{"id":71876,"date":"2026-11-05T14:06:48","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T20:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=71876"},"modified":"2026-11-05T14:06:48","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T20:06:48","slug":"fargo-woman-found-held-in-apartment-2-arrested","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/fargo-woman-found-held-in-apartment-2-arrested\/","title":{"rendered":"Fargo Woman Found Held in Apartment; 2 Arrested"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>FARGO, ND<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 Two people were arrested after a maintenance worker discovered a woman allegedly being held against her will.<\/p>\n<p>The discovery happened inside an apartment building in south Fargo on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities identified the suspects as Arturo Calzada Becerril, 40, and Erendira Amoles, 41.<\/p>\n<p>Both were arrested on suspicion of felonious restraint involving an adult victim.<\/p>\n<p>Police confirmed the arrests but have not released many details about the woman&#8217;s condition or circumstances.<\/p>\n<h2>Maintenance Worker Makes Disturbing Discovery<\/h2>\n<p>Fargo Police responded to the 4900 block of 44th Avenue South following a suspicious activity report.<\/p>\n<p>According to police, a maintenance worker entered an apartment to perform routine service.<\/p>\n<p>During the visit, the worker discovered an adult woman inside a bedroom.<\/p>\n<p>The woman appeared to have been held against her will for an extended period, investigators said.<\/p>\n<p>Police responded to investigate the circumstances surrounding the discovery.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_71890\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71890\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Arturo-Calzada-Becerril-40-and-Erendira-Amoles-41.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-71890\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Arturo-Calzada-Becerril-40-and-Erendira-Amoles-41-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Arturo Calzada Becerril, 40, and Erendira Amoles, 41.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Arturo-Calzada-Becerril-40-and-Erendira-Amoles-41-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Arturo-Calzada-Becerril-40-and-Erendira-Amoles-41-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Arturo-Calzada-Becerril-40-and-Erendira-Amoles-41-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Arturo-Calzada-Becerril-40-and-Erendira-Amoles-41-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Arturo-Calzada-Becerril-40-and-Erendira-Amoles-41.png 1672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-71890\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arturo Calzada Becerril, 40, and Erendira Amoles, 41.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Reports Claim Woman Was Chained and Monitored<\/h2>\n<p>Valley News Live reported receiving information that the woman was found chained inside an unoccupied apartment unit.<\/p>\n<p>The station also received information suggesting webcams were being used to monitor her.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fargo Police have not confirmed either allegation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Additional reports suggested the woman was taken to a Fargo hospital for medical treatment.<\/p>\n<p>However, authorities have not confirmed whether she was hospitalized.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators have not released her identity or disclosed how long she may have been confined.<\/p>\n<h2>Two Suspects Booked Into Cass County Jail<\/h2>\n<p>Police arrested Becerril and Amoles on Tuesday following their investigation.<\/p>\n<p>Becerril is from Fargo, while Amoles is from Moorhead, according to local reporting.<\/p>\n<p>Both were taken into custody on suspicion of felonious restraint.<\/p>\n<p>As of November 5, formal criminal charges had not been filed, according to published reports.<\/p>\n<p>Both individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n<h2>Border Patrol Also Seen at Investigation<\/h2>\n<p>U.S. Border Patrol personnel were reportedly present alongside Fargo Police during Tuesday&#8217;s response.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities have not explained their involvement or announced any related federal charges.<\/p>\n<p>Police said the investigation remains active.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators are working with the Cass County State&#8217;s Attorney&#8217;s Office to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.<\/p>\n<p>Further information may be released as investigators gather evidence.<\/p>\n<h2>Fargo Police Ask Public for Information<\/h2>\n<p>Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Fargo Police Department.<\/p>\n<p>Residents can call <a href=\"tel:7012354493\">701-235-4493<\/a> with information that could help investigators.<\/p>\n<p>Anonymous tips can also be submitted by texting <strong>FARGOPD<\/strong>, followed by the tip, to <strong>847411<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Additional information is available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/fargond.gov\/city-government\/departments\/police\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fargo Police Department<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Read the original reports from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/11\/05\/2-arrested-after-woman-found-held-fargo-apartment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Valley News Live<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wdayradionow.com\/news\/local-news\/two-arrested-after-woman-found-restrained-in-south-fargo-apartment-police-say\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WDAY Radio<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two people were arrested after a maintenance worker discovered a woman allegedly held against her will inside a Fargo apartment. 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