Ransom County, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Amber Patel, 38, of Oakes, North Dakota, has pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide in connection with a 2024 crash that claimed the life of a prominent community member. The incident occurred on August 6, 2024, at the intersection of State Highway 32 and County Road 8 near Lisbon. According… Continue reading Ransom County Tragedy: Oakes Woman Pleads Guilty to Fatal DUI Crash
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WRIGHT COUNTY: Man Charged With Criminal Vehicular Homicide After Elderly Pedestrian Killed In Crosswalk
Wright County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A man is now facing serious charges after a fatal crash that killed an elderly pedestrian in Howard Lake last year. Jonathan William Edwards, 46, has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide following the September 4, 2024 collision that took the life of 85-year-old Barbara Jean Hoppe. Authorities responded to… Continue reading WRIGHT COUNTY: Man Charged With Criminal Vehicular Homicide After Elderly Pedestrian Killed In Crosswalk
Minnesota: Christopher Thomas Pink Arrested for Criminal Vehicular Homicide While Under the Influence
Minnesota Highway Patrol (trfnews.i234.me) — Christopher Thomas Pink, age 28, was arrested by the Minnesota Highway Patrol on serious charges stemming from a fatal crash involving alcohol. Charge Filed: Criminal Vehicular Homicide – Negligence While Under the Influence of Alcohol The charge indicates Pink is accused of causing a fatal collision due to negligent driving while… Continue reading Minnesota: Christopher Thomas Pink Arrested for Criminal Vehicular Homicide While Under the Influence
Suspect Arrested Following Attempted Vehicular Assault on Pedestrian Monday Evening
Suspect In Custody, After Report Of Vehicle Trying To Run Over Pedestrian Monday Evening BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have a report of a suspect in custody, after police received a report of a vehicle trying to run over a pedestrian in Bemidji, Minnesota.
Towner Man Charged with Felony Criminal Vehicular Homicide After Fatal Crash
Bottineau County (trfnews.i234.me) — Ryan J. Anderson of Towner, North Dakota, has been formally charged with felony criminal vehicular homicide following a deadly crash on September 10th, 2023, that claimed the life of Joey Mattern, according to court documents. Authorities say Anderson was behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Silverado that crashed at the intersection of… Continue reading Towner Man Charged with Felony Criminal Vehicular Homicide After Fatal Crash
Roseau County Woman Arrested: Stacy Johnson Faces Multiple DWI and Criminal Vehicular Operation Charges
Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) — Stacy L. Johnson, age 41, was arrested on March 17, 2025, by the Roseau County Sheriff’s Office and is facing a series of serious charges linked to impaired driving. According to official records, Johnson has been charged with the following offenses: Gross Misdemeanor – Third-Degree Driving While Impaired (DWI) – 1… Continue reading Roseau County Woman Arrested: Stacy Johnson Faces Multiple DWI and Criminal Vehicular Operation Charges
Hank Allen Wibben Sentenced in Otter Tail County for Firearm & Criminal Vehicular Offenses
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MN – Hank Allen Wibben, 33, was sentenced in Otter Tail County on February 28, 2025, after being convicted of multiple serious firearm and vehicular offenses. According to official records, Wibben was sentenced for the following charges: Possession of Ammunition or Firearm – Conviction of 5th-Degree Assault or Domestic Assault Violation (Case… Continue reading Hank Allen Wibben Sentenced in Otter Tail County for Firearm & Criminal Vehicular Offenses
NORTH DAKOTA MAN FACES VEHICULAR HOMICIDE CHARGES AFTER DEADLY CRASH – DEFENSE FIGHTS BLOOD ALCOHOL TEST
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) – A court hearing today in Grand Forks District Court for Travis Bell of Fordville, ND, saw the defense attempting to suppress his blood alcohol content (BAC) report, citing technicalities. 
BACKGROUND ON THE CASEBell was involved in a June 2024 crash that resulted in the death of a child in… Continue reading NORTH DAKOTA MAN FACES VEHICULAR HOMICIDE CHARGES AFTER DEADLY CRASH – DEFENSE FIGHTS BLOOD ALCOHOL TEST
Pine County Man, Eddie Ray Eiffler, Charged with Criminal Vehicular Homicide in Fatal Hit-and-Run Near Sandstone
Sandstone, MN – A Pine County man is facing felony charges after a hit-and-run incident on Monday, February 10, 2025, left a 31-year-old bicyclist dead along County Highway 61 near Sandstone, MN. Suspect & Charges 
Suspect: Eddie Ray Eiffler (62)
Location: Pine County, MN
Charges Filed: Felony Criminal Vehicular Homicide – Leaving the Scene… Continue reading Pine County Man, Eddie Ray Eiffler, Charged with Criminal Vehicular Homicide in Fatal Hit-and-Run Near Sandstone
UPDATE: Suspect Charged with Criminal Vehicular Homicide After Surveillance Video Shows Pre-Crash Drinking
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A form charge of Criminal Vehicular Homicide has been filed against Christopher Pink of Moorhead, following a Saturday night crash that killed Jennifer Watson near that town on Saturday night.
Beltrami County Woman Arrested for Criminal Vehicular Operation and Hit-and-Run
Beltrami County, MN – Jessica Brunelle was arrested on February 10, 2025, and booked into the Beltrami County Jail on charges of criminal vehicular operation and failing to stop at a traffic collision resulting in injury. She is currently being held without bail and awaits a hearing in District Court. Charge Details 
Criminal Vehicular… Continue reading Beltrami County Woman Arrested for Criminal Vehicular Operation and Hit-and-Run
McIntosh Man Charged with Felony Criminal Vehicular Homicide in Pennington County
Pennington County, MN – A McIntosh man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly driving under the influence, failing to stop at a stop sign, and causing a deadly crash in May 2024 that killed one woman and injured two others. Crash Details 
Date: May 3, 2024
Time: 9:22 p.m. Location: Intersection of… Continue reading McIntosh Man Charged with Felony Criminal Vehicular Homicide in Pennington County
Saint Paul Man Charged with Criminal Vehicular Homicide in Fatal Wrong-Way Crash
Saint Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Saint Paul man faces felony criminal vehicular homicide charges following a wrong-way crash on Shepard Road that left one person dead and another injured. Defendant: Sanjit Singh, 54 Charges & Potential Penalty: Felony criminal vehicular homicide – Up to 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine Gross misdemeanor criminal… Continue reading Saint Paul Man Charged with Criminal Vehicular Homicide in Fatal Wrong-Way Crash
Ronald Alvin Wright III Arrested for Criminal Vehicular Operation in Becker County, MN
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Ronald Alvin Wright III was arrested in Becker County, MN, on January 19, 2025. The charges against him include criminal vehicular operation causing substantial bodily harm while under the influence of alcohol. The charge is classified under statute 609.2113.2(2)(i). Details of his estimated release date have not been disclosed. According to official… Continue reading Ronald Alvin Wright III Arrested for Criminal Vehicular Operation in Becker County, MN
Minnetonka Man Mohamed Salad Pleads Guilty to Felony Criminal Vehicular Operation
Minnetonka, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minnetonka man has admitted guilt to felony criminal vehicular operation following a high-speed collision in March that resulted in severe injuries to the victim. Mohamed Aydarus Salad, 29, pleaded guilty to driving in a grossly negligent manner during the March 5 incident at Highway 7 and Williston Road. Court records… Continue reading Minnetonka Man Mohamed Salad Pleads Guilty to Felony Criminal Vehicular Operation
North Dakota Vehicular Homicide Trial Postponed Over Chemical Test Dispute
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — The trial of Travis Dean Bell, a 43-year-old resident of Fordville, North Dakota, has been postponed. Bell faces charges including Class A felony criminal vehicular homicide and Class C felony criminal vehicular injury. The Class A felony carries a maximum prison sentence of 20 years. The charges stem from a… Continue reading North Dakota Vehicular Homicide Trial Postponed Over Chemical Test Dispute
Fargo Woman Sentenced to 19 Years for Vehicular Assault Outside Nightclub
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In January 2025, Princess Leiyipei Gweh, a 25-year-old resident of Fargo, North Dakota, received a 19-year prison sentence following a plea agreement. She pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated assault and one count of reckless endangerment, while three other charges were dismissed as part of the agreement. Grand Forks Herald… Continue reading Fargo Woman Sentenced to 19 Years for Vehicular Assault Outside Nightclub
Fargo Man Sentenced for DWI Crash Causing Serious Injuries on Highway 10
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
Therapy Session Turns Violent: Fergus Falls Woman Charged with Attempted Vehicular Assault
FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Veronica R. Gast of Fergus Falls is facing serious criminal charges, including felony assault with a vehicle and criminal vehicular assault, following a disturbing incident on August 10th. According to police reports, Gast and her boyfriend were on their way to a counseling session to address ongoing relationship issues. The… Continue reading Therapy Session Turns Violent: Fergus Falls Woman Charged with Attempted Vehicular Assault
Minnesota State Trooper Faces Charges in Fatal Crash Near Rochester
ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Olmsted County Attorney Mark Ostrem announced on Tuesday, July 9, that criminal charges were filed against Shane Roper, a Minnesota state trooper involved in a crash that resulted in five people being injured and the death of 18-year-old Olivia Flores. According to an Olmsted County Attorney news release, Roper is charged… Continue reading Minnesota State Trooper Faces Charges in Fatal Crash Near Rochester