{"id":11605,"date":"2026-01-19T04:37:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T10:37:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=11605"},"modified":"2026-01-19T04:41:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T10:41:19","slug":"fargo-nd-man-arrested-after-gun-threat-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/fargo-nd-man-arrested-after-gun-threat-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Fargo ND: Man Arrested After Gun Threat Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Fargo, Cass County<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Fargo man was arrested Sunday after a gun threat report.<\/p>\n<p>Police say 62-year-old <strong>Kevin Byzewski<\/strong> pointed a firearm at people.<\/p>\n<p>The call came in at about 10:53 a.m., according to police.<\/p>\n<p>Officers responded to the 2100 block of 17th Street South.<\/p>\n<h2>What happened<\/h2>\n<p>Police set up a safety perimeter around the address.<\/p>\n<p>They limited access to reduce risk for the public.<\/p>\n<p>Neighbors in the area were urged to keep their distance.<\/p>\n<p>Police focused on keeping the suspect contained.<\/p>\n<p>They worked to end the situation without anyone getting hurt.<\/p>\n<p>Police did not say what sparked the initial complaint.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11606\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11606\" style=\"width: 211px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11606\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kevin-Byzewski-211x300.png\" alt=\"Kevin Byzewski\" width=\"211\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kevin-Byzewski-211x300.png 211w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kevin-Byzewski.png 340w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 211px) 100vw, 211px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11606\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kevin Byzewski<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Arrest and charge<\/h2>\n<p>After about one hour, Byzewski was taken into custody.<\/p>\n<p>Police said the arrest happened without incident.<\/p>\n<p>Byzewski was transported to the Cass County Jail.<\/p>\n<p>He was arrested on a terrorizing charge, police said.<\/p>\n<h2>Search warrant served<\/h2>\n<p>After the arrest, officers served a search warrant at the residence.<\/p>\n<p>Police processed the scene and gathered evidence.<\/p>\n<p>Officials have not said what items were collected.<\/p>\n<p>Police have not released more details about the case.<\/p>\n<h2>What the charge means<\/h2>\n<p>North Dakota law defines \u201cterrorizing\u201d as a serious threat crime.<\/p>\n<p>The law focuses on threats meant to cause fear or major disruption.<\/p>\n<p>It is listed as a Class C felony under state law.<\/p>\n<p>You can read the full statute in the North Dakota Century Code.<\/p>\n<h2>What happens next<\/h2>\n<p>After an arrest, prosecutors review reports and evidence.<\/p>\n<p>Formal charges can be filed in the district court.<\/p>\n<p>A first court appearance may follow soon after booking.<\/p>\n<p>Case timing can vary based on court schedules.<\/p>\n<p>Byzewski is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n<h2>How to track the case<\/h2>\n<p>Custody status can change after bail or court action.<\/p>\n<p>You can check the Cass County Jail roster online.<\/p>\n<p>Court filings, if any, may appear in North Dakota\u2019s public case search.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Helpful links:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fargond.gov\/city-government\/departments\/police\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fargo Police Department<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casscountynd.gov\/departments\/corrections\/inmates-in-custody\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cass County Jail roster<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ndlegis.gov\/cencode\/t12-1c17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Dakota law on terrorizing (NDCC 12.1-17-04)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/publicsearch.ndcourts.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Dakota Courts public search<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I&#8217;m Chris Harper reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) \u2014 A Fargo man was arrested Sunday after a gun threat report. Police say 62-year-old Kevin Byzewski pointed a firearm at people. The call came in at about 10:53 a.m., according to police. Officers responded to the 2100 block of 17th Street South. 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