Weapons Charges

Police in North Dakota are looking for the individual they believe is responsible for opening fire at a local bar and injuring three people. The person they are looking for is a Fargo man with a criminal history. While this is not his first criminal offense, it...

A woman was recently arrested in Fargo for her alleged role in a domestic dispute. This event occurred Wed. Jan. 13, at a motel on the city’s south side. This individual is now facing weapons, drugs and other charges as a result. According to reports, police were...

In a previous post, this column addressed North Dakota gun laws and who is prohibited from owning a gun in that state. This week, the same topic will be discussed concerning Minnesota. Who cannot own a gun in Minnesota, and what are the consequences if someone is...

The U.S. Constitution grants people the right to keep and bear arms for their protection. However, the interpretation of the Second Amendment has changed since its inception, and various laws are now in place that may prevent a person from legally owning a gun. Who...

A Minnesota man was taken into custody on a weapons charge after allegedly trying to draw a loaded gun on police officers who were moving in to apprehend him. Minneapolis Police Department officers were seeking the 27-year-old Winona resident in connection with an...

A person with guns to sell in Minnesota did not have many legal hurdles to jump until recently. This is because the sale of firearms in America was not heavily regulated for most of its history. But now, background checks and registration as a firearm dealer are...

An incident at a party resulted in a man's arrest. Police in North Dakota arrested one of the men believed to have been involved in that incident, after which he allegedly discharged a weapon. Although it does not appear as if he is charged with any weapon offenses,...

It is not clear if the driver of a semi-truck was on duty during an incident that apparently involved cans of beer, a firearm and North Dakota police. The driver was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor for firing a firearm within the city limits. He is also facing...

An 18-wheeler driver was recently charged with manslaughter after police say he caused a fatal accident. He was apparently not under the influence of any drugs or alcohol at the time of the wreck. Still, he could face potentially serious consequences -- including...

A North Dakota man was found guilty recently in federal court. Though he did not specifically face weapons charges, he was found to have used a Samurai sword to kill his life-long friend. He ultimately pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and was...