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Vehicle police thought Fargo shooting suspect was driving found

January 29, 2021

KVRR Staff,

UPDATE – Fargo Police say the Hyundai Sonata Oliver Tye was suspected of driving has been found, but the shooting suspect is still on the loose. If you know where he is, text FargoPD and your tip to 847411. FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Police have identified a vehicle that Oliver Tye may be traveling in. Tye is being…

Proposed bill in ND would eliminate bonds for misdemeanors

"Our number one concern for our community is public safety we want to make sure that our citizens are safe that our businesses are safe."

January 26, 2021

Aaron Walling,

BISMARCK, N.D. — A proposed bill would allow for a cite and release method for people faced with misdemeanor charges in North Dakota. “What this bill would do is it would allow officers to cite and release the person on their own recognizance which we can already do so we can either do it on scene or that person can…

Fargo police investigate serious shooting

January 24, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND (KVRR) — Fargo Police are on the scene of a shooting this Sunday morning. In a release FPD say the shooting occurred at the Arbors, 703 23 Street South around 10:30 a.m. One adult female victim has serious injuries. We have a crew on the scene and will have updates both on KVRR.COM and tonight on KVRR Local…

Horace Man is in custody following standoff with police in Fargo

29-year-old Joshua Hoelanderson faces charges of terrorizing, fleeing in a motorized vehicle, refusal to halt and preventing arrest.

January 23, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. — An early morning police standoff leads to a temporary shelter in place order as a Horace man barricades himself inside his vehicle. According to the Fargo Police Department at approximately 3:47 am officers were doing a routine patrol on the 2800 block of 13th Avenue South when they noticed a driver tailgating their vehicle. “The officer pulled…

UPDATE: Armed man prompts shelter in place from Fargo police, man in custody

January 23, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO – Police and Red River SWAT dealt with a man for several hours early Sat. morning who was believed to be armed with a gun in the parking lot of an apartment building. Shortly after 8 a.m., KFGO reporter Don Haney confirmed that the man was in police custody. No shots were fired and there were no reports of…

Fargo Police investigates increase in fentanyl overdoses

"Our overdoses have tripled from 2019 to 2020."

January 22, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Police Department is hoping to crack down on the increase in fentanyl overdose cases throughout the metro. After a rise in overdose cases containing fentanyl, the Fargo Police Department says they are investigating narcotic distributions within the area. “These traffickers and dealers make the best out of what they have to provide illegal narcotics to…

Bills seek to water down penalties for underage drinking in North Dakota

January 16, 2021

Site Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. — Underage drinking in North Dakota ranks among the highest in the nation. A pair of bills being considered by the Legislature would do away with the prospect of jail time for offenders and also give a judge discretion whether to order treatment. One bill would make the penalty for underage drinking an infraction that would be punishable…

Six charged after violent assault at Mayville State University

January 15, 2021

Jim Monk,

Norberto Zapata, Jr.MAYVILLE, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – Four men and a juvenile have been charged with a violent assault on the Mayville State University campus. The search continues for another suspect, 37-year-old Norberto Zapata, Jr., who has been charged with attempted murder. The others face assault-conspiracy charges. Traill County Sheriff Steve Hunt says none of the suspects attend Mayville State and…

Fargo woman arrested for death of 15 month-old girl

January 15, 2021

Jim Monk,

Brandi AdelekeFARGO (KVRR) – Police say a 37-year-old Fargo woman has been arrested for the death of a 15-month-old girl in November. Brandi Adeleke is in custody for the murder of Meka Ducheneaux. Fargo Police responded to a residence Nov. 20 in the 2300-block of 17 Street South for an unconscious and unresponsive 15 month old girl. The child was…

Local defense attorney explains changes to Derek Chauvin’s trial

January 13, 2021

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A local defense attorney says the fact that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will be tried alone could benefit either him or his co-defendants, depending on the arguments brought forth in court. Chauvin’s co-defendants are former officers J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane, and Tou Thao. Leah Carlson of Ohnstad Twichell Law Office in West Fargo…