FARGO, N.D. — A 24-year-old suspect wanted on fraud charges in Florida was arrested in Bismarck after a multi-state investigation into alleged economic crimes targeting St. Lucie County residents in 2024.
Kylen Running Hawk was taken into custody on Tuesday, Dec. 16, by Bismarck authorities working in coordination with the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office. He is being held at Burleigh County Jail pending extradition to Florida.
Running Hawk faces three charges under Florida law:
Fraud/swindle: Obtaining property valued at less than $20,000 through deception
Fraud/impersonation: Using or possessing another person’s identification without consent
Grand theft: Theft of property valued between $750 and $5,000
Detective Cpl. Redler coordinated the cross-state arrest. Authorities said the investigation is ongoing.
