A 37-year-old man, identified as Joseph Manitowabi, is in police custody after a violent altercation with three officers in downtown Fargo, North Dakota, on Saturday, June 9.
The dramatic incident — captured on video and now circulating widely online — shows Manitowabi physically assaulting the officers in broad daylight.
In the footage, Manitowabi can be seen breaking free from the grip of two male officers and a female officer, throwing punches at each of them before bolting across the street.

The confrontation briefly turned into a foot chase, but Fargo Police Department officials say he was apprehended shortly after.
According to authorities, the encounter began around 4:30 p.m. when officers responded to reports of suspicious activity flagged by the city’s Real Time Crime Center.
When officers attempted to detain Manitowabi, he allegedly resisted arrest and launched a physical attack.
Manitowabi now faces a slew of charges, including:
- Preventing arrest
- Assaulting a peace officer
- Possession of methamphetamine
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
All three officers suffered minor injuries and received treatment at a local hospital. Police confirmed that the investigation is ongoing.
While online speculation suggested the altercation may have been linked to immigration protests, authorities have dismissed those claims, stating that the incident appears to be related solely to a routine drug-related arrest.