Author: KVRR Staff

Man who killed 1 Fargo officer, hurt 2, was interviewed about guns in 2021 after tip, FBI says

Mohamad BarakatMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The heavily armed man who killed one Fargo police officer and wounded two as they were investigating a traffic stop had been interviewed about his guns in 2021 after the FBI received a tip, authorities said Thursday. In a statement in response to questions from The Associated Press, the FBI and Fargo Police Department said the FBI received an anonymous…

Fargo Police announces details for the celebration of life to honor fallen FPD Officer Jake Wallin

FARGO, ND (KVRR) — Sen. Kevin Cramer took a few minutes to honor the life of fallen Fargo Officer Jake Wallin on on the floor of the United States Senate. “A lifelong public servant gunned down simply because of the uniform and badge that he wore. He has been, is and will forever be a hero to our community,” said…

Columbian National who ran drug operation from Canadian prison sentenced in Fargo

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – A federal judge in Fargo has sentenced a Columbian National to 27 years in prison for his role in a drug trafficking and money laundering case. 42-year-old Daniel Ceron pleaded guilty and admitted that he and another man led an international fentanyl ring from inside a Canadian prison. They arranged shipments of the drug from China to…

Backers of North Dakota congressional age limits get year to gather ballot signatures

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Supporters of a proposed ballot measure that would set congressional age limits in North Dakota have one year to gather enough signatures to put the matter to a public vote. Secretary of State Michael Howe on Friday approved the petition format, starting the timeline for those behind the measure to gather the signatures of at least 31,164 North Dakota voters. Jared…

Identity of Man Pulled From River in Valley City Last Week Released

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO)– Valley City Police release the identity of a man whose body was pulled from the Sheyenne River a week ago. He is 22-year-old Branden Elias who was reported missing from Independence, Minnesota on July 17th, the same day his body was recovered in Valley City. Independence is just east of Minneapolis. This image from a local…

Fargo Man Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of a Minor

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo man is sentenced in Cass County District Court for sexually abusing a minor. The judge gave 49-year-old Marc Leslie 20 years in prison for gross sexual imposition with a victim under 15 and 5 years for solicitation of a minor victim under 15. The terms will be served concurrently and he’ll be eligible for…