Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man is facing a felony charge after a neighbor reported a stranger sitting on his couch.
Call for help
Police later identified the suspect as Albert A. Seifert. The call came in at about 4:07 AM on December 17.
The reporting resident told dispatch he was hiding in a bedroom. He said several handguns were in the kitchen. He feared the stranger could reach them.
Police response
Officers arrived and found the apartment door open. They announced themselves and entered the unit. They did not find the man inside.
A short time later, officers located a man in a nearby unit. Police identified that man as Seifert.
Officers wrote that Seifert spoke in ways that did not make sense. They believed he was in a mental health crisis.
- No injuries were listed in the incident report.
- No property damage was described in the report.
- The report did not describe any weapon being used.
Charge filed
Seifert was arrested and booked. Prosecutors later filed a felony criminal trespass charge.
Police have not released details about how he got inside. The report also does not say why he went there.
Criminal trespass generally involves being somewhere without permission. The court process will decide what happens next.
Felony charges are accusations, not proof. Seifert is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Where to follow updates
Readers can track public case activity through the North Dakota Courts Records Inquiry.
You can also find department information through the Fargo Police Department.
For the law itself, the Legislature posts the criminal trespass statute at N.D.C.C. Title 12.1, Chapter 22.
Safety and support
If you believe someone is inside your home, get to a safe place. Call 911 and wait for help.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, support is available. You can call or text 988 any time.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.