West Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man faces a felony charge after a domestic violence case in West Fargo.
Benjamin Joseph Nordick, 39, was arrested on April 9, according to court documents. Police responded to a domestic violence report at a home in West Fargo.
What Court Records Allege
According to court documents, the incident happened around 3 a.m. on April 8. Police say Nordick threatened the woman during an argument inside the home.
Investigators allege he said he would bury her in the backyard. Court records also say he bit her lip, pushed her, and headbutted her.
Police also allege Nordick took the woman’s phone during the dispute. Court documents say he did that to stop her from calling the police.
Records also say he blocked a bedroom doorway. Investigators say that prevented the woman from leaving the room.
When officers arrived, court documents say Nordick forced his way into the bedroom. Police say he pushed the woman into a dresser before officers arrested him.
The woman was not named in the court documents. The charges remain accusations until the case is decided in court.
Charges Filed
Nordick is charged with terrorizing an adult victim, a Class C felony. He also faces a Class A misdemeanor for interfering with an emergency call.
He is also charged with domestic violence causing bodily injury, a Class B misdemeanor. The case now moves forward through the court system.
Court Hearing Set
At a court appearance on Friday, Nordick pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor charges. A preliminary hearing on the felony charge is set for May 29 at 1:30 p.m.
That hearing will address the felony count. The case remains pending.
Public Information
Readers can find department information through the West Fargo Police Department.
Public case information is available through North Dakota Courts public access.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.