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Suspect Wanted for Mosque Vandalism in Moorhead

Moorhead Fargo Islamic Center Mosque members waking up to hate speech sprayed painted onto the walls.

April 26, 2021

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead police and the FBI are investigating vandalism at a local mosque. “These are people who live in our community. They work in our community. Our children go to school together. We are one community that loves one another. That supports one another and this is not to be tolerated in our city and it’s unacceptable,” Moorhead…

Fargo Police Chief discusses police reform, priorities moving forward

April 21, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Talks of police reform and racial equity are on the minds of many following the murder conviction of former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin. Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski, who has served on various forces for more than 30 years, says reform is simply part of the progression of law enforcement. “In order for us to be…

Local defense attorney gives insight on Chauvin verdicts and possible appeal

April 20, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A local defense attorney shares his insight on the verdicts in the Derek Chauvin trial. “I think the jury had a very difficult job this is only the second time in the history of Minnesota that a police officer has been convicted for taking somebody’s life while on duty, so it was an enormously difficult task…

‘Bola Wrap’ Device To Be Used At Cass County Sheriff Dept.

The Cass County Sheriff Department is introducing a new device to help with restraining suspects.

April 19, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. — The Cass County Sheriff Department is adding a less-lethal force option” The Bola Wrap. The device acts as a remote handcuff to restrain anyone from a distance. “We as an agency always want to be forward-thinking and look for different ways that we can do things safer, rather that’s to the suspect, ourselves, or other people who…

Final suspect arrested in West Fargo shooting that injured juvenile

The shooting happened Monday, March 22 in a West Fargo neighborhood

April 19, 2021

Alison Voorhees,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo police say the final suspect has been arrested in connection to a shooting that happened on March 22. A juvenile has been taken into custody. Police also say that the dark colored vehicle they were looking for has been found. The shooting happened at 9th Street West and Parkway Drive when two others…

Update: Jesus statue vandalized at St. Mary’s Cathedral

April 19, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police investigate an act of vandalism at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Downtown Fargo. The Diocese of Fargo believes the statue of Jesus was covered in black paint Friday night or early Saturday morning. The sacred heart of Jesus statue has been at the church since 2018. They got it from a parish that closed in…

Local defense attorney reflects on Chauvin trial before closing arguments begin

April 15, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As the last day of testimony wraps up, a local defense attorney reflects on the past several weeks of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s trial. Mark Friese with Vogel Law Firm in Fargo says it’s no surprise that Chauvin did not take the stand Thursday morning. “In a case like this where Derek Chauvin has…

Second fire at former Mid America Steel building ruled intentional

Fargo Police Department releases surveillance pictures from the Sunday night fire

April 13, 2021

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson says the second fire at the former Mid America Steel building was also intentionally set. Fargo police have released these surveillance pictures from the scene Sunday night, in hopes of identifying the people or the vehicle. You can text your tip and keyword FARGOPD to 847411 or call their Investigations Unit….

Biden Taps Former Fargo Police Chief as CBP Nominee

Chris Magnus served as Fargo's police chief before stints in Tucson and Richmond, Calif.

April 12, 2021

Emily Welker,

President Biden will tap Tucson, Arizona, police chief Chris Magnus as nominee to head U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Monday, when he is slated to announce nominations for several top immigration and Department of Homeland Security roles, a White House official confirmed to Fox News. Magnus currently serves as the chief of police for the City of Tucson and previously spent time at the helm of…

Unrest after man dies in encounter with police in Brooklyn Center

April 12, 2021

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Brooklyn Center, Minn. – A man died yesterday after an encounter with police in Brooklyn Center. Police say during a traffic stop the man was determined to have an outstanding warrant and officers tried to take him into custody. As he tried to get back into his vehicle an officer fired his gun, striking the man identified by his mother…