A terrible betrayal of the community’s trust is revealed as the dark secret of a well-liked Fargo country radio personality comes to light.#NorthDakota #FargoND #News #Crime
Listeners and community members are in disbelief as FARGO, NDA, a well-known radio personality for a family-friendly country music station in Fargo, North Dakota, faces harsh allegations. The DJ, who is well-known for hosting shows that feature family-friendly, wholesome music, is currently in detention after being charged with possessing child pornography.
Arrest and Charges Filed
Following his arrest on Wednesday, 40-year-old Benjamin Chartier was charged with one count of possessing specific restricted materials in Cass County District Court. The charges state that Chartier was discovered in possession of pornographic pictures and films showing kids ranging in age from three to fourteen.
Career in Country Radio
Chartier was a familiar voice on Froggy 99.9 FM, Fargo’s well-known country music station, where he played on-air as Ben Merritt. Chartier was the afternoon host and brand manager for the station, which takes pleasure in providing entertainment that is geared toward families.
Chartier furthered his reputation in the local radio market by working for a Bismarck-based Heart Radio station prior to joining Froggy 99.9 FM.
Station and Community Reaction
Froggy 99.9 FM took prompt action in response to the accusations by removing Chartier’s profile from its website after the arrest. Although the station has not yet released a statement to the public, the accusations have surely cast doubt on the credibility of local media figures.
While he awaits his initial court appearance, Chartier is still being held at the Cass County Jail.
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