FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – In August 2024, Starmaine Hoeper, a 34-year-old resident of Moorhead, was arrested in connection with a shooting incident in rural Cass County, North Dakota. The arrest followed an investigation into a reported shooting near the KFGO radio tower south of Fargo, where the victim sustained critical injuries.
Court documents indicate that the incident stemmed from a drug transaction that escalated into violence. The victim reported to law enforcement that he had been robbed by two individuals, one of whom, identified as Hoeper, allegedly shot him during the altercation.
During a bail review hearing, Hoeper requested a reduction in his bail, citing his employment, family ties, and community connections in the area. He argued that these factors diminished any risk of flight. However, the prosecution opposed the reduction, emphasizing the severity of the charges and the potential flight risk. The presiding judge concurred with the prosecution’s assessment and denied Hoeper’s request for a lower bail.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me