Detroit Lakes: Woman Charged in $5.7K Check Scam

Detroit Lakes: Woman Charged in $5.7K Check Scam

Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Joann Evonne Wik, 47, lives in rural Detroit Lakes. She now faces two felony charges. Wik is charged in Becker County District Court with felony check forgery. She is also charged with felony theft by swindle. Court records tie the case to a $5,738.23 check. What investigators say An investigator with… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Woman Charged in $5.7K Check Scam

White Earth: Ogema Woman Sentenced for Spitting

White Earth: Ogema Woman Sentenced for Spitting

White Earth, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Kaylynn Lea Jackson, 21, of rural Ogema, was sentenced in court. The case was handled in Becker County District Court, records show. What court records say happened Court records say officers were sent to a home on Beaver Trail on July 5, 2025. The call came in during the… Continue reading White Earth: Ogema Woman Sentenced for Spitting

West Fargo: Search Widens for Missing Woman

West Fargo: Search Widens for Missing Woman

West Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — Police want help finding 25-year-old Isadora Wengel. She has been missing for about two weeks. Police now believe the case may involve foul play. They shared that update at a recent news conference. Where she was last seen Investigators said Wengel was last seen on December 31, 2025. She was near… Continue reading West Fargo: Search Widens for Missing Woman

Jamestown: Woman Charged in 14-Year-Old Sex Case

Valerie Mann

Jamestown (trfnews.i234.me) — A 19-year-old Jamestown woman is facing a felony charge. Court records say the case involves a 14-year-old boy. Valerie Rae Mann was charged Tuesday with gross sexual imposition in Stutsman County District Court, according to court documents. What court records say Police were called to a home in the 800 block of… Continue reading Jamestown: Woman Charged in 14-Year-Old Sex Case

Fargo: Horace Woman Charged in Burglary Case

Fargo: Horace Woman Charged in Burglary Case

Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — Brandy R.C. Olivieri of Horace, North Dakota, is charged with felony burglary in Fargo. Court documents say the case started at 4:13 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Officers were sent to an apartment building after a resident reported an intruder. What court documents say The victim told police she woke up and… Continue reading Fargo: Horace Woman Charged in Burglary Case

Mentor: Cass Lake Woman Charged With DWI

Mentor: Cass Lake Woman Charged With DWI

Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake woman is charged with gross misdemeanor DWI after a vehicle was found stuck in the median on Highway 2 near Mentor, according to a criminal complaint. Court records identify the defendant as Chantelle Lynn Fairbanks, 37, of Cass Lake. She is charged with gross misdemeanor second-degree driving while… Continue reading Mentor: Cass Lake Woman Charged With DWI

Alexandria: Woman Safe After Snowmobile Breaks Ice

Alexandria: Woman Safe After Snowmobile Breaks Ice

Douglas County (trfnews.i234.me) — A woman is safe after her snowmobile went through the ice on Lake Ida Wednesday night, according to authorities. Douglas County deputies were called to the southwest bay of Lake Ida around 6 p.m. The area is between Breezy Point and Lakeview Point, officials said. The woman jumped free Authorities identified… Continue reading Alexandria: Woman Safe After Snowmobile Breaks Ice

Fargo: Calico Dr Crime Scene Tied to Missing Woman

Fargo: Calico Dr Crime Scene Tied to Missing Woman

Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A garage and nearby area on Calico Drive South were taped off during an overnight police investigation. TRF News received video from late Friday night. The video shows crime scene tape around a garage. Investigators were seen moving items and taking photos. What neighbors reported A nearby resident told TRF News they… Continue reading Fargo: Calico Dr Crime Scene Tied to Missing Woman

Detroit Lakes: Woman Killed in St. Croix Shark Attack

Detroit Lakes: Woman Killed in St. Croix Shark Attack

Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — A Detroit Lakes woman died after a suspected shark attack in the U.S. Virgin Islands, officials said. The Virgin Islands Police Department identified the woman as 56-year-old Arlene Lillis of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Police said the attack happened Thursday afternoon near Dorsch Beach on St. Croix. What the police say happened… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Woman Killed in St. Croix Shark Attack

Park River: Grand Forks Woman Charged in Assault

Park River: Grand Forks Woman Charged in Assault

Park River (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks woman faces two felony charges after a reported assault in Park River. Tilly Welsh, of Grand Forks, is charged with terrorizing and aggravated assault. The case is filed in Walsh County District Court. What court records allege Deputies were sent to a Park River residence at about 5:50… Continue reading Park River: Grand Forks Woman Charged in Assault