Crime

Tokio, North Dakota man gets 33 years for neglect and death of child in 2022 on Spirit Lake Reservation

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Tokio, North Dakota man is sentenced to 33 years in prison for the 2022 death of a child on Spirit Lake Reservation. Twenty-nine year old Austin Lester previously pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, two counts of child neglect in Indian country and assault of a child with a dangerous weapon. Co-defendant Krissy Hinsley was also…

Fargo Police announce arrest of one murder suspect and address the aftermath of Monday’s press conference

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Police have arrested a person of interest in the murder of 20-year-old Elijah Hughes. On Monday, Jamestown police arrested 20-year-old Caundre Douglas after a foot pursuit. Evidence from the scene connected Douglas to the murder of Hughes. “Douglas was also placed under arrest at that same time for another felony level reckless endangerment incident in the…

Eight illegal aliens arrested by US Border Patrol Grand Forks Sector

US Border Patrol Grand Forks SectorGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Eight more illegal aliens have been arrested according to U.S. Border Patrol Grand Forks Sector. They say agents assisted ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations in the targeting of a criminal illegal alien. The target was convicted of DWI in 2020 and the person was successfully apprehended. One of the eight people…

Police arrest murder suspect in one of the early Sunday morning shootings in Fargo

Caundre DouglasFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Police have arrested a suspect in the murder of  20-year-old Elijah Hughes early Sunday in the 4700 block of 16th Avenue South. They say 20-year-old Caundre Douglas, who has no permanent address, was arrested Monday night in Jamestown after a foot chase. Police say evidence from the scene connected Douglas to the murder of Hughes….

Mayor apologizes for delayed press conference on fatal shootings in Fargo, commissioner calls for changes

Mayor Mahoney: "I think the public deserves us to come in front of you and tell you what we're doing."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Monday night’s Fargo City Commission meeting ended with criticism of how Police Chief Dave Zibolski handled providing information to the public and the media after a weekend of deadly shootings. “I apologize because when I got up in the morning on Sunday I said we should have a press conference sometime today, um, police chief wanted…

Bison football player arrested for theft in Minneapolis, dismissed from team

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — A now former Bison football player was arrested in Hennepin County last week for theft. Jail records show William Frattalone was booked into Hennepin County Jail in Minneapolis on Friday morning. No other details about his arrest have been made public and he is not yet listed on the court calendar. NDSU Head Football Coach Tim Polasek…

Suspect Identified in Fargo Bank Robbery

66-year-old Jay Douglas Barker has been arrested for bank robbery in the past.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Police Department have released the name of the man accused of robbing a downtown Wells Fargo bank on August 1. The robbery took place around 1 P.M., and FPD reported they had their suspect in custody around 4 P.M. that same afternoon. We now know the man is Jay Douglas Barker. Back in 2017, Barker…

Narveson Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison

20 of the years are set to be suspended.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – The man convicted of murdering another inside a Grand Forks bar in 2024 has now learned his fate. Nicholas Narveson was sentenced on August 1, 2025, after he was found guilty of murder and other counts, including terrorizing and reckless endangerment. He received a sentence of 60 years in jail, with 20 of those being…