Minot

Minot Man Convicted of Exploiting Vulnerable Elderly Residents in Disturbing Care Facility Case

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MINOT, N.D. — A Ward County jury has found Dalton Hattem guilty of sexually abusive actions against elderly residents in a Minot long-term care facility. The verdict was reached quickly, with jurors deliberating for only 16 minutes before concluding that Hattem exploited individuals who were vulnerable due to age, illness, or cognitive limitations. Prosecutors presented evidence, including explicit communications and videos between Hattem and his wife, Amber, which outlined a disturbing pattern of exploitation. The jury’s decision, which includes two counts of conspiracy to commit gross sexual imposition, carries a potential maximum sentence of 20 … Read more

Minot Man Convicted of Conspiring to Exploit Vulnerable Care Facility Residents in Disturbing Case

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MINOT, N.D. — A Minot man has been convicted on two counts of conspiracy to commit gross sexual imposition following a brief jury deliberation that lasted only 16 minutes at the Ward County Courthouse last week. The charges stemmed from allegations that he and his wife exploited vulnerable residents of a local long-term care facility. Dalton Hattem, 34, was charged earlier this year in March after an investigation revealed that he coordinated with his 33-year-old wife, Amber Hattem, to take advantage of residents who were unable to defend themselves due to age, illness, or cognitive … Read more

Justice Served: Delon Davis Found Guilty of Murder in High-Stakes Minot Trial

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Minot, North Dakota — A jury found Delon Davis guilty on all four charges related to the murder of Mark Ramon McMillan Jr. during a trial that concluded Thursday at the Ward County Courthouse. The incident in question occurred on April 3, 2024, and followed a week of testimonies that wrapped up a day earlier. The charges against Davis included intentional or knowing murder of an adult victim, which is classified as a Class AA felony, as well as tampering with physical evidence, unlawful possession of a firearm due to prior felony status, both classified … Read more

Judge Denies Bond Reduction for Minot Paraprofessional Charged with Felonies Involving Students

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Minot, ND – A district court judge in North Central District Court on Thursday refused to lower the bail for a former Minot Public Schools paraprofessional, Hiroki Ito, who is currently facing serious allegations involving inappropriate interactions with students. Ito, 27, of Minot, was initially arrested on December 6 following complaints by parents of two students at Central Middle School, attracting significant attention from the local community. Ito had sought a reduction in his $60,000 bond during a recent court session, citing his responsibilities at home as the primary caregiver for his ailing mother. Despite … Read more