Fargo, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A Hankinson, North Dakota man is charged in a Fargo sex assault case involving a vulnerable adult.
Dennis Lyle Manning, of Hankinson, is charged with two felony counts of gross sexual imposition.
Authorities say the reported assault happened on December 11.
The victim’s name is not being released.
What court documents allege
According to the incident report, the woman said she heard a knock at her apartment door.
She looked through the peephole and reported seeing no one.
She then opened the door, the report says.
The report describes a white male standing on the stairs.
The report says he wore blue jeans and a gray T-shirt.
The report also mentions a Mohawk-style haircut.
Investigators allege the man forced his way into the apartment.
The report says the woman was forced into sexual acts.
The report says the assault continued in another room.
Video and evidence
The report states that the suspect was captured on video leaving the apartment in a hurry.
A neighbor also provided video footage, the report states.
Investigators collected several items for evidence, the report says.
Those items included a used condom, a diaper, and a couch cushion, according to the report.
Police also logged the video files into evidence, the report states.
Evidence in cases like this may be sent for lab testing.
What happens next
The charges are allegations.
Manning is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
TRF News has requested more information on custody and future hearings.
Readers can track public filings using the North Dakota Courts case search.
Cass County District Court is located in Fargo at 211 9th St. S..
How to share information
Anyone with information can contact Fargo Police.
Reporting options are listed on the city’s Report a Crime page.
Help for survivors
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, help is available.
You can call RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE.
RAINN also offers online chat support.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.