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Grand Forks Man Arrested for Attempted Murder
Grand Forks man arrested on three counts of attempted murder after striking pedestrians and vehicles.
In brief
Grand Forks man arrested on three counts of attempted murder after striking pedestrians and vehicles. Ian Matthew Schneeweis was arrested for three counts of attempted murder after hitting multiple pedestrians and a vehicle in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Grand Forks man arrested
A Grand Forks man is facing three counts of attempted murder after police say he struck multiple pedestrians and a vehicle with his car before crashing into a tree and an apartment building entrance Wednesday evening.
Police called at 5:40 p.m.
According to the Grand Forks Police Department, officers were called around 5:40 p.m. on Sept. 23, 2026, to the 1600 block of South 16th Street for reports of a reckless driver who had hit a pedestrian and then a tree, disabling the vehicle.
Driver arrested after fleeing
Police say the driver ran from the scene but was found and arrested a few blocks away. He has been identified as Ian Matthew Schneeweis.
Vehicle struck pedestrians
Investigators say Schneeweis’ 2007 Honda Accord struck two pedestrians, another motor vehicle and the entrance to an apartment building. A third pedestrian was involved in the incident but was not hurt after taking cover behind the tree that was hit by the car, according to police.
Injured taken to hospital
The two injured pedestrians were taken to Altru Hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Schneeweis was also taken to Altru and, once medically cleared, was booked into the Grand Forks Correctional Center on three counts of attempted murder and additional criminal charges.
No further details released
Police have not released further details about the circumstances leading up to the incident.
What it means
Ian Matthew Schneeweis was arrested for three counts of attempted murder after hitting multiple pedestrians and a vehicle in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
