Nicholas Poitra NEW ROCKFORD, ND (nomadnews.i234.me) – Nicholas Poitra of Belcourt, North Dakota, has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole for the fatal bar shooting last year. The sentencing took place Wednesday in Eddy County, where Poitra faced numerous charges, including murder and terrorizing. The incident occurred in February 2023… Continue reading Nicholas Poitra Receives Life Sentence for Deadly Bar Shooting: Justice Served
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Ponsford Man Receives Jail Time and Fines for Revenge Porn
DETROIT LAKES, MN (nomadnews.i234.me) – Matthew Brett Hukriede, 37, of rural Ponsford, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for a gross misdemeanor charge of nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images. A felony count and a second gross misdemeanor charge were dismissed in a plea agreement. According to court records, on May 19, 2023,… Continue reading Ponsford Man Receives Jail Time and Fines for Revenge Porn
Ponsford Teen Receives Sentence for BB Gun Drive-By at Detroit Lakes Park
DETROIT LAKES, MN (nomadnews.i234.me) – Benjamin Dean Petite, 20, from Ponsford, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for his involvement in a BB and pellet gun drive-by shooting that damaged two vehicles at Detroit Lakes’ Peoples Park on July 10, 2023. At around 8:17 p.m. on that day, Detroit Lakes police responded to reports… Continue reading Ponsford Teen Receives Sentence for BB Gun Drive-By at Detroit Lakes Park
Crookston Man Receives Nearly 22-Year Prison Sentence for Producing Child Pornography
Jorge Alberto Torres, Jr. FERGUS FALLS, MN (nomadnews.i234.me) – A Crookston man has been sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison followed by 20 years of probation for producing images and videos showing the sexual abuse of a minor girl. Jorge Alberto Torres, Jr., 52, was arrested after the victim reported his actions to school… Continue reading Crookston Man Receives Nearly 22-Year Prison Sentence for Producing Child Pornography
Heartbreaking Justice: Day Care Provider Receives Two-Decade Sentence for Infant’s Murder
Patricia Wick CARRINGTON, ND (nomadnews.i234.me) – In a poignant 2 1/2-hour sentencing hearing, the tragic tale of 5-month-old Reed Nelson’s death unfolded. Before victim impact statements, the medical examiner vividly described Reed’s demise, leaving his family shattered. “You have stolen the joy of us seeing Reed’s first steps, his first words,” lamented Brittany, Reed’s mother.… Continue reading Heartbreaking Justice: Day Care Provider Receives Two-Decade Sentence for Infant’s Murder
Man from Devils Lake Receives Sentence for Theft and Obstructing Arrest, as Associated Case Continues to Stir Legal Controversy
Jason David Duerr GRAND FORKS, ND (nomadnews.i234.me) – In a saga of legal twists and turns, Jason David Duerr, 42, from Devils Lake, found himself in the center of a courtroom drama. Duerr faced sentencing after admitting guilt to a Class A felony theft and Class C felony preventing arrest in Cavalier County. However, the… Continue reading Man from Devils Lake Receives Sentence for Theft and Obstructing Arrest, as Associated Case Continues to Stir Legal Controversy
Dad receives over 17-year prison term for killing 2-year-old daughter
Dariaz Higgins AUSTIN, MN (nomadnews.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.… Continue reading Dad receives over 17-year prison term for killing 2-year-old daughter
Crookston Man Receives 90-Day Sentence for Making Felony Threats of Violence
POLK COUNTY, MN (nomadnews.i234.me) – Michael Joseph Ward, a 25-year-old resident of Crookston, faced sentencing on Tuesday, April 2, for felony threats of violence. 1. Guilty Plea and Dismissed Charges: Ward had previously pleaded guilty to the crime in January. However, his second-degree assault charge with a dangerous weapon was dismissed during the legal proceedings.… Continue reading Crookston Man Receives 90-Day Sentence for Making Felony Threats of Violence
Man from Wahpeton Receives Sentence for Shooting Relative in Chest
Shawn Lane WAHPETON, ND (nomadnews.i234.me) – In a courtroom filled with tension and emotion, Shawn Lane, a 37-year-old resident of Wahpeton, received his sentence on Friday for the shooting of his cousin in the chest. Guilty Verdict: Following a trial in February, Lane was found guilty by a jury of aggravated assault and shooting a… Continue reading Man from Wahpeton Receives Sentence for Shooting Relative in Chest
Father receives a 10-year sentence following toddler’s survival of drug overdose.
Alexander Gothberg GRAND FORKS, ND (nomadnews.i234.me) – Alexander Gothberg of Grand Forks has been sentenced to 10 years in prison following a harrowing incident in April 2023, where his 2-year-old daughter survived ingesting his drugs. Under a plea deal, Gothberg pleaded guilty to six felonies, including child endangerment and drug-related offenses. In April 2023, Gothberg’s… Continue reading Father receives a 10-year sentence following toddler’s survival of drug overdose.