Ponsford

Ponsford Man Charged After Fatal Hit-And-Run

Joshua Jones Was Killed Last Thursday

BECKER CO., Minn. — A Ponsford man has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide in the hit-and-run death of a pedestrian. The Becker County Attorney’s Office has charged 47-year-old Bruce Basswood in the death of 21-year-old Joshua Jones of Ponsford. A deputy found vehicle parts at the scene Thursday night near Pine Point and a witness told the deputy where…

Driver Arrested, Two Hurt in SUV Crash

Driver in jail and two passengers in hospital after rollover in Becker County

BECKER COUNTY, Minn. — A driver is in jail and two passengers are in the hospital after their SUV rolled Saturday night in Becker County. The sheriff’s office says 18-year-old Benjamin Jones is being held for criminal vehicular operation. They say Jones failed to stop at the intersection of County Highway 37, hit an approach and rolled. Twenty-year-old Shawn Jones…