Fargo man arrested following large police search last week

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Fargo man who fled police and caused a large search in south Fargo last week has been arrested.

Police arrested 27-year-old Shelby Whitt after he was involved in a hit-and-run crash.

Whitt and 33-year-old Miranda Risberg, fled the scene on foot and were arrested a short time later.

He was wanted for allegedly hitting two people with his vehicle and then leaving the scene June 10 that led to a search.

Whitt has a long criminal history, including dozens of burglary and drug possession convictions.