Brad Nygaard

2 days ago | inforum.com | Brad Nygaard

BISMARCK — Body camera and surveillance footage released Tuesday show a Bismarck police officer shot and killed a woman after she refused repeated commands to exit her vehicle, then struck another officer with her SUV while attempting to flee. The news conference was held a day after Burleigh County State's Attorney Julie Lawyer issued a statement following an investigation by the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

2 days ago | bismarcktribune.com | Brad Nygaard

A Bismarck man accused of stealing a Burleigh County woman's vehicle and emotional support dog rejected a plea agreement and asked to change attorneys on Monday. Liberty Briley, who was previously identified by authorities as being from Wilton, was charged with theft of property between $10,000-$50,000 and unauthorized use of a vehicle after an incident that started in Wilton in early March. The theft charge carries up to 10 years in prison; the latter, up to nearly a year in jail.

3 days ago | bismarcktribune.com | Brad Nygaard

A Bismarck police officer who shot and killed a 53-year-old woman on March 7 when she allegedly struck him with her vehicle will not face any charges, according to Burleigh County State's Attorney Julie Lawyer. Lawyer's determination, released Monday afternoon, follows a review conducted by the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

3 days ago | bismarcktribune.com | Brad Nygaard

A 70-year-old man who owns a Mandan massage business alleged to promote prostitution and employ unlicensed workers pleaded not guilty Monday. Wiemin Peng, of New York, faces up to five years in prison if convicted of the felony charge of promoting prostitution and up to 30 days in jail on the other charge. During Peng's preliminary hearing, Mandan Police Detective Dylan McAlexander testified about an investigation into activities at Relax Body Work at 211 W.

6 days ago | bismarcktribune.com | Brad Nygaard

A Mandan man who pleaded guilty to a felony drug charge was sentenced to two years of probation under a binding plea agreement. Gaige Allard, 32, pleaded guilty on April 10 to one count of possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance, fentanyl, which carries up to 10 years in prison. He had previously pleaded not guilty. The change of plea was made pursuant to a binding plea agreement reached by prosecutors and Allard's defense attorney Kyle Weinberg.