Bismarck, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man has pleaded not guilty after he was accused of threatening students with a handgun on the Bismarck State College campus in November.
Alex Webster, 21, is charged in connection with a Nov. 11 incident reported around 4 a.m. Court records say Webster pointed a handgun at a student in a parking lot. The student was identified as Tyler Wolters. Authorities say Webster threatened to kill him near Lindstrom Hall.
Documents say Wolters was helping another student who was intoxicated at the time. The affidavit describes the situation as a campus disturbance that escalated quickly.
Residence Hall Incident
Shortly after the parking lot encounter, police say another incident happened inside the residence hall. Court documents state Webster pulled a handgun from his waistband. This happened as a student identified as Dominic Kimbal tried to stop a fight.
The fight reportedly involved Webster and another student identified as Tyrone Stringer. Court records say surveillance video captured the events. The report also says witness statements matched what the video showed.
Charges and Court Timeline
Webster faces two counts of terrorizing with a firearm. He also faces one count of firearm possession by a person previously found mentally ill or deficient, according to court documents. The details of that finding are confidential under state law.
If convicted, each terrorizing charge carries up to five years in prison. Prosecutors also allege a mandatory minimum of two years applies because a firearm was used. The firearm possession charge carries up to nearly one year in jail.
Court records say Webster posted a $5,000 bond. He is living in Fargo with his parents. His preliminary hearing was waived. He entered not guilty pleas on Dec. 18.
A trial is scheduled for March 11.
Bismarck State College has a policy that prohibits firearms on campus. The school said Webster is not enrolled for the spring semester. The college declined further comment and cited federal student privacy rules.
For background, readers can visit Bismarck State College and the North Dakota Courts website.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.