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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

Andrew Steven Draeger

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

Miranda Lee Timm

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

Telesforo Ragrag, 53, of Thief River Falls, Mark Richard Olson, 45, of Twin Valley, and Kaden Marquart, 21, of Grand Forks

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

Man Cited for Disorderly Conduct After Disturbance at Thief River Falls Ace Hardware

Cory Juaire

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

Christ Rud

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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Unbelievable Gas Price Alert! Must-See Photo from TRF News Viewer

AMAZING GAS PRICE! Check Out TRF News Viewer Photo MAIDEN ROCK, WI (trfnews.i234.me) An TRF News viewer just sent in a photo of an amazing gas price just across the Minnesota border into Wisconsin on this Wednesday.

Coming Up Next Week on TRF News: Kennedy Assassination Site, New Orleans, and More!

Coming Up Next Week On TRF News, Kennedy Assassination Site, New Orleans & More! UNITED STATES (trfnews.i234.me) Join TRF News this coming week as we make stops at the Kennedy assissination site, New Orleans and more.

TRF News Viewer Claims Las Vegas Casinos Are Becoming Ghost Towns

TRF News Viewer Says Las Vegas Casinos Turning Into Ghost Towns LAS VEGAS, NV (trfnews.i234.me) The Coronavirus is turning Las Vegas casinos into ghost towns at noon today. Guests have been ordered out by noon on this Wednesday.

THE LOUD AMERICANS: 2007 TRF News, Discovery Channel Pilot from Zihuatanejo, Mexico Featuring a Local Girlfriend

THE LOUD AMERICANS: 2007 TRF News, Discovery Channel Pilot From Zihautanejo, Mexico with GF Native ZIHUATANEJO, MEXICO (trfnews.i234.me) This is a pilot show I shot for the Discovery Channel back in 2007. In part, it features Grand Forks, North Dakota native, Ernie Mrachek. The show never went anywhere. I was offered a deal to produce… Continue reading THE LOUD AMERICANS: 2007 TRF News, Discovery Channel Pilot from Zihuatanejo, Mexico Featuring a Local Girlfriend

Introducing Larissa Donovan: Partner at TRF News Bemidji

Meet Larissa Donovan, TRF News Bemidji Partner BEMIDJI, MN (PaulBunyanBroadcasting.com) Meet Larissa Donovan, news director for Paul Bunyan Broadcasting in Bemidji, Minnesota.

TRF News Viewer Outraged by “Blue Lives Murder” Shirt Sold on Amazon

TRF News Viewer Disgusted With “Blue Lives Murder” Shirt, Sold On Amazon GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks woman says she’s disgusted with a “Blue Lives Murder” shirt that sold on Amazon. She’s also hoping you’ll help get the shirt removed from Amazon. Watch report to learn how.

UPCOMING NEXT WEEKEND ON TRF News: TR’s Presidential Library in North Dakota

COMING UP NEXT WEEKEND ON TRF News: TR'S Presidential Library In North Dakota MEDORA, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We’re out in Medora, North Dakota putting together a report for next weekend on plans for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.

*Attention Business Owners: Expand Your Business with TRF News!

* Business Owners! Grow Your Business With TRF News! UNITED STATES (trfnews.i234.me) Business owners! Grow you business by advertising with trfnews.i234.me. We’re the hottest growing news brand across Minnesota and North Dakota outside the Minneapolis Metro. We’ll keep your video promotion beside TRF News stories that deliver over 100-million impressions a year! We’ll also produce… Continue reading *Attention Business Owners: Expand Your Business with TRF News!

TRF News ROAD TRIP: Prepping for the Journey Down I-10 from L.A. to Florida

TRF News ROAD TRIP: Getting Ready To Begin Haul Down I-10 From L.A. To Florida ARIZONA (trfnews.i234.me) We’re getting ready to show you a series of stories from California to Florida on Interstate-10 beginning Sunday, January 8, 2023.

Unbelievable But True! Premiering Monday on TRF News!

BIZARRE, BUT TRUE! Beginning Monday On TRF News! THE WORLD (trfnews.i234.me) Beginning Monday on TRF News you’ll see a new daily feature called, “Bizarre, But True!” Everyday you’ll see a new and strange place in our crazy world.

Saturday Morning on TRF News: Explosive Implosion and Hot Air Balloon Festival!

Saturday Morning On TRF News! Implosion & Hot Air Balloon Festival! NORTH DAKOTA-MINNESOTA (trfnews.i234.me) Make sure you watch TRF News Saturday morning! We’ll have the implosion of a high rise in Fargo, North Dakota and Hot Air Balloon Festival in Carlton, Minnesota!

TRF News Seeks Public Assistance to Identify Person of Interest

TRF News Viewer Wants Your Help Identifying A Person Of Interest GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An TRF News viewer in Grand Forks wants your help in identifying a person of interest in a garage burglary.

🚨 Fargo Man Sentenced for DWI Crash Causing Serious Injuries on Highway 10

Jeff Paul Hanna

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

Hundreds Join Peaceful Protest March in Grand Forks; Brief Tensions with TRF News

Hundreds Conduct Peaceful Grand Forks Protest March, Small Confrontation With TRF News GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Hundreds of protesters held a peaceful march in Grand Forks Thursday afternoon. However, TRF News was confronted by a handful of protesters.

Coming Up Monday on TRF News: Search Continues for Missing Bemidji Teen, Latest Update on Wild Grand Forks Crash

MONDAY ON INEWZ: Search For Missing Bemidji Teen, Update On Wild Grand Forks Crash BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Another large scale search on Monday for clues in the case of a missing Bemidji, Minnesota teenager. Plus, an update on a wild Sunday hit and run crash in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

TRF News Receives Recognition for Aiding in Solving Grand Forks Burglary Case

TRF News Gets A Bit Of Credit For Helping Solve Grand Forks Burglary Case GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) TRF News is getting a bit of credit for helping solve a Grand Forks Burglary case. Dee Lipsh of Grand Forks has now been charged with felony Burglary and Misdemeanor Theft of Property.

UPDATE: Driver Identified as 42-Year-Old Travis Forsberg of TRF, Seriously Injured in GF Train-Truck Collision

UPDATE: Driver Identified: (42) Travis Forsberg, TRF's, Seriously Injured In Gf Train-Truck Crash GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Travis Forsberg, 42 of Thief River Falls has been identified as driver seriously injured after his truck was hit by a BNSF train in Grand Forks Tuesday morning.

Sheyenne, ND Murder Suspect Captured! Farmer Confirms Arrest to TRF News

Sheyenne, ND Murder Suspect CAUGHT! Confirmed To TRF News By Farmer Who Caught Him SHEYENNE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Murder suspect Nicholas Poitra has been caught. Confirmed to TRF News by farmer who caught him.

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

TRF News Reporter Neil Berg Undergoes COVID-19 Testing

TRF News Reporter, Neil Berg Gets Tested For COVID-19 GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Here’s a look at what it’s like to be tested for COVID-19. trfnews.i234.me reporter, Neil Berg took part in a public, mass testing event in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Anthony Kruger Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charges Amid Ongoing Investigation into Wahpeton Shooting Death

Anthony Kruger

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

Kelvin Herrera Palma

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

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

Treyton Jorge Edwards

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

Kelvin Herrera Palma

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.

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

Jason Ray Scott

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

Felony Theft Charges Dismissed Against Frazee Contractor After New Evidence Emerges

Blake Andrew Sundvor

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

Kaylynn Lea Jackson

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

Joseph Schultz

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

Nicholas Christopher Honer

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 🚨

Willis Charles McDonald

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

Reginald B. King

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

Amber Rose Greene

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

Arjen Jovanny Zeledon Moreno

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

Steven Lee Larson

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

Jeffrey Defries

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

Dammin Joel Zuniga

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

Daniel Kyrone Heard

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

Pierre De Wilson

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

Stash Jay Hanks

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

📝 Robert James Warren Sentenced for Felony Sexual Conduct in Becker County

Robert James Warren

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

Eneyl Lee Amequita Davila

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

Nicholas George Savig

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

James William Varno

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

Mark Alan Haugen

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

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

Jonathan Wyatt Hulst

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

Isaac Victor Kalinoski

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

Janier Antonio Rivera

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

Tabashish Anamiki Ogitchida

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

Sherry Anne Ganser

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

David Alan Jourdain

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

Kyle Travis Edgar

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

Jonathan Wyatt Hulst

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

Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera

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