U.S. Senator’s Son Pleads Not Guilty in Tragic Deputy’s Death

U.S. Senator's Son Pleads Not Guilty in Tragic Deputy's Death

BISMARCK, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Ian Cramer, son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer, has entered a not guilty plea regarding charges stemming from a series of events culminating in a fatal crash that claimed the life of a North Dakota sheriff’s deputy in December. However, he has yet to respond to the primary charges of homicide… Continue reading U.S. Senator’s Son Pleads Not Guilty in Tragic Deputy’s Death

Suspect in Deputy’s Death: Extensive History of Threats and Government Hate

Suspect in Deputy's Death: Extensive History of Threats and Government Hate

SIOUX FALLS, SD (trfnews.i234.me) – Joseph Hoek, a 40-year-old Sioux Falls man, faces life imprisonment and the death penalty for the alleged murder of Chief Deputy Ken Prorok. Hoek’s family revealed a troubling history, stating he held hatred towards the government and had a long record of escalating threats. Court documents from multiple protection orders… Continue reading Suspect in Deputy’s Death: Extensive History of Threats and Government Hate

Body Cam Video Released: Deputy’s Encounter with Mohamad Barakat at Shooting Range Near Fargo

Mohamad Barakat

Fargo, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office has released body camera footage capturing a deputy’s encounter with Mohamad Barakat at a shooting range near Fargo on May 4, 2023. This footage provides a unique insight into the events leading up to the tragic incident that occurred on July 14th, where Barakat shot… Continue reading Body Cam Video Released: Deputy’s Encounter with Mohamad Barakat at Shooting Range Near Fargo

Ian Cramer Faces $500,000 Bail in Mercer County Deputy’s Death

Ian Cramer Faces $500,000 Bail in Mercer County Deputy's Death

Mercer County (trfnews.i234.me) – A judge has maintained bail at $500,000 cash for 42-year-old Ian Cramer, charged in the death of Mercer County deputy Paul Martin during a police pursuit. The incident occurred on December 6th, with Cramer accused of driving a stolen SUV, taken from his mother in Bismarck, that struck Deputy Martin. The… Continue reading Ian Cramer Faces $500,000 Bail in Mercer County Deputy’s Death

Grand Forks Deputy’s Vehicle Hit Twice During Saturday Night’s Major Crash By Thompson, ND

THOMPSON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks Sheriff’s Department patrol vehicle was hit twice, while trying to slow down traffic at a major crash incident on Interstate-29 near Thompson, North Dakota Saturday night. The Deputy escaped injury.