Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — Rochelle Jasmine Mitchell of Fargo has been charged with felony terrorizing, according to court records. Fargo is in Cass County, North Dakota.
The case stems from an incident reported on Jan. 4 in Fargo. Police were sent to the lobby of a local business. The call reported a woman threatening to shoot a customer.
Mitchell was detained soon after officers arrived, the documents say. Investigators say Mitchell admitted she made the threat. She told police she said she would “pop” the customer.
Court records say the dispute started over the phone. Mitchell told officers the customer would not let her use it. She said she believed she had a right to use the phone.
Witnesses say no gun was seen
Several witnesses spoke with officers at the scene, court documents state. Witnesses said they did not see a gun. Police also reported they did not find a gun.
The reported threat still led to an emergency response. Prosecutors later filed a felony terrorizing charge against Mitchell.
What the charge means in North Dakota
North Dakota law says a person can be charged with terrorizing for threats made to put someone in fear. The law also covers threats that cause an evacuation or a serious disruption.
Terrorizing is listed as a class C felony in North Dakota. A class C felony can carry up to five years in prison. It can also carry a fine of up to $10,000.
Mitchell has not been convicted of the charge. A criminal charge is an allegation. Defendants are presumed innocent in court.
How to follow the case
Case entries and future hearings may appear on the North Dakota Courts public search site. Cass County government information is available on the county website.
Public information about the Fargo Police Department is also available online. Readers can review the terrorizing law in the North Dakota Century Code.
Sentencing ranges are listed in the Century Code sentencing chapter.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.