Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced In Felony DWI Case

Samuel Allen Stone

Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — Samuel Allen Stone, 65, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court. Stone was sentenced for felony first-degree DWI, test refusal, according to court records. A second felony, first-degree DWI charge was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. Hit-And-Run Report Led To Stop The case began on… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced In Felony DWI Case

Callaway Liquor Store Theft Ends In Jail Term

Mandy Jean Dwyer

Callaway (trfnews.i234.me) — A Callaway woman has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony theft. Mandy Jean Dwyer, 39, was sentenced after a theft case tied to the city-owned Callaway Liquor Store. According to court records, Dwyer was accused of stealing more than $15,000 while working at the store. The reported thefts happened… Continue reading Callaway Liquor Store Theft Ends In Jail Term

Callaway Woman Sentenced In Obstruction Case

Donna Jean Knutson

Callaway (trfnews.i234.me) — Donna Jean Knutson, 35, of rural Callaway, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court. Knutson was sentenced on a misdemeanor charge of obstructing the legal process. A felony charge of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle was dropped under a plea agreement. According to court records, the case began… Continue reading Callaway Woman Sentenced In Obstruction Case

White Earth Gun Case Sends Ogema Man To Prison

Elias Trinidad Thompson

White Earth (trfnews.i234.me) — Elias Trinidad Thompson, 22, of rural Ogema, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court. Thompson was sentenced for being a felon in possession of a gun. A felony receiving stolen property charge was dropped under a plea agreement. According to court records, the case began on Dec. 27. Law enforcement… Continue reading White Earth Gun Case Sends Ogema Man To Prison

Ogema Man Pleads Guilty In Officer Assault Case

Dustin Eugene Jack

Ogema (trfnews.i234.me) — Dustin Eugene Jack, 21, of rural Ogema, has pleaded guilty in a Becker County case involving an officer assault. Jack was charged in Becker County District Court with felony fourth-degree assault on a police officer. He was also charged with felony obstructing the legal process. According to court records, the case began… Continue reading Ogema Man Pleads Guilty In Officer Assault Case

Callaway Man Charged After Detroit Lakes Chase

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 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 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: 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