Footage: Individual Assaults Three Officers Before Escaping in North Dakota
Title: Man Goes Viral for Violent Encounter with Police in Fargo
Published: June 9th, 2025 - 08:51 GMT By: Our Team Shares on: Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp
What's the deal? A man has made headlines following an altercation with three police officers in Fargo, North Dakota, that was caught on camera. Despite false rumors circulating online suggesting he was an activist participating in the Los Angeles protests, the event took place in North Dakota.
The Scuffle
The police officers attempted to apprehend the man, but their efforts were thwarted by a series of punches to the face, causing a startling reaction and making it difficult for them to pursue him as he made his escape. The footage, viewed countless times across various platforms, fueled a variety of reactions from netizens.
Netizens' Reactions
Some social media users expressed criticism and ridicule toward the police officers for their apparent inability to detain the man. One user, sharing their opinion on X, tweeted, "That's just embarrassing, three police officers got beaten by a chubby drunk." Another chimed in, "I'll never hail a hero who punches a woman. They should've shocked him with a taser."
The Culprit
According to KVRR, Fargo police successfully tracked down and arrested 37-year-old Joseph Manitowabi, a man reported for suspicious activity and assault on three North Dakota officers. The viral clip gathered at least a million views across numerous platforms.
Manitowabi is facing numerous charges, including three counts of Assault on a Police Officer, Possession of Methamphetamine, Preventing Arrest, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. It's reported that Manitowabi is currently homeless.
Past Indiscretions
Manitowabi has a history of legal issues, with previous charges for disorderly conduct, fighting, and marijuana possession dating back to as far as 2018.
The Aftermath
The incident has ignited considerable public interest and debate, with discussions centered around the training of the officers and how such incidents are handled based on the suspect's background.
[1] KVRR. (2025). Fargo police arrest man reported for suspicious activity, assault on officers. Retrieved from https://www.kvrr.com/[2] InForum. (2025). Man who punched Fargo police officers on Roberts Street North arrested. Retrieved from https://www.inforum.com/[3] Yahoo News. (2025). Man arrested after assaulting three Fargo police officers. Retrieved from https://news.yahoo.com/[4] Daily Mail. (2025). Three Fargo police officers assaulted during arrest: Manitowabi. Retrieved from https://www.dailymail.co.uk/
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- The viral clip of the altercation between a man and three police officers in Fargo, North Dakota, has sparked a wave of discussion across various platforms, including general news, crime-and-justice, and entertainment sections.
- As the story of Joseph Manitowabi, the man who assaulted three North Dakota officers, unfolds, it has been reported that he has a history of legal issues, with previous charges for disorderly conduct, fighting, and marijuana possession, making headlines in news outlets such as KVRR, InForum, Yahoo News, and Daily Mail.
- The aftermath of the incident has led to questions about the training of the officers involved, the handling of such incidents based on the suspect's background, and the growing trend of violent encounters with law enforcement, becoming a hot topic in both political and entertainment circles.
