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3 Years Behind Bars for Man Accused of Stealing Skid Steer

The skid steer was valued at $80,000.

October 28, 2019

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MINOT, N.D.–A Minot man has been sent to prison for three years for stealing a Bobcat skid-steer loader from the Ward County Highway Department. Thirty-year-old Michael Schell must also serve three years of probation and pay more than $1,100 in court costs for stealing the skid steer valued at $80,000 last January. Investigators sent a cigarette butt and vape with…

Ex-Treasurer of Bismarck Charity Accused of Theft

The felony theft charge carries a maximum punishment of 20 years in prison.

October 25, 2019

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BISMARCK, N.D.–The former treasurer of a Bismarck charity focused on helping children is accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from the organization. Fifty-one-year-old Kathryn Artlip was charged Thursday with stealing $10,000 from Bisman Stiletto over three years. The felony theft charge carries a maximum punishment of 20 years in prison if convicted. Police say a third-party accountant conducted an audit…

Postal Worker Pleads Guilty to Stealing $100K in Benefits

Schafer claimed that a work-related injury prevented her from working full-time.

October 11, 2019

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–A U.S. Postal Service worker from western Minnesota has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $100,000 in government benefits. The U.S. Attorney’s office says 57-year-old Lisa Ann Schafer of Glenwood pleaded guilty to theft of government funds. According to Schafer’s guilty plea and court documents, from September 2015 through early May 2019, Schafer claimed that a work-related injury…

Suicidal Man Taken Into Custody

There was an officer involved shooting in Sabin Saturday night after deputies responded to a suicidal male with a knife

February 11, 2018

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SABIN, Minn. — There was an officer involved shooting in Sabin Saturday night after deputies responded to a suicidal male with a knife. We have the details released so far and what the community is saying about the man. The officer involved shooting leaves neighbors with questions but many say they aren’t surprised by the male’s actions. In this case,…

Pine Ridge Woman Arrested After Allegedly Stealing Patrol Car Rifle, Firing at Officers

Authorities say the woman, identified as Connie Wilson, was handcuffed in the back seat of a patrol car

September 4, 2017

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PINE RIDGE, SD — A Pine Ridge woman is facing assault charges after she grabbed a rifle in the back of a police car and allegedly tried to shoot at officers. Authorities say the woman, identified as Connie Wilson, was handcuffed in the back seat of a patrol car. Officers say she was being detained while responding to a…

Goatnapping: SUV Chase Leads to Discovery of Stolen Animal

Gordy is one of 35 goats used to stop the spread of invasive plants

May 5, 2017

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Two men have been arrested after leading St. Paul police on a short chase, crashing into a parked vehicle and trying to run from the scene. But it was what police found in their SUV that brought a bigger surprise. Thaying Cha and Eni Xiong are charged with gross misdemeanor theft after police say they found…