Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — Police arrested a Fergus Falls man in a stolen vehicle case. Court papers say the arrest happened outside a south Fargo Walgreens.
Police say the case started at 3:12 p.m. on February 19. Officers went to a Walgreens lot on 13th Avenue South in Fargo. They reported spotting the stolen vehicle.
Court documents name the driver as Paul S. M. Gadow of Fergus Falls. Officers arrested him at the scene. Records say he had two active warrants. The warrants were tied to probation violations.
Police also reported drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. Investigators said they collected the items as evidence. The papers do not name the vehicle’s owner. The summary does not list officer names.
Traffic stop and arrest
Police say they confirmed the theft report before the arrest. They also checked Gadow’s name for warrants. After the arrest, the vehicle was secured. The report does not list a passenger.
Felony counts
Prosecutors charged Gadow with felony theft of property. He is also charged with felony possession of drug paraphernalia. The charges were filed in Fargo.
A criminal charge is not proof of guilt. The case will move through court hearings. A judge will set release terms and dates. Any plea, trial, or sentence would come later.
How to follow the case
Public updates are posted through the North Dakota Courts Records Inquiry system. Searches can be done by name and county. Cass County courthouse details are also posted online. The court file may list hearings and release terms. Some details may be restricted by law.
The City of Fargo lists police services and contact numbers on its Fargo Police Department page. Walgreens store details are posted through the company’s store locator. These links can help confirm addresses and contacts.
Anyone with information about stolen vehicles should call local law enforcement. In emergencies, call 911.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.