Wadena Man Charged After Car-Ramming Assault

Jaeden Donald Carpenter

Wadena County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Wadena man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after a reported domestic dispute. Jaeden Donald Carpenter, 21, of Wadena, has been charged with felony domestic assault. He is also charged with fourth-degree criminal damage to property, a misdemeanor. The complaint lists the alleged offense date as December 11, 2025. The… Continue reading Wadena Man Charged After Car-Ramming Assault

Wadena: Lennon charged with sex conduct, assault

Wadena: Lennon charged with sex conduct, assault

Wadena County (trfnews.i234.me) — John Patrick Lennon, 39, of Wadena, is facing three felony charges in district court. Court records list two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. They also list one count of felony domestic assault. The charges were filed in Wadena County District Court on Feb. 3, 2026. The case follows an investigation… Continue reading Wadena: Lennon charged with sex conduct, assault

Wadena: Plymouth Man Charged in Hotel Assault

Wadena: Plymouth Man Charged in Hotel Assault

Wadena (trfnews.i234.me) — A Plymouth man faces felony assault charges after a hotel dispute in Wadena. Gregory James Pasquarette, 32, of Plymouth, is charged with felony domestic assault by strangulation. He is also charged with felony domestic assault. A misdemeanor fourth-degree criminal damage to property charge was also filed. What the complaint says Police responded… Continue reading Wadena: Plymouth Man Charged in Hotel Assault

Wadena Fire Kills 73-Year-Old David Hanes

Wadena Fire Kills 73-Year-Old David Hanes

Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 73-year-old man died in a fire west of Wadena on Thursday. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office said David Hanes, 73, was found inside the home. Deputies were notified at about 7:40 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. A caller reported a structure fire at a rural residence in… Continue reading Wadena Fire Kills 73-Year-Old David Hanes

Wadena County Hospital Damage Case Filed

Wadena County (trfnews.i234.me) – A Sebeka man is facing charges after Astera Hospital in Wadena reported heavy damage to medical equipment. According to a criminal complaint, the incident happened late on December 1. Wadena Police and Otter Tail County deputies went to Astera Hospital in Wadena. They responded after staff reported damage inside an emergency room. Court… Continue reading Wadena County Hospital Damage Case Filed