Undercover Officer Defends Actions Amid Allegations of Excessive Force in Fatal Shooting

Lucas Gilbertson

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a response to a federal civil case, Aeisso Schrage, an East Grand Forks undercover officer, is refuting accusations of wrongful killing in Rhinehart Township. Schrage asserts his actions were “lawful, constitutional, and proper,” challenging claims of excessive force. Background: Lucas Paul Gilbertson was fatally shot on Jan. 9 inside… Continue reading Undercover Officer Defends Actions Amid Allegations of Excessive Force in Fatal Shooting

Undercover Operation Unveils Drug Trafficking Scheme in Thief River Falls

Christopher Ryan Abrahamsen

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a covert operation led by the Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force, shocking revelations surfaced regarding an alleged drug trafficking endeavor orchestrated by Christopher Ryan Abrahamsen, 39, of Thief River Falls. Undercover Sting: On January 22, a confidential informant tipped off authorities, detailing Abrahamsen’s intent to sell methamphetamine,… Continue reading Undercover Operation Unveils Drug Trafficking Scheme in Thief River Falls

Father Sues Undercover Officer for Son’s Death During Arrest Attempt

Lucas Gilbertson

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a tragic turn of events, Rodney Paul Romuld, acting as the co-special administrator for his son Lucas Paul Gilbertson’s estate, has filed a lawsuit against Aeisso Schrage, an undercover officer. The lawsuit, lodged on Feb. 9, one month after the incident, alleges that Schrage fatally shot Gilbertson during an… Continue reading Father Sues Undercover Officer for Son’s Death During Arrest Attempt

Undercover Operations and Transparency Concerns in Minnesota Deadly Force Incidents

Undercover Operations and Transparency Concerns in Minnesota Deadly Force Incidents

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In Minnesota, a recent pattern of involvement by undercover officers in deadly force incidents has raised significant concerns about transparency and accountability in law enforcement. According to data from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), four out of 14 deadly force incidents investigated last year involved undercover officers, and… Continue reading Undercover Operations and Transparency Concerns in Minnesota Deadly Force Incidents

Minnesota BCA Confirms Fatal Shooting of East Grand Forks Man

Minnesota BCA Confirms Fatal Shooting of East Grand Forks Man

East Grand Forks, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) – The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) issued a press release on Friday afternoon, January 12, confirming the tragic death of an East Grand Forks man. The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 9, at a residence in Rhinehart Township. The victim, identified as 42-year-old Lucas Paul Gilbertson, had already… Continue reading Minnesota BCA Confirms Fatal Shooting of East Grand Forks Man