Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man is facing a felony stalking charge and multiple harassment charges after court records say he violated a no-contact order by repeatedly messaging an ex.
Andrew Lee Kanipe, of Fargo, is charged with felony stalking and six misdemeanor counts of harassment. The misdemeanor counts allege violations of a restraining order, according to court documents.
Case Filed With Court
Court documents say Kanipe was scheduled to make his first court appearance this past week.
The appearance was set in Clay County District Court in Moorhead.
Clay County handles many cases for the Moorhead area, including restraining order matters.
Records show the case involves an order that barred any contact with the listed victim.
100+ Messages Alleged
According to the complaint, the alleged contact happened over the past year.
Court documents say Kanipe sent more than 100 text messages to his ex.
Those texts allegedly violated a court order that prohibited any contact.
The filing describes the messages as repeated and unwanted.
Some messages included insults and hostile language, according to the documents.
Charges Listed
Kanipe now faces one felony count and six misdemeanor counts.
The felony count is stalking, according to court documents.
The six misdemeanors are listed as harassment counts tied to a restraining order.
Minnesota’s harassment restraining order information is posted here: Minnesota Judicial Branch: Harassment Restraining Orders.
For general information on stalking laws in Minnesota, see: Minn. Stat. § 609.749 (Stalking).
What Happens Next
Prosecutors will need to prove the allegations in court.
The defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Court dates and case details may change as the case moves forward.
If you or someone you know needs help, the 988 Lifeline is available 24/7 by calling or texting 988.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.