Park Rapids: New Ulm Woman Charged in Meth DWI

Amy Jo Wagner

Park Rapids, Hubbard County (trfnews.i234.me) — A New Ulm woman faces drug and DWI charges after a traffic stop in Hubbard County. Amy Jo Wagner, 40, of New Ulm, is charged with felony fifth-degree drug possession. She is also charged with gross misdemeanor third-degree DWI. Traffic Stop According to the criminal complaint, an investigator was… Continue reading Park Rapids: New Ulm Woman Charged in Meth DWI

Park Rapids Woman Charged in .16 DWI Case

Park Rapids Woman Charged in .16 DWI Case

Park Rapids, Hubbard County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Park Rapids woman faces a DWI charge. Police say the stop happened after midnight in Hubbard County. Melissa Sue Mickelson is charged with third-degree driving while impaired. Prosecutors allege her alcohol concentration was 0.08 or higher within two hours. The complaint says a deputy saw a white SUV… Continue reading Park Rapids Woman Charged in .16 DWI Case

Osage House Fire Kills Woman; Man Hurt

Osage House Fire Kills Woman; Man Hurt

Osage, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) A woman died in a house fire early Wednesday in Osage. The fire happened in the Becker County community about 30 miles east of Detroit Lakes. Authorities were called shortly before sunrise. The fire was reported around 4:24 a.m. on February 18. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office received the 911 call.… Continue reading Osage House Fire Kills Woman; Man Hurt

Nevis Woman, 70, Charged After .17 DWI Stop

Nevis Woman, 70, Charged After .17 DWI Stop

Hubbard County (trfnews.i234.me) A Nevis woman is facing two DWI charges after a traffic stop in Hubbard County. Laureen Aileen Gitchel, 70, is charged with second-degree driving while impaired. She also faces a charge for an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more within two hours. Traffic stop details According to the criminal complaint, the stop… Continue reading Nevis Woman, 70, Charged After .17 DWI Stop

Ogema Man Charged After Deputy Assault, Tasered

Ogema Man Charged After Deputy Assault, Tasered

Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Kenneth Quentin Brown Jr., 54, of rural Ogema, has been charged. The case is filed in Becker County District Court, according to court records. Brown is also known as “Crusher,” records say. Prosecutors filed two felony counts of fourth-degree assault on a peace officer. He is also charged with obstructing justice.… Continue reading Ogema Man Charged After Deputy Assault, Tasered

Detroit Lakes Woman Charged in Bat Assault

Detroit Lakes Woman Charged in Bat Assault

BECKER COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — Prosecutors have charged Natalie June McGinnis Mason, 54, of rural Detroit Lakes. Court records list two felonies. They include second-degree assault and third-degree assault. The charges are allegations. They must be proven in court. What court records allege Deputies and medics were sent out on Oct. 4, 2025, according to the… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Woman Charged in Bat Assault

Detroit Lakes Man, 71, Faces Felony Assault Charges

Detroit Lakes Man, 71, Faces Felony Assault Charges

Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Richard Lee Washington, 71, of Detroit Lakes, is charged with four felonies. Prosecutors filed three counts of felony domestic assault. They also filed one count of felony fifth-degree drugs. The case is in Becker County District Court. Allegations Court papers say the alleged assaults happened from Dec. 19 through Jan. 7.… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man, 71, Faces Felony Assault Charges

Detroit Lakes: Woman Charged After Meth Found

Detroit Lakes: Woman Charged After Meth Found

Detroit Lakes, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Becker County prosecutors charged Bianca Ann Sampson, 34, of Detroit Lakes. She faces a felony fifth-degree drug possession count in Becker County District Court. The case follows a traffic stop in Detroit Lakes on Jan. 14, 2025. Why was the car stopped Officers stopped a vehicle after a towel covered… Continue reading Detroit Lakes: Woman Charged After Meth Found

Ogema Woman Sentenced in Meth, DWI Case

Ogema Woman Sentenced in Meth, DWI Case

Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Priscilla Jo Bevins, 52, of rural Ogema, was sentenced in district court. She pleaded guilty to felony fifth-degree drug possession and a DWI count. Two other charges were dismissed in a plea agreement. What led to the case Court records say a tribal police officer stopped Bevins on February 1, 2025.… Continue reading Ogema Woman Sentenced in Meth, DWI Case

Silver Creek Twp: Brainerd Woman Charged After I-94 Crash

Katelyn Ashley Johnson

Silver Creek Township, Wright County (trfnews.i234.me) A Brainerd woman is facing two DWI-related charges. The case follows a crash on Interstate 94. Katelyn Ashley Johnson, 30, of Brainerd, is charged in Wright County District Court. One count is a gross misdemeanor traffic DWI test refusal. A second count is misdemeanor traffic DWI. Crash on I-94… Continue reading Silver Creek Twp: Brainerd Woman Charged After I-94 Crash