West Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — On May 5, 2025, Ezra Desjarlais was arrested and charged with felony criminal trespass and unlawful entry into a vehicle following an unusual incident in West Fargo.
According to court documents, a homeowner discovered Desjarlais inside his residence, wearing the homeowner’s clothes and in possession of items taken from a vehicle parked in the garage. Desjarlais appeared confused, and the homeowner did not feel threatened at the time. Desjarlais left the scene, and initially, the homeowner chose not to press charges. However, after reconsideration, the homeowner decided to pursue legal action.
Desjarlais was later located nearby, having crawled into a culvert. He was medically evaluated and cleared before being taken into custody. He now faces felony charges of criminal trespass and unlawful entry into a vehicle.
Did You Know?
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In North Dakota, criminal trespass is defined under NDCC §12.1-22-03 and can be classified as a felony depending on the circumstances.
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Unlawful entry into a motor vehicle is addressed under NDCC §12.1-22-04, which outlines the penalties for unauthorized entry into vehicles.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.