Cass & Clay Counties (trfnews.i234.me) — Randy Lee Silvis Jr., age 35, was apprehended by law enforcement in both Cass County and Clay County, facing several serious felony and misdemeanor charges. Charges Filed: Cass County Sheriff’s Office: Probation Violation Clay County Sheriff’s Office: DANCO Violation Moorhead Police Department: Child Endangerment – Creating a Situation That Could… Continue reading Cass & Clay Counties: Randy Lee Silvis Jr. Arrested for Child Endangerment, Domestic Assault by Strangulation & DANCO Violations
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Pennington County: Man Detained for Traffic Violations
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — On April 4, 2025, law enforcement officials in Pennington County apprehended 6’2″, 230-pound Travis Johnson. Johnson, who has black hair and brown eyes, was taken into custody and is currently held at the Pennington County Jail without bail. He faces charges of Gross Misdemeanor for driving after cancellation, deemed inimical to… Continue reading Pennington County: Man Detained for Traffic Violations
Moorhead: Cynthia Rose Rugenstein Arrested for Domestic Assault & Repeated DANCO Violations
Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — Cynthia Rose Rugenstein, age 21, was taken into custody by the Moorhead Police Department on serious charges tied to domestic violence and court order violations. Charges Filed: Domestic Assault Causing Great Bodily Harm and/or Using or Threatening with a Weapon DANCO Violation DANCO Violation Within 10 Years of 2 or More Convictions Rugenstein… Continue reading Moorhead: Cynthia Rose Rugenstein Arrested for Domestic Assault & Repeated DANCO Violations
Clay County: Ashley Lynn Ostrander Arrested for Burglary, Domestic Assault & Protection Order Violations
Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — Ashley Lynn Ostrander, age 37, has been arrested by both the Clay County Sheriff’s Office and the Moorhead Police Department on a series of serious charges. Charges filed: Clay County Sheriff’s Office: 1st Degree Burglary Domestic Abuse – Violate Order for Protection (OFP) Moorhead Police Department: DANCO Violation within 10 Years of… Continue reading Clay County: Ashley Lynn Ostrander Arrested for Burglary, Domestic Assault & Protection Order Violations
Clay County: Russell John Kreps Arrested for Coercion Threats & Multiple DANCO Violations
Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — Russell John Kreps, age 43, was arrested on February 26, 2025, by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office after multiple domestic-related charges were filed. Charges filed: Coercion – Threat to Inflict Property Damage (x2) DANCO Violation within 10 Years of 2 or More Prior Convictions (x3) Kreps is accused of issuing threats to… Continue reading Clay County: Russell John Kreps Arrested for Coercion Threats & Multiple DANCO Violations
Clay County: Steven Michael Koons Arrested for Criminal Sexual Conduct & Driving Violations
Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — Steven Michael Koons, age 25, was arrested on June 10, 2024, following enforcement actions by both the Minnesota Highway Patrol and the Moorhead Police Department. Charges filed: Minnesota Highway Patrol: Driving After Revocation (DL) Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance – 2 Prior Convictions Moorhead Police Department: 1st Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct… Continue reading Clay County: Steven Michael Koons Arrested for Criminal Sexual Conduct & Driving Violations
Cass County: Jacob Jeffrey Handeland Arrested for Probation Violations, Burglary & Property Damage
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — Jacob Jeffrey Handeland, age 20, was arrested on February 16, 2025, by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and the Moorhead Police Department on multiple charges. Charges filed: Cass County Sheriff’s Office: Probation Violation (x2) Moorhead Police Department: 1st Degree Burglary – Occupied Dwelling 4th Degree Damage to Property – $1 to $500… Continue reading Cass County: Jacob Jeffrey Handeland Arrested for Probation Violations, Burglary & Property Damage
Clay County Man Arrested After Weapon Threat, Restraining Order Violations, and Firearm Possession
Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — In a developing case, Kevin James Dumont, 23, was booked by Moorhead Police after being charged with a disturbing series of violent offenses. These include violating a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO) twice, committing domestic assault with a threat or weapon, fleeing on foot, and illegally possessing a firearm following… Continue reading Clay County Man Arrested After Weapon Threat, Restraining Order Violations, and Firearm Possession
Becker County: Joseph Allen Jr. Porter Arrested After Dangerous Police Chase and Domestic Abuse Violations
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities have arrested Joseph Allen Porter Jr., age 45, following a high-risk police chase and multiple domestic-related offenses, all culminating in a dramatic incident on March 22, 2025. Porter is accused of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle, resulting in substantial bodily harm, and violating domestic abuse no-contact orders—twice—with… Continue reading Becker County: Joseph Allen Jr. Porter Arrested After Dangerous Police Chase and Domestic Abuse Violations
Clay County: Isiah David Bartel Arrested for Repeat DANCO Violations, Domestic Assault & Terroristic Threats
Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — Isiah David Bartel, age 29, was arrested by both the Dilworth Police Department and the Moorhead Police Department on March 4, 2025, at 3:32 PM. Charges filed by both agencies include: Dilworth Police Department: DANCO Violation within 10 Years of 2 or More Convictions Moorhead Police Department: DANCO Violation within 10 Years… Continue reading Clay County: Isiah David Bartel Arrested for Repeat DANCO Violations, Domestic Assault & Terroristic Threats
Ricardo Martinez Jailed on DWI, License & Insurance Violations in Pennington County!
Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) – Ricardo Martinez was taken into custody on March 28, 2025, and is currently being held at Pennington County Jail without bail following multiple traffic-related charges. Martinez faces three separate charges under case number 25001328: Fourth-Degree DWI – Driving While Impaired under 169A.27.1, classified as a misdemeanor. Driving After Revocation – Violation… Continue reading Ricardo Martinez Jailed on DWI, License & Insurance Violations in Pennington County!
Becker County HORROR: Man Accused of Domestic Assault, False Imprisonment & Multiple Violations
Becker County — A shocking arrest has rattled Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) after Albert James Basswood III, 28, was taken into custody on March 9, 2025. Basswood faces a slew of serious charges, including: Violation of a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order within 10 years of a prior conviction (629.75.2(c)), False Imprisonment – Intentional Restraint (609.255.2),… Continue reading Becker County HORROR: Man Accused of Domestic Assault, False Imprisonment & Multiple Violations
Jessica Brummond Arrested in Beltrami County for DWI and Traffic Violations
BELTRAMI COUNTY, MN – Jessica Brummond, a Beltrami County resident, is currently being held without bail at the Beltrami County Jail after being booked on March 10, 2025. Brummond is facing multiple felony and gross misdemeanor charges related to DWI and driving violations. Charges Against Brummond Include: 
169A.20.1(7) – DWI – Operating a Motor… Continue reading Jessica Brummond Arrested in Beltrami County for DWI and Traffic Violations
Cleon June Fairbanks Arrested in Becker County for Felony DWI & Driving Violations
BECKER COUNTY, MN – Cleon June Fairbanks, 55, was booked into the Becker County Jail on February 23, 2025, facing multiple serious traffic-related offenses, including a first-degree felony DWI. According to jail records, Fairbanks has been charged with: DWI – Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance (Case 169A.20.1(2), Gross Misdemeanor)… Continue reading Cleon June Fairbanks Arrested in Becker County for Felony DWI & Driving Violations
Frederick Fisher Arrested in Beltrami County for DWI, Fleeing Police, and Traffic Violations
Beltrami County, MN – Frederick Fisher, 6’1″ tall and weighing 237 pounds, was arrested on February 24, 2025, and booked into Beltrami County Jail on multiple charges, including DWI, fleeing a peace officer, and a traffic violation. Fisher is facing the following charges under Minnesota law: Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(5) – DWI – Operating a Motor… Continue reading Frederick Fisher Arrested in Beltrami County for DWI, Fleeing Police, and Traffic Violations
Massive Crackdown on Illegal Fishing and Snowmobile Violations Across Becker County—Over 50 Walleye Seized!
Becker County (TRF News) – DNR Officers Seize Over 50 Illegally Caught Walleye in Massive Crackdown Minnesota DNR Conservation Officers have cracked down on illegal fishing and snowmobile violations across Becker County and surrounding areas, seizing over 50 illegally caught walleyes, issuing multiple citations for angling violations, and investigating cases of illegal snowmobile operation. The… Continue reading Massive Crackdown on Illegal Fishing and Snowmobile Violations Across Becker County—Over 50 Walleye Seized!
Becker County Man Arrested on Burglary, Domestic Assault, and No-Contact Order Violations
Becker County, MN – Aaron James Goodwin, 41, has been arrested in Becker County on February 13, 2025, facing multiple felony charges related to domestic assault, burglary, and violations of a no-contact order. According to official court records, Goodwin is charged with the following offenses: Domestic Assault – Gross Misdemeanor – Subsequent Violation (Minnesota Statute… Continue reading Becker County Man Arrested on Burglary, Domestic Assault, and No-Contact Order Violations
Becker County Woman Arrested for Domestic Abuse Order Violations and Drug Possession
Becker County, MN – A Becker County woman, Teresa Joe Johnson, 36, was taken into custody on February 10, 2025, after being charged with multiple violations of an order for protection and drug possession. According to court records, Johnson faces the following charges: Three counts of Domestic Abuse – Violate Order for Protection (Minnesota Statute… Continue reading Becker County Woman Arrested for Domestic Abuse Order Violations and Drug Possession
Wayne Hansen Arrested in Clearwater County, MN for Second-Degree DWI and Traffic Violations
CLEARWATER COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Wayne Hansen, 43, was booked into Clearwater County Jail on January 31, 2025, after being arrested for multiple traffic-related offenses, including second-degree driving while impaired (DWI), operating a vehicle with a BAC of 0.08 or higher, and failure to stay in a single lane. Booking Details: Name: Wayne Hansen Age: 43 Location:… Continue reading Wayne Hansen Arrested in Clearwater County, MN for Second-Degree DWI and Traffic Violations
Minnesota DNR Weekly Enforcement Report: Fishing & Snowmobiling Violations Across Multiple Districts-Feb. 3, 2025
Minnesota DNR Weekly Enforcement Report: Fishing & Snowmobiling Violations Across Multiple Districts 
Last Updated: February 3, 2025
Regions Covered: Baudette, Bemidji, Fergus Falls, Walker, and surrounding areas
Key Enforcement Focus: Ice fishing violations, snowmobile infractions, and wildlife-related incidents District 1 – Baudette Area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) reported slowed fishing activity on Lake of… Continue reading Minnesota DNR Weekly Enforcement Report: Fishing & Snowmobiling Violations Across Multiple Districts-Feb. 3, 2025
Samuel Benjamin Tighe Arrested in Becker County, MN for Underage DWI, Speeding, and Alcohol Violations
BECKER COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Samuel Benjamin Tighe, 20, was booked into Becker County Jail on February 1, 2025, after being arrested for driving while impaired (DWI), underage drinking and driving, speeding, and consuming alcohol while under 21. Booking Details: Name: Samuel Benjamin Tighe Age: 20 Location: Becker County, MN Booking Date: February 1, 2025 Estimated Release… Continue reading Samuel Benjamin Tighe Arrested in Becker County, MN for Underage DWI, Speeding, and Alcohol Violations
Tina Marie Keene Arrested in Becker County for Driving Violations, Contraband in Jail
BECKER COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Tina Marie Keene, 45, was booked into Becker County Jail on January 31, 2025, facing multiple traffic-related charges as well as a serious contraband offense for allegedly bringing illegal substances into a correctional facility. Booking Details: Name: Tina Marie Keene Age: 45 Location: Becker County, MN Booking Date: January 31, 2025 Estimated… Continue reading Tina Marie Keene Arrested in Becker County for Driving Violations, Contraband in Jail
Clearwater County’s Justin Camp Arrested for 60 Counts of No Contact Order Violations
Clearwater County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 21, 2025, at approximately 4:16 PM, authorities in Clearwater County, Minnesota, arrested 42-year-old Justin Camp on 60 felony counts of violating a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO). These charges fall under Minnesota Statute 629.75, subdivision 2(d)(1), which addresses violations occurring within ten years of two or more previous qualified… Continue reading Clearwater County’s Justin Camp Arrested for 60 Counts of No Contact Order Violations
Christopher Romero Arrested in Clearwater County for Traffic Violations
Clearwater County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 5, 2025, at 4:00 PM, Christopher Romero, a 32-year-old male, was arrested in Clearwater County, Minnesota. The arrest was based on two specific violations of Minnesota traffic law: Windshield Obstruction Violation: Romero was cited under Minnesota Statute 169.71, subdivision 1(a)(3), which prohibits driving with any sign, poster, or other nontransparent… Continue reading Christopher Romero Arrested in Clearwater County for Traffic Violations
Minnesota Man, Raymond Auginaush Jr. Arrested for Multiple Driving Violations
Clearwater County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 28, 2024, at 12:34 AM, law enforcement in Clearwater County, Minnesota, arrested 36-year-old Raymond Auginaush Jr. He faces charges under Minnesota Statutes 169A.20.1(1) and 169A.20.1(8) for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and cannabis or hemp products, including artificial CBD/THC. Additionally, he is charged under Statute 171.24.2… Continue reading Minnesota Man, Raymond Auginaush Jr. Arrested for Multiple Driving Violations
Recent Traffic and Legal Violations in Pennington County 1-9-2025
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Recent reports from Minnesota law enforcement agencies detail various traffic and legal violations across the state. Minnesota State Patrol Cases: Speeding Violations: Riley Flemming Howard, 45, of Wayzata, was cited for driving 65 mph in a 55 mph zone and fined $125. Randall Gilbert Davis, 25, of Thief River Falls, was fined… Continue reading Recent Traffic and Legal Violations in Pennington County 1-9-2025
Recent Legal Proceedings in Thief River Falls: DWI Refusal, Disorderly Conduct, and Traffic Violations 1-9-2025
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—In Thief River Falls, several individuals have recently been adjudicated for various offenses, resulting in fines and other penalties. Thief River Falls Police Department Case: Andrew Douglas Magnusson, 36, of East Grand Forks, was charged with second-degree refusal to submit to a chemical test. He received a fine of $1,090 and a… Continue reading Recent Legal Proceedings in Thief River Falls: DWI Refusal, Disorderly Conduct, and Traffic Violations 1-9-2025
Otter Tail County Arrest: Garret Richard Moses Charged with Firearm Violations
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 2, 2025, law enforcement authorities in Otter Tail County arrested 19-year-old Garret Richard Moses. Moses faces charges under Minnesota Statute 609.67, subdivision 2(a), which prohibits the ownership, possession, or operation of a machine gun, trigger activator, or machine gun conversion kit. Additionally, he is charged under Minnesota Statute 609.667,… Continue reading Otter Tail County Arrest: Garret Richard Moses Charged with Firearm Violations
Speeding, Insurance, and Violations: Latest Citations Across Minnesota 11-21-2024
Minnesota State Patrol Cases: Hunter Blake Lindberg, 30, of Thief River Falls, was cited for driving 84 mph in a 60 mph zone ($225) and for lacking a motorcycle endorsement ($50). Krista Marie Lundeen, 35, of Oklee, was fined $285 for not having proof of insurance. Donald Charles Marwitz, 59, of Thief River Falls, was… Continue reading Speeding, Insurance, and Violations: Latest Citations Across Minnesota 11-21-2024
American Crystal Sugar Fined for 121 Emission Violations at Moorhead Plant
Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has fined American Crystal Sugar Company $12,000 for failing to meet air permit standards at its Moorhead sugar beet processing facility. The violations stemmed from failed emissions performance tracking on two boilers in the fall of last year. Reports submitted by the company revealed 121 emission… Continue reading American Crystal Sugar Fined for 121 Emission Violations at Moorhead Plant
DOJ Sues Visa for Antitrust Violations, Alleging Suppression of Competition in Debit Market
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against Visa, accusing the payment giant of antitrust violations and suppressing competition in the debit market. Visa, which processes more than 60% of U.S. debit transactions and earns $7 billion annually in fees, allegedly uses agreements with merchants, card issuers, and competitors to maintain its… Continue reading DOJ Sues Visa for Antitrust Violations, Alleging Suppression of Competition in Debit Market
Thief River Falls Court Cases: Harassment, DUI, and Insurance Violations 9-22-2024
Thief River Falls Police Department Legal Update Jose Antonio Baltodano-Gutierrez, 24, Thief River Falls: Charge: Harassment Penalty: $210 fine, 364 days in jail with 288 days stayed for two years Additional: Released with credit for 76 days served, two years of unsupervised probation Dismissed Charges: Felony second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and misdemeanor domestic… Continue reading Thief River Falls Court Cases: Harassment, DUI, and Insurance Violations 9-22-2024
Glencoe Man Arrested After Engine Revving Complaints, Faces Charges for Driving Violations and Unsafe Child Passenger
On September 1 at 2:42 p.m., police responded to two complaints about a driver excessively revving his engine in the 1100 block of Stephen Street. Cole Howard Knochenmus, 29, from Glencoe, was subsequently charged with driving after license cancellation and failing to use a child restraint. A police sergeant located the suspect vehicle near the… Continue reading Glencoe Man Arrested After Engine Revving Complaints, Faces Charges for Driving Violations and Unsafe Child Passenger
Thief River Falls Man Arrested After Traffic Stop Reveals Expired Registration and Insurance Violations
Last weekend, a traffic stop in Thief River Falls resulted in several charges against a local man. Jason Ray Scott, 48, was arrested on Saturday after police pulled over his black SUV along Pennington Avenue and 150th Street. Officers noticed that the vehicle had a 2022 registration that did not match its make and model,… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested After Traffic Stop Reveals Expired Registration and Insurance Violations
Thief River Falls Court Rounds Up: Assault, DUI, and Traffic Violations Lead to Sentences and Fines
Robert Joel Narvaiz, 24: Received a stay of adjudication for felony second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. Narvaiz is on supervised probation for five years, with a $500 fine, and is prohibited from possessing firearms, ammunition, or explosives. Maria Lyolibeth Rodriguez Centeno, 28: Fined $460 for obstructing the legal process. She was sentenced to 364… Continue reading Thief River Falls Court Rounds Up: Assault, DUI, and Traffic Violations Lead to Sentences and Fines
Profanity-Free: Grand Forks Police Respond to Protest Without Any Violations Detected
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Police were called but say no laws broken as a couple of people express their views in a confrontation with a passerby.
Motorist Cited for Multiple Violations After Losing Branches from Trailer
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On July 23 at 12:43 p.m., the sheriff’s office received a report that a motorist was losing branches out of a trailer near the intersection of 140th Avenue Northeast and 150th Street Northeast. Chad Mitchell Beito, 46, no city listed, has been cited for driving after revocation, no proof of… Continue reading Motorist Cited for Multiple Violations After Losing Branches from Trailer
Steffan Levis Peters Sentenced for Domestic Assault and Related Violations
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Steffan Levis Peters, 37, of rural Osage, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for misdemeanor domestic assault. Peters faced a felony third-degree assault charge, which was dropped in a plea agreement. The incident occurred on February 11, 2024, when deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at Peters’ residence.… Continue reading Steffan Levis Peters Sentenced for Domestic Assault and Related Violations
Recent Cases in Thief River Falls: Felony Charges and Traffic Violations 7-23-2024
Thief River Falls Police Department Cases Jennifer Rae Fleck, 43, Bemidji Charge: Felony theft Sentence: Stay of adjudication, $125 fine, supervised probation for five years, must complete all Minnesota Gambling Assessment recommendations including aftercare services, prohibition on firearms, ammunition, or explosives possession, provide a DNA sample, $3,588.25 in restitution. Brandon Louis Housey, 31, Thief River… Continue reading Recent Cases in Thief River Falls: Felony Charges and Traffic Violations 7-23-2024
Recent Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Cases: Financial Fraud, DWI, and Wildlife Violations 6-11-2024
Sheriff’s Office Cases: Jessica Lynn Nordby, 45, Thief River Falls Charge: Felony financial transaction card fraud Outcome: Stay of adjudication, $250 to $2,500 fine, $125 supervision fee, supervised probation for five years, restitution, mental health evaluation, participation in mental health services, no firearms possession, misdemeanor theft charge dismissed. Kennedy Olivia Jeann Panek, 18, Thief River… Continue reading Recent Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Cases: Financial Fraud, DWI, and Wildlife Violations 6-11-2024
Traffic Violations in Minnesota 4-22-2024
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The recent cases handled by the Minnesota State Patrol and local law enforcement reflect a variety of traffic violations across the region. Minnesota State Patrol Cases: Jaden Jon Kruse, 27, Thief River Falls: Speeding 65/50, fined $145. Nataya Joy Neadeau, 20, Red Lake: Speeding 65/60, fined $125. Karen Paul Seubert,… Continue reading Traffic Violations in Minnesota 4-22-2024