FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo man and Moorhead woman face felony kidnapping charges after a woman was discovered chained to a bed inside a south Fargo apartment.
Police made the discovery Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 4911 44th Avenue South.
The woman told investigators she had been confined for nearly two years and suffered repeated abuse.
Authorities arrested Arturo Calzada-Becerril, 40, of Fargo, and Erendira Amoles, 41, of Moorhead.
Maintenance Worker Hears Cries for Help
According to court documents, a maintenance worker heard cries for help coming from a third-floor apartment.
After entering the unit, the worker discovered a woman chained to a bed inside a bedroom.
Responding officers found a chain secured around her ankle. The other end was attached to the bed.
A security camera was also positioned toward the woman.
Officers used bolt cutters to remove the chains and free her.
Police initially communicated with the woman through a translation service before transporting her to a hospital.
Woman Claims She Was Confined for Two Years
The woman told investigators she was brought to Fargo from Mexico in 2024.
She claimed Calzada-Becerril prevented her from leaving the apartment for approximately two years.
During a hospital interview, she identified Calzada-Becerril as her husband and said she no longer wanted the marriage.
She also described being confined to a bedroom and receiving food twice daily.
According to court documents, she was forced to use a bucket because she could not leave the room.
Investigators documented bruises on her face, arms, and legs.
The woman alleged that Calzada-Becerril and Amoles physically beat and sexually assaulted her.
These allegations remain part of the ongoing criminal proceedings.
Chains, Padlocks, and Camera Found
Investigators described several chains attached to a specially constructed bed headboard.
The chains were secured with bolts, washers, nuts, and padlocks.
Some chains were covered with foam material.
Authorities also discovered windows covered with aluminum foil and another chain inside the bathroom.
A webcam faced the bed. Investigators said Calzada-Becerril could access the camera through his phone.
However, the camera was reportedly deactivated when investigators examined it.
Suspects Explain Why Woman Was Restrained
During police interviews, Calzada-Becerril claimed the woman had previously struggled with drug use and mental health problems.
He said the restraints were intended to prevent her from running away and seeking drugs.
Amoles reportedly admitted she frequently locked the woman inside the bedroom.
She also claimed the woman behaved unpredictably and attempted to escape when unrestrained.
However, investigators found no documented mental health diagnosis or drug rehabilitation records supporting those explanations.
Court documents also stated the suspects had not arranged appropriate medical treatment or contacted social services.
Felony Kidnapping Charges Filed
Both suspects were arrested November 3 and formally charged Thursday, November 5.
Calzada-Becerril and Amoles each face felony kidnapping charges involving allegations of terrorizing the victim.
Calzada-Becerril also faces a domestic violence charge. Amoles faces an additional simple assault charge.
Both defendants were scheduled for arraignment Friday morning, November 6, in Cass County Court.
The charges are allegations. Both defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Additional reporting is available from Valley News Live and WDAY Radio.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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