DOUGLAS CO., Minn. (KVRR) — The man accused of grabbing money from a Casey’s cash register in Hoffman, Minnesota is in custody. Grant County Sheriff’s Office says the man walked into the convenience store on Thursday and asked the clerk to exchange coins for dollar bills. When the register was opened, the suspect attempted to grab the cash tray. The…
ST. PAUL (KVRR/KFGO) — A coalition of lawmakers and advocacy groups are introducing a bill that would make Minnesota what some call a “sanctuary state”. Democratic State Rep. Sandra Feist of New Brighton says the North STAR Act essentially prevents local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities. Feist says the highly-technical bill is intended to create clarity and…
FARGO (KFGO) – Two people are in the Cass County Jail for burglary, trespassing, and other offenses after officers found them in a south Fargo apartment they didn’t have permission to be in Wednesday afternoon. According to Fargo Police, the tenant wasn’t home at the time, but was alerted by a family member who asked if anyone should be in…
FARGO — It’s one of the fastest-growing fan bases in the U.S. And now, Fargo fans of true crime lore are invited to connect with real-life experts this weekend. The True Crime Expo is launching its first convention on Saturday and Sunday. It’ll feature folks from the Jacob Wetterling Foundation, as well as local and regional law enforcement and legal…
ST. PAUL, MINN. (KVRR/KFGO) – The murder trial of a Fergus Falls man began Wednesday, February 7. Matthew Ecker, 44, of Fergus Falls, was charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of 32-year-old Alexandra Pennig of St. Paul. He originally reported she shot herself in the head. Jury selection is underway. Second-degree murder with intent is a felony…
CROOKSTON, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Crookston man reaches a plea deal in the stabbing of his mother last March. 37-year-old Kevin Corona entered a guilty plea to second-degree attempted intentional murder in Polk County District Court. Several other counts were dropped including attempted first-degree premeditated murder. Corona says he was using meth when he stabbed and choked his mother. Crookston…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo police detain three people after they and the SWAT team pulled off what police characterize as a high-risk drug raid early Tuesday morning on the city’s south side. Out of the three, 30-year-old Jesse Ware, of Fargo, was arrested and taken into custody. He has been charged with Driving Under Suspension, Unlawful Possession of Drug…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — There are now three more officers working to make the city of West Fargo a safe place to live. A swearing in ceremony was held during the city commission meeting for the new recruits and for the new assistant chief. The officers had to complete the field training process before taking the oath of office….
ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Minnesota BCA identifies the law enforcement officers who used force last week while trying to arrest a man in Fargo on numerous warrants. They say North Dakota BCI agent Scott Voeltz fired his handgun at 29-year-old suspect Tyler Merritt of Fargo. The bullet went through his jacket but didn’t cause any injuries. The shot was fired…
FLANDREAU, S.D. (KFGO) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says 40-year-old Joseph Hoek of Sioux Falls has been charged with first-degree murder and aggravated eluding for the death of Moody County Chief Deputy Sheriff Ken Prorok last Friday afternoon. Prorok was killed when when he was struck by a car driven by Hoek. Prorok was attempting to put down…
