GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 16, 2024, a van belonging to Altru Health System was reported stolen from their Grand Forks facility. The vehicle, displaying Altru decals, was observed traveling southbound on Interstate 29 near Hillsboro. Law enforcement agencies were notified, and deputies conducted a traffic stop near Argusville, leading to the arrest of 21-year-old Joshua Desjarlait.
Suspect’s Statement
According to court documents, Desjarlait informed deputies that after his discharge from the hospital, he was unable to secure transportation to his residence in Sisseton, South Dakota. He admitted to finding the van parked outside the hospital with the keys inside and decided to use it for his journey home.
Legal Proceedings
Desjarlait has been charged with possession of stolen property. The case is currently under investigation, and further legal actions are pending.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me