TRF Driver Arrested on Multiple Charges Following Collision with Electric Box

Thief River Falls, MN (nomadnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man, Aaron Merck (39), has been cited for Failure to Notify Owner of Damaged Property after allegedly crashing his 2009 Hyundai into an electrical box near Duluth Avenue North. The incident, reported just after 7 p.m., has led to Merck facing two additional charges related… Continue reading TRF Driver Arrested on Multiple Charges Following Collision with Electric Box

TRF man pleads guilty to child porn charge

Jonathan Wyatt Hulst Pennington County, MN (nomadnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man pled guilty Monday, April 15 to possessing an image of child pornography. Jonathan Wyatt Hulst, 22, pled guilty to a felony charge of possession of pornographic work involving minors. Hulst, who cried during the court hearing, admitted he possessed an image of… Continue reading TRF man pleads guilty to child porn charge

Digi-Key murder of Steven Opdahl: Hearing takes place in TRF

Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera A law enforcement officer testified Tuesday afternoon about his interview with a Thief River Falls man accused of murdering a Digi-Key employee outside of the business in May 2023. Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera, 33, was indicted last year on felony charges of first-degree murder – premeditated and second-degree murder – intent. He is accused… Continue reading Digi-Key murder of Steven Opdahl: Hearing takes place in TRF