Barnes County (trfnews.i234.me) – A Valley City man with a violent past is facing a new round of serious charges after a disturbing domestic incident. According to court documents, William Clairemont Smith allegedly blocked in a female victim’s vehicle on June 26 in rural Valley City, took her keys, and made a chilling threat to shoot her ex-husband in the face.
Smith, already convicted of terrorizing in 2022, is now charged with:
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Terrorizing
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Domestic violence
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Felonious restraint
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Theft of property (for taking the victim’s keys)
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Actual physical control refusal (he reportedly refused testing)
These latest allegations paint a troubling picture of escalating threats and aggressive behavior from a known offender. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the violent episode.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.