Man Convicted After Damaging Vehicles in Downtown Fargo

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A 35-year-old man named Peter Isensee has been convicted and sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to 12 felony counts, including terrorizing, reckless endangerment, and criminal mischief, for an incident in June 2025 where he damaged several vehicles in downtown Fargo by throwing rocks, objects, and even a large military-style knife at them.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges that cities like Fargo face in addressing public safety and property crime, especially in downtown areas. The incident caused significant property damage and put innocent bystanders at risk, raising concerns about the need for stronger interventions to prevent such acts of vandalism and violence.

The details

According to police, on the morning of June 19, 2025, Isensee was seen in downtown Fargo with a large military-style knife, damaging multiple vehicles by throwing rocks and other objects. Witnesses reported that Isensee ran into the street and threw the knife at a woman's car, lodging it in her windshield just a foot from her head. Another witness said Isensee threw a metal object that broke their windshield, while a third witness saw him throw a bicycle into the street before throwing a knife that damaged a car's windshield and sunroof.

• On June 19, 2025, Isensee was arrested for the incident in downtown Fargo.
• On February 26, 2026, Isensee pleaded guilty to 12 felony counts related to the incident.
• Isensee was sentenced to serve two years in prison, followed by 18 months of supervised probation.

What’s next

The judge's sentence of two years in prison and 18 months of supervised probation for Isensee is intended to hold him accountable for his actions and protect public safety in downtown Fargo.