NDHP – On December 17th, 2024, at approximately 4:30 pm, a NDHP trooper made contact with a
vehicle in the parking lot at 2535 23rd Ave S in Fargo. The driver of the vehicle was suspected
of being intoxicated and had children in the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle, Oscar Lee Jr, 44
YOA male, Moorhead, MN, was eventually placed under arrest for driving under the influence
(DUI).

While placing Lee under arrest, Lee resisted and began kicking at officers, striking a NDHP
trooper several times. Lee continued to resist arrest and threatened officers until he was
placed into a NDHP patrol car.

The trooper that was kicked received minor injuries from the assault and was treated at
Essentia Hospital.

Lee was arrested for DUI, DUI refusal, and driving under revocation, all misdemeanors. Lee
was also charged with felony resisting arrest, assault on a peace officer and terrorizing.
Lee was transported to the Cass County Jail and left in their custody.