Cass County, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo man faces charges. Deputies found a pickup stuck in the snow near Horace.
Court documents say the deputy found the truck around 11:30 p.m. on January 29. The pickup had a snowplow mounted on the front.
The driver was identified as Blaine William Smith of Fargo. Documents say Smith did not have a valid license. The deputy later learned the pickup was stolen.
Smith now faces a felony charge of theft of property. He also faces a misdemeanor charge for driving under revocation. A charge is an accusation. Smith is presumed innocent in court.
What happened
According to court documents, a Cass County deputy came upon the truck while on patrol. The pickup was stuck and could not move. The deputy made contact with the driver.
During the check, the deputy learned Smith was not legally allowed to drive. The deputy also learned the pickup was reported stolen.
The available court summary does not name the truck’s owner. It does not explain how the pickup was taken. Those details may come out later in court.
Charges and legal meaning
Theft of property is a felony charge in this case. North Dakota law defines theft in N.D.C.C. § 12.1-23-02. You can read the statute at FindLaw.
Driving under revocation means driving after the state has taken away driving rights. The North Dakota Department of Transportation explains reinstatement options. See NDDOT’s reinstatement guide.
Possible penalties depend on the facts and the final outcome. Judges can also order restitution. Court filings will show the next steps.
How to follow the case
Case updates may appear in the public court portal. The search page is run by the state court system. You can look up filings at North Dakota Courts Public Access.
For general agency information, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office posts contact details online. Visit casscountynd.gov.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.