Crime

Tire Slashing Suspect In Grand Forks Appears in Court

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A Grand Forks man makes his initial court appearance on charges that he slashed dozens of tires in the city. 31-year-old Matthew Morris was arrested last week and is charged with a felony count of criminal mischief willful damage intentional of over $10,000. Police used surveillance images to tie Morris to the damage of more…

Suspects Face Charges After Man is Kidnapped In Watertown, South Dakota

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A man is kidnapped Monday in Watertown, South Dakota and now two people are facing charges. 41-year-old Amanda Raml is accused of forcing the victim into a vehicle, driving into the country before telling him to get out and then threatening him with several weapons. Authorities say a passenger, 18 year-old Colton Vig, fired one round…

Woman Hit While Walking Thursday in Wahpeton Dies From Her Injuries, Charges Upgraded

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) —  A woman hit by a pickup while walking Thursday night in Wahpeton has died from her injuries and charges against the driver have been upgraded. North Dakota Highway Patrol says 20-year-old Bailey Bernstein died Saturday at Sanford Medical Center. 52-year-old Chad Olson of Wahpeton was behind the wheel and fled the crash scene. Bernstein’s mom was…

U.S. Border Patrol sees massive increase of apprehensions from the northern border

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – According to the U.S. Border Patrol, apprehensions have skyrocketed compared to last year in the Grand Forks sector. In 2021, there were 90, and in 2022 it was at 81, but through August of this year, there were 237 apprehensions involving the northern border, which is nearly a 250% increase. “More people are coming up…

More Charges Filed Against David George, Former West Fargo Elementary Principal

David GeorgeFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Cass County prosecutors file more felony charges against a former West Fargo elementary principal who was arrested for child porn. They have added charges of gross sexual imposition with a victim under 15 and solicitation of a minor against David George. The school district put out a statement saying the charges are not related to…

Former West Fargo Principal Enter Not Guilty Pleas in Child Porn Case

David GeorgeFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A former West Fargo elementary school principal has entered not guilty pleas to seven counts of child porn. A hearing for 39-year-old David George had been scheduled for tomorrow but that has since been canceled after he entered his pleas last week. Cass County State’s Attorneys Office say George had videos and photos of obscene…