Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Newfolden man now faces two felony drug charges. The charges follow a March 7 traffic stop in Thief River Falls. Court records identify the defendant as Roger Harlan Garfve, 54. According to a criminal complaint, prosecutors charged Garfve with a meth-related crime involving children and fifth-degree drug possession. The complaint… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Charged In Meth Child Case
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Crookston No-Show Felony Filed Against Whalen
Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — Polk County prosecutors have filed a felony charge against Jennifer Lynne Whalen after they said she missed several required court appearances in Crookston. The criminal complaint was filed on April 22, 2020, in Polk County District Court. It accuses Whalen of one count of failure to appear for court. The charge is… Continue reading Crookston No-Show Felony Filed Against Whalen
East Grand Forks Man Faces Meth, DWI Charges
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — James Arthur Cooper faces new criminal charges in Polk County. A court complaint says the case began on March 10, 2026. Cooper, 61, is charged with third-degree controlled substance possession in a prohibited zone. He is also charged with third-degree driving while impaired. The drug charge is a felony. The… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Faces Meth, DWI Charges
Crookston Man Faces DWI, Assault Charges
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — According to a criminal complaint, Isaiah James Knutson faces nine charges after a chaotic incident in Polk County. The case was filed in Minnesota District Court for Polk County. The complaint lists gross misdemeanor DWI counts and several misdemeanor counts. Those include assault, obstruction, and disorderly conduct. Charges Filed In Polk… Continue reading Crookston Man Faces DWI, Assault Charges
East Grand Forks Woman Faces Meth DWI Charges
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — An East Grand Forks woman is facing felony and gross misdemeanor charges after a March 4 traffic stop in Polk County. This report is based on a criminal complaint filed in Polk County District Court. Charges are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Charges Filed… Continue reading East Grand Forks Woman Faces Meth DWI Charges
East Grand Forks Man Charged in Strangulation
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A 23-year-old East Grand Forks man now faces a felony charge in Polk County. Court records say Jordan Michael Lavallie-Short was charged with domestic assault by strangulation after a reported incident on March 8, 2026. According to the criminal complaint, police were sent to an apartment on 4th Avenue NW… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Charged in Strangulation
Thief River Falls Man Cited in Assault Case
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A 62-year-old Thief River Falls man has been cited after a reported domestic assault in Pennington County. According to the report, the call came from the 11000 block of 140th Avenue Northwest. The incident was reported to the sheriff’s office as a domestic assault. Authorities identified the man as Mark… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Cited in Assault Case
Goodridge Woman Arrested in HRO Case
Goodridge (trfnews.i234.me) — A 29-year-old Goodridge woman was cited and arrested after a reported harassment restraining order violation on the evening of Feb. 24. Incident Report According to the report, police received the complaint at about 7:44 p.m. on Feb. 24. The call was listed as harassment involving a restraining order violation. Authorities identified the… Continue reading Goodridge Woman Arrested in HRO Case
Thief River Falls LEC Disturbance Ends in Citations
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Two Thief River Falls residents were cited after a late-night disturbance at the Law Enforcement Center lobby, according to court records. The incident happened Feb. 15 at about 9:34 p.m. Police were called to the lobby of the Pennington County Law Enforcement Center after a report of a disturbance. Who… Continue reading Thief River Falls LEC Disturbance Ends in Citations
Thief River Falls Court Cases: DWI and More
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Several recent court cases were tied to traffic, DWI, and assault matters in Thief River Falls and Pennington County. The cases involved actions by the Thief River Falls Police Department, the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, and the Minnesota State Patrol. Police Department Cases Darrin John Anderson, 40, of Cohasset, was… Continue reading Thief River Falls Court Cases: DWI and More