Richland County Archives - Page 9 of 9

High Risk Sex Offender Moves to Mapleton

Aaron Kulink, 28, is living at 421 3rd Avenue

October 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MAPLETON, ND — The Cass County Sheriff is notifying the public of a high risk sex offender living in Mapleton. Aaron Kulink, 28, is living at 421 3rd Avenue. Kulink was convicted in 2004 of Gross Sexual Imposition in Richland County. He played “Truth or Dare” with children in his mother’s daycare and some of the “dares” involved getting naked…

Wyndmere Priest Currently on Administrative Leave Received Prior Training for Boundary Issues

Goering also stated many people in the Wyndmere and Walhalla parishes have spoken out in support of Father Feltman

August 14, 2017

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RICHLAND COUNTY, ND — The priest of a Wyndmere parish, who is currently on administrative leave after he was accused of “inappropriate” contact with children, received training on boundaries while he was at a former parish in Walhalla. Investigation documents obtained by KVRR stated Monsignor Joseph Goering of the Fargo Diocese told Richland County and BCI officials that Father Thomas…

Semi Struck By Train In Richland County

The sheriff's office says Ronald Erickson couldn't see the train approaching last night near Mantador due to a blind spot.

July 19, 2017

Site Staff,

Richland County, ND — For the second time in two days, a semi was hit by a train in Richland County. The sheriff’s office says Ronald Erickson couldn’t see the train approaching last night near Mantador due to a blind spot. He says he heard the train’s horn and tried to make it across the tracks but the train hit…

Allegations Against Diocese of Fargo Priest Forwarded to State’s Attorney

The Richland County State's Attorney's office is deciding whether Father Thomas Feltman will face any criminal charges.

July 19, 2017

Site Staff,

Richland County, ND — The Richland County State’s Attorney’s office is deciding whether Father Thomas Feltman will face any criminal charges. They should have an answer by the end of the month. A sheriff’s investigator says he finished his investigation into reports of alleged “inappropriate activities” with youth involving Feltman. The Fargo Diocese placed him on administrative leave when the…

Freight Train Crashes Into Semi Near Fairmount

Freight train and semi collision in Richland County

July 18, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

FAIRMOUNT, N.D. – No one was hurt when a freight train crashed into a semi in Richland County. The sheriff’s office says the semi driven by a farm laborer stalled on the tracks near Fairmount on Monday afternoon. The worker jumped out of the cab as the train approached. The semi was destroyed. The train suffered damage but was able…

Pastor on Administrative Leave for Alleged Conduct with Youth in Richland County

The Richland County Sheriff's Office is investigating Father Thomas Feltman

May 27, 2017

Site Staff,

RICHLAND COUNTY, N.D. — A Richland County pastor was placed on administrative leave for alleged conduct with youth. Officials with the Diocese of Fargo said Father Thomas Feltman is being investigated. He was a pastor for churches in Wyndmere and Milnor. They said Feltman told the Diocese last week about concerns regarding his interactions with youth. Andrew Jasinski was chosen…

Motorcycle Driver Injured in Richland County Crash

One woman injured after crashing into a ditch

May 7, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

A motorcycle driver was injured in a crash Saturday night in Richland County. The sheriff’s office says 40-year-old Julie Moderow lost control of her motorcycle and crashed in a ditch on County Road 16. The crash happened shortly before 6 p.m. Moderow was taken by air ambulance to Sanford in Fargo. The extent of her injuries is unknown. Categories: News…