Crime

West Fargo Police use PIT maneuver to end pursuit

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) — A chase through West Fargo ended when police used an intervention technique to stop a vehicle fleeing a traffic stop Friday night. Police tried to stop 29-year-old Aaron Charette, from Fargo and passenger 24-year-old Bethany Morin of Moorhead for a traffic violation near Brookwood Lane, but they fled. The vehicle eventually stopped on the 1700…

Shannon Brandt makes first court appearance in murder case

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) — 41-year-old Shannon Brandt, who is accused of intentionally running down a teen following a street dance in McHenry, North Dakota, makes his first court appearance. He appeared by Zoom from the Stutsman County Jail. Southeast District Judge Bradley Cruff presided. Brandt’s attorney, Mark Friese, waived the reading of the charges and penalties in the case and…

Biden Pardons Thousands for Federal Charges of ‘Simple Possession’ of Marijuana

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana under federal law, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color. He is also calling on governors to issue similar pardons for those convicted of state marijuana offenses, which reflect…

Fargo’s diversity, equity & inclusion director speaks on Netterville shooting

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo’s first Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion speaks out about the July 8 shooting that killed Shane Netterville. Dr. Terry Hogan was involved in the meetings with Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski, Mayor Tim Mahoney and Netterville’s family after the 28-year-old was shot by Officer Adam O’Brien in South Fargo. North Dakota Attorney General Drew…

Watertown man in custody after stealing firearms from a home

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KVRR) — David Harp, 63, of Watertown, South Dakota, is in custody after stealing firearms from a home in Wallace Tuesday afternoon. Codington County Chief Deputy Brent Solum says deputies investigated the theft Tuesday and confirmed he had stolen firearms as early as Wednesday. Solum also said Harp had meth possession and arrested for 5 more charges when…

1 shot in Downtown Fargo shooting

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — One man is shot and taken a hospital for life-threatening injuries when he was shot in downtown Fargo Friday night. Police are investigating the shooting that took place on the 600 block of Main Avenue after 9:30. They say the suspect and victim knew one another and had an altercation. The shooting remains under investigation. Categories:…

Jury finds Oklee, Minnesota man guilty of murder

Eric ReinboldTHIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — A jury finds an Oklee, Minnesota man guilty in the murder of his wife. Forty-six-year-old Eric Reinbold was accused of stabbing Lissette Reinbold to death in July 2021 in their driveway. She was found by their children. Reinbold wasn’t arrested for nearly a month until a trail camera captured him near property owned by…