ROSEAU COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — Kristina Marlene Deedrick, 51, of Warroad, Minnesota, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison following her guilty plea to first-degree methamphetamine sale. The sentencing took place on Monday, May 5, 2025, in Roseau County District Court. Deedrick entered an Alford plea, acknowledging that sufficient evidence existed for a conviction while… Continue reading WARROAD WOMAN SENTENCED TO 2 YEARS FOR METHAMPHETAMINE SALE
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Grand Forks man to serve eight years for possession of methamphetamine, mushrooms with intent to deliver
Grand Forks County, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — Douglas Allen Austreng, a 61-year-old resident of Grand Forks, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to two major drug offenses. On May 5, Austreng admitted to Class A felony possession of at least 50 grams of methamphetamine with intent to deliver and Class… Continue reading Grand Forks man to serve eight years for possession of methamphetamine, mushrooms with intent to deliver
CLAY COUNTY: Moorhead Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Deadly Shooting
Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — On May 7, 2025, Jamal Ahmed, 36, was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder without intent while committing a felony in the death of 37-year-old Franky Torres. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. on July 24, 2024, in the 900 block of 18th Street South in… Continue reading CLAY COUNTY: Moorhead Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Deadly Shooting
Moorhead Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Fatal Shooting
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Jamal Ahmed has been sentenced to 15 year in prison for the July 2024 shooting death of Franky Torres in Moorhead.
Minneapolis Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Fatal DUI Hit-and-Run Near University of Minnesota | Hennepin County (trfnews.i234.me)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minneapolis man, Ali Abas Samator, 31, has been sentenced to 93 months in prison after pleading guilty to criminal vehicular homicide for operating a motor vehicle in a negligent manner while under the influence of alcohol. The fatal crash happened shortly after midnight on November 7, 2024, near the University… Continue reading Minneapolis Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Fatal DUI Hit-and-Run Near University of Minnesota | Hennepin County (trfnews.i234.me)
North Minneapolis — Valentine’s Day Horror: Man Gets 40 Years for Cold-Blooded Murder on Crowded Street
North Minneapolis (trfnews.i234.me) — A man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the cold-blooded killing of Samuel Yeager in North Minneapolis on Valentine’s Day 2024. According to Hennepin County officials, Dominick Ramone Thomas Kirkland, 27, pleaded guilty two months ago to second-degree intentional murder. The fatal shooting occurred just after 1 a.m.… Continue reading North Minneapolis — Valentine’s Day Horror: Man Gets 40 Years for Cold-Blooded Murder on Crowded Street
Fargo, North Dakota — Fargo Man Sentenced to 32 Years for Exploiting Children Online: Shocking Discovery of Infant Victims!
Fargo, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) —A Fargo man has been sentenced to 32 years in federal prison after investigators discovered more than a thousand explicit images and videos of minors on his phone, including materials involving infants. Dustin Fredrickson, 37, pleaded guilty in November 2024 to receipt of materials depicting the sexual exploitation of children. The… Continue reading Fargo, North Dakota — Fargo Man Sentenced to 32 Years for Exploiting Children Online: Shocking Discovery of Infant Victims!
Fargo, North Dakota — Fargo Man Gets Over 4 Years for Tossing Stolen Gun During Shots-Fired Investigation!
Fargo, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man has been sentenced to over four years in federal prison after tossing a stolen handgun during a shots-fired investigation outside a Fargo apartment complex. Kadar Pearson, 21, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Peter Welte to 51 months behind bars following his guilty plea in November… Continue reading Fargo, North Dakota — Fargo Man Gets Over 4 Years for Tossing Stolen Gun During Shots-Fired Investigation!
Today in History: May 3, 1987 – St. Thomas, N.D., teacher marks 52 years in education – Obituary
Today in History revisits the May 3, 1987 edition of the Obituary and highlights a story on Jean Argue. The Herald documents Argue being honored for 52 years of teaching. Known for her dedication, near-perfect attendance, and love for students, she inspired generations, saying she taught because she truly loved it. St. Thomas, N.D., third-graders… Continue reading Today in History: May 3, 1987 – St. Thomas, N.D., teacher marks 52 years in education – Obituary
Hubbard County Drug Bust: Action Jack Allen Simon Caught with 3,000 Grams of Meth, Facing 40 Years!
Hubbard County (trfnews.i234.me) – A massive drug bust has led to serious charges against Action Jack Allen Simon of Elk River, Minnesota. According to court documents, drug task force agents had Simon under surveillance and were prepared when he entered Hubbard County near Akeley on January 25th. As Simon traveled as a passenger in a… Continue reading Hubbard County Drug Bust: Action Jack Allen Simon Caught with 3,000 Grams of Meth, Facing 40 Years!
Fargo Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Brutal Kidnapping and Rape of Neighbor
Cass County, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) – Travis Holt, 40, of Fargo, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for kidnapping and raping his neighbor in March 2024. The incident occurred in an apartment complex on the 2600 block of 8th Street North, where Holt and the victim resided as neighbors. According to court documents,… Continue reading Fargo Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Brutal Kidnapping and Rape of Neighbor
CASS COUNTY: Fargo Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Strangling Girlfriend Over Meth Pipe Dispute
CASS COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — On Monday, April 28, 2025, Randall Duffy of Fargo was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the June 2024 murder of his partner, Jody Campbell. The sentencing took place in Cass County District Court, where Duffy had previously pleaded guilty to charges of murder and domestic violence. According to court… Continue reading CASS COUNTY: Fargo Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Strangling Girlfriend Over Meth Pipe Dispute
Fargo Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Murder
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo man was sentenced to 30 year in prison today for the Murder of a woman in 2024.
Ramsey County: Teen Sentenced to 23 Years for Daylight Execution Outside Saint Paul Tobacco Shop
Ramsey County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 17-year-old has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Davion Brown outside a Saint Paul tobacco shop in September 2024. Knyaw Taw, who was 16 at the time of the incident, pleaded guilty to second-degree intentional murder. He was certified to stand trial as… Continue reading Ramsey County: Teen Sentenced to 23 Years for Daylight Execution Outside Saint Paul Tobacco Shop
Grand Forks County Horror: Man Beats Girlfriend, Sets Home on Fire with Kids Inside — Sentenced to 5 Years
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A terrifying domestic violence case in Grand Forks County has ended with James William Laducer Jr. sentenced to 5 years in prison under a plea deal for charges including endangering by fire, domestic violence-bodily injury, and preventing arrest. The shocking incident took place last October when police were called to… Continue reading Grand Forks County Horror: Man Beats Girlfriend, Sets Home on Fire with Kids Inside — Sentenced to 5 Years
BELCOURT SHOCK: Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Sexually Abusing 7-Year-Old
Rolette County – Belcourt (trfnews.i234.me) – A disturbing case out of Belcourt, North Dakota, has led to the 30-year federal prison sentence of Cole Jeanotte, 41, for abusive sexual contact with a minor under 12 years old. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, a now-teenage girl came forward in 2020, revealing that Jeanotte sexually abused… Continue reading BELCOURT SHOCK: Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Sexually Abusing 7-Year-Old
Cass County, ND: Teen Charged as Adult in Fargo New Year’s Eve Shooting
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Dilworth teenager, Tristin Coggins, is being charged as an adult in connection with a shooting at a New Year’s Eve party in Fargo that left multiple people injured. On December 31, 2024, at approximately 10 p.m., a confrontation between two teenage boys escalated into gunfire at the Southwood Apartments in… Continue reading Cass County, ND: Teen Charged as Adult in Fargo New Year’s Eve Shooting
Cass County Tragedy: Alex Cruz Sentenced to 6 Years for Fatal Hit-and-Run of Robyn Kruse
Cass County, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) – In a significant development in Cass County, Alex Cruz has been sentenced to six years in prison for the fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of 36-year-old Robyn Kruse on December 23, 2024. Cruz is required to serve four years of the sentence, followed by two years of probation. During… Continue reading Cass County Tragedy: Alex Cruz Sentenced to 6 Years for Fatal Hit-and-Run of Robyn Kruse
Cass County Robbery: Fargo Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Armed Gas Station Hold-Up
Cass County, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for a violent gas station robbery that occurred in March 2024. On April 15, 2025, Chief U.S. District Judge Peter Welte sentenced 34-year-old Lucas Tavares to eight years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release,… Continue reading Cass County Robbery: Fargo Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Armed Gas Station Hold-Up
Cass County Cocaine Kingpin: Former Fargo Bar Owner Barrett Prody Sentenced to 16 Years
Cass County, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Barrett Clair Prody, 52, a former Fargo businessman and owner of JT Cigarro and O’Leary’s Pub, has been sentenced to 190 months (nearly 16 years) in federal prison for leading a large-scale cocaine distribution enterprise in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Prody’s organization distributed up to 25 kilograms of cocaine over nearly… Continue reading Cass County Cocaine Kingpin: Former Fargo Bar Owner Barrett Prody Sentenced to 16 Years
POLK COUNTY, MN: West Fargo Woman Sentenced to Over 7 Years for Fentanyl Sales
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Rebecca Dakota Grant, 37, of West Fargo, has been sentenced to 85 months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance sale. A second felony charge of third-degree sale of a controlled substance was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. According to court documents,… Continue reading POLK COUNTY, MN: West Fargo Woman Sentenced to Over 7 Years for Fentanyl Sales
Mower County Shocker: Austin Woman Posed as Deceased Mother for 25 Years, Stole $360K in Social Security Benefits
Mower County (trfnews.i234.me) – In a startling case of long-term fraud, 54-year-old Mavious Redmond of Austin, Minnesota, has pleaded guilty to theft of government funds after a 25-year scheme in which she impersonated her deceased mother to collect Social Security benefits. According to court documents, Redmond’s mother passed away in January 1999. From that time… Continue reading Mower County Shocker: Austin Woman Posed as Deceased Mother for 25 Years, Stole $360K in Social Security Benefits
Beltrami County Man Caught with $10K in Fentanyl and Machine Gun Sentenced to 6 Years
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) – In a significant federal case, Patrick Burton Strong, 29, of Bemidji, Minnesota, has been sentenced to six years in prison followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and illegal possession of a machine gun. Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick announced the sentencing, emphasizing… Continue reading Beltrami County Man Caught with $10K in Fentanyl and Machine Gun Sentenced to 6 Years
FEDERAL SENTENCING: Rolla Man Gets 51 Months for Sexually Abusing 13-Year-Old Girl – 20-Year Supervised Release Ordered
Rolla, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A 25-year-old man from Rolla, North Dakota, was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for sexually abusing a minor, with an additional 20 years of supervised release following incarceration. The sentence was handed down on Friday, April 4 by Chief U.S. District Judge Peter Welte in Fargo. 👧 INVESTIGATION SPANNED… Continue reading FEDERAL SENTENCING: Rolla Man Gets 51 Months for Sexually Abusing 13-Year-Old Girl – 20-Year Supervised Release Ordered
Polk County Man Arrested for Violating Domestic Abuse No Contact Order Within 10 Years of Prior Conviction
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) – On March 31, 2025, authorities arrested 49-year-old Hilario Rincon, born June 10, 1975, for violating a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO) within 10 years of a previous conviction, as specified under Minnesota Statute 629.75.2(c). This statute addresses situations where an individual knowingly violates a DANCO within a decade of a… Continue reading Polk County Man Arrested for Violating Domestic Abuse No Contact Order Within 10 Years of Prior Conviction
Minnesota Town Disbands Police Force After 140 Years
Minnesota Town Dropping Police Force After 140 Years MORRIS, MN. (trfnews.i234.me) The town of Morris, Minnesota is dropping its police force, after 140 years of service.
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 25 Years After Attempted Murder of Cops, Brutal Domestic Violence Rampage
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man will serve 25 years in prison after being found guilty of a series of horrifying crimes, including the attempted murder of law enforcement officers and multiple domestic violence-related felonies. Jeffrey Jacob Simpson Jr., 31, was convicted on seven felony charges in March, including four counts of Class… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 25 Years After Attempted Murder of Cops, Brutal Domestic Violence Rampage
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Firing at Police Officers
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man has been sentenced to 25 year in prison. Jeffrey Simpson Jr. was convicted of a long string of charges, including Attempted Murder for shooting at police in March of 2024.
80 Years Ago This Week, Northern Minnesota Received Some Unfortunate News
BAUDETTE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Eighty years ago this week the bad news began rolling into Northern Minnesota, following the Battle for Iwo Jima in World War II.
Grand Forks County: New Rockford Man Sentenced to Four Years for High-Speed Chase
In Grand Forks County, a New Rockford man with a history of fleeing law enforcement has been sentenced to four years in prison following a high-speed chase in May 2024. Kyle Kahalehili Maez-Schaack, 32, pleaded guilty on March 28 to multiple charges, including reckless endangerment and fleeing a police officer. The incident occurred on May… Continue reading Grand Forks County: New Rockford Man Sentenced to Four Years for High-Speed Chase
Grand Forks County: Woman Charged After New Year’s Day Crash Involving Children
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me)— A devastating head-on collision occurred on New Year’s Day on Sorley Bridge in downtown Grand Forks. According to court documents, Christina Fineout was driving westbound in the eastbound lane when she struck a silver Chevy Silverado head-on. The Silverado was carrying two adults, a two-month-old infant, and a three-year-old child; all… Continue reading Grand Forks County: Woman Charged After New Year’s Day Crash Involving Children
New Year’s Day Crash in Grand Forks Leads to Criminal Charges being Filed
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks woman has now been charged in connection to a New Years Day, head on crash on the Sorlie Bridge in Downtown Grand Forks.
Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to 12.5 Years, stayed for five years
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – Thief River Falls resident Morgan Robert Nehring, 43, was sentenced on March 17 in Pennington County District Court after pleading guilty to possessing 75.8 grams of methamphetamine in 2023. The court dismissed charges of possession of ammunition and firearms by an ineligible person. Nehring received a 150-month prison sentence, stayed for… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to 12.5 Years, stayed for five years
Man Endures -20 Degree Run on New Year’s Day
Man Survives -20 Degree New Years Day Run KULM, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A man survived a run after his vehicle broke down in -20-degree temperatures near Kulm, North Dakota …
Today in History: March 29, 1961 – Sister travels from Norway to reunite with her brother after 54 years – Obituary
Today in History revisits a story from the Wednesday, March 29, 1961, edition of the Obituary featuring a 70-year-old Norwegian nurse Ingabord Bronken who reunited with her brother, Einar Bronken, at the Valley Memorial Rest Home in Grand Forks. She arrived on March 24, 1961, after traveling from Tromsø, Norway, where she had lived and… Continue reading Today in History: March 29, 1961 – Sister travels from Norway to reunite with her brother after 54 years – Obituary
Joshua Temple Sentenced to 5 Years for Domestic Abuse of Wife Battling Cancer
GRAND FORKS, ND – Joshua Jon Temple, 40, of Grand Forks, has been sentenced to 5 years in prison followed by 2 years of probation after pleading guilty to terrorizing and endangering an eligible adult. Two domestic violence charges were dismissed as part of a plea agreement. The charges stemmed from Temple’s abuse of his… Continue reading Joshua Temple Sentenced to 5 Years for Domestic Abuse of Wife Battling Cancer
Fargo SHOCK: Former NDSU Football Star Sentenced for Firing Gun into Home Near Campus
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — Jaiden Pickett, a former North Dakota State University football player, has been sentenced to three years in prison for firing a gun into an occupied home near campus. Pickett, 20, entered an Alford plea, acknowledging enough evidence for conviction while maintaining his innocence. The incident occurred on Sept. 8 after a… Continue reading Fargo SHOCK: Former NDSU Football Star Sentenced for Firing Gun into Home Near Campus
Grand Forks County Bombshell: Ex-ND Senator Gets 10 Years for Child Sex Crimes!
Grand Forks, North Dakota (TRFNews.i234.me) — A former North Dakota lawmaker has been sentenced to spend 10 years in prison for sexually abusing children. The sentencing began at 9:30 AM Wednesday and lasted nearly 7 hours. State attorneys called a special agent who has been leading the investigation, while two of Holmberg’s victims also gave… Continue reading Grand Forks County Bombshell: Ex-ND Senator Gets 10 Years for Child Sex Crimes!
Ray Holmberg, Former ND Legislator, Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Sex Charge
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Ray Holmberg of Grand Forks, a former North Dakota legislator has been sentenced to 10 years in prison …
Minneapolis Man Gets 3 Years for Saint Paul Shooting After Plea Deal
Saint Paul (trfnews.i234.me) — Mohamud Hillow Bulle, 36, of Minneapolis, has been sentenced to 36 months in prison following a plea deal that downgraded his charge from attempted second-degree murder to second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. The case stems from a September 30, 2024, shooting on the 1400 block of Seventh Street East in… Continue reading Minneapolis Man Gets 3 Years for Saint Paul Shooting After Plea Deal
FOREST LAKE Tragedy: Man Gets 19 Years for Killing Teen in Hit-and-Run at Veterans Memorial Park
FOREST LAKE (trfnews.i234.me) — A Forest Lake man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for a brutal hit-and-run at Lakeside Veterans Memorial Park that claimed the life of 17-year-old Darisha Bailey-Vath and left three others injured. Dylan Robert Simmons, 20 at the time of the crime, was found guilty by a jury of… Continue reading FOREST LAKE Tragedy: Man Gets 19 Years for Killing Teen in Hit-and-Run at Veterans Memorial Park
CAVALIER Woman Jailed for Smuggling Drugs into Grand Forks County Jail
CAVALIER (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cavalier woman has been sentenced to two years in prison after admitting to smuggling Suboxone into the Grand Forks County Jail as part of a wider drug trafficking scheme within the correctional facility. Elaine Alexis Longtine, 26, pleaded guilty to a Class A felony charge of conspiracy to deliver or possess… Continue reading CAVALIER Woman Jailed for Smuggling Drugs into Grand Forks County Jail
Duluth County Shocked: Former Climbing Coach Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Child Pornography
DULUTH County (trfnews.i234.me) — In a disturbing case that has shaken the Duluth community, former climbing instructor Lucas Matthew Kramer, 45, has been sentenced to 6 ½ years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of child sexual abuse materials. Kramer, who previously worked as a climbing coordinator at the University of Minnesota Duluth… Continue reading Duluth County Shocked: Former Climbing Coach Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Child Pornography
Grand Forks County Jury to Decide Fate of Nichole Rice in Anita Knutson Murder Trial
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks County jury will now determine the fate of Nichole Rice, the woman charged in one of North Dakota’s most widely followed murder cases — the 2007 stabbing death of Minot State University student Anita Knutson. Jury selection officially began on Monday, March 17, at the Grand Forks… Continue reading Grand Forks County Jury to Decide Fate of Nichole Rice in Anita Knutson Murder Trial
Dilworth Teen Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Fargo New Year’s Eve Shooting!
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A teenager from Dilworth has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, terrorizing, and reckless endangerment following a shooting incident on New Year’s Eve in Fargo. According to court documents, on December 31st at 10:13 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 2500 block of 15th Street South in Fargo after multiple… Continue reading Dilworth Teen Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Fargo New Year’s Eve Shooting!
UPDATE: Teen Faces “Attempted Murder” Charge in Fargo New Year’s Eve Shooting
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Dilworth, Minnesota juvenile has now been charged with Attempted Murder in connection to a New Year’s Eve shooting in Fargo.
Former Attorney from Warren, Minnesota Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Ex-Wife’s Murder
Former Warren, Minnesota Attorney Gets 18 Year Prison Sentence In Murder Of Ex-Wife WARREN, MN. (trfnews.i234.me) Anders Odegaard, a former attorney in Warren, Minnesota has been sentenced to 18-years in prison for beating death of his wife in August of 2022.
GRAND FORKS MURDER SENTENCING: Cazmere Haskins Gets 40 Years for Stabbing Death!
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — In a Grand Forks District Court ruling, Cazmere Haskins has been sentenced to 40 years in prison, followed by three years of probation, for the murder of 24-year-old Anthony Economy. Haskins, who previously pleaded guilty in a plea deal, has also been ordered to pay $2,413 in restitution to the victim’s family.… Continue reading GRAND FORKS MURDER SENTENCING: Cazmere Haskins Gets 40 Years for Stabbing Death!
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Murder that Occurred 1 Year Ago Today
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks, North Dakota man, Cazmere Haskins has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the March 7, 2024 stabbing death of Anfernee Economy in that town.
HABITUAL OFFENDER: Grafton Man Sentenced to 20 Years After High-Speed Chase & Meth Bust
Grafton, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) – A dangerous police chase in March 2024 led to a massive meth bust and a 20-year prison sentence for a Grafton man. 🚔 39-year-old Justin Marcel Peterson was sentenced Friday, February 21, to 20 years in prison, though he will serve 10 years before being placed on supervised probation for… Continue reading HABITUAL OFFENDER: Grafton Man Sentenced to 20 Years After High-Speed Chase & Meth Bust
Charged with Murdering Father in Grand Forks 4 Years Ago: Justice Served
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Vincent Villarreal of East Grand Forks made his first court appearance in Grand Forks on Friday for allegedly murdering his father in December of 2020. Villarreal has been serving time for other crimes.
Moorhead Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Brutal Murder!
Moorhead, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A horrifying case of violence has reached its conclusion in Moorhead, Minnesota. Robert Icanberry, 59, has been sentenced to just over 30 years in prison for the brutal stabbing death of Terry Klevgaard in April 2023. The victim, a Crookston, MN native, was discovered lifeless in an apartment after not being seen for… Continue reading Moorhead Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Brutal Murder!
Frazee Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Sickening Crimes Against Child in Becker County!
Becker County (TRF News) – Frazee Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Child Sex Crimes In Frazee, Minnesota, a shocking verdict was handed down in the Becker County District Court against 46-year-old Shawn Louis Boit on four felony counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. The chilling details reveal that he engaged in multiple acts of… Continue reading Frazee Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Sickening Crimes Against Child in Becker County!
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 108 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND – Nolli Hedira Neal Jr., 33, has been sentenced to 108 months (9 years) in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess a controlled substance with intent to distribute and possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Neal’s sentencing took place on February 20, 2025, following a… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 108 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges
UPDATE: Mendoza Sentenced to an Additional 3 Years in North Dakota Prison
UPDATE: Mendoza To Serve Additional 3-Years In North Dakota Prison GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Valentin Mendoza has been sentenced to serve an additional 3 years in a North Dakota prison, after finishing a 27-year sentence in Minnesota.
Grand Forks Woman Sentenced for Meth Distribution Near Elementary School
Grand Forks, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—A Grand Forks woman pleaded guilty and was sentenced last month after being caught selling methamphetamine within 165 feet of Lewis and Clark Elementary School. 📌 Defendant: Tara Rose Garza, 38📌 Charge: Class A Felony – Possession of Meth with Intent to Deliver📌 Sentence: 10 years, serving three years in prison, followed… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Sentenced for Meth Distribution Near Elementary School
Minnesota Man Charged with Sex Crimes Involving Child Over Five Years
In Twin Valley, Minnesota, Jose Miguel Diaz-Mendez Jr. has been charged with heinous sex crimes involving a child over the past five years according to court documents. The alleged offenses took place on numerous occasions as Mendes warned the victim not to tell anyone or they would face consequences. Now facing felonies of first-degree criminal… Continue reading Minnesota Man Charged with Sex Crimes Involving Child Over Five Years
Charge of Child Sex Crimes Over Multiple Years
TWIN VALLEY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Twin Valley, Minnesota man is charged with committing sex crimes against a child over the past 5 years.
St. Michael Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison for Child Abuse Leading to Infant’s Death on Spirit Lake Reservation
ST. MICHAEL, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—A St. Michael man has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple child abuse charges that led to the tragic death of a 1-year-old child on the Spirit Lake Indian Reservation. Case Overview 📅 Date of Incident: February 18, 2023📍 Location: St. Michael, ND – Spirit… Continue reading St. Michael Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison for Child Abuse Leading to Infant’s Death on Spirit Lake Reservation
Vincent Chase Villarreal to Face Murder Charge in Grand Forks County After Release from Minnesota Prison
📍 Grand Forks, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—More than four years after a warrant was issued for Vincent Chase Villarreal in connection with the murder of his father, he is expected to be extradited to Grand Forks County to face trial after serving time in Minnesota prison. Case Background: The 2020 Murder of Jeffrey Allen Shulzitski 🔍 Date… Continue reading Vincent Chase Villarreal to Face Murder Charge in Grand Forks County After Release from Minnesota Prison
Minneapolis Man Sentenced to Over 9 Years for Felony Drug Charges in Becker County
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to over nine years in prison after being caught transporting a significant quantity of methamphetamine through Becker County. Case Background Kevin Donald Turck, 58, of Minneapolis, was sentenced to 110 months in prison after pleading guilty to felony first-degree drug possession. A misdemeanor DWI charge was… Continue reading Minneapolis Man Sentenced to Over 9 Years for Felony Drug Charges in Becker County
Charged with Murdering Father in Grand Forks Four Years Later: Justice Comes Calling
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Vincent Villarreal of East Grand Forks made his first court appearance in Grand Forks on Friday for allegedly murdering his father in December of 2020. Villarreal has been serving time for other crimes.
Spirit Lake Man Sentenced to 16 Years for Fatal Stabbing Over $40 in Fort Totten
NORTH DAKOTA — A Spirit Lake man was sentenced to 16 years in federal prison on Thursday, February 6, after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of a man over a $40 dispute. Austin Cody Littlewind Jr., 22, admitted to stabbing the victim in November 2023 in Fort Totten, North Dakota. The case… Continue reading Spirit Lake Man Sentenced to 16 Years for Fatal Stabbing Over $40 in Fort Totten
Carver County Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Violent Fleet Farm Stabbing
A Carver County man has been sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree assault in a violent attack at a Fleet Farm store. Gerald Dwayne Hudson, 31, was sentenced to 84 months behind bars by a Carver County judge on February 4, 2025. According to court records, the assault occurred on… Continue reading Carver County Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Violent Fleet Farm Stabbing
40 Years Since the Gordon Kahl Shootout: Reflecting on the Medina Incident from Three Years Ago
GORDON KAHL SHOOTOUT: It's Now Been 40 Yrs, Our Look Back On The Medina Shootout 3 Years Ago MEDINA, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Thirty-seven years after the Gordon Kahl shootout in Medina, North Dakota that left 2 U.S. Marshals dead, Scott Faul, who was sentenced to life in prison for his part in the murders has filed… Continue reading 40 Years Since the Gordon Kahl Shootout: Reflecting on the Medina Incident from Three Years Ago
Dunseith Woman Sentenced to Six Years for Fentanyl Trafficking in Grand Forks County
GRAND FORKS COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—A Dunseith woman has been sentenced to six years in prison for her role in trafficking nearly 200 grams of fentanyl, intending to distribute it on the Turtle Mountain Reservation. Case Background 📌 Defendant: Darla Rae Belgarde, 37 📌 Arrest Date: October 25, 2024 📌 Charges: ✔️ Class A Felony –… Continue reading Dunseith Woman Sentenced to Six Years for Fentanyl Trafficking in Grand Forks County
Minneapolis Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Setting Fire That Injured Double-Amputee
Minneapolis, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to 13 years and two months in prison for setting fire to a tent, leaving a double-amputee with severe burns near Target Field. Officers responded to the scene near Glenwood Avenue and Twins Way on December 5, 2023, after receiving reports that a homeless man in a… Continue reading Minneapolis Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Setting Fire That Injured Double-Amputee
Jaden Ray Sentenced to Over 7 Years for Stabbing in McIntosh, Minnesota
McIntosh, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Jaden Ray, of Winger, Minnesota, has been sentenced to 86 months (over 7 years) in prison, with credit for 38 days served, following a violent stabbing outside a bar in McIntosh in January 2023. Plea Deal and Charges Ray pleaded guilty to first-degree assault causing great bodily harm under a plea agreement. Charges… Continue reading Jaden Ray Sentenced to Over 7 Years for Stabbing in McIntosh, Minnesota
Woman who attacked with a knife in McIntosh sentenced to 7 years in prison
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Winger, Minnesta woman has been sentenced to just over 7 years in prison in connection to a January 2023 stabbing in McIntosh, Minnesota.
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Methamphetamine Distribution
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—Robert Barrett Yahnke, a 61-year-old man, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement in methamphetamine distribution. Yahnke pleaded guilty on Monday, Jan. 27, to multiple felony charges, including the delivery of at least 50 grams of methamphetamine and possession with intent to deliver. Yahnke admitted to selling methamphetamine… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Methamphetamine Distribution
Fort Totten Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Grand Forks Standoff
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—A Fort Totten man, Collin Wade Posey, was sentenced on Tuesday, Jan. 21, to serve seven years in prison for charges stemming from a standoff with law enforcement in Grand Forks. Posey, 32, pleaded guilty to Class B felony criminal mischief causing over $10,000 in damages and Class C felony preventing arrest.… Continue reading Fort Totten Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Grand Forks Standoff
Anthony Kruger Sentenced to Nearly Six Years for Federal Firearm Possession in Richland County
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 23, 2025, Anthony Kruger, 35, of Breckenridge, Minnesota, was sentenced to five years and ten months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. A federal grand jury indicted Kruger in May 2023 for possessing a firearm on or about January 5, 2023. Due… Continue reading Anthony Kruger Sentenced to Nearly Six Years for Federal Firearm Possession in Richland County
UPDATE: Man sentenced to 7 years in prison for August standoff in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A St. Michael, North Dakota man was sentenced to 7-year in prison today in connection to a standoff with Grand Forks Police last August.
Leeds, North Dakota Man John Michael Lister Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Charges
LEEDS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Leeds, North Dakota man, John Michael Lister, has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses related to the sexual abuse of two children. Lister is charged with two counts of continuous sexual abuse of a child and two counts of gross sexual imposition. According to court documents, the allegations involve… Continue reading Leeds, North Dakota Man John Michael Lister Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Charges
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 2.5 Years in Prison for June 2024 Incident: Watch the Exclusive Video Update
GRAND FORKS, ,ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for a wild incident in June of 2024 where a victim was hit with a hatchet and multiple shots were fired.
Warmest 10 Years Recorded in the Past Decade
UNITED STATES (trfnews.i234.me) The latest reporting from NASA shows the last 10 years are the warmest on record since recordings from the 1800’s.
Travis Bauer Sentenced to 30.5 Years for Second-Degree Murder in Sibley County
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On September 20, 2022, Travis Bauer contacted emergency services to report finding 79-year-old farmer Dennis Weitzenkamp unresponsive in a machine shed at a farm on 266th Street near Winthrop, Minnesota. Law enforcement arrived to find Weitzenkamp deceased with a gunshot wound to the back of his head. Evidence indicated he had been… Continue reading Travis Bauer Sentenced to 30.5 Years for Second-Degree Murder in Sibley County
Moorhead Man Cordell McFadden Sentenced to 8 Years for Fargo Shooting Incident
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Moorhead man will serve 8 years in prison for aggravated assault with a firearm after pleading guilty to a shooting incident in Fargo last year. Cordell McFadden was arrested in March following a shooting near South High School. On March 30th, Fargo police responded to a report of gunfire in… Continue reading Moorhead Man Cordell McFadden Sentenced to 8 Years for Fargo Shooting Incident
Cass County: Cordell McFadden Sentenced to 10 Years for March 2024 Shooting
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – On January 13, 2025, in Cass County Court, Cordell McFadden changed his plea regarding charges from a March 30, 2024, shooting near Fargo South High School. Initially pleading not guilty in June, McFadden altered his plea and received a 10-year prison sentence. He is required to serve 8 years, followed by… Continue reading Cass County: Cordell McFadden Sentenced to 10 Years for March 2024 Shooting
Hennepin County: Lue Chang Sentenced to 25.5 Years for Family Gathering Murder
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—In Hennepin County, Lue Chang, 32, from Brooklyn Park, received a 25.5-year prison sentence for second-degree murder committed during a family gathering in September 2024. The incident occurred on September 21, 2024, at a residence on the 7500 block of Kentucky Avenue North during a birthday celebration. Court records indicate that Chang… Continue reading Hennepin County: Lue Chang Sentenced to 25.5 Years for Family Gathering Murder
UPDATE: New Year’s Eve Fire in Emerado, North Dakota
UPDATE: New Years Eve Fire In Emerado, North Dakota EMERADO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding a New Years Eve fire in Emerado, North Dakota.
Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Downtown Fargo; Investigation Underway
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – On January 1, 2025, at approximately 1:54 a.m., a female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the 200 block of Broadway North in downtown Fargo. The driver continued northbound on Broadway after the collision. Police Response and Investigation Upon arrival, Fargo Police Department officers collected witness statements indicating that the… Continue reading Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Downtown Fargo; Investigation Underway
Juvenile Arrested After Fargo Apartment Shooting Incident
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 31st at 10:13 p.m., Fargo Police responded to a reported shooting at an apartment building in the 2500 block of 15th Street South. Upon arrival, officers determined that two juvenile males had engaged in a physical altercation in a hallway during a party. A neighboring resident attempted to intervene… Continue reading Juvenile Arrested After Fargo Apartment Shooting Incident
Fargo Dairy Queen Vandalized on New Year’s Eve; Suspect Arrested
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – On New Year’s Eve, the Dairy Queen located on 52nd Avenue South in Fargo closed earlier than its scheduled 9:00 PM operating hours. A sign posted by management around 7:30 PM indicated the early closure. At 12:41 AM, Fargo police responded to a security alarm at the restaurant. Upon arrival, officers… Continue reading Fargo Dairy Queen Vandalized on New Year’s Eve; Suspect Arrested
St. Cloud Woman Sentenced to Over 26 Years for Leading Drug Trafficking Operation
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) —On January 3, 2025, Chief Judge Peter Welte sentenced Macalla “Kayla” Knott to 26 years and nine months in federal prison for her leadership role in a significant drug trafficking organization. This sentence is below the federal mandatory minimum of life imprisonment for a continuing criminal enterprise violation, commonly referred to as… Continue reading St. Cloud Woman Sentenced to Over 26 Years for Leading Drug Trafficking Operation
Juvenile Arrested Following Fargo New Year’s Eve Shooting
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 31, 2024, at approximately 10:31 p.m., Fargo police responded to reports of a shooting at an apartment complex located in the 2500 block of 15th Street South. Upon arrival, officers determined that an altercation had occurred between two juvenile males in the hallway of the building. A resident from… Continue reading Juvenile Arrested Following Fargo New Year’s Eve Shooting
Fargo Woman Sentenced to 19 Years for Driving into Nightclub Crowd
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — In Cass County District Court, Fargo resident Princess Leiyipei Gweh, 25, was sentenced to 19 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of aggravated assault and one count of reckless endangerment. The charges stem from a February 18, 2024, incident at the now-closed Cairo Restaurant and Bar, where Gweh… Continue reading Fargo Woman Sentenced to 19 Years for Driving into Nightclub Crowd
Thief River Falls Man Arrested for Third-Degree DWI on New Year’s Day
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 1, law enforcement conducted a traffic stop near the 300 block of Atlantic Ave. N. The driver, identified as 39-year-old Trace Joseph Hegel from Thief River Falls, was arrested and charged with third-degree Driving While Impaired (DWI) with one aggravating factor. According to the official complaint, officers observed signs of… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested for Third-Degree DWI on New Year’s Day
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to Two Years for Basketball Court Shooting
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — On January 7, Allen Jaborie Ticordiyae Little, 24, of Grand Forks, pleaded guilty to Class C felony aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon and Class C felony reckless endangerment-extreme indifference. These pleas were entered alongside a proposed plea agreement. The following day, January 8, after judicial approval, the case was… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to Two Years for Basketball Court Shooting
UPDATE: Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for BB Court Shooting
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man has been sentenced to 2 year in prison for a shooting at a basketball court in …
Fargo Woman Sentenced to 19 Years for Vehicular Assault Outside Nightclub
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In January 2025, Princess Leiyipei Gweh, a 25-year-old resident of Fargo, North Dakota, received a 19-year prison sentence following a plea agreement. She pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated assault and one count of reckless endangerment, while three other charges were dismissed as part of the agreement. Grand Forks Herald… Continue reading Fargo Woman Sentenced to 19 Years for Vehicular Assault Outside Nightclub
Moorhead Woman Charged in New Year’s Day Hit-and-Run Incident
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On January 1, 2025, at 1:54 a.m., Moorhead police responded to a reported pedestrian hit-and-run at the intersection of Broadway and Second Avenue. Witnesses and video surveillance indicated that a female pedestrian entered the roadway and collided with the front quarter panel of a vehicle, resulting in her sustaining a broken… Continue reading Moorhead Woman Charged in New Year’s Day Hit-and-Run Incident
DUI Arrest Following Hit-and-Run at Thief River Falls VFW
Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On Tuesday, December 31, 2024, just before 11:00 p.m., police responded to a motor vehicle incident at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post in Thief River Falls. Officers were dispatched following a report of a truck being struck in the parking lot, with the offending vehicle leaving the scene. Upon investigation,… Continue reading DUI Arrest Following Hit-and-Run at Thief River Falls VFW
Fort Totten Man Receives Five-Year Sentence for Attempted Escape from Custody
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — On December 26, 2024, Collin Wade Posey, a 32-year-old resident of Fort Totten, was sentenced to five years in prison for attempting to escape custody. Posey had been arrested in July on multiple local and federal warrants. Posey pleaded guilty to the following charges: Class C felony escape-felony arrest or… Continue reading Fort Totten Man Receives Five-Year Sentence for Attempted Escape from Custody
New Orleans Terror Attack: 15 Dead After Army Veteran’s Rampage
NEW ORLEANS (trfnews.i234.me) — On January 1, 2025, at approximately 3:15 a.m., a pickup truck driven by Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, a U.S. citizen from Texas and former Army Staff Sergeant, entered a pedestrian area near Canal and Bourbon Streets in New Orleans’ French Quarter. The vehicle struck numerous individuals, resulting in 15 fatalities and injuries… Continue reading New Orleans Terror Attack: 15 Dead After Army Veteran’s Rampage
Senator’s Son Sentenced to 28 Years for Deputy’s Death in High-Speed Chase
STANTON, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — Ian Cramer, aged 43 and son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer, was sentenced to 28 years in prison on December 30, 2024, for his involvement in the death of Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy Paul Martin during a high-speed pursuit in December 2023. Incident Overview On December 6, 2023, Cramer fled from… Continue reading Senator’s Son Sentenced to 28 Years for Deputy’s Death in High-Speed Chase
Update on Fargo Shooting: 1 Person Injured, Juvenile Arrested in New Year’s Eve Incident.
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A juvenile is in custody after 1 person was wounded in a News Years Even shooting in Fargo.
Breaking News: Shooting on New Year’s Eve Reported in Fargo
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A large police presence around an apartment complex in Fargo, following a report of a shooting.
UPDATE: Son of North Dakota Senator Sentenced to 28 Years in Prison for Deputy’s Murder
STANTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Judge has sentenced 43-year old Ian Cramer to 28 years in prison after pleading guilty to homicide and other charges related to a pursuit and crash in western North Dakota that killed a Mercer County deputy in December of 2023. Cramer in the son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer.
Man Accused of Decade-Long Sexual Abuse in Fargo
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A 31-year-old man named Benito Fox has been arrested and charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child in Fargo. The alleged victim is a 14-year-old girl who reported the abuse to authorities. According to court documents, the abuse began when she was still in the sixth grade. A preliminary hearing… Continue reading Man Accused of Decade-Long Sexual Abuse in Fargo
Emerado Man Sentenced for Attempted Murder and Related Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — On December 16, 2024, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, 32-year-old Alexander Mitchell Stewart from Emerado was sentenced to 10 years in prison, with six years suspended, for attempted murder and associated offenses. The sentencing includes an additional three years of probation following his incarceration. Stewart is required to undergo an… Continue reading Emerado Man Sentenced for Attempted Murder and Related Charges
Warroad Man Sentenced to 14.5 Years for Wife’s Murder
ROSEAU COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Warroad man, David Allen Corneliusen, 65, received a 14.5-year prison sentence on Monday, December 16, for the murder of his wife. Corneliusen entered a Norgaard plea in October, admitting to second-degree intentional, but not premeditated, murder. A Norgaard plea indicates that while the defendant acknowledges committing the crime, they… Continue reading Warroad Man Sentenced to 14.5 Years for Wife’s Murder
Man Charged with Attempted Murder Related to New Year’s Eve Fire in Emerado, ND
Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Connection To New Years Eve Fire In Emerado, ND EMERADO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Buxton, North Dakota man is facing a long string of charges, including Attempted Murder in connection to a New Years Eve fire in Emerado.
UPDATE: Warroad Man Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison for Killing Wife
WARROAD, MN (iNewz.TV) A Warroad, Minnesota man has now been sentenced to 21-year in prison for the Murder of his wife in August of 2023.
Exclusive Video: Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Child Sex Case
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Grand Forks Man Gets 40 Years Prison In Child Sex Case GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Jeffery Krogstad of Grand Forks has been sentenced to 40 years in prison, after being convicted …
Emerado, North Dakota Man Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An Emerado, North Dakota man has been sentenced to 4 years in prison, following the Attempted Murder of a woman in that town in October 0f 2023.
UPDATE: Man Pleads Guilty to Murder in Grand Forks, Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man has plead guilty to a March 2024 Murder. Under a plea deal Cazmere Haskins would spend 40 years in prison.
Fargo Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Attempted Murder
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Kyle Ochoa was sentenced Monday to 10 years in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised probation, for one count of intentional attempted murder. He was credited with just over a year of time already served. Ochoa entered an Alford Plea in September 2023. Court documents state that the victim was… Continue reading Fargo Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Attempted Murder
Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Methamphetamine Sale
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – James Richard Shaugabay, 33, was sentenced on Thursday, November 21st, for selling approximately six grams of methamphetamine to a Polk County informant. He had previously pleaded guilty in October to felony third-degree sale of a controlled substance. According to court documents, Shaugabay sold methamphetamine to a cooperating individual in East… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Methamphetamine Sale
A Stearns County Judge Sentences a Paynesville Woman to 22 Years in Prison for Murdering Her Disabled Daughter
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Stearns County judge has sentenced a Paynesville woman to nearly 22 years in prison for murdering her disabled daughter. The child had chronic respiratory failure and severe developmental delay from birth. Elise Nelson was found guilty of one count of second-degree intentional murder after pleading guilty earlier. Her sentencing… Continue reading A Stearns County Judge Sentences a Paynesville Woman to 22 Years in Prison for Murdering Her Disabled Daughter
West Fargo Employee Accused of $830,000 Embezzlement Over Seven Years
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A West Fargo woman has been charged with theft after allegedly embezzling nearly $830,000 from her employer, Lunde Auto, between 2015 and early 2022. According to court records, Mary Peterson, who was responsible for handling cash deposits, was terminated in 2022 after the general manager discovered the missing funds. The issue surfaced… Continue reading West Fargo Employee Accused of $830,000 Embezzlement Over Seven Years
St. Cloud Man Sentenced to 23 Years for Human Trafficking in Minnesota
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Stearns County judge sentenced Terrell Fields, 47, of St. Cloud, to 23 years in prison for promoting prostitution. Fields will receive credit for the 274 days he spent in county jail. Fields pleaded guilty in September to one count of promoting prostitution. Twenty-three other charges were dismissed as part… Continue reading St. Cloud Man Sentenced to 23 Years for Human Trafficking in Minnesota
Edmund Fitzgerald Sank on Lake Superior 49 Years Ago This Week
LAKE SUPERIOR (trfnews.i234.me) This week marks the 49th anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald sink on Lake Superior. Twenty-nine …
Granite Falls Man Sentenced to 7.5 Years in Prison for Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
RAMSEY COUNTY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A judge has handed down a sentence of 7.5 years in prison to Keanu Labatte, a 20-year-old man from Granite Falls, Minnesota after he pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal sexual conduct. According to court documents, Labatte physically and sexually assaulted his girlfriend, a student at St. Catherine University, while keeping… Continue reading Granite Falls Man Sentenced to 7.5 Years in Prison for Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Grand Forks Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Narcotics Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Douglas Allen Austreng, 61, has been charged with various crimes related to narcotics. On October 29, law enforcement executed a search warrant on his residence. During this operation, they allegedly found multiple substances: approximately 1,001.4 grams of methamphetamine (including packaging), 30.23 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, 0.82 grams of cocaine, and… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Narcotics Charges
Humans Have Inhabited This Area for 8,000 Years!
People Have Been Living Here For 8,000 Years! CASS LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A stop at Knutson Dam on Cass Lake, Minnesota where people have been living for 8,000 years.
Deadly Speed: Avon Man Sentenced to 9 Years for Fatal Crash
CLEAR LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Hunter Buckentine, a 24-year-old man from Avon, Minnesota, was sentenced to nine years and eight months in prison for his role in a fatal car crash that occurred on August 19, 2023. The incident took place around 1:00 a.m. on Highway 10 in Becker when Buckentine’s vehicle collided with another… Continue reading Deadly Speed: Avon Man Sentenced to 9 Years for Fatal Crash
Fargo Fugitive Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for High-Speed Chase and Assault on Federal Agents
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – Michael Allen Otto was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for his involvement in a high-speed chase and assault on federal agents. The incident occurred on September 15, 2023. A routine traffic stop led to law enforcement pursuing Otto’s vehicle at high speeds. Two stolen firearms were found inside the vehicle… Continue reading Fargo Fugitive Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for High-Speed Chase and Assault on Federal Agents
Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Violent Car Theft from Mother and Son
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Romell Roshode Lewis has been sentenced to approximately five years in prison after being convicted of first-degree aggravated robbery. According to court documents, a woman and her 13-year-old son were bringing groceries into their home last summer when they were confronted by Lewis and several other men who had driven… Continue reading Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Violent Car Theft from Mother and Son
Betrayal of Trust: Woman Sentenced to 25 Years for Poisoning Boyfriend with Antifreeze in Cold-Blooded Murder
MINOT, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A chilling tale of betrayal and murder has come to an end as Ina Thea Kenoyer was sentenced to serve 25 years behind bars for poisoning her boyfriend, Steven Riley Jr., using antifreeze. This heinous crime not only took the life of a loving partner but also shattered the trust that… Continue reading Betrayal of Trust: Woman Sentenced to 25 Years for Poisoning Boyfriend with Antifreeze in Cold-Blooded Murder
Neche, ND Man Sentenced to 60 Years for Child Sexual Exploitation
60 Years In Prison For Neche, ND Man On Charges Of Sexual Exploitation Of Children FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Neche, North Dakota man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison on charges of sexually exploiting children for the distribution and possession of child porn.
Daredevil Driver Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for High-Speed Chase
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Benjamin Mikkel Pawlowski, a 30-year-old man from Grand Forks, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Monday, October 14. The harsh sentence comes after he pleaded guilty to six Class C felonies and two Class B misdemeanors related to a high-speed chase that involved fleeing from law enforcement. According… Continue reading Daredevil Driver Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for High-Speed Chase
Oklee Man Faces 30 Years in Prison for Cocaine Sale
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A man from Oklee, Minnesota, has been charged with first-degree sale of a controlled substance. Rodney Arlan Smith, 58, faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted. According to court documents, Smith was arrested in July after selling an ounce of cocaine to undercover Pennington County law enforcement for… Continue reading Oklee Man Faces 30 Years in Prison for Cocaine Sale
Southern Minnesota Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Brutal Stabbing and Child Endangerment
MANKATO, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — In a shocking turn of events, Dustin Murilla, a 35-year-old man from Southern Minnesota, has been sentenced to an astonishing 20 years in prison for his role in the fatal stabbing of a woman and terrorizing an innocent child. The harrowing incident unfolded on May 2023 during a high-speed police chase… Continue reading Southern Minnesota Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Brutal Stabbing and Child Endangerment
Suspect Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison and Ordered to Pay $48 Million in Restitution for Feeding Our Future Scam
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) One of 12 suspects has now been sentenced in a $250-million dollar pandemic fraud scheme.
Fatal Shooting in South Fargo: Man Faces 15 Years for Federal Gun Charges
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – Amire Logan, a man arrested after a fatal shooting in south Fargo last June, now faces four counts of having firearms as a felon and one count of removing the serial number from a gun. The charges were filed at the federal level following an investigation into the death of Zion Brooks… Continue reading Fatal Shooting in South Fargo: Man Faces 15 Years for Federal Gun Charges
Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to 5 Years Probation for Possessing Child Pornography
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man was sentenced Tuesday, Oct. 8 in Pennington County District Court for possessing three images of child pornography in 2023. Michael Robert Schake, 71, was also accused of possessing seven other photos of child pornography, but those charges were dismissed in a plea agreement. Schake… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to 5 Years Probation for Possessing Child Pornography
Decade of Darkness: 47-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison for Heinous Child Abuse
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minnesota man has been sentenced to an astonishing 50 years in prison, with 20 years suspended, for his heinous crimes against four young girls. Manuel Martinez Jr., 47, pleaded guilty in June to four counts of Class AA felony gross sexual imposition. The horrific abuse occurred over nearly a… Continue reading Decade of Darkness: 47-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison for Heinous Child Abuse
Monticello Man Sentenced to 6.5 Years for Role in Deadly Shootout That Claimed Firefighter’s Life
MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – A Monticello man, 29-year-old Marquise Trevone Hammonds-Ford, has been sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for his involvement in a deadly gunfight that resulted in the tragic death of off-duty firefighter Joseph C. Johns. Hammonds-Ford received his sentence on Wednesday, October 9, after pleading guilty to prohibited possession of a firearm. While… Continue reading Monticello Man Sentenced to 6.5 Years for Role in Deadly Shootout That Claimed Firefighter’s Life
Remarkable Reunion: Woman Reunites with Nine Siblings in Grand Forks County After Over 64 Years
INCREDIBLE REUNION: Woman Finally Meets 9 Brothers & Sisters In Grand Forks County After 64+ Years! GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Rochester, MInnesota woman who was adopted over 64 years ago, met her 9 brothers and sisters in Grand Forks County today.
Breaking News: Eide to Close After 63 Years of Business in Grand Forks
BREAKING NEWS: Eide Closing After 63 Year Of Business In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me).Eide Hyundai, fomerly Eide Motors is closing its doors at the end of December. The family owned business has been in Grand Forks since 1957. Its 2 dealerships in Bismarck will remain open.
Wahpeton Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed 20-Year-Old Woman
WAHPETON, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — Chad Olson, 53, of Wahpeton, has been sentenced to five years in prison for the tragic hit-and-run death of 20-year-old Bailey Bernstein. Olson pleaded guilty to charges of criminal vehicular homicide and duty in accident involving death. The judge handed down a 10-year sentence on each count, to be served concurrently,… Continue reading Wahpeton Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed 20-Year-Old Woman
Northern Minnesota Cafe Shuts Down After Almost 19 Years in Business
Northern Minnesota Cafe Closes After Nearly 19 Years In Business GREENBUSH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) After nearly 19 years in business a Greenbush, Minnesota cafe has closed its doors.
UPDATE: Wahpeton Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Hit-and-Run Death of Young Woman
WAHPETON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Wahpeton, North Dakota man has been sentenced to what amounts to 4 years in prison for the hit and run death of a young woman in that town in October of 2023.
Eden Prairie Woman Sentenced to 2 Years for Embezzling Over $1 Million from Edina Employer
MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – An Eden Prairie woman has been sentenced to two years in prison for embezzling more than $1.1 million from her employer over a span of seven years. Monica Svobodny, 52, served as the Supply Chain and Engineering Manager at an Edina-based furniture manufacturing company, where she used company credit cards to fund… Continue reading Eden Prairie Woman Sentenced to 2 Years for Embezzling Over $1 Million from Edina Employer
Minnesota Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Child Porn Production and Plotting Violent Attack on Victim’s Family
MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – Michael Kurkowski, a 31-year-old man from Owatonna, Minnesota, has been sentenced to three decades in prison after pleading guilty to producing child porn and threatening graphic violence against his victim’s family. This shocking case began when Kurkowski was convicted of corruption of a minor and sexually exploiting a boy in Pennsylvania in… Continue reading Minnesota Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Child Porn Production and Plotting Violent Attack on Victim’s Family
Ex-Colorado Clerk Sentenced to 9 Years for Election Machine Tampering Amid 2020 Fraud Claims
Colorado County, TX (trfnews.i234.me) – Former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters has been sentenced to nine years in prison for tampering with voting machines in an attempt to support false claims of voter fraud in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Peters was convicted on seven counts related to the security breach that gave unauthorized access… Continue reading Ex-Colorado Clerk Sentenced to 9 Years for Election Machine Tampering Amid 2020 Fraud Claims
Man Wanted for Recent Bemidji Shooting, Also Linked to Last Year’s Fatal Incident
Man On The Run For Bemidji Shooting This Week, Also Involved In Deadly Shooting Last Year BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Bemidji, Minnesota man who’s wanted in connection to a shooting this week was also involved in a deadly shooting last year. Police are asking for your help if you have any information regarding the whereabouts… Continue reading Man Wanted for Recent Bemidji Shooting, Also Linked to Last Year’s Fatal Incident
Local Vietnam Veteran Chooses to Work 35 Years Instead of Taking Disability Benefits
This Local Vietnam Vet Could Have Taken Disability, Instead He Worked 35 Years RED LAKE FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) This week as the Ken Burns documentary about the Vietnam War is shown on TV, we’re talking to local Vietnam Vets to hear their stories.
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 27.5 Years for Murdering Two Boys
Grand Forks Man Gets 27.5-Years Prison For Murder Of 2 Boys EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Valentin Mendoza of Grand Forks has been sentenced to 27.5 years in prison for killing 2 boys in an intentional car wreck in June of 2021.
The Year’s Most Unbelievable Catch!
Most Unusual Catch Of The Year! CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) You won’t believe what a woman fishing on the Red Lake River at Crookston, Minnesota pulled in.
North Dakota Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Kidnapping Bartender at Gunpoint in Forman
FORMAN, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Havana, North Dakota man, Ryan Bergh, has been sentenced to 8 years in prison after pleading guilty to kidnapping and reckless endangerment for holding a bartender hostage in Forman last fall. Bergh, 48, took bartender Melissa Wolter hostage at gunpoint, keeping her captive for hours. The two eventually drove to… Continue reading North Dakota Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Kidnapping Bartender at Gunpoint in Forman
BREAKING NEWS: Fishermen Rescued Once More from Ice on New Year’s Day in Northern Minnesota
BREAKING NEWS: New Years Day Ice Rescue Of Fishermen In Northern Minnesota… AGAIN! LAKE OF THE WOODS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have another ice rescue of fishermen in Northern Minnesota on this New Years Day. This time on Lake of the Woods.
UPDATE: Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Strange Kidnapping Incident in North Dakota
FORMAN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A North Dakota man has been sentenced to 8 years in prison in a bizarre kidnapping case out of the small town of Forman. Ryan Bergh plead guilty to charges of Kidnapping and Reckless Endangerment.
Grand Forks Woman Charged with Child Neglect After Child Misses More Than Two Years of School
GF Woman Charged With Child Neglect After Child Misses Over 2 Years of School GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Lori Anderson of Grand Forks has been charged with felony Child Neglect, after her child misses over 2 years of school.
Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison After 2017 North Dakota Statewide Manhunt
Man Sentenced To 25 Years Prison Following 2017 ND, Statewide Manhunt FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Fort Totten, North Dakota man was sentenced to 25 years in prison, following a 2017 Statewide …
Looking Back: 25 Years Later – Grand Forks/EGF Flood-Fire of 1997 (Produced in 2017)
REWIND, APRIL 19TH, 25TH ANNIVERSARY: Grand Forks/EGF Flood-Fire of 1997 * Produced in 2017 GRAND FORKS, ND-EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) This week marks the 23rd anniversary of the flood of 1997. The flood disaster and fire prompted one of the largest mass evacuations in American history. Today, 25 years later, the people who live… Continue reading Looking Back: 25 Years Later – Grand Forks/EGF Flood-Fire of 1997 (Produced in 2017)
Elko New Market Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Brutal Hammer Attack That Killed Neighbor
ELKO NEW MARKET, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – An Elko New Market man, 27-year-old Cesar Jeff Cervantes-Montoya, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after a deadly altercation with his 68-year-old neighbor in January 2022. Cervantes-Montoya admitted to striking his neighbor with a hammer, causing severe head trauma that led to the victim’s death. The incident… Continue reading Elko New Market Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Brutal Hammer Attack That Killed Neighbor
Sentencing Outcome: 20 Years in Prison and 10 Years Probation for Sex Offenses Involving Female Children
PLEA DEAL SENTENCING: 20 Years Prison & 10 Years Probation, Sex Charges Involving Female Children DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Devils Lake, North Dakota man is facing sex charges involving female children. Under a plea deal, Howard Studhorse has now been sentenced to 20 years in prison and 10 years probation.
BREAKING VIDEO UPDATE: Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Murder
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO UPDATE: Grand Forks Man Gets 40 Year Prison Sentence For Murder GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for a May 2022 murder in that …
Commemorating 156 Years: Minnesota’s Historical Mass Execution
156 YEARS AGO THIS MONTH: MN Has Largest Mass Execution In U.S. History MANKATO, MN (trfnews.i234.me) It was 156 years ago this month that the largest mass execution in United States history took place in Mankato, Minnesota.
Remains of Minnesota Man Missing for Nearly Three Years Identified
Remains Of Minnesota Man Missing Nearly 3 Years Identified CASS COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Cass County Sheriff’s Department has identified human remains found earlier this month in Blind Lake Township. The person has been identified as David Rickbeil of Ham Lake, Minnesota.
74-Year-Old Minnesota Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison
Thirty Year Prison Sentence For 74 Year Old Minnesota Man BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A 74-year old Bemidji, Minnesota man was sentenced to 30 years in prison this week. Earlier, Paul Wayne Swan Sr. was found guilty of 5 counts of: 1st Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct-Victim under 13.
Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Grand Forks Child Sexual Abuse Cases
Thief River Falls Man Given 60 Year Prison Sentence In Grand Forks Child Sex Cases GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls, Minnesota man has been given a prison sentence of 60 years in prison in connection to child sex cases in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. Beau Abrahamson plead guilty to 3 counts… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Grand Forks Child Sexual Abuse Cases
Yelloh, Formerly Schwan’s Home Delivery, Shutting Down After 72 Years, Laying Off 176 Minnesota Employees
Bloomington, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Yelloh, formerly known as Schwan’s Home Delivery, is set to close its doors in November, marking the end of a 72-year legacy of delivering frozen goods to customers’ homes. The brand, which rebranded from Schwan’s in 2022, announced that 176 employees in Minnesota will be laid off on November 22nd. Yelloh… Continue reading Yelloh, Formerly Schwan’s Home Delivery, Shutting Down After 72 Years, Laying Off 176 Minnesota Employees
Fosston Woman Sentenced to Over 8 Years for Methamphetamine Sales to Informant
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN. — A Fosston woman, Michelle Jean Laird, was sentenced to 107 months in prison on Tuesday, Sept. 10, for selling approximately 17 grams of methamphetamine to a Pennington County informant. Laird, 52, originally scheduled for an initial court appearance, pleaded guilty to felony first-degree sale of a controlled substance. This is Laird’s… Continue reading Fosston Woman Sentenced to Over 8 Years for Methamphetamine Sales to Informant
Nigerian Man Sentenced to 12 Years for $200K Fraud Scheme Targeting North Dakota Law Firm
BISMARCK — A Nigerian man has been sentenced to nearly 12 years in federal prison for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that defrauded a North Dakota law firm of nearly $200,000. Christopher Ndubuisi Agbaje, who was convicted of money laundering, wire fraud, and mail fraud, was sentenced to 142 months by North Dakota U.S. District Court… Continue reading Nigerian Man Sentenced to 12 Years for $200K Fraud Scheme Targeting North Dakota Law Firm
100 Years Ago: Jailbreak of Illegal Immigrant at Hallock, Minnesota!
HALLOCK, MN (trfnews.i234.me) trfnews.i234.me is reporting an illegal immigrant jail break! However, it was September 26, 1924.
Hunter McCutchen Sentenced to 40 Years for Infant Son’s Murder: Family Shares Heartbreaking Impact
RED WING – In a deeply emotional court hearing, Hunter Matthew McCutchen, a Red Wing man, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the brutal murder of his 2-month-old son. The courtroom on Friday, September 6, was filled with grief as family members, investigators, and professionals who worked on the case delivered powerful victim-impact… Continue reading Hunter McCutchen Sentenced to 40 Years for Infant Son’s Murder: Family Shares Heartbreaking Impact
Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to Six Years for Deliberately Striking Motorcyclist with Pickup
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Paul Gregory Piche, a 37-year-old from Thief River Falls, was sentenced on Tuesday, September 17, to over six years in prison for intentionally striking a motorcyclist with his pickup truck, causing severe injuries. The incident occurred on May 23, 2022, near the Seven Clans Casino, following a heated confrontation between… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Sentenced to Six Years for Deliberately Striking Motorcyclist with Pickup
Hunter Biden Pleads Guilty to Federal Tax Charges, Faces Up to 17 Years in Prison
LOS ANGELES (trfnews.i234.me) – Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, made a surprise guilty plea in federal court on Thursday, admitting to charges related to failing to pay $1.4 million in taxes. The plea came just weeks before the U.S. presidential election, avoiding a potentially damaging trial that could have aired personal details… Continue reading Hunter Biden Pleads Guilty to Federal Tax Charges, Faces Up to 17 Years in Prison
Remains of North Dakota WWII Hero Edward D. Johnson Identified After 79 Years
BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — The remains of Navy Fireman 1st Class Edward D. Johnson, a World War II veteran from North Dakota, have been identified nearly 80 years after he perished during the attack on Pearl Harbor. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) confirmed that Johnson’s remains were officially accounted for in September 2020. Johnson,… Continue reading Remains of North Dakota WWII Hero Edward D. Johnson Identified After 79 Years
Rochester Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Execution-Style Murder Over Car Dispute
MOORHEAD — Idris Abdullahi Haji-Mohamed, 29, from Rochester, Minnesota, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for an execution-style murder that took place in Moorhead. Clay County District Judge Jade Rosenfeldt delivered the sentence on Friday, September 13, following a plea deal recommended by both prosecutors and Haji-Mohamed’s defense attorneys. Haji-Mohamed had pleaded guilty… Continue reading Rochester Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Execution-Style Murder Over Car Dispute
Five Years Later: Justice Eludes Family of Mother Killed on White Earth Reservation
WHITE EARTH RESERVATION, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The tragic death of 28-year-old Emily Stevens on the White Earth Reservation remains shrouded in mystery five years later. Stevens, a mother of three, was struck and killed by a car while walking home from the Shooting Star Casino near Bagley on September 12, 2019. Her family is marking… Continue reading Five Years Later: Justice Eludes Family of Mother Killed on White Earth Reservation
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Major Cocaine Bust, Pleads Guilty in Drug Case
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man, Jacob Andrew Lopez, 22, was sentenced to eight years in prison on Thursday, Sept. 5, after pleading guilty to Class A felony possession of more than 50 grams of cocaine with intent to deliver. The charges stemmed from a March drug bust at his residence, which… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Major Cocaine Bust, Pleads Guilty in Drug Case
East Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Meth Sales, Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison
POLK COUNTY, Mn (trfnews.i234.me) – An East Grand Forks man, Stephen Todd Pederson, 58, is facing serious drug charges after pleading not guilty to second-degree methamphetamine sales during his Thursday, Sept. 5 court appearance. Pederson, who was on pretrial release for previous criminal cases, is accused of failing to attend a required urine test on… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Meth Sales, Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison
Minnesota Man Faces 30 Years for Alleged Repeated Sexual Assault on Minor
MIDDLE RIVER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Calvin John Rybakowski, a 50-year-old from Middle River, Minnesota, is facing first-degree criminal sexual conduct charges involving a child under 14. In August, Rybakowski allegedly touched the young female victim’s genitals, and the victim has since come forward, reporting that this abuse occurred multiple times. When questioned by investigators, Rybakowski… Continue reading Minnesota Man Faces 30 Years for Alleged Repeated Sexual Assault on Minor
Middle River Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for Drug and DWI Charges After Found Passed Out in Vehicle
Brady Ray Veselka, 39, of Middle River, was sentenced on Tuesday, August 6, in Pennington County District Court for serious drug-related offenses. Veselka faced felony charges, including third-degree controlled substance crime and first-degree driving while impaired (DWI). For the drug charge, Veselka received a 52-month prison sentence, with credit for 261 days already served. He… Continue reading Middle River Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for Drug and DWI Charges After Found Passed Out in Vehicle
Grand Forks Man Faces 10-Year Sentence After Pleading Guilty to Multiple Felony Child Sex Crimes
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Sebastain Vennie Hipsak, a 23-year-old from Grand Forks, has agreed to plead guilty to four felony charges related to sexual offenses involving two minors. The charges include Class B felony luring minors by computer, Class C felony solicitation of a minor, Class C felony corruption of a minor, and Class… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Faces 10-Year Sentence After Pleading Guilty to Multiple Felony Child Sex Crimes
Thief River Falls Man Pleads Not Guilty to Meth Sale Charges, Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – James Richard Shaugabay, a 33-year-old man from Thief River Falls, has pleaded not guilty to charges of third-degree felony sale of a controlled substance. Shaugabay waived his omnibus hearing on Thursday, August 29, and entered the plea. The charges stem from an incident in May when Shaugabay allegedly sold approximately… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Pleads Not Guilty to Meth Sale Charges, Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Drug Trafficking in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jacob Gabriel Brunelle, 28, of Grand Forks, has been sentenced to 48 months in prison for second-degree sale of a controlled substance in Polk County. The sentence was handed down on Tuesday, August 20, following Brunelle’s guilty plea to the felony, which had been reduced from a first-degree charge earlier… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Drug Trafficking in Polk County
Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Child Sexual Abuse and Child Pornography
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Nicholas Christopher Honer, 48, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being convicted of felony first-degree criminal sexual conduct and possession of child pornography. As part of a plea agreement, three additional charges of criminal sexual conduct and a second possession charge were dropped. The… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Child Sexual Abuse and Child Pornography
📰 Former Congressman George Santos Pleads Guilty to Corruption Charges, Faces Up to 22 Years in Prison 📰
CENTRAL ISLIP, New York (trfnews.i234.me) – Former U.S. Representative George Santos, once a rising star in Republican politics, pleaded guilty on August 19 to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, crimes that could lead to a prison sentence of up to 22 years. Santos, who was expelled from Congress in 2023 after a series of… Continue reading 📰 Former Congressman George Santos Pleads Guilty to Corruption Charges, Faces Up to 22 Years in Prison 📰
St. Cloud Man Sentenced to 74 Years for Deadly 2022 Quadruple Shooting
ST. CLOUD, Mn (trfnews.i234.me) – Bryant Garth II, a 28-year-old man from St. Cloud, has been sentenced to 74 years in prison for his involvement in a brutal quadruple shooting in 2022. The sentencing took place on Thursday, August 15, in Stearns County District Court, presided over by Judge William J. Cashman. Garth was convicted… Continue reading St. Cloud Man Sentenced to 74 Years for Deadly 2022 Quadruple Shooting
Grand Forks man to serve 15 years for gross sexual imposition, child abuse
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man, Marcus Arlo Hoffmann, 33, was sentenced on Thursday, August 15, to 20 years in prison, with five years suspended, for committing Class A felony gross sexual imposition and Class C felony child abuse. The case began in early September 2023 when Hoffmann was reported for assaulting… Continue reading Grand Forks man to serve 15 years for gross sexual imposition, child abuse
Grand Forks Man Busted with Nearly 15 Pounds of Meth Faces 20 Years in Prison
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man, Walter Dane Carlson, 60, is staring down a potential 20-year prison sentence after authorities discovered nearly 15 pounds of methamphetamine in his Belmont Road home. On Monday, August 12, the Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force, along with the Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force, executed a… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Busted with Nearly 15 Pounds of Meth Faces 20 Years in Prison
Fargo Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Role in Deadly 2020 Drive-By Shooting
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Joshua Brooks, a Fargo man involved in a fatal 2020 drive-by shooting, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison. Brooks, who pleaded guilty to being an accomplice to murder, will be eligible for parole after serving 23 years and six months. The incident occurred in August 2020, when Santino Marial… Continue reading Fargo Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Role in Deadly 2020 Drive-By Shooting
Fargo Man Sentenced to Over 9 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Robbery of Mail Carrier
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Deshaun Holmes, a 22-year-old from Fargo, has been sentenced to 114 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for the armed robbery of a mail carrier. The incident occurred on July 17, 2023, in Frontier, North Dakota, where Holmes held the postal worker at gunpoint and stole… Continue reading Fargo Man Sentenced to Over 9 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Robbery of Mail Carrier
Plummer Man Faces Felony Charges for Allegedly Abusing Boy Over Three Years
Plummer, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Chad Dean Stanford, 45, of Plummer, has been charged with three felony counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct after allegedly sexually abusing a boy for nearly three years. The charges were filed in Red Lake County District Court on August 2. According to the complaint, the abuse came to light following… Continue reading Plummer Man Faces Felony Charges for Allegedly Abusing Boy Over Three Years
Grand Forks Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Sales, Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jacob Gabriel Brunelle, 28, of Grand Forks, pleaded guilty on Friday, Aug. 9, to second-degree drug sales in Polk County. Initially charged with conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance sale, Brunelle’s charges were reduced as part of a plea deal. While the crime carries a potential 25-year maximum sentence,… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Sales, Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison
Grand Forks Woman Facing 20 Years in Prison, Pleads Not Guilty to Fentanyl Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Danielle Caroline Hudson, 30, of Grand Forks, has waived her preliminary hearing scheduled for Monday, August 5, and entered a plea of not guilty to a Class A felony charge of possessing over 40 grams of fentanyl with intent to deliver. Hudson, who could face up to 20 years in… Continue reading Grand Forks Woman Facing 20 Years in Prison, Pleads Not Guilty to Fentanyl Charges
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Massive Tire Slashing Spree
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Matthew Morris of Grand Forks has been sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a tire-slashing spree that occurred in October 2023. Morris, 31, pled guilty to felony criminal mischief under a plea deal. The spree resulted in significant damage, with over 80 tires slashed across more… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Massive Tire Slashing Spree
UPDATE: Grand Forks Tire Slasher Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Matthew Morris of Grand Forks was sentenced to 2 years in prison today for an October 2023 tire …
Montana Man Sentenced to Four Years for Major Burglary in North Dakota
CAVALIER COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On August 1, Jonathan Wayne Royce, a 35-year-old from Montana, was sentenced to four years in prison for a burglary he committed in Cavalier County, North Dakota, last year. Royce, who pleaded guilty to five of his 11 charges, admitted to two Class B felonies: night burglary and theft between… Continue reading Montana Man Sentenced to Four Years for Major Burglary in North Dakota
Justice Served: Paynesville Predator Gets 15 Years for Sexual Assault of Two Girls
STEARNS COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a shocking case from Paynesville, Minnesota, Matthew Steinman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting two girls. The 42-year-old was convicted in March for third-degree criminal sexual conduct involving an 11-year-old victim and later pleaded guilty to the assaults on another… Continue reading Justice Served: Paynesville Predator Gets 15 Years for Sexual Assault of Two Girls
Iron Range Man Sentenced to Nearly 50 Years for Double Homicide
BABBIT, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A man has been sentenced to more than 46 years in prison for a double homicide in Minnesota. Roger A. Beldo, 54, of the Iron Range, was sentenced on Monday for the second-degree murders of 78-year-old Clifford Johnson and 79-year-old Christine Johnson. Beldo, who had been living with the couple in… Continue reading Iron Range Man Sentenced to Nearly 50 Years for Double Homicide
Meth Dealer Sentenced to Nine Years After Multiple Drug Sales in Minnesota
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Nicolle Renee Berg, a 41-year-old resident of Fertile, Minnesota, has been sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of second-degree sale of a controlled substance. This plea deal led to the dismissal of four additional charges, including first-degree sale of a controlled substance, two counts… Continue reading Meth Dealer Sentenced to Nine Years After Multiple Drug Sales in Minnesota
Crookston Man Gets 10.5 Years for Meth Conspiracy: A Cautionary Tale
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Miguel Arturo Jasso, 25, of Crookston, Minnesota, was sentenced to 125 months in prison on August 1, 2024, for his role in a first-degree controlled substance sale conspiracy. Jasso, who entered an Alford plea in July, maintains his innocence but acknowledges the evidence against him is sufficient for conviction. Jasso… Continue reading Crookston Man Gets 10.5 Years for Meth Conspiracy: A Cautionary Tale
Minnesota Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Fatal Stabbing on Apple River
ST. CROIX CO., WI (trfnews.i234.me) – Nicolae Miu, who was found guilty in April of stabbing several people, including one fatally, on the Apple River in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. The 54-year-old Miu of Prior Lake faced up to 97 years in prison after being charged and… Continue reading Minnesota Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Fatal Stabbing on Apple River
🚔 Grafton Man Sentenced for Smuggling Suboxone into Grand Forks Jail
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On July 29, Andrew Harlan Stenerson, 33, of Grafton, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to a Class A felony charge of conspiracy to deliver or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance in a correctional facility. The sentence, part of a plea agreement, includes… Continue reading 🚔 Grafton Man Sentenced for Smuggling Suboxone into Grand Forks Jail
💼 Minnesota Woman Sentenced to 23 Years for Major Drug and Theft Operation
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Brooke Reed Edwards, a 30-year-old woman from St. Paul, Minnesota, was sentenced on July 30 to 20 years in prison, with 10 years suspended, for drug-related offenses, plus an additional three years for theft. Her sentence comes after pleading guilty to 13 felony charges spanning three separate cases in Grand… Continue reading 💼 Minnesota Woman Sentenced to 23 Years for Major Drug and Theft Operation
🚔 Belcourt Man Sentenced for Drug Crimes in Grand Forks County
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Tyler Gregory Thomas, a 24-year-old from Belcourt, North Dakota, pleaded guilty to three felony drug charges in Grand Forks County on July 29. The charges included Class A felony possession of at least 50 grams of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, Class B felony conspiracy to deliver fentanyl, and Class… Continue reading 🚔 Belcourt Man Sentenced for Drug Crimes in Grand Forks County
Felony Charge for Four or More Offenses in 4 years
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks woman is now facing a felony level shoplifting charge, after being charged 4 or more times in 4 year.
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison After Guilty Plea to Seven Felonies
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Mark James Boyer, 39, from Grand Forks, has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to seven Class C felonies. His charges include terrorizing, domestic violence causing serious bodily injury, interference with a 911 call, simple assault on an officer, preventing arrest, methamphetamine possession, and drug paraphernalia… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison After Guilty Plea to Seven Felonies
Jamestown Woman Sentenced to Over Eight Years for Firearms Trafficking
JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Jamestown woman will spend the next 100 months in federal prison for firearms trafficking and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The more than eight-year sentence against April Bergman was handed down Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Fargo. The case began with the burglary and theft of 35… Continue reading Jamestown Woman Sentenced to Over Eight Years for Firearms Trafficking
Red Lake Man Sentenced to Five Years for Child Neglect Resulting in Death
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Julius Fineday Sr., a resident of Red Lake, Minnesota, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for felony child neglect leading to the death of a child. Court documents revealed that Fineday, 42, deprived the child of essential food, healthcare, and other basic needs, resulting in malnutrition and… Continue reading Red Lake Man Sentenced to Five Years for Child Neglect Resulting in Death
Fergus Falls Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Role in Fatal Overdose
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fergus Falls man has been sentenced to more than six years in prison after pleading guilty to 3rd Degree Murder. 23-year-old Frankie Reed III admitted to selling M30 pills to Matthew Millsop, who died of an overdose in March 2023 at a transitional housing facility. Reed confessed that he had… Continue reading Fergus Falls Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Role in Fatal Overdose
Controversial Figure Leonard Peltier Denied Parole After Nearly 50 Years in Prison
A U.S. parole commission has denied release for Leonard Peltier, a 79-year-old member of the American Indian Movement (AIM), convicted of murdering two FBI agents during a 1975 shootout on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Peltier, who has consistently maintained his innocence throughout his 47 years in prison, attended a parole hearing last… Continue reading Controversial Figure Leonard Peltier Denied Parole After Nearly 50 Years in Prison
Williston Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Child Exploitation: Shocking Details Emerge
BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Williston man, Nicholas Nesdahl, 29, has been sentenced to 50 years in federal prison on nine counts of producing or attempting to produce images and videos of child sexual exploitation. The charges, stemming from incidents in North Dakota and Pennsylvania, resulted in 30 years for North Dakota offenses and 20… Continue reading Williston Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Child Exploitation: Shocking Details Emerge
Cavalier Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Smuggling Drugs into Jail, Faces 20 Years in Prison
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Elaine Alexis Longtine, 26, of Cavalier, waived her preliminary hearing on Monday, June 24, and pleaded not guilty to Class A felony conspiracy to deliver or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance in a correctional facility. Grand Forks County Correctional Center staff discovered Suboxone film strips hidden inside… Continue reading Cavalier Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Smuggling Drugs into Jail, Faces 20 Years in Prison
Ten Years of Mystery: The Unresolved Death of Andrew Sadek
ROGERS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Ten years have passed since Andrew Sadek, a 20-year-old confidential informant, was found dead in the Red River with a backpack full of rocks and a .22-caliber bullet in his head. Andrew disappeared on May 1, 2014, after being pressured by Richland County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Weber to work as a… Continue reading Ten Years of Mystery: The Unresolved Death of Andrew Sadek
Minnesota Woman Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for $2 Million Theft
HUTCHINSON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Hutchinson, Minnesota woman has been sentenced to over 3 years in prison for stealing over $2-million from her employer.
32 Years Behind Bars: St. Michael Man Sentenced for String of Violent Crimes
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Nathaniel Azure, a 21-year-old from St. Michael, North Dakota, has been sentenced to 32 years in federal prison for his involvement in a series of violent crimes. Azure was found guilty of three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon. His offenses include a shooting in Fort Totten in 2021, an… Continue reading 32 Years Behind Bars: St. Michael Man Sentenced for String of Violent Crimes
Shocking Sentence: Fargo Man Jailed for Abusing Girlfriend and Killing Kitten in Microwave
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Carlos Perez, 24, of Fargo, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for a series of violent acts, including the abuse of his ex-girlfriend and the horrific killing of her kitten using a microwave. Cass County Judge Cherie Clark handed down the sentence on Monday, June 10, giving Perez five… Continue reading Shocking Sentence: Fargo Man Jailed for Abusing Girlfriend and Killing Kitten in Microwave
Rochester Man Sentenced to Two Years for Luring Minor
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Rochester, Minnesota, man, Daniel Herman Henke, 28, was sentenced on Friday, June 14, to serve two years in prison for luring a minor by an electronic device, a Class C felony. Henke pleaded guilty to the crime in February. The case began in July of the previous year when… Continue reading Rochester Man Sentenced to Two Years for Luring Minor
Bong Water Nightmare: Fargo Woman Faces 30 Years Due to Obscure Drug Law
Last year, the Legislature decriminalized drug paraphernalia, even if it contains drug residue, marking a shift from punitive drug war tactics to a public health approach. However, an overlooked provision still treats bong water as a controlled substance, leading to severe charges for some. On May 8, Jessica Beske, 43, of Fargo, was pulled over… Continue reading Bong Water Nightmare: Fargo Woman Faces 30 Years Due to Obscure Drug Law
Decades-Old Roommate Murder Case Moved: New Venue Ordered for Nichole Rice Trial
MINOT, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The trial of Nichole Erin Rice, accused of killing her roommate nearly 20 years ago in Minot, will be relocated to another county. On Friday, June 7, Ward County Judge Richard Hagar granted the change of venue for the trial of 36-year-old Rice, meaning the proceedings will no longer be held… Continue reading Decades-Old Roommate Murder Case Moved: New Venue Ordered for Nichole Rice Trial
Meth Sale Sting: Thief River Falls Man Risks 20 Years for Drug Deal
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – James Richard Shaugabay, 33, from Thief River Falls, faces significant legal jeopardy with potential imprisonment for up to 20 years following his arrest for a drug transaction involving methamphetamine. Shaugabay was formally charged with a third-degree controlled substance sale after his initial court appearance on Thursday, June 6. The charges… Continue reading Meth Sale Sting: Thief River Falls Man Risks 20 Years for Drug Deal
Crookston Man Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges, Faces 20 Years in Prison
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Crookston man waived his omnibus hearing on Thursday, June 6, and pleaded not guilty to third-degree controlled substance crimes. Gary Herbert Sundquist, 64, could face up to 20 years in prison for third-degree controlled substance sale and possession in a prohibited zone. According to a probable cause statement, Sundquist… Continue reading Crookston Man Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges, Faces 20 Years in Prison
Minneapolis Man Faces 15 Felony Charges in Grand Forks: Initial Court Appearance Held Nearly Two Years After Warrant Issued
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Nearly two years after a warrant was issued for his arrest, Tyler Gene Berg, 33, of Minneapolis, made his initial appearance in three Grand Forks County felony cases on Wednesday, May 29. Berg, who has been in Hennepin County’s custody since January, faces 15 drug- and theft-related felony charges. His… Continue reading Minneapolis Man Faces 15 Felony Charges in Grand Forks: Initial Court Appearance Held Nearly Two Years After Warrant Issued
East Grand Forks Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Alleged Fentanyl Sale
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – An East Grand Forks man waived his Tuesday, May 28, omnibus hearing and pleaded not guilty to a felony third-degree narcotics sale. Terimal Dion Singleton, 50, faces up to 20 years in prison for the alleged crime. In August 2023, a confidential informant conducted a controlled buy from Singleton, according… Continue reading East Grand Forks Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Alleged Fentanyl Sale
Grayson Murray, who won his second PGA TOUR title at this year’s Sony Open in Hawaii, passed away Saturday
1 “We are devastated to learn and heartbroken to share that PGA TOUR player Grayson Murray passed away this morning. I am at a loss for words,” said PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan. “The PGA TOUR is a family, and when you lose a member of your family, you are never the same. We mourn… Continue reading Grayson Murray, who won his second PGA TOUR title at this year’s Sony Open in Hawaii, passed away Saturday
Man sentenced to 40 years in prison for child pornography charges, linked to former senator with a tainted reputation.
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man with connections to a disgraced Grand Forks Senator has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison on child porn charges.
Repeat Offender Arrested After High-Speed Chase in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A New Rockford man, Kyle Kahalehili Maez-Schaak, 31, was arrested in Grand Forks for allegedly fleeing police, marking his eighth such incident in the past six years. Maez-Schaak has been arrested more than 30 times in his adult life. On Thursday, May 23, at 4:03 a.m., a county deputy attempted… Continue reading Repeat Offender Arrested After High-Speed Chase in Grand Forks
Rural Frazee Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Heinous Sex Crimes
DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Douglas David Carr, 45, of rural Frazee, has been sentenced to two consecutive 12-year prison terms for two counts of felony first-degree criminal sexual conduct. He faced six felony counts and was convicted on all counts in March by a Becker County jury. The charges stem from accusations that Carr had… Continue reading Rural Frazee Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Heinous Sex Crimes
Grafton Man Gets Two Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Multiple Charges
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grafton man changed his plea and was sentenced Thursday, May 23, to two years in prison. Juan Carlos Gutierrez, 30, pleaded guilty to two Class C felonies, reckless endangerment-extreme indifference and fleeing a police officer. He also pleaded guilty to Class A misdemeanor drug paraphernalia possession and Class B… Continue reading Grafton Man Gets Two Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Multiple Charges
Reckless Driving Leads to 2.5-Year Prison Sentence for Minnesota Man in Fatal Crash
WALSH COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minnesota man was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison Thursday afternoon, May 23, for causing a fatal 2023 rollover crash in Walsh County. “There are multiple things I could’ve done to change that day,” Dominic Michael Billmeier, 25, said during the hearing. “I am sorry.” On March 2, 2023, Billmeier… Continue reading Reckless Driving Leads to 2.5-Year Prison Sentence for Minnesota Man in Fatal Crash
Crookston Man Sentenced To Nearly 22 Years in Prison
FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Crookston, Minnesota man was sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison in U.S. Federal Court in Fergus Falls. Earlier, 52-year old Jorge Alberto Torres, Jr pleaded guilty to producting child pornography.
83 Years Later, Body of Minnesotan Killed at Pearl Harbor Returns Home
PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII (trfnews.i234.me) The remains of a 19-year old who was killed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in 1941 are finally coming home to Minnesota.
Cody James Belgarde Sentenced to Over 27 Years for Teen’s Murder and Arson
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Cody James Belgarde, 37, from Saint Michael, Spirit Lake Nation, received a 327-month sentence for killing 17-year-old Leroy Chapin of Parshall on January 14, 2021. The incident involved second-degree murder and arson, with Belgarde shooting Chapin with a shotgun at his own house. He then set the house on fire to… Continue reading Cody James Belgarde Sentenced to Over 27 Years for Teen’s Murder and Arson
Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 90 Years for Killing Infant Son
SIOUX FALLS, SD (trfnews.i234.me) – In a harrowing turn of events, Dylan Castimore, a 24-year-old Sioux Falls resident, faced the judgment of the court today, receiving a staggering 90-year sentence for the tragic death of his 8-week-old son, Daxton. The sentence, delivered Friday morning, April 19, at the South Dakota State Penitentiary, marked the culmination… Continue reading Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 90 Years for Killing Infant Son
UPDATE: Man from Ogema, MN sentenced to 45 years in prison for murdering his cousin
DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An Ogema, Minnesota man has been sentenced to 45 years prison for shooting and killing his cousin last year at Pine Point.
Grand Forks Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison Following Overdose of 2-Year-Old
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks, North Dakota man has been sentenced to 6 years in prison, after his 2-year old child got into his drugs last year and overdosed. The child survived.
Father Sentenced to More Than 17 Years for Murdering 2-Year-Old Daughter
AUSTIN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a tragic case that shook the community, Dariaz Higgins, 40, faced sentencing on Wednesday, April 3, for the murder of his 2-year-old daughter, Noelani Robinson, in March 2019. Higgins, already serving a life sentence for another murder, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Mower County District Court. 1. The Gruesome… Continue reading Father Sentenced to More Than 17 Years for Murdering 2-Year-Old Daughter