Grand Forks: Pickup Break-In Leads to Felony Charge

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is facing charges after a reported vehicle break-in downtown.

Asaiah E. Scott, of Grand Forks, is charged with felony unlawful entry into a vehicle.

He is also charged with misdemeanor theft of property.

The allegations are described in court documents.

What court records allege

According to the filing, the incident happened on January 4.

It occurred in downtown Grand Forks.

The report says a large duffel bag was taken from the back of a pickup.

The pickup had an enclosed cover over the box, the documents state.

Authorities say Scott was found in the area soon after the reported theft.

He was taken into custody without a chase, according to the filing.

The court record lists the charges as unlawful entry into a vehicle and theft.

Charging documents often summarize early claims by investigators.

They are not proof of guilt.

Felony cases usually begin with a first court appearance.

A judge may set release terms and future hearing dates.

Scott is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Court dates can change, sometimes with little notice.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.

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