Fargo: Man Charged After Alleged Choking Assault

Fargo: Man Charged After Alleged Choking Assault

Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — Dustin Joseph Andruski, of Fargo, faces a felony charge of aggravated assault. The charge follows a reported domestic dispute. Court records say police were called at 4:29 a.m. on Feb. 1. Officers responded to a Fargo apartment. The woman told police she was staying at the apartment. She said she… Continue reading Fargo: Man Charged After Alleged Choking Assault

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

Karlstad Death Case Ruled Suicide, Records Show

Karlstad Death Case Ruled Suicide, Records Show

Kittson County (trfnews.i234.me) — Minnesota state vital records now list the death of 57-year-old Kevin Sele of Karlstad, Minnesota, as a suicide. The update follows a multi-agency response. It began with a 911 call on November 1, 2025. What happened on Nov. 1 In an earlier release, the Kittson County Sheriff’s Office described the call.… Continue reading Karlstad Death Case Ruled Suicide, Records Show

Oklee Father Charged After Punching 4-Year-Old

Oklee Father Charged After Punching 4-Year-Old

Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Scott Sven Heydel, 35, of Oklee, faces a felony domestic assault charge. Police say he struck his four-year-old child during a clothing drop-off in Fosston. The case was reported to the police by Polk County Social Services on January 23, 2026. The charge is filed under Minnesota Statute 609.2242. What the… Continue reading Oklee Father Charged After Punching 4-Year-Old

Man Accused of Buying Gun in Sioux Falls After Seizure

Man Accused of Buying Gun in Sioux Falls After Seizure

Martin County (trfnews.i234.me) — Joseph Daniel Harberts, 30, of Trimont, Minnesota, is charged with a felony count. The charge is listed as Terroristic Threats—Reckless Disregard Risk under Minn. Stat. § 609.713. What authorities allege According to the criminal complaint, deputies served an Extreme Risk Protection Order on January 23, 2026. Deputies also served a search… Continue reading Man Accused of Buying Gun in Sioux Falls After Seizure

Meth, Cocaine Found Near Infants Allegedly Called “Birthday Gift”

Meth, Cocaine Found Near Infants Allegedly Called “Birthday Gift”

Hancock, Stevens County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Hancock woman faces felony and drug charges. Investigators say a search found suspected drugs near two infants. Judy Ann Birr, 38, of Hancock, is charged with one felony count. She also faces two gross misdemeanor counts. Felony: Store meth paraphernalia in a child’s home (152.137.2(a)(4)). Gross misdemeanor: 5th-degree possession… Continue reading Meth, Cocaine Found Near Infants Allegedly Called “Birthday Gift”

Cass Lake Area Train Crash Kills Stewart Couple

Cass Lake Area Train Crash Kills Stewart Couple

Hubbard County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake-area couple died in a car-train crash Friday morning. The crash happened just west of Cass Lake, Minnesota. It occurred at the Hubbard County Road 101 rail crossing in Farden Township. What happened The Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office said a 911 call came in at 10:57 a.m. Deputies… Continue reading Cass Lake Area Train Crash Kills Stewart Couple

Willmar Grandma Charged in Missing Grandson Case

Willmar Grandma Charged in Missing Grandson Case

Willmar, Kandiyohi County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Willmar woman is charged in a child custody case that spans states. Ana Maria Marquez Lopez, 40, is charged with one felony count. The charge is Deprive Custody or Parent Rights. It alleges she refused to return a minor child. Court records say the missing child is her 5-year-old… Continue reading Willmar Grandma Charged in Missing Grandson Case

Fargo: Man Charged After Alleged Assault, Order Breach

Fargo: Man Charged After Alleged Assault, Order Breach

Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man is in custody after an alleged assault. What happened Court documents say police went to a south Fargo apartment at about 4:35 a.m. Friday. The victim called 911 and reported a violation of a no-contact order. She said a man was chasing her. Police found her upset… Continue reading Fargo: Man Charged After Alleged Assault, Order Breach

Dalton Man Hurt After 9mm Gun Fires in Garage

Dalton Man Hurt After 9mm Gun Fires in Garage

Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — An adult man near Dalton was injured in a gun accident Thursday afternoon. What happened The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office said it was alerted to a medical situation at about 3:46 p.m. The call came from a residence east of Dalton’s city limits. Deputies responded and looked into what… Continue reading Dalton Man Hurt After 9mm Gun Fires in Garage