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Three Arrested in Connection to Home Invasion
At approximately 5:00 am on March 28, 2018, five individuals participated in a home invasion and assault with multiple weapons, including a loaded firearm, within the City of Moorhead. This was a targeted attack with the victims being known to the suspects. Within twenty four hours, several suspects were positively identified. At 7:00 am this morning, one of the suspects was arrested on an unrelated incident. A short time later, two more suspects were identified and arrested in North Fargo with the assistance of Fargo Police and the Metro Street Crimes Unit. During the apprehension in Fargo, the firearm used in the robbery was located and found to be stolen. All five suspects have now been identified and the two not in custody yet are currently being sought. The following have been arrested and are currently in either Clay County or Cass County Jails:
Sherae Athena Robertson (25 years old)
Joseph Kevin Thompson (30 years old)
Aaron John Thompson Jr. (31 years old)
All three are each being held on probable cause for Aggravated Robbery, 1st Degree Burglary and two counts of 2nd Degree Assault, all felonies.
Kristin Mary Barido (28 years old)
and Homer Wallace Winans III (41 years old)
are still being sought for their role in this crime. If you know the whereabouts of Barido or Winans, you are asked to contact the Red River Regional Dispatch Center at 701-451-7660.
Detective Sergeant Scott Kostohryz