North Dakota US Sen. Kevin Cramer’s son pleads guilty in car-chase death of a deputy
3 months ago

North Dakota US Sen. Kevin Cramer’s son pleads guilty in car-chase death of a deputy

Associated Press  

BISMARCK, N.D. — The adult son of U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer pleaded guilty on Friday to all the charges he faced in connection with a car-chase crash that killed a North Dakota sheriff’s deputy. Ian Cramer, 43, changed his plea in the Dec. 6, 2023, death of Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy Paul Martin, 53. Neither Cramer’s attorney nor staff in his father’s senate office immediately responded to phone or email messages from The Associated Press seeking comment. When she stepped out of the vehicle, Ian Cramer crawled into the driver’s seat and sped in reverse, smashing through a closed garage door to the ambulance bay and fleeing the hospital, Bismarck police said.

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Senator’s son to change plea in 2023 crash that killed North Dakota deputy
3 months ago

Senator’s son to change plea in 2023 crash that killed North Dakota deputy

Associated Press  

BISMARCK, N.D. — The adult son of U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer is expected to change his plea on Friday in connection with a pursuit and crash that killed a North Dakota sheriff’s deputy last year. Ian Cramer, 43, was scheduled to go to trial next week beginning Tuesday for charges of homicide while fleeing a peace officer, preventing arrest, reckless …

US Sen. Kevin Cramer’s son pleads not guilty to charges for events before fatal North Dakota chase
9 months, 2 weeks ago

US Sen. Kevin Cramer’s son pleads not guilty to charges for events before fatal North Dakota chase

Associated Press  

BISMARCK, N.D. — U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer’s 42-year-old son has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the events that preceded the pursuit and crash that killed a North Dakota sheriff’s deputy in December, but he still hasn’t entered a plea on the main homicide and fleeing charges. Ian Cramer appeared remotely in court Monday to face allegations that he …

US senator’s son faces new charges in crash that killed North Dakota sheriff’s deputy
1 year ago

US senator’s son faces new charges in crash that killed North Dakota sheriff’s deputy

Associated Press  

BISMARCK, N.D. — U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer’s 42-year-old son is facing additional charges in connection with the pursuit and crash that killed a North Dakota sheriff’s deputy this month. Ian Cramer, who is in jail, is now also accused of theft, criminal mischief and reckless endangerment for allegedly taking a family vehicle and driving through a closed garage door of …

Senator’s son faces upgraded homicide charge in crash that killed North Dakota sheriff’s deputy
1 year ago

Senator’s son faces upgraded homicide charge in crash that killed North Dakota sheriff’s deputy

Associated Press  

BISMARCK, N.D. — New charges approved Thursday against the 42-year-old son of U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer included an upgraded homicide count in a crash that killed a North Dakota sheriff’s deputy. Ian Cramer initially faced a manslaughter charge related to the Dec. 6 death of Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy Paul Martin on a highway near Hazen. Deputies in Mercer County …

US Sen. Kevin Cramer’s son makes court appearance after crash that killed North Dakota deputy
1 year ago

US Sen. Kevin Cramer’s son makes court appearance after crash that killed North Dakota deputy

Associated Press  

MANDAN, N.D. — The 42-year-old son of U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer made his first court appearance Friday on manslaughter and other charges after authorities say he fled from police and crashed into a squad car, killing a North Dakota sheriff’s deputy who was taking cover behind the vehicle. Ian Cramer, of Bismarck, faces multiple counts, including manslaughter, fleeing a police …

U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer’s son makes court appearance after crash that killed North Dakota deputy
1 year ago

U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer’s son makes court appearance after crash that killed North Dakota deputy

LA Times  

In this frame grab from video, Ian Cramer, middle left, makes his initial court appearance via videolink from the McLean County jail in Washburn, N.D. The 42-year-old son of U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer made his first court appearance Friday on manslaughter and other charges after authorities say he fled from police and crashed into a squad car, killing a North …

US Sen. Kevin Cramer’s son charged with manslaughter in crash that killed North Dakota deputy
1 year ago

US Sen. Kevin Cramer’s son charged with manslaughter in crash that killed North Dakota deputy

Associated Press  

BISMARCK, N.D. — The 42-year-old son of U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer was charged Thursday with manslaughter and fleeing an officer after a police pursuit ended in a crash that killed a North Dakota sheriff’s deputy who had just laid a tire deflation device on the road and was taking cover behind his squad car, according to court documents. Ian Cramer, …

U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer’s son charged with manslaughter in crash that killed North Dakota deputy
1 year ago

U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer’s son charged with manslaughter in crash that killed North Dakota deputy

LA Times  

The 42-year-old son of U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer was being chased by police when he crashed into a North Dakota sheriff’s vehicle, killing a deputy who was outside the vehicle and laying down road spikes, according to authorities and the senator’s family. “We ask the public for prayers for the lost officer’s family and colleagues who serve us every day …

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