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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (<\/strong>trfnews.i234.me<\/strong><\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 A Grand Forks man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly crashing a stolen sports car into a home and natural gas line.<\/p>\n

Elmi Abdikadir Elmi was charged Tuesday, November 10, 2026, in Grand Forks County District Court.<\/p>\n

Police say the October 27 crash caused significant structural damage and forced nearby residents to evacuate.<\/p>\n

The charges include felony theft, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, DUI, and an alleged assault involving bodily fluids against an emergency responder.<\/p>\n

Stolen Audi Crashes Into Grand Forks Home<\/h3>\n

According to court documents, officers responded to a crash around 11:29 p.m. on October 27.<\/p>\n

A 2016 Audi TT reportedly struck the east side of a Grand Forks residence.<\/p>\n

The impact caused significant damage to the structure.<\/p>\n

Investigators say the vehicle also struck a natural gas line and a city street sign.<\/p>\n

Officers removed a man from the driver’s seat following the collision.<\/p>\n

A gas leak from the damaged line created additional concerns for emergency responders.<\/p>\n

Police and firefighters evacuated surrounding homes as crews addressed the dangerous situation.<\/p>\n

Vehicle Owner Reports Car Was Stolen<\/h3>\n

Investigators contacted the Audi’s registered owner following the crash.<\/p>\n

The owner reportedly told police he did not know Elmi and had never authorized him to drive the vehicle.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, the Audi had been taken from another residence.<\/p>\n

The owner estimated the vehicle’s value at approximately $16,000.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors subsequently charged Elmi with Class B felony theft involving property valued between $10,000 and $50,000.<\/p>\n

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Elmi Abdikadir Elmi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

DUI Allegations and Paramedic Incident<\/h3>\n

Officers reported noticing signs of possible alcohol impairment while Elmi received medical attention in an ambulance.<\/p>\n

Investigators described bloodshot, watery eyes, slurred speech and the smell of alcohol.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, Elmi admitted to paramedics that he had been drinking.<\/p>\n

Police also determined his North Dakota driver’s license was suspended.<\/p>\n

Authorities allege Elmi spat at a paramedic inside the ambulance.<\/p>\n

Some saliva reportedly entered the paramedic’s eye, causing irritation.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors charged Elmi with knowingly causing contact by bodily fluids with an emergency responder.<\/p>\n

Police later obtained a warrant to collect a blood sample at the hospital.<\/p>\n

The probable cause declaration did not provide blood-test results.<\/p>\n

Multiple Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Filed<\/h3>\n

Elmi faces the following criminal charges:<\/p>\n