Grand Forks man charged with attempted murder for alleged strangulation

Getty Images By Maia Labbe Today at 10:41 AM Listen Comments Share Share this article News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? GRAND FORKS — A Grand Forks man has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly strangling a woman until she passed out. Raymond James Hickman Jr., 52, is charged with Class A felony attempted murder, Class C felony domestic violence and Class C felony terrorizing. Class A felonies carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. ADVERTISEMENT Hickman was arrested Monday and is in custody at the Grand Forks County Correctional Center. He had his initial appearance in Grand Forks County District Court Thursday. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m., Dec. 21. According to court documents, Grand Forks County Police Department officers responded to a verbal domestic report at 6:08 p.m. on Nov. 7. Officers made contact with Hickman and a woman. The affidavit does not elaborate on the encounter. Shortly after that encounter, officers were dispatched again for a report of child abuse after three children were seen walking outside covered in blood. When officers arrived, they found the woman from earlier in the day, and transported her to Altru Hospital. When officers spoke with the woman and her two daughters at the hospital, they were covered in dried blood. The affidavit does not explain where the blood came from. According to court documents, the woman was covered in scratches, cuts and bumps. She also had a bruise on her neck. She told law enforcement that Hickman strangled her until she lost consciousness. Her daughters said they saw this happen. The woman said she thought Hickman would kill her and was in fear for her life. According to the affidavit, Hickman refused to respond when officers tried to make contact with him. Comments Share Share this article News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? Tags Tags CRIME AND COURTS By Maia Labbe Maia Labbe is the cops and courts reporter for the Grand Forks Herald. She graduated from the University of Florida in 2025 with a B.S. in journalism. She previously worked as copy editor for the Independent Florida Alligator. She also was a producer for ESPN/WRUF in Gainesville, Florida. Listen to this article Conversation ADVERTISEMENT What To Read Next Local Grand Forks school district expands career exploration opportunities for middle school students 3h ago · By Pamela Knudson Local Water shut off at Grand Forks strip mall following line break 18h ago · By Staff Report Local Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase opens Friday at Alerus Center 18h ago ADVERTISEMENT Get Local Must Reads Arts and Entertainment Northern Valley Youth Orchestras fall concert set for Sunday 3h ago · By Pamela Knudson Community Today in History: Nov. 12, 1915 - The Herald's amateur motion picture play of "Lou" is completed 10h ago · By Staff reports Prep Wednesday's local scoreboard for Nov. 11 14h ago · By Tom Miller Subscribers Only UND Hockey UND hockey notes: Matt Smaby can relate to developing in college hockey 14h ago · By Brad Elliott Schlossman