{"id":21533,"date":"2026-03-18T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=21533"},"modified":"2026-03-17T06:02:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T11:02:00","slug":"west-fargo-man-charged-after-100-abuse-files-found","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/west-fargo-man-charged-after-100-abuse-files-found\/","title":{"rendered":"West Fargo Man Charged After 100+ Abuse Files Found"},"content":{"rendered":"

West Fargo<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me)<\/a> A West Fargo man is in jail after a search of his home.<\/p>\n

Investigators said they found more than 100 files of suspected child sexual abuse material.<\/p>\n

Lawrence Basil Mihu II<\/strong> faces three felony counts of possession of certain prohibited materials, according to court records.<\/p>\n

Investigation Began In February<\/h2>\n

The case began after a special agent was asked to help with an ongoing investigation.<\/p>\n

Court documents say the agent was given a video tied to the case on February 7, 2026.<\/p>\n

After reviewing that evidence, investigators moved to search Mihu\u2019s home in West Fargo.<\/p>\n

Records say a judge approved a search warrant.<\/p>\n

Officers carried out that warrant on March 3.<\/p>\n

Investigators later searched a computer found in the home, according to the criminal complaint.<\/p>\n

Court records say they found more than 100 image and video files.<\/p>\n

The complaint identifies the material as child sexual abuse material.<\/p>\n

Investigators also reported seeing a slideshow playing on a television inside the home.<\/p>\n

The complaint says the images involved children between about 3 and 10 years old.<\/p>\n

Mihu was later arrested and booked into jail as the case moved forward.<\/p>\n

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Lawrence Basil Mihu II<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What Court Records Show<\/h2>\n

The charging documents list three counts against Mihu.<\/p>\n

Those charges focus on possession of material banned under North Dakota law.<\/p>\n

The complaint does not say the investigation is over.<\/p>\n

It also does not rule out more court action later.<\/p>\n

As of the filing, Mihu is set for a preliminary hearing on April 1.<\/p>\n

That hearing is expected to address whether the case moves ahead in court.<\/p>\n

A charge is not a conviction.<\/p>\n

Like all defendants, Mihu is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.<\/p>\n

What Happens Next<\/h2>\n

A preliminary hearing is one of the first major court steps in a felony case.<\/p>\n

At that stage, the court reviews whether prosecutors have enough evidence to continue.<\/p>\n

Further filings could follow before any trial date is set.<\/p>\n

Readers who want official case updates can visit the North Dakota Courts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

State law information is also available through the North Dakota Legislative Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

More public safety resources can be found through the North Dakota Attorney General\u2019s Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This report is based on charging documents and court records now available in the case.<\/p>\n

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

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