Crime

Two deputies on leave for shooting Grand Forks man

The 37-year-old man was taken to Altru and treated for non-life threatening injuries.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Two Grand Forks County Deputies are on leave after shooting a man with a gun outside of a house. After 11:00 this morning, a 37-year-old man from Grand Forks crashed his vehicle in the 800 block of County Highway 81 and ran to a nearby house. The homeowner called authorities and reported the man was…

Man wanted for weekend stabbing arrested in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Police say attempted murder suspect, 27-year-old Tyler Mollner, was arrested and taken in without incident Monday night. Authorities say Mollner was taken into custody at 6:16 at a parking lot in South Fargo. The department did not give a specific location. Police say a felony warrant for Mollner was issued for attempted murder and aggravated…

Prosecution rests case against former officers accused of violating George Floyd’s civil rights

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – As prosecutors wrapped up their case against three former Minneapolis Police officers, they called to the stand a use of force expert from Virginia to further hammer home points already made by other witnesses in the trial. Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng, and Thomas Lane are charged with violating George Floyd’s constitutional rights by not providing medical aid…

Protestors want Leonard Peltier released from prison due to the coronavirus

He's 77 years old with multiple health conditions putting him at high risk of dying.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Supporters of Native activist Leonard Peltier gather in front of the federal courthouse in Fargo after reports of him having COVID start circulating. He’s 77-years-old with multiple health conditions putting him at high risk of dying. “What do we want? Justice! When do we want it? Now!” crowd yells. Peltier is serving two life sentences for…

Fargo Police Officer Miller & K9 Toby embrace their first day on the job

Two Fargo Police officers complete a rigorous six week K-9 training course in Pennsylvania.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Two Fargo Police officers complete a rigorous six week K-9 training course in Pennsylvania. “Obviously, I’m a different person he met and we didn’t have much interaction before that, so it was just kind of a ‘Hey, who are you?’ And now our journey begins,” Fargo Police Elizabeth Miller said. Toby has been with the Fargo…

Update: Person in custody following break-in and assault in Halstad

Jeremy KosteHALSTAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A suspect is in custody following an assault in Halstad, Minnesota. Authorities said late Wednesday afternoon, 32-year-old Jeremy Koste allegedly broke into an apartment and attacked a woman who suffered head injuries and was taken to a Fargo hospital. Koste fled to another apartment building but was arrested on burglary and assault charges and is…