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Court documents say the deputy found the truck around 11:30 p.m. on January 29. The pickup had a snowplow mounted on the front.<\/p>\n
The driver was identified as Blaine William Smith of Fargo. Documents say Smith did not have a valid license. The deputy later learned the pickup was stolen.<\/p>\n
Smith now faces a felony charge of theft of property. He also faces a misdemeanor charge for driving under revocation. A charge is an accusation. Smith is presumed innocent in court.<\/p>\n
What happened<\/h2>\n
According to court documents, a Cass County deputy came upon the truck while on patrol. The pickup was stuck and could not move. The deputy made contact with the driver.<\/p>\n
During the check, the deputy learned Smith was not legally allowed to drive. The deputy also learned the pickup was reported stolen.<\/p>\n
The available court summary does not name the truck\u2019s owner. It does not explain how the pickup was taken. Those details may come out later in court.<\/p>\n Theft of property is a felony charge in this case. North Dakota law defines theft in N.D.C.C. \u00a7 12.1-23-02. You can read the statute at FindLaw<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Driving under revocation means driving after the state has taken away driving rights. The North Dakota Department of Transportation explains reinstatement options. See NDDOT\u2019s reinstatement guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Possible penalties depend on the facts and the final outcome. Judges can also order restitution. Court filings will show the next steps.<\/p>\n Case updates may appear in the public court portal. The search page is run by the state court system. You can look up filings at North Dakota Courts Public Access<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For general agency information, the Cass County Sheriff\u2019s Office posts contact details online. Visit casscountynd.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"Blaine](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Blaine-William-Smith-209x300.png\")
Charges and legal meaning<\/h2>\n
How to follow the case<\/h2>\n