Crime

K9 assists with arrest and weapons charges south of Bemidji

Lawrence Daniels, of Bemidji, was arrested by deputies

BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — Weapons charges are filed and a man is arrested with the help of a Beltrami County K9. Eighteen-year-old Lawrence Daniels, of Bemidji, was arrested for possession of a pistol without a permit, driving without a valid license, and contributing to the delinquency of a child. The Hubbard and Beltrami Sheriff’s Offices responded to a gas…

People rally outside Fargo City Hall to demand justice for Shane Netterville

Netterville was not armed when he attempted to flee. People are demanding the body cam footage be released, but according to the chief, that is not likely right now.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Family, friends and supporters of 28-year-old Shane Netterville are calling for action at Fargo City Hall after he was shot and killed by Fargo Police Officer Adam O’Brien last Friday after a call about three people slumped over in a vehicle. People say they’re feeling a mix of emotions: grief, frustration and anger. Their message was…

Man killed by police officer in South Fargo identified

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police identifies the victim involved in the shooting on Friday as 28-year-old Shane Netterville, a Native American man who was last known to live in Jamestown. Adam O’Brien, who’s been with Fargo Police for eleven years, has been placed on paid administrative leave while the North Dakota BCI conducts an investigation into the officer’s use…

Fargo Police say they confirm man’s identity who escaped shooting scene

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police confirms the identify of a man they say escaped the scene from yesterday’s shooting at South Fargo. He’s been identified as Derek Stanley. Authorities say he fled from law enforcement going southbound on the 1600 block of 35th Street South. If a member of the public finds Stanley, they are advised to refrain from…

West Fargo man arrested on attempted murder charge

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A West Fargo man is arrested on attempted murder charges. 19-year-old Omar Deronjic of West Fargo is charged with three counts of terrorizing and one count of attempted murder. Grand Forks Police dispatched to the 3600 Block of Landeco Lane area for a disturbance involving several people at around 8:30 Friday night. Witnesses report that…

Man shot by Fargo Police dies as one suspect still on loose

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The driver of a stolen van who was shot by a Fargo police officer has died. Zibolski says the officer is an 11-year veteran of the department. 25-year-old Cody Dunn with no permanent address, a passenger in the van, was arrested at the scene for not following commands of officers to stop and having methamphetamine. A…

1 dead in officer-involved shooting in South Fargo

An officer-involved shooting after 3 Fargo Police officers responded to a call when they saw 2 people slumped over in a van that was reported stolen.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- Chief Dave Zibolski spoke about the incident and their pursuit to catch the third suspect. “Approximately 8:07 am this morning our officers were dispatched to a possible man down on the 3400 block of 15th Ave S. The caller indicated that there was a couple individuals slumped over the wheel, of a van that was parked in…

Derek Chauvin sentenced to 20 1/2 years for violating George Floyd’s civil rights

Derek ChauvinST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 245 months in prison on Thursday after reaching a plea agreement on federal charges he violated George Floyd’s civil rights, as well as those of a Black teenager. U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson sentenced Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who murdered Floyd, to about 20 1/2 years, saying he doesn’t know…

Man who escaped Becker Co. Courthouse is arrested

UPDATE – The Becker County Sheriff says Alexander Robare was arrested around 10:30 Wednesday night in Detroit Lakes and more charges are pending against him.   DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) – Police are searching for a Bemidji man who ran from the Becker County Courthouse in Detroit Lakes after being sentenced on an escape charge. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office…