Two Men Charged in Mandan Bar Robbery

Alleged getaway driver and armed robber face multiple felony charges.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 8:51pm

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Two men, Evan Darden and Eric Prosser, have been charged in connection with the March 5 armed robbery of Last Call Bar in Mandan, North Dakota. Darden allegedly entered the bar, pulled a handgun, and took nearly $4,000 before leaving on a bicycle. Prosecutors claim Prosser drove Darden to the bar, picked him up afterward, and later deleted phone calls between the two.

Why it matters

This robbery highlights ongoing public safety concerns in the Bismarck-Mandan area, where violent crime has seen a slight uptick in recent years. The case also demonstrates the challenges law enforcement faces in gathering evidence and apprehending suspects involved in coordinated criminal acts.

The details

According to court records, Evan Darden, 35, of Mandan, allegedly entered Last Call Bar just before 1 a.m. on March 5, pulled a handgun, and took nearly $4,000 before leaving on a bicycle. Eric Prosser, 50, of Bismarck, is accused of driving Darden to the bar and picking him up afterward, knowing Darden had just committed a robbery. Investigators said Prosser later deleted phone calls between the two.

  • The robbery occurred on March 5, 2026, just before 1 a.m.

The players

Evan Darden

A 35-year-old Mandan resident charged with felony robbery, weapons charges, and a misdemeanor charge of wearing a mask while committing a crime.

Eric Prosser

A 50-year-old Bismarck resident charged with conspiracy to commit robbery, hindering law enforcement, and tampering with evidence.

Last Call Bar

The Mandan bar that was the target of the armed robbery.

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What’s next

The judge will determine whether to grant bail for Darden and Prosser at their upcoming court appearances.

The takeaway

This case underscores the need for continued vigilance and collaboration between law enforcement and the community to address persistent public safety concerns in the Bismarck-Mandan region.