Charges: 32-year-old fatally beat man, says victim was ‘contaminated’

Benitez-Estremera, Jorge Luis

A 32-year-old Thief River Falls man has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder and one count of third-degree assault in connection with a homicide Tuesday. Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera is in custody at Pennington County Jail and made his first court appearance Friday. According to an online jail roster, he was arrested Wednesday. Pennington… Continue reading Charges: 32-year-old fatally beat man, says victim was ‘contaminated’

Victim Of Mall Of America Shooting Identified

BLOOMINGTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Officials have identified the victim of a Friday murder at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. – Jonte Ramon Hudson, a 19-year-old from Saint Paul, was identified as the victim of the shooting at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. – Hudson’s sister created a GoFundMe page to raise funds for… Continue reading Victim Of Mall Of America Shooting Identified

Crime Victim Advocate Scheduled To Speak at Next County Board Meeting

The agenda has been set for the next Pennington County Board of Commissioners meeting. Items on the agenda include County Engineer Mike Flaagan, Emergency Management Director Erik Beitel, Human Services Director Julie Sjostrand, Crime Victim Advocate Tami Pautzke, also Jared Schaefer, Constituent. The Board is also scheduled to hear from the County Auditor-Treasurer, County Attorney,… Continue reading Crime Victim Advocate Scheduled To Speak at Next County Board Meeting

EAST GRAND FORKS FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDS TO MACHINE FIRE AND BURN VICTIM AT AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR

On Monday, February 27, at approximately 5:10 p.m., the East Grand Forks Fire Department was dispatched to American Crystal Sugar for a pulp dryer fire with a burn victim. The first unit on scene was directed to the pulp dryer on fire, with the fire extending to a bag house. Fire crews advanced handlines to… Continue reading EAST GRAND FORKS FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDS TO MACHINE FIRE AND BURN VICTIM AT AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR

Minot Man Charged with Murder After Assault Victim Dies

MINOT, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A tragic incident unfolded in Minot, leading to a murder charge against a local resident. According to the Minot Police Department, on Friday at 6:44 PM, officers responded to a report of an assault at a motel in the Northwest part of the city. Upon arrival, officers found an unconscious male… Continue reading Minot Man Charged with Murder After Assault Victim Dies

Update: Victim Identified in Accidental Drowning on the Red River

DRAYTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Following our previous report of emergency responders attending an incident at the Red River near Drayton, North Dakota, we now have more information on the tragic event. Drayton Police Officer Evan Wilmer confirmed that a 19-year-old man from the Carlstead area lost his life in an accidental drowning. According to Officer… Continue reading Update: Victim Identified in Accidental Drowning on the Red River

New Information Revealed by Family Member of Victim in Belcourt, North Dakota Attack

BELCOURT, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In an update on the recent vicious attack near Belcourt, North Dakota, new details have emerged from a family member of the victim, Rosemary Gutierrez. Last Thursday morning, Gutierrez was discovered lying along a road in Shell Valley, just west of Belcourt, nearly nude and covered in bite marks. According to… Continue reading New Information Revealed by Family Member of Victim in Belcourt, North Dakota Attack