Fargo, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—In a startling turn of events, Fargo residents Jed Everson and Shayna Mangahas have been arrested and charged in connection with a squatting incident. Court documents reveal that on March 26th, Fargo police responded to a reported burglary at a local residence. Upon investigation, officers discovered that the homeowner had been hospitalized since October of the previous year. Everson and Mangahas had allegedly moved into the vacant home around March 12th. Further searches led to the discovery of drug paraphernalia on the premises. Both individuals now face charges of felony criminal trespass and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.
Did you know? Squatting, the act of occupying an abandoned or unoccupied area without lawful permission, can lead to severe legal consequences, including felony charges, especially when accompanied by other illegal activities.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News.