Chozy Morsette

One of three people charged in connection with a fatal November stabbing has been sentenced to serve 20 years with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Choze Morsette, 30, had pleaded guilty in February to one count of accomplice ot murder-extreme indifference, a Class AA felony. Morsette appeared in North Central District Court on Monday, May 11, before Judge Gary Lee.

According to court documents, Morsette and two co-defendants Autumn Jade Rose Tincher, 22 and Cole Ronnie Brown, 20, were charged after an investigation into a report of an individual stabbed outside their front step in the early morning on Nov. 7.

The victim, identified by Minot Police as Anthony William Redmond, was found unconscious in the street curb suffering from multiple stab wounds. Redmond succumbed to his wounds about 20 minutes after police arrived on scene despite attempted lifesaving measures by officers.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, an eyewitness identified Morsette as one of four individuals who entered the residence that morning, and said Morsette as the person who stabbed the victim.

Lee sentenced Morsette to serve 40 years with the Department of Corrections with 20 years suspended pending the completion of five years of supervised probation upon release. Morsette was given credit for 173 days served, and will not be eligible for release until he has served 85% of his sentence.

Morsette was also assessed $125 in court fines and fees, along with $5,670 in restitution. Brown also pleaded guilty to an identical count of accomplice to murder, and is scheduled to be sentenced in August. Brown is currently scheduled to appear in a three day jury trial commencing Oct. 6.