Joseph Manitowabi appears in court

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — 37-year-old Joseph Manitowabi pleaded guilty to assaulting three Fargo Police officers, preventing arrest, possession of drug paraphernalia, and refusal to halt.

Manitowabi was seen in an exclusive KVRR viral video in downtown Fargo on June 7 after he was caught doing narcotics in the Roberts Commons Garage.

“I thought I was in the right to defend myself…I’m so sorry about the whole thing and wish this had never happened,” said Manitowabi.

He will serve all the charges at the same time, which include,

5 years for assaulting a peace officer, with 2 years to serve and three years of supervised probation

2 years for assaulting a peace officer

2 years for assaulting a peace officer

360 days for unlawful possession of drug paraphe

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