08/23/2026
Two arrested in a death of a child investigation in southeast Minot.
On Saturday, August 22, at approximately 4:18 p.m., officers with the Minot Police Department were dispatched to a residence in southeast Minot regarding a reported domestic violence incident.
During the course of the investigation, Craig Kerzmann, 49, of Minot was arrested and charged with Domestic Violence – Serious Bodily Injury, a Class C felony.
During the investigation, officers were made aware of a deceased infant believed to be the child of Craig Kerzmann, and Sarah Kerzmann, 45, of Minot. Investigators received information that the child died approximately three years ago in another state and that the death was not reported to law enforcement at the time.
Investigators were told that the infant's remains were believed to be located in a tote containing concrete. Minot Police are working with law enforcement partners in the Texas area as part of the ongoing investigation.
Investigators located a tote consistent with the description provided. The tote has been transported to the North Dakota State Forensic Examiner's Office in Bismarck for evaluation.
Craig Kerzmann and Sarah Kerzmann were each arrested and charged with:
• Death of a Child – Duty to Report, a Class C felony
• Disturbing a Human Burial Site, a Class C felony
Craig Kerzmann was transported to the Ward County Jail. Sarah Kerzmann remains under arrest and is currently receiving medical care. She will be transported to the Ward County Jail following her medical clearance.
The investigation remains ongoing. No further information is available at this time.
