A fraud investigation that began in Florida’s St. Lucie County has stretched more than 1,800 miles northwest, culminating in the arrest of a suspect in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Kylen Running Hawk, 24, was taken into custody on Tuesday, Dec. 16, following a coordinated effort between the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office and authorities in Bismarck. The arrest executes a warrant stemming from a 2024 investigation into alleged economic crimes targeting residents in St. Lucie County.
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According to investigators, Running Hawk faces multiple charges under Florida law related to the alleged scheme. These include fraud or swindle to obtain property valued under $20,000, fraudulent use or possession of another person’s identification without consent, and grand theft of property valued between $750 and $5,000.
Officials credited the apprehension to the persistence of Detective Corporal Redler, who coordinated with North Dakota law enforcement to locate the suspect. The Sheriff’s Office highlighted the arrest as a testament to their willingness to cross state lines to seek justice for local victims of financial crimes.
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Running Hawk was arrested without incident and booked into the Burleigh County Jail. He remains in custody pending extradition proceedings to return him to Florida.
Authorities noted that the investigation remains active. All charges filed are allegations, and Running Hawk is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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