Crime

Upgraded Charge of Homicide Against Ian Cramer in Fatal Police Chase

Ian Cramer/Deputy Paul MartinBISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — New charges approved Thursday against the 42-year-old son of U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer included an upgraded homicide count in a crash that killed a North Dakota sheriff’s deputy. Ian Cramer initially faced a manslaughter charge related to the Dec. 6 death of Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy Paul Martin on a highway near Hazen….

Texas Murder Suspect Arrested in Grafton, ND

GRAFTON, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A man wanted for murder in Texas has been arrested in Grafton, North Dakota. Police say intelligence was obtained that indicated 26-year-old Joshua Davis was living and working in Grafton. Davis is from El Paso, Texas and is wanted for murder and engaging in organized criminal activity. He was arrested without incident Tuesday morning at a…

Window Tint Violation Leads to Drug Arrest in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A window tint violation leads to the arrest of a Fargo man on drug and resisting arrest charges. North Dakota Highway Patrol stopped 18-year-old Damian Torres in West Fargo. The trooper says Torres showed signs of impairment. He resisted while being arrested for driving under the influence of drugs. A search of his vehicle uncovered…

Lawmaker comment referencing Holmberg child rape charges investigation caught on hot mic

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) – The child rape allegations against former state senator Ray Holmberg of Grand Forks found their way to a hearing at the Capitol in Bismarck. The legislative management committee was discussing whether the state will play a role in defense of a lawsuit over American Indian voting rights. Sen. Tim Mathern of Fargo questioned how much the…