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Richland 44 School Investigation Continues, Deadline Unknown

Alleged Student Sexual Misconduct Under Investigation

January 30, 2018

TJ Nelson,

COLFAX, ND — The news out of Richland 44 is that there is no news. The sheriff’s office released a statement saying the investigation is active and ongoing at the school. No other information is being released at this time. Allegations of harassment, bullying or hazing that might involve student sexual misconduct are being investigated. Officials last week thought the…

Investigation At Richland 44 School Could Be Turned Over For Charges Next Week

Allegations of Student Misconduct And Hazing

January 25, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Letter Sent To Parents COLFAX, ND — Richland County Sheriff Larry Leshovsky anticipates the investigation into alleged student misbehavior at Richland 44 school should be finished next week. It will then be turned over to the state’s attorney for possible charges. In a letter sent to parents by Superintendent Tim Godfrey, he said the district will protect and preserve…

Mayor of Colfax Calls Sexual Misconduct Investigation at School “Very Sensitive Issue”

Some Students Removed From Classes During Investigation

January 24, 2018

TJ Nelson,

COLFAX, ND — School officials in Colfax have removed some students from classes as allegations of harassment, bullying or hazing that might involve student sexual misconduct are being investigated. The mayor of Colfax says the investigation is “a very sensitive issue” for the community. Scott Gauslow declined to comment further on talk in town that the alleged misbehavior might involve…

Richland County Authorities Investigating Possible School Harassment in Colfax

Law enforcement was called in to determine if a crime was committed

January 23, 2018

TJ Nelson,

COLFAX, N.D. — Authorities have stepped in to investigate a case of harassment, bullying or hazing at the high school in Colfax, North Dakota. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office is following up with a report filed at Richland 44 High School. Superintendent Tim Godfrey says he was notified late last week of the problem. Law enforcement was called in to…

Man Drives Into Semi In Dense Fog

It Happened Seven Miles West of Wahpeton

July 20, 2017

TJ Nelson,

RICHLAND CO., ND — A 61-year-old man from Colfax is at Sanford in Fargo after crashing into a semi in dense fog. The collision happened around 6:30 Thursday morning on Highway 13, seven miles west of Wahpeton. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the semi was crossing the road and the man in the car couldn’t break in time. He…