Fargo: Felony DV Charge in Pregnant Woman Attack

Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man faces a felony domestic violence charge. Police say the victim was pregnant.

What the police say happened

The suspect is Andre Lamar Dancy, of Fargo. Police say the victim was about 20 weeks pregnant.

An officer responded to Sanford Health in Fargo at about 7 p.m. on January 26. Police say the woman reported a domestic assault.

The incident report says the woman told police the assault happened earlier that morning. She said it happened at Dancy’s residence in Fargo.

Police say Dancy punched her in the face. Police also say he punched her in the stomach. The report says the woman had visible injuries.

The report says Dancy strangled the woman for about 20 seconds. Police say the woman feared for her safety.

Police say Dancy displayed a handgun during the fight. The report says he threatened to kill her.

Police also say Dancy took the woman’s phone. They say he did that to stop her from getting help.

Arrest and charge

Police say Dancy was arrested later. He is now charged with felony domestic violence.

The incident report excerpt does not list a court date. It also does not list a bond amount.

A criminal charge is an accusation. Dancy is presumed innocent in court.

Resources and public records

Sanford Medical Center Fargo is part of Sanford Health. You can learn more on the Sanford Medical Center Fargo page.

People can also check public case records online. The North Dakota Courts website has a public search tool. Records can change as a case moves forward.

If you or someone you know needs help, support is available. The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers free and confidential help. North Dakota resources are also listed by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.

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