Valley City, Barnes County (trfnews.i234.me) — Court documents say Jimmy Ernest Case of Valley City now faces three felony charges.
What Court Records Allege
Records say the report involves a woman who had a restraining order against him.
The alleged incident happened on January 16, according to court records.
Court filings say Case went into the woman’s garage in Barnes County.
The documents say he did not have permission to enter.
Records allege he took a shotgun and a pellet gun from inside the garage.
Court documents say he used the weapons to threaten the woman.
Records say he told her he would dump her body in a river.
Charges Filed
Prosecutors charged Case with felony terrorizing, court records show.
They also charged him with felony burglary and felony theft of property.
The charging document summarizes allegations made to the court.
It is not proof of guilt.
Case is presumed innocent unless convicted.
How to Follow the Case
Court records available online may list future hearings and filings.
A judge may set bond conditions and a court date.
Those details can change as the case moves forward.
The court record may also show if a plea is entered later.
You can search statewide records at North Dakota Courts Records Inquiry.
Safety and Resources
Authorities have not released further details in the documents reviewed.
TRF News is not naming the woman to protect her safety and privacy.
Anyone in immediate danger should call 911.
People can contact the Barnes County Sheriff’s Office for non-emergency tips.
If you or someone you know needs help, support is available.
The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services lists domestic violence resources.
The North Dakota Domestic & Sexual Violence Coalition also shares local options.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers confidential help by phone, chat, or text.
Local advocates can help with safety plans and court support.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.