FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – On New Year’s Eve, the Dairy Queen located on 52nd Avenue South in Fargo closed earlier than its scheduled 9:00 PM operating hours. A sign posted by management around 7:30 PM indicated the early closure. At 12:41 AM, Fargo police responded to a security alarm at the restaurant. Upon arrival, officers observed signs of forced entry and property damage. While establishing a perimeter, 24-year-old Fargo resident Keaton Nowacki exited the building and was taken into custody. He faces charges of felony criminal mischief and misdemeanor criminal trespass. The establishment sustained damages estimated at approximately $100,000.
Suspect Background
Court records indicate that Nowacki had been employed at the Dairy Queen. He allegedly informed officers that he entered the unlocked restaurant and caused the damage. His LinkedIn profile suggests he had served as a manager at the location since 2021.
Current Status
Following the incident, the Dairy Queen has reopened, offering drive-thru services only.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me