Traill County, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—Three North Dakota men face multiple felony charges following a string of burglaries and property crimes that spanned several locations in Traill County, including banks and local businesses.
Incident Overview
According to court records, the suspects—Zachary Huesers of Garrison, Jacob Stein of Fargo, and Tucker St. Croix of Max, ND—were identified as the perpetrators of a series of break-ins and thefts, including incidents at the Dakota Heritage Bank, Clifford Elevator, and other locations.
Timeline of Events
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January 7, 2025 – Dakota Heritage Bank, Galesburg
- Time: 3:12 a.m.
- Incident:
- Deputy responded to a break-in at Dakota Heritage Bank in Galesburg, ND.
- The bank’s door had been pried open, drawers rifled through, but the safes remained secure.
- $30 was stolen from a miscellaneous money envelope.
- Bank bags were later found discarded along a nearby road.
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Clifford Elevator Theft
- A report followed that $1,800 worth of tools were stolen from a truck parked near Clifford Elevator.
- Authorities linked this theft to the same suspects.
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January 10, 2025 – Dakota Heritage Bank, Hunter
- Security footage captured another attempted break-in at the Dakota Heritage Bank in Hunter, ND.
- Investigators noted similar tactics used in previous burglaries.
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Surveillance & Arrests
- Security footage from multiple locations provided clear images of the suspects.
- Huesers, Stein, and St. Croix were identified and later taken into custody.
Charges and Legal Proceedings
The three suspects now face multiple felony charges, including:
Burglary Unlawful entry into a motor vehicle Theft of property Criminal mischief
Authorities continue to investigate whether the trio is connected to additional break-ins across the region.
Ongoing Investigation & Legal Proceedings
- Law enforcement agencies are examining other unsolved property crimes for potential links.
- Additional charges could be filed if further evidence emerges.
- Court dates for the suspects are pending, and bail conditions have not yet been publicly disclosed.
Anyone with further information is encouraged to contact the Traill County Sheriff’s Office.
For continued updates on this developing case, stay with TRF News.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me