Ian Cramer was sentenced for killing a deputy during a chase, facing 28 years in prison for multiple charges including homicide.
Mercer: So, here’s the scoop. Ian Cramer, the son of North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer, just got hit with a 28-year prison sentence. This all stems from a tragic incident where he killed a sheriff’s deputy during a police chase last year.
Ian, who’s 43, pleaded guilty to a bunch of charges back in September. We’re talking homicide while fleeing, reckless endangerment, and drug possession. It was a wild chase that ended badly when he crashed into a patrol car, killing Deputy Paul Martin, who was 53.
The judge, Bobbi Weiler, mentioned in court that Ian probably won’t serve the full 28 years. She said these aren’t mandatory minimums, so he might get out on parole sooner than expected.
After the sentencing, the local state’s attorney and Ian’s public defender didn’t have much to say. They were pretty quiet when asked for comments.
Now, the North Dakota Highway Patrol reported that Deputy Martin was trying to set up a tire deflation device when Ian crashed into an unoccupied patrol vehicle. It was a chaotic scene.
As for Senator Cramer, he hasn’t commented yet, but he has previously mentioned that his son deals with serious mental health issues, including paranoia and hallucinations. It’s a tough situation all around.
This whole story was first shared by NBC News, and it’s just a reminder of how quickly things can go wrong.
