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WA murder suspect arrested by ND trooper near Mapleton

By Pat Sweeney Sep 28, 2023 | 3:26 PM

A murder suspect was arrested by a North Dakota state trooper during a routine traffic stop Tuesday afternoon on I-94 near Mapleton (ND).

Shortly before 1:30 PM, a car was stopped for an equipment violation.

The trooper then saw the male driver and female passenger switch seats.

The man, identified as 20-year-old Joseph Morrison of Auburn, Washington, had an active warrant for first-degree murder out of Des Moines, Washington.

A vehicle search found a disassembled 9-millimeter Glock handgun hidden in the car. Authorities say the slide of the gun was modified in a way that could turn it into a fully automatic weapon.

Morrison was arrested for his warrant and also charged with possession of a machine gun.

The female passenger, 20-year-old, Ajannae Sancartier of Kent, Washington, was arrested and charged with possession of a machine gun… and false information to law enforcement.

Both suspects were booked into Cass County jail.