Crime and Courts

A public open house will be announced before the new Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center opens in May 2027.

Vincent Bellomo, 76, was sentenced in September 2026. He originally faced six felonies after investigators found he had large sums in his savings accounts while he was applying for benefits.

The family of Dylon Oothoudt, the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and the Cass County Sheriff's Office hosted a press conference Oct. 7, 2026, as the homicide investigation continues.

The Grand Rapids Police Department is investigating a prank call about a fabricated shooting at Old Central School on Oct. 6, 2026.

Average caseloads have exceeded state standards meant to ensure attorneys can meet their ethical duty to provide “prompt, competent, and diligent representation.”

Attorneys for Good’s family called the lawsuits “historic” and framed them as an opportunity to hold the Trump administration accountable for Operation Metro Surge.

A statement of probable cause charges an officer at the Northwest Regional Correctional Center in Crookston with two counts of felony sexual assault.

Michael L. LaFlex was convicted of first-degree premeditated murder by a Crow Wing County jury in 2024. He shot Bryce Brogle at a Merrifield storage facility in 2022.

The voluntary recommendations aim to help bring uniformity and consistency to sexual assault investigations and are related to victim support, evidence collection and post-conviction steps.

Justin Eichorn’s sentencing comes a year-and-a-half after his arrest as part of an undercover law enforcement sting operation during the 2025 legislative session.