BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) – A Canadian citizen has been charged in federal court for allegedly destroying a western North Dakota power substation and illegally possessing firearms.
According to the charges, Cameron Smith, who has been in the U.S. illegally, is accused of causing over $100,000 worth of damages to the Wheelock substation near Ray in May.
Smith is also accused of possessing a rifle and pistol, as well as ammunition, as an illegal alien.
If convicted, Smith is facing up to 20 years in prison for destroying the substation, and 15 years for each of the gun and ammunition charges. Each offense also carries a maximum of a $250,000 fine.
A trial is set for Sept. 12.
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