Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Two Becker County men now face felony charges after investigators linked them to an alleged forged check scheme worth about $18,000. Dustin James Differding, 37, of rural Detroit Lakes, and Brandin Wassather, 46, of Frazee, were each charged in Becker County District Court. Each man faces one count of felony theft… Continue reading Becker County Men Charged in $18K Check Scam
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Callaway Man Charged After Detroit Lakes Chase
Callaway (trfnews.i234.me) Lucas John Peterson, 36, of Callaway, has been charged in Becker County District Court after a police chase and DWI investigation in Detroit Lakes. Peterson faces a felony count of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. He also faces a gross misdemeanor charge of third-degree DWI, according to the criminal complaint.… Continue reading Callaway Man Charged After Detroit Lakes Chase
Holmesville Township Dad, Son Found Dead
Holmesville Township (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities have released the names of a man and a young boy found dead at a home in Becker County. The case is being investigated as an apparent murder-suicide. Victims Identified The Becker County Sheriff’s Office said the dead were Gene Russell Bartnes, 45, and his son, Koltyn Wayne Bartnes, 3.… Continue reading Holmesville Township Dad, Son Found Dead
Holmesville Township Shooting Leaves 2 Dead
Holmesville Township (trfnews.i234.me) — A man and a child were found dead Monday at a home in Holmesville Township. Both had apparent gunshot wounds. Authorities say the case remains under investigation. Welfare Check Led to Discovery The Becker County Sheriff’s Office said the call came in at about 12:39 p.m. Monday. A man went to… Continue reading Holmesville Township Shooting Leaves 2 Dead
White Earth: Man Sentenced for 60-Mile Police Chase
White Earth, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minneapolis man has been sentenced for felony fleeing. Court records tie the case to a child custody call. Levi Roland Hansmeier, 34, of Minneapolis, was sentenced in Becker County District Court. He pleaded guilty to fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. A gross misdemeanor DWI charge… Continue reading White Earth: Man Sentenced for 60-Mile Police Chase
Ogema Man Charged After Deputy Assault, Tasered
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Kenneth Quentin Brown Jr., 54, of rural Ogema, has been charged. The case is filed in Becker County District Court, according to court records. Brown is also known as “Crusher,” records say. Prosecutors filed two felony counts of fourth-degree assault on a peace officer. He is also charged with obstructing justice.… Continue reading Ogema Man Charged After Deputy Assault, Tasered
Detroit Lakes SUV Theft Charge Filed in Becker County
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Prosecutors have charged a rural Waubun man after an SUV theft report in Detroit Lakes. Dominic Lewis Kroulik, 26, of rural Waubun, faces a felony theft charge. The case is filed in Becker County District Court. Court records say the case involves a white 2011 Dodge Journey SUV. What court records… Continue reading Detroit Lakes SUV Theft Charge Filed in Becker County
Detroit Lakes Man, 71, Faces Felony Assault Charges
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Richard Lee Washington, 71, of Detroit Lakes, is charged with four felonies. Prosecutors filed three counts of felony domestic assault. They also filed one count of felony fifth-degree drugs. The case is in Becker County District Court. Allegations Court papers say the alleged assaults happened from Dec. 19 through Jan. 7.… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man, 71, Faces Felony Assault Charges
Otter Tail County: Litchfield Man Gets 65 Months
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Litchfield man will serve prison time. A jury convicted him in a cocaine case, according to court records. Jury verdict Court records say Zachary Brian Oslund, 29, of Litchfield, was found guilty of two felonies. The counts were first-degree sale of a controlled substance and first-degree possession. Traffic stop… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Litchfield Man Gets 65 Months
Detroit Lakes: Gaylord Man Gets 62 Months for DWI
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Gaylord man is headed to state prison. The case stems from a felony DWI stop in Detroit Lakes. Sentence in Becker County Eduardo Ramos Garcia Jr., 47, of Gaylord, was sentenced in Becker County District Court. He pleaded guilty to felony DWI. The conviction also covered refusing chemical… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Gaylord Man Gets 62 Months for DWI