Minot Man Sentenced for Terrorizing With Knife

Richard Allen Carothers III received prison time after pleading guilty to terrorizing charges in a North Central District Court.

Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Crime — General

Minot Man Sentenced for Terrorizing With Knife

Richard Allen Carothers III was sentenced to prison on September 30, 2026, for terrorizing individuals with a knife. The incident led to his conviction on three counts involving threats made at a southwest Minot location and the Minot Public Library.

Why it matters

The sentence addresses public safety concerns following reports of an armed individual threatening citizens. The court mandate includes both incarceration and rehabilitative requirements intended to prevent future offenses in the Minot community.

The defendant received five years of prison per count and must complete an anger management program. The court assessed $125 in fees and granted 149 days of credit for time already served in custody.

The players

Richard Allen Carothers III

The defendant was sentenced to five years of prison per count for terrorizing individuals with a weapon.

North Central District Court

This judicial body processed the criminal case and issued the sentence against the defendant.

The details

Carothers was detained at a local business by police following incidents where he used a weapon to threaten people at two separate locations. He entered a guilty plea to two counts of terrorizing in June before his final sentencing.

May 4, 2026: Police received reports of an armed man threatening people.
June 9, 2026: The defendant pleaded guilty to the terrorizing charges.
September 30, 2026: The defendant was sentenced in North Central District Court.

Legal Context

The sentencing of Richard Allen Carothers III follows the application of North Dakota state sentencing guidelines for felony terrorizing convictions. This outcome highlights the judicial process for handling repeat threats with dangerous weapons within local jurisdictions.

The court prohibited the defendant from entering the Minot Public Library as part of his sentence. Residents can expect continued local monitoring of public spaces following these verified threats.

The takeaway

The court's mandate for anger management classes alongside prison time emphasizes a focus on behavioral rehabilitation. Residents are encouraged to report suspicious threatening behavior to local law enforcement immediately to ensure community safety.