SEXUAL ASSAULT

Drayton Man Accused of Sexual Assault of a Child

His bail was set at $30,000

  DRAYTON, ND — A Drayton man is accused of sexually assaulting a child. Scott Monson, 30, was charged in September with one count of felony gross sexual imposition. He made his initial court appearance on October 23 and is due back in court for a preliminary hearing on November 27. His bail was set at $30,000. Monson remains jailed…

Family of Justine Damond Says They are Still Waiting for Justice

This statement came shortly after state investigators announced they have forwarded the case to prosecutors for possible charges

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — It’s been nearly two months since an Australian woman was shot by a Minneapolis police officer and her family is still waiting for justice. Justine Damond’s fiancĂ© Don Damond says “the wait continues for Justine’s family and me.” This statement came shortly after state investigators announced they have forwarded the case to prosecutors for possible charges….

Family of Justine Damond Sets Up Memorial Fund

Damond was shot by Officer Mohamed Noor on July 15 after she called 911 to report a possible sexual assault

Justine Ruszczyk Damond  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The family of an Australian woman killed by a Minneapolis police officer has set up a memorial fund in her honor. The Justine Damond Social Justice Fund will support causes that were important to Justine, including those that promote equal treatment and opportunities for everyone. Damond was shot by Officer Mohamed Noor on July…

High Risk Sex Offender Reports Fargo Address

Roger Mcavoy, 56, is living at 735 14th Street North in Fargo

FARGO, ND — Fargo police want you to know about an address of a registered high risk sex offender. Roger Mcavoy, 56, is living at 735 14th Street North in Fargo. His five foot seven, weighs 150 pounds and has brown eyes and brown hair. Mcavoy was convicted in 1995 of sexual assault of two female victims ages 13 and…

Kinn Changes Plea in Bemidji Murder, Child Sex Assault Case

Kinn admitted to strangling Melissa Norby on June 21st, 2016 and setting the house on fire to cover up his crime

BEMIDJI, Minn. — The man accused of killing a Bemidji woman before setting her home on fire and kidnapping and sexually assaulting her five-year-old daughter has changed his plea. Jacob Kinn, 33, pleaded guilty to second degree murder and first degree criminal sexual conduct. Kinn admitted to strangling Melissa Norby on June 21st, 2016 and setting the house on fire…