Third Degree, Fleeing an Officer by means other than a Motor Vehicle, and Driving after Revocation. Police say Edgar was apprehended Wednesday evening at Highway… Continue reading TRF Man Cited for Controlled Substance Offense
TRF Woman Cited Following Two Vehicle Accident
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls woman was cited following a two-vehicle accident Tuesday. Police say Arianna Garner was cited for Failure to Yield at Intersection after the vehicle she was driving struck a 2023 Kia on Horace Avenue North just before 8 pm. No injuries were reported.
TRF man pleads guilty to child porn charge
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man pled guilty Monday, April 15 to possessing an image of child pornography. Jonathan Wyatt Hulst, 22, pled guilty to a felony charge of possession of pornographic work involving minors. Hulst, who cried during the court hearing, admitted he possessed an image of a prepubescent, completely… Continue reading TRF man pleads guilty to child porn charge
Hearing held in the TRF murder of Steven Opdahl at Digi-Key
A law enforcement officer testified Tuesday afternoon about his interview with a Thief River Falls man accused of murdering a Digi-Key employee outside of the business in May 2023. Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera, 33, was indicted last year on felony charges of first-degree murder – premeditated and second-degree murder – intent. He is accused of intentionally killing… Continue reading Hearing held in the TRF murder of Steven Opdahl at Digi-Key
Top 5 TRF News Stories with the Most Views This Week
MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (trfnews.i234.me) The top 5 most viewed stories on trfnews.i234.me this week!