Crime

Senators Congratulate Mac Schneider’s Nomination for U.S. Attorney for N.D.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — North Dakota Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are congratulating former state legislator Mac Schneider on his nomination to serve as the state’s U.S. Attorney. He was nominated by President Biden. Hoeven and Cramer say they look forward to “getting Mac confirmed as soon as possible.” Schneider is an attorney with offices in Fargo and Grand…

Arthur Kollie Found Guilty In Murder of Fargo Teen

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Arthur Kollie was found guilty on all counts by a jury at the Cass County Courthouse on Thursday. He was convicted of attacking and killing 14-year-old Daisy “Jupiter” Paulsen in broad daylight in summer 2021. On the final day of witness testimony Wednesday, Kollie’s sister and counselors and employees from Fraser were called to the stand….

Closing Arguments Thursday in Arthur Kollie Murder Trial

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Murder victim Daisy “Jupiter” Paulsen’s father testified Tuesday and now closing arguments are scheduled for Thursday morning in the trial of Arthur Kollie. He is accused of attacking and killing the 14-year-old in broad daylight in summer 2021. On the final day of witness testimony, Kollie’s sister and counselors and employees from Fraser were called to…

Police Arrest Man After Fight, Reports Of Shot Fired

Moorhead Police break up a fight with a gun nearby after reports of a gun shot

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Moorhead Police break up a fight with a gun nearby after reports of a gun shot. Police responded to the 3000 block of 18th Street South around 10 p.m. Tuesday night. An officer spotted a gun on the ground near two people fighting. Police detained the two people and safely picked up the gun. They arrested…

Prosecutors trace Kollie’s movements after Paulsen attack on 2nd day of murder trial

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – On the second day of witness testimony in the trial of Arthur Kollie for the murder of 14-year-old Daisy “Jupiter” Paulsen, prosecutors in the case tracked Kollie’s movements during and after the attack.The jury first watched a surveillance camera video which captured the entire 30 minute attack which happened at 6:30 on the morning of June…

Man wanted by Fargo Police in connection to August death

Fargo Police are looking for 58-year-old Roberto Garcia

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –The Fargo Police Department is looking for man possibly connected to a body found in August. Police say 58-year-old Roberto Garcia is wanted in connection to incident for manslaughter and aggravated assault. On August 14th, police responded to a body found. First responders were sent to a medical assist call in the 50 block of north Broadway…

Moorhead Police Investigating Armed Robbery At Liquor Store

Bottle Shoppe In Moorhead Robbed Around 8 p.m. Tuesday

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Moorhead police are investigating an armed robbery. Police say a man went into the Bottle Shoppe on the 1300 block of 1st Avenue North shortly before 8 p.m. Tuesday. He showed an employee a gun and demanded money. The employee gave him an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect fled on a bicycle. The employee was…

Jury selection in Arthur Kollie trial begins

The crime happened last year and the trial is in the beginning stages

CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — Jury selection begins for the trial of 23-year-old Arthur Kollie who’s accused of stabbing 14-year-old Daisy “Jupiter” Paulsen to death in summer 2021. Hallways at the Cass County courthouse were filled with prospective jurors. Kollie is being charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and robbery. Police say he randomly attacked Paulsen at a strip mall…