Judge dismisses charge against North Dakota man accused of impersonating ICE officer

A North Dakota judge dismissed a misdemeanor charge against Shane Al Randall for impersonating an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, which led to the improper release of an inmate. The dismissal, ordered by State District Judge Kirsten Sjue, did not specify reasons and followed a motion by the prosecutor citing “prosecutorial discretion.” Jail staff mistakenly released the inmate to Randall, believing he was an ICE agent, until the real officer arrived, leading to both Randall and the inmate’s arrest.