GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities believe Collin Posey from Spirit Lake is the suspect involved in a tense standoff in a Grand Forks apartment building. As of now, it is unconfirmed whether Posey is actually in the building, but an FBI agent reported before 5:00 p.m. that an armed and dangerous individual fitting Posey’s description was inside.
Background on Collin Posey:
- Alleged Crimes: Posey is wanted for his alleged involvement in a criminal conspiracy to distribute large quantities of fentanyl-laced pills and methamphetamine between Minneapolis and the Spirit Lake Reservation in North Dakota.
- Ties: Posey has connections to St. Michael, North Dakota, on the Spirit Lake Reservation, and is an enrolled member of the Spirit Lake Sioux Tribe.
- Warrant: A federal arrest warrant was issued on April 18 in the United States District Court in Fargo, charging Posey with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances.
Current Situation:
- Location: The standoff is occurring in an apartment building near South 20th Street and 12th Avenue North in Grand Forks.
- Response: Law enforcement, including SWAT teams, has set up a perimeter around the building as they attempt to resolve the situation.
We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
I’m Neil Berg reporting for trfnews.i234.me