Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — Dustin Joseph Andruski, of Fargo, faces a felony charge of aggravated assault. The charge follows a reported domestic dispute.
Court records say police were called at 4:29 a.m. on Feb. 1. Officers responded to a Fargo apartment.
The woman told police she was staying at the apartment. She said she missed a train back to Minneapolis. She said an argument started after that.
The woman said Andruski tried to make her leave. She said he choked her during the fight. Police wrote that he was trying to throw her out.
Officers noted the woman had a swollen eye, according to the report. Police also documented her statement about the choking.
Andruski gave a different account, the records say. He told police the woman attacked him. He said he pushed her away.
Prosecutors later charged Andruski with aggravated assault, a felony. North Dakota law lists aggravated assault under NDCC 12.1-17-02.
That law covers several forms of serious assault. It can include serious injury. It can also include some weapon-related injuries.
No conviction has been entered in this case. A criminal charge is an allegation. The court process will decide the outcome.
How to follow the case
Public case updates are often posted online. The North Dakota Courts public search offers online lookups. Searches can be done by defendant name.
If you need search tips, see the courts’ criminal search help page. The City of Fargo also shares record search guidance here.
Victims may find support information through the Cass County State’s Attorney. Fargo also lists victim rights resources under Marsy’s Law.
Help is available
Domestic violence support is available in the Fargo area. Fargo Police Victim Services can assist after a report. That service is not confidential.
The Rape and Abuse Crisis Center of Fargo-Moorhead offers confidential help. The National Domestic Violence Hotline also offers support.
If you are in danger, call 911.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.