Bismarck Woman Pleads “Not Guilty” in Terrorizing Case

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Bismarck woman accused of helping hold another woman against her will has pleaded not guilty.

Thirty-five-year-old Shanna Stenehjem is one of three people accused of holding the woman at a Mandan home for more than a day in early February and threatening to kill her and her children if she wouldn't take the blame for drug charges against 43-year-old Timothy Beiers.

The Bismarck Tribune reports Stenehjem is charged with felony restraint and terrorizing and misdemeanor simple assault. Her trial is scheduled June 26.

Beiers earlier pleaded not guilty to felonious restraint and terrorizing and is scheduled for trial May 6.

Thirty-five-year-old Donny Wagner is to enter pleas to felonious restraint, terrorizing and aggravated assault on April 14. He's accused of using a stun gun on the woman.

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