{"id":16194,"date":"2026-02-02T14:03:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T20:03:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=16194"},"modified":"2026-02-02T14:03:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T20:03:10","slug":"valley-city-man-charged-after-garage-gun-threat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/valley-city-man-charged-after-garage-gun-threat\/","title":{"rendered":"Valley City Man Charged After Garage Gun Threat"},"content":{"rendered":"

Valley City, Barnes County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Court documents say Jimmy Ernest Case of Valley City now faces three felony charges.<\/p>\n

What Court Records Allege<\/h2>\n

Records say the report involves a woman who had a restraining order against him.<\/p>\n

The alleged incident happened on January 16, according to court records.<\/p>\n

Court filings say Case went into the woman\u2019s garage in Barnes County.<\/p>\n

The documents say he did not have permission to enter.<\/p>\n

Records allege he took a shotgun and a pellet gun from inside the garage.<\/p>\n

Court documents say he used the weapons to threaten the woman.<\/p>\n

Records say he told her he would dump her body in a river.<\/p>\n

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Jimmy Ernest Case<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Charges Filed<\/h2>\n

Prosecutors charged Case with felony terrorizing, court records show.<\/p>\n

They also charged him with felony burglary and felony theft of property.<\/p>\n

The charging document summarizes allegations made to the court.<\/p>\n

It is not proof of guilt.<\/p>\n

Case is presumed innocent unless convicted.<\/p>\n

How to Follow the Case<\/h2>\n

Court records available online may list future hearings and filings.<\/p>\n

A judge may set bond conditions and a court date.<\/p>\n

Those details can change as the case moves forward.<\/p>\n

The court record may also show if a plea is entered later.<\/p>\n

You can search statewide records at North Dakota Courts Records Inquiry<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Safety and Resources<\/h2>\n

Authorities have not released further details in the documents reviewed.<\/p>\n

TRF News is not naming the woman to protect her safety and privacy.<\/p>\n

Anyone in immediate danger should call 911.<\/p>\n

People can contact the Barnes County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/a> for non-emergency tips.<\/p>\n

If you or someone you know needs help, support is available.<\/p>\n

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services<\/a> lists domestic violence resources.<\/p>\n

The North Dakota Domestic & Sexual Violence Coalition<\/a> also shares local options.<\/p>\n

The National Domestic Violence Hotline<\/a> offers confidential help by phone, chat, or text.<\/p>\n

Local advocates can help with safety plans and court support.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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