Devils Lake (trfnews.i234.me) — Defendants in a federal lawsuit over a jail death filed an answer in court. They deny all claims of wrongdoing. The lawsuit was filed by the family of Cassandra McDonald. McDonald was 37. She died after time in custody at the Lake Region Correctional Center in Devils Lake. Answer filed in… Continue reading Devils Lake defendants deny custody death lawsuit
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Fargo: Man pleads guilty in carjacking spree
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) A 29-year-old Fargo man pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court. He admitted to an armed carjacking and a two-week vehicle theft spree. Plea entered in federal court Nathaniel Thomas Smith pleaded guilty on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in U.S. District Court. He pleaded guilty to robbery and eight counts tied to… Continue reading Fargo: Man pleads guilty in carjacking spree
Fargo: Man Admits Armed Carjacking, 8 Thefts
Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) A 29-year-old Fargo man has pleaded guilty in federal court. Nathaniel Thomas Smith admitted to an armed carjacking and a string of vehicle thefts. Federal records say he moved stolen vehicles between North Dakota and Minnesota. Guilty plea in U.S. District Court Smith signed a plea agreement on Jan. 5 in… Continue reading Fargo: Man Admits Armed Carjacking, 8 Thefts
Hennepin County: Ex Chamber CEO Mail Fraud Plea
Hennepin County (trfnews.i234.me) — Former Minneapolis Regional Chamber CEO Jonathan Weinhagen has pleaded guilty to federal mail fraud. Prosecutors say the 42-year-old admitted guilt Monday in U.S. District Court in St. Paul. He pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud. According to court records, Weinhagen stole more than $200,000 from the chamber over several… Continue reading Hennepin County: Ex Chamber CEO Mail Fraud Plea