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Judge Reduces Bond For Man Who Attacked Priest Over Alleged Sexual Assault

Chad Legare's Attorney Asked For $100,000 Bond, Judge Declined His Request

March 14, 2018

TJ Nelson,

TOWNER, N.D. — A judge has reduced bond for a Minnesota man charged with attacking a priest in North Dakota, though not as much as the suspect wanted. The judge lowered bond for 42-year-old Chad Legare from $250,000 to $200,000. Legare’s attorney had requested $100,000, but the judge declined to go that far citing the severity of the charges against…

Richland School District Superintendent Tim Godfrey Removed From His Position

School Board made The Decision To Place Godfrey On Paid Administrative Leave

March 1, 2018

TJ Nelson,

COLFAX, N.D. — Richland 44 School Board has placed Superintendent Tim Godfrey on paid administrative leave. Junior and Senior High Principal Bruce Anderson did not know the reason the board made the decision to place Godfrey on leave. Anderson will fill his role for the duration of the leave. School Board President Lisa Amundson released the following statement: “Earlier today…

UND Police Arrest Attempted Sexual Assault Suspect

17-year-old male arrested after female student makes complaint of attempted sexual assault

January 7, 2018

Alison Voorhees,

GRAND FORKS, ND — UND Police make an arrest in an attempted sexual assault on campus. A 17-year-old male was brought to the Grand Forks County Juvenile Detention Center on charges of sexual assault, criminal trespass and burglary. A female student in Noren Hall says she woke up to an unknown male in her room who had tried to remove…

Clay County Jail Inmate on Work Release Accused of Sexual Assault

Court documents say Cookson sexually assaulted the woman last Wednesday in Hitterdal

December 18, 2017

TJ Nelson,

CLAY COUNTY, Minn. — Prosecutors say a Clay County jail inmate sexually assaulted a woman after he was allowed work release. Twenty-eight-year-old Alexander Cookson of Hawley has been in custody awaiting trial for a number of charges including malicious punishment of a child. Court documents say Cookson sexually assaulted the woman last Wednesday in Hitterdal. Clay County Attorney Bran Melton…

Drayton Man Accused of Sexual Assault of a Child

His bail was set at $30,000

November 2, 2017

TJ Nelson,

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

September 12, 2017

TJ Nelson,

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 fiancé 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

July 27, 2017

TJ Nelson,

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

July 5, 2017

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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

June 7, 2017

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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…