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CASS COUNTY, N.D. — A Moorhead man, Michael J. Hunter, 50, has been arrested in connection with multiple mail thefts impacting 250 residents across Cass and Ransom Counties.
The investigation, which began in August 2025, was led by the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) with assistance from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities believe the thefts started in April 2025.
Hunter was taken into custody on January 29, 2026, on a federal warrant and faces three federal charges of theft of mail matter. He is currently held at the Cass County Jail.
Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner praised the collaborative efforts of federal and local law enforcement, emphasizing the dedication required to bring justice to the affected residents.
