Author: Alex Bertsch

Hortmans and family dog to lie in state at Minnesota Capital

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz announced that Representative Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark, and their dog Gilbert will lie in State on Friday, June 27th. The Hortman’s and Gilbert were killed in a targeted attack at their home earlier this month. State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette were wounded in an attack at their home…

UPDATE: Multiple Fargo Police Officers detain man in Downtown Fargo

Multiple officers arrived on scene outside the Salvation Army with lights and sirens on

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Multiple Fargo Police Officers detained a man in downtown Fargo following a call for a physical altercation. Witnesses say the officers arrived on the scene with their lights and sirens on before detaining, with the help of security, a man outside the Salvation Army on Roberts Street. According to Fargo Police, the victim left the scene…

Fargo man sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to having sex with 14-year-old

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – A Fargo man will spend over seven years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple counts of sexual misconduct with two 14-year-old girls, and terrorizing with a dangerous weapon.    Carter Hammer admitted to having sex with one of the girls several times last summer while she was 14 and 15, saying the two were in a ‘situationship,’ and the…

Man indicted in Moorhead drive-by killing

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A grand jury has indicted Jerome Anthony Thomas III on charges of Second Degree Murder with Intent, Attempted First Degree Murder and Attempted Second Degree murder in the death of James Hamilton. Moorhead Police were dispatched on the morning of April 13th around 9:30 AM to the area of 2701 14th Street South for a call…

Fargo Police Chief Zibolski on assault on officers: this is a well equipped, well trained, outstanding police department

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — KVRR caught up with Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski who says the video posted online of three officers being hit by a suspect in downtown Fargo over the weekend doesn’t give the full context of what happened. We wanted to hear what he thinks about the incident and the public reaction. “Once people start forming conclusions,…

Former police officer defends actions taken in viral video

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – By now, you’ve likely seen our viral video of three police officers being assaulted at this street corner behind me here in downtown Fargo. Viewers are questioning the response by Fargo Police that led to 37-year-old Joseph Manitowabi fleeing for several blocks before being apprehended. “Obviously it was a very dynamic situation that involved a number…

9 arrested in alleged drug trafficking ring in Oakes

OAKES, N.D. (KVRR) — Nine people are in custody this afternoon after prosecutors announce they’ve been indicted as part of a multi-state meth trafficking ring with ties to the Almighty Latin Kings street gang. Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer Klemetsrud Puhl says the investigation started May 15th. The defendants, 46-year-old Ricardo Jaquez, 45-year-old Israel David Flores, 38-year-old Michelle Lee Fuller, 36-year-old…