Maryland Men Sentenced in Romance Fraud Targeting Elderly Women

BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Two Maryland men have received sentences for their involvement in a romance fraud scheme targeting elderly women via social media. Chinedu Ikenna Nwafor, 42, of Bowie, Maryland, was sentenced on December 17 in North Dakota to 25 months in prison and ordered to pay $180,000 in restitution. He pleaded guilty to… Continue reading Maryland Men Sentenced in Romance Fraud Targeting Elderly Women

Two Women Arrested for Multiple Charges After Shoplifting in Fargo

Antionette Brown

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Two women, Alexis Jones, 29, and Antionette Brown, 28, have been arrested following multiple shoplifting incidents in Fargo. Jones faces charges of robbery, possession of drug paraphernalia, and shoplifting, while Brown faces charges of possession of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and shoplifting. The series of events began on November 21, when Fargo… Continue reading Two Women Arrested for Multiple Charges After Shoplifting in Fargo

Detroit Lakes Employee Faces Deportation After Privacy Violation Incident

Jesus Hernandez-Espana

DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – An employee of a restaurant in Detroit Lakes is set to be deported following allegations of privacy invasion. According to court records, Jesus Hernandez-Espana was caught recording women in a restroom stall at El Loro Mexican Restaurant on November 4. Police obtained his phone, which contained multiple video clips of… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Employee Faces Deportation After Privacy Violation Incident

Three Women Cited for Disorderly Conduct at Thief River Falls Apartment

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On Nov. 8 at 9:46 a.m., police responded to a report of disorderly conduct at 619 State Ave: N., #7. Jennifer Marie Johnson, 46, of Red Lake; Amber Marie Deegan, 28, of Redby; and Zoie Rose Bunker, 26, of Red Lake, were cited for disorderly conduct. Zoie Rose Bunker… Continue reading Three Women Cited for Disorderly Conduct at Thief River Falls Apartment

High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest: West Fargo Woman Faces Multiple Charges

Heather Peck

WEST FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Heather Peck, 43, was arrested on Wednesday night after leading West Fargo Police on a multi-block pursuit through the city. According to authorities, officers responded to reports of a disturbance at the intersection of 7th Avenue East and 9th Street East. Upon arrival, they located Peck who had parked her… Continue reading High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest: West Fargo Woman Faces Multiple Charges

Peeping Eyes, Threats, and Fear: The Unsettling Reality for Fargo Women

Peeping Eyes, Threats, and Fear: The Unsettling Reality for Fargo Women

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – The residents of an apartment complex on 44th Avenue in Fargo have reported incidents of employees from a landscaping company, Outdoor Concepts, engaging in suspicious behavior. According to the women who live there, some employees have been seen peeking through their windows and making threatening comments. Police are investigating these claims… Continue reading Peeping Eyes, Threats, and Fear: The Unsettling Reality for Fargo Women

Tragedy Strikes Safe Haven: Two Infants Lost, Legal Challenges Loom for Two Women

SAFE HAVEN FAIL: 2 Babies Dead, 2 Women Facing Possible Severe Consequences GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) In the past 3 weeks, two babies in our region have died and 2 women are facing possible, severe consequences. Safe Haven laws designed to protect those babies were never used.

Minnesota Man Allegedly Threatens Women and Assaults Police Officers

MN Man Allegedly Threatens To Kill Women & Attacks Police PARK RAPIDS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Minnesota man is facing a string of charges, after allegedly threatening to kill women and attacking Police in Park Rapids, Minnesota, last weekend.

Three Women Sustain Critical Injuries in Crash Near Devils Lake

3 Women Suffer Life Threatening Injuries In Crash By Devils Lake DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Three women suffered life threatening injuries in a 1-vehicle rollover crash near Devils Lake, North Dakota Tuesday evening.

UPDATE: Charges Filed Against Two Women After Grand Forks Overdose Incident

UPDATE: 2 Women Charged Following Grand Forks Overdose Call GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Two women are now facing criminal charges, after emergency responders were called to a Grand Forks motel on Tuesday for an overdose.

Women in Grand Forks Woken Up by Intruder in Their Apartment

Grand Forks Women Wake To Strange Man In Their Apartment GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A man is facing criminal charges, after 2 women say he was found in the bedroom. of their Grand Forks apartment.

Women Accused of Kidnapping, Detaining Man for Three Days, and Assaulting Him

Women Charged With Kidnapping, Holding Man 3 Days & Assaulting Him HIBBING, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Two women are facing criminal charges in Hibbing, Minnesota, after allegedly kidnapping a man and assaulting him for 3 days, until he escaped.

Grand Forks Sex Offender Accused of Engaging in Explicit Facebook Chats with Local Women

Grand Forks Sex Offender Allegedly Having Sexual Facebook Conversations With Area Women GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A convicted Grand Forks sex offender is facing a new charge, after allegedly disguising himself and having sexual conversations on facebook with area women.

UPDATE: Women from Crookston, Fertile, and Warroad Join the Ranks of Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders

UPDATE: Crookston, Fertile and Warroad Women Now Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Three local women are the newest members of the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders. Bridget Carlson of Crookston, Josie Christian of Fertile and Tove Garber of Warroad, MN.

North Fargo Theft Duo: $17,000 Stolen Merchandise and Store Damage Leads to Arrests

Rachel Roper Vick / Brittney Greer (no mugshot yet available)

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — Police in Fargo have arrested two women, Brittney Greer (39) and Rachel Roper Vick (35), on suspicion of burglarizing a store on the 1200 block of 1st Avenue North. Security footage captured the pair, who currently have no permanent address, breaking into the establishment late Tuesday night. The women allegedly made… Continue reading North Fargo Theft Duo: $17,000 Stolen Merchandise and Store Damage Leads to Arrests

Federal Court Revives Women’s Hockey Lawsuit Against UND

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A lawsuit claiming the University of North Dakota (UND) violated federal law by cutting its women’s ice hockey program can proceed after the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court’s dismissal. The lawsuit, filed under Title IX, seeks to reinstate the program that was cut in 2017 due… Continue reading Federal Court Revives Women’s Hockey Lawsuit Against UND

Hollywood Icon Gena Rowlands, Star of ‘The Notebook,’ Passes Away at 94

Gena Rowlands

Gena Rowlands, a legendary actress known for her powerful performances in both independent and mainstream cinema, has passed away at the age of 94. Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actresses of her time, was best known for her collaborations with her husband, director John Cassavetes, and her unforgettable role in the beloved film… Continue reading Hollywood Icon Gena Rowlands, Star of ‘The Notebook,’ Passes Away at 94

Surge in Women Traveling to Minnesota for Abortion Services Following Iowa’s New Ban

Surge in Women Traveling to Minnesota for Abortion Services Following Iowa's New Ban

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – With Iowa’s new abortion ban taking effect today, health care providers in Minnesota anticipate a significant influx of women seeking reproductive care. Dr. Sarah Traxler, Chief Medical Officer for Planned Parenthood North Central States, has indicated that they are prepared for this surge. The organization has expanded its services in border… Continue reading Surge in Women Traveling to Minnesota for Abortion Services Following Iowa’s New Ban

Today marks the start of the Iowa abortion ban and an increase in women moving to Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Health care providers are expecting an increase of women to Minnesota today as the Iowa abortion ban takes effect.

Walmart Heist: Two Women Charged in Thief River Falls Theft

Jane Marie Drury

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a recent development, Tammy Lynn Brummitt, 47, and Jane Marie Drury, 67, both residents of Thief River Falls, find themselves in legal trouble after being charged with aiding and abetting gross misdemeanor theft. The charges, filed on March 13 for Brummitt and March 12 for Drury, are the… Continue reading Walmart Heist: Two Women Charged in Thief River Falls Theft