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Two Fargo men arrested on several charges during traffic stop involving K-9 unit

October 6, 2020

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Alexander Jay MeyerFARGO, N.D.–Two Fargo men were arrested Monday morning during a traffic stop after a K-9 unit sniffed out several illicit narcotics and a stolen firearm. The traffic stop occurred in the 1900 block of 45 Street N. Shortly after 5 a.m. a Clay County Deputy pulled the two men over after suspecting that the driver had a suspended license….

Two die in collision with suspect fleeing police in Fergus Falls

October 3, 2020

Site Staff,

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KFGO) — Two died in a collision Friday in Fergus Falls after their vehicle was struck by a man fleeing police. Just before 6:45 p.m. deputies from the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office attempted to arrested the man on outstanding warrants. The meeting was set up through social media by deputies posing as an acquaintance. When he…

LIVE: Planning to Stop Voter Interference in Its Tracks

As if you didn't have enough to worry about with covid at the polls.

October 2, 2020

Emily Welker,

Cass County elections officials are preparing with local law enforcement as new concerns emerge over potential voter interference in the upcoming presidential election. Cass County auditor Mike Montplaisir said most of the calls from worried members of the public have so far focused on whether mailing your ballot in can be done securely and get to elections officials in time….

Fargo man in gorilla suit threatens to blow up building

October 2, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Police arrested a man in a gorilla suit for threatening neighbors at a northside apartment building. 26-year old Jorden Pickus was also armed with a machete. Police responded around 12:30 a.m. Friday to the apartments in the 2700 block of 8th Street North, located west of the Northport Hornbacher’s, after a report of possible gunshots. Sgt….

Man arrested after fleeing from traffic stop in rural Glyndon on Wednesday

The driver is facing five charges.

October 1, 2020

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GLYNDON, Minn.–The Clay County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Wednesday evening after he fled from a traffic stop in rural Glyndon. A Clay County Deputy pulled a vehicle over on HWY 10 at approximately 9:22 p.m. because the registered driver of the vehicle did not have a valid driver’s license on file. While the deputy was speaking to the driver…

Suspect who shot at St. Paul officers fatally shot by police in St. Cloud

September 30, 2020

KVRR Staff,

Fox9.comST. CLOUD, Minn. (FOX 9) – The man suspected of shooting at St. Paul police officers Monday night has been shot and killed by police after an encounter in a parking lot in St. Cloud, according to St. Cloud police. St. Cloud police were assisting the St. Paul Police Department and the ATF with finding the suspect who exchanged gunfire with police Monday on the 900…

Fargo man arrested after falling asleep in parking garage he broke into

September 30, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–A Fargo man was arrested early Wednesday morning after a concerned citizen alerted police to an unconscious man behind the wheel in a parking garage. When police arrived at the underground parking garage, they found 33-year-old Joseph Vondal in the front seat of a running vehicle. Police determined that Vondal had broken into the parking area by breaking a…

Polk County Sheriff warns public about Social Security scam

September 28, 2020

Site Staff,

POLK COUNTY, MN — Polk County Sheriff’s Office is warning people about a Social Security scam that is going around. They have received a number of reports of people getting calls claiming there is fraud with their Social Security number in Texas. The calls are made to appear that they are coming from local numbers. The person on the other…

Three drivers arrested during Stutsman County sobriety checkpoint

September 28, 2020

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STUTSMAN COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Highway Patrol arrested three people during a sobriety checkpoint in Stutsman County over the weekend. The patrol began on Friday, September 25 and lead to the arrest of one driver for DUI. The patrol continued through Sunday morning and lead to the arrest of two more people. One was arrested for impaired driving and the…

Grand Forks man facing eight charges after early morning pursuit

September 28, 2020

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GRAND FORKS, N.D.–The Grand Forks Police Department arrested a man on several charges early Monday morning after he fled during a traffic stop. According to police, 51-year-old Shawn Bjerke was driving on N 12th Street when officers attempted to pull him over for being a suspended driver. Bjerke initially pulled over and exited his vehicle. Officers addressed Bjerke which is…