The Tahoe veered and crashed head-on into Martin’s patrol vehicle that was parked on a roadside approach with its emergency lights on. The deputy was struck by the patrol vehicle and launched 100 feet into the ditch, according to the affidavit. Senn soon after took Cramer into custody. Cramer was checked at a hospital and then taken to the Mercer County Jail in Washburn, where he has remained on a $500,000 cash bond.
The incident at Sanford resulted in Cramer being charged in Burleigh County with theft — $10,000-$50,000, criminal mischief resulting on damage exceeding $10,000 and reckless endangerment. The theft and criminal mischief charges each carry maximum sentences of 10 year in prison and $20,000 fines. The reckless endangerment charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Cramer had initially pleaded not guilty and a trial was scheduled to begin Nov. 6.
Martin is survived by a wife, three children and four grandchildren.
Following Martin’s death, Gov. Doug Burgum directed all government agencies to fly the U.S. and North Dakota flags at half-staff until sunset on the day of Martin’s interment “to honor his memory, his bravery and his incredible legacy of service.”
U.S. Sen. John Hoeven issued a statement of condolence and called Martin’s death “a stark reminder of the heroic actions of our law enforcement officials each and every day.”
At a public funeral service held in the Beulah High School gym, North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley eulogized Martin as a hero.
“Paul lived, Paul served and Paul died selflessly,” Wrigley said of martin. “He gave his final breath in the brave defense of others, others in this room, others in this community, others well beyond, and we will never forget. That is our pledge.”
Among those in attendance were three of Martin’s high school classmates. Jon Steinmetz, Rob Erckenbrack and Lisa Sanchez were all members of the Jamestown High School class of 1989.
“We were all kids together, terrorizing Jamestown,” Steinmetz chuckled.
Outside, prior to the service, the trio told stories of days gone by and shared a couple of laughs.
“Paul was a good friend,” Erckenbrack said of the man he knew since third grade. “He was really smart and would do just about anything for you.”
Sanchez came from Aberdeen, South Dakota, Steinmetz from Fargo, and Erckenbrack from Buffalo, Wyoming.
“He was a special guy,” Sanchez said. “A special, special guy.”
Prior to his career in law enforcement, Martin served in the U.S. Army as a military police K-9 officer.
In person appearance
Weiler concluded Friday’s hearing by telling Cramer, Schwarz and McCabe that the sentencing hearing will be held in Mercer County and personal appearances by all involved will be required.
Many of the proceedings held so far have featured Weiler, Cramer and attorneys gathering via Zoom conference. Weiler has been appearing from the Morton County Courthouse while Cramer has appeared from the McLean County Jail. Schwarz has appeared from Stanton in Mercer County and McCabe, who practices in Dickinson, has appeared from there.
Court rules allow parties to appear remotely if they agree to hold proceedings through reliable electronic means. Those remote appearances are permitted until a trial or sentencing is held.
That hearing could take up to three hours to complete, according to Schwarz. Following sentencing recommendations, Cramer, members of Martin’s family and anyone wishing to speak of Cramer’s behalf will be offered an opportunity to speak.
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