Grand Forks Man Faces 12 Charges After Pedestrian Attacks
Grand Forks (northwestmnnow.com) — A Grand Forks man faces 12 charges following alleged attacks on pedestrians.
Ian Schneeweis, 26, made his first court appearance on Friday, September 25.
He faces three attempted murder counts and two criminal vehicular injury counts.
Other charges include reckless endangerment and terrorizing, according to court records.
The allegations stem from events reported shortly before 6 p.m. on September 23.
Two Pedestrians Allegedly Struck
Police allege Schneeweis first struck a 72-year-old man in an apartment complex parking lot.
He then allegedly drove across the street and struck a 36-year-old woman.
The woman had been walking her dog when the vehicle hit her, authorities said.
Police allege Schneeweis then drove toward a 24-year-old woman.
He did not strike her, according to the information released.
Instead, the vehicle crashed into a tree.
The incidents occurred around the 3900 block of South 16th Street.
Witness Follows Schneeweis
A witness reportedly saw the final incident and began following Schneeweis.
Court records say the witness was armed with a gun.
The witness continued following Schneeweis until police reached the area.
Officers then arrested Schneeweis.
The available information does not report any shots being fired by the witness.
Statement Described In Court Records
Investigators later questioned Schneeweis about the alleged attacks.
Court documents say Schneeweis reported hearing voices through his car radio.
He allegedly said those voices were telling him to run people over.
The statement is an allegation contained in court records.
No independent medical finding was provided in the information released.
Judge Sets $1 Million Bond
A judge set Schneeweis’ bond at $1 million during his first court appearance.
If released, Schneeweis would be required to undergo drug testing.
He would also be prohibited from contacting any alleged victims.
The conditions require him to remain 100 feet from the 3900 block of South 16th Street.
North Dakota court records can be searched through the North Dakota Courts Records Inquiry.
State criminal laws are available through the North Dakota Century Code.
All charges against Schneeweis are allegations and do not establish guilt.
Schneeweis is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for northwestmnnow.com.
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