Crime

Fatal stabbing in Bemidji, multiple suspects in custody

BEMIDJI, Minn. (KVRR) — One man is dead in a stabbing in Bemidji. Police say they were called to the 1800 block of Minnesota Ave NW for an assault. They say they arrived to find the body which had been stabbed multiple times. Some people inside the home are detained for questioning Police say witnesses there gave descriptions to the…

Boy shot and killed in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Police say a boy had been shot near the 900 block of 19th St. S. They say an officer was flagged down on patrol and was told the boy had been shot just after 6p.m. Friday evening. The body was found in an area of trees nearby. First responders tried lifesaving measures but the boy…

Athletic trainer charged with sexually assaulting boy makes first court appearance

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Bail is set at $15,000 for a Fargo teacher and athletic trainer charged with felony sexual assault. According to prosecutors, Levi Tande, 36, sexually assaulted a 15-year-old boy while working as an athletic trainer at South High School. Tande is a health sciences teacher at Davies High School and contracts with Sanford Health as a trainer…

Red Lake Nation announces ‘major’ drug bust at casino

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Red Lake Nation has announced what it calls a major drug bust at a Thief River Falls casino. According to a statement from the Red Lake Nation, a multi-agency operation resulted in “the seizure of a substantial quantity of illegal drugs” at Seven Clans Casino. The casino is operated by the Red Lake Band…

Athletic Trainer Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault During Summer Sports Program at Fargo South

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo Public Schools teacher and athletic trainer contracted through Sanford Health is arrested for sexual assault. In a joint statement from the district and Sanford, Levi Tande was arrested after a student taking part in a summer sports program at South High School reported an inappropriate situation had occurred with Tande. An investigation by the…

“It’s really scary”: Fargo Police investigating gunshot through apartment window

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –  Fargo Police Department is investigating a situation involving a gunshot through a window in the 2200 block of 6th Avenue South. Rita Baker was inside her apartment when the bullet came through the window late Sunday night. “It’s really scary that it can happen.” said Baker. “It was devastating because that is something that I always…

Special Ops Team Arrests Suspect Wanted in Foster Co. Gross Sexual Imposition Case

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) — A suspect wanted in a gross sexual imposition case in Foster County is arrested by the James-Valley Special Operations Team. 33-year-old Kristopher Abshere of Carrington was taken into custody just outside the city. The special ops team was called in since Abshere was believed to be a safety risk to officers and the public. According to…

1 injured in robbery, suspect arrested

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — One person is injured when they were stabbed during a robbery while using an ATM in West Fargo. Police say they were called to the 1400 block of 13th Avenue E just before 6 p.m Saturday night. They say they arrested a juvenile male after a short foot pursuit. The suspect’s age and name will…

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: How to protect you or a loved one

Last year, there were just under 3,800 reports of elder abuse in North Dakota, according to the state's Health & Human Services.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and the state urges people that if you see something, say something. “It’s really important to have, like, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day or just talking in general about elder abuse awareness, abuse of older adults or abuse of adults with physical disabilities overall. We want to bring…