Crime

Clay County mail and phone scams circulating

CLAY COUNTY, N.D.–The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community about two scams involving Clay County. The first scam reportedly arrives in the mail from the “Benefits Suspension Unit, Clay County, Public Judgement Records. The letter informs the victim of a “Distraint Warrant” and says the victim must call a 1-800 number by a certain date. The Sheriff’s Office…

Man arrested at Graver Inn after breaking in and threatening people

Police say no one was injured during the incident.

FARGO, N.D.–A man was arrested at the Graver Inn Thursday morning after smashing the glass on a security door and threatening people inside. Fargo Fire and Fargo Police were called to 123 Roberts Street North for the fire alarms. Police were notified of a bloody man inside the building trying to enter occupied apartments. After searching the building, police found…

Fargo Police warn of Fentanyl laced pills connected to several overdoses

The pills are connected to several overdosed throughout North Dakota.

FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Police Department is warning the community about counterfeit pills that have been laced with Fentanyl. The pills are connected to several overdosed throughout North Dakota. Police say the pills resemble 30mg Oxycodone. They have a greet tint and usually are printed with an “M” on one side and a “30” on the other side. Anyone who illegally…

Man reported impersonating law enforcement in Polk County

POLK COUNTY, Minn.–The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says it received a report of a man impersonating law enforcement on Sunday. Authorities say a tall, skinny white man in his 50s or 60s with gray hair and a bald spot was driving an SUV with a bubble light on the roof. The man turned the light on and pulled a vehicle…

Grand Forks man cited after causing three vehicle crash

No one was injured during the crash.

GRAND FORKS, N.D.–A Grand Forks man caused a three vehicle crash on Sunday after failing to avoid a parked vehicle. The Grand Forks Police Department says 42-year-old Thomas Barendt was traveling east in the 2400 block of 36th Avenue South at approximately 5:45 p.m. when he struck a Pickup parked on the side of the road. Police say the momentum…

Moorhead Police investigate after handgun was used to break window

There were no gunshots involved in the incident and no one was injured.

MOORHEAD, Minn.–Moorhead Police are investigating after a handgun was used to break a vehicle window Monday morning. The incident occurred in the 400 block of 19th Street South. Police say the victim left the scene and reported it at another location. During the initial investigation Police learned the victim and suspect knew each other. There were no gunshots involved in…

Van Crashes Into Grand Forks Apartment

Juvenile arrested for DUI, Unqualified Operator and Reckless Driving

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks police arrest a juvenile after he crashed a van into an apartment building. Police say it happened shortly after 9:00 Saturday night at 4240 5th Avenue North. When firefighters arrived, they found a hole through a bedroom wall and the vehicle still running in the kitchen. No one was at home at the time….

Officer, suspect in Glyndon officer involved shooting identified

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension will investigate the incident.

GLYNDON, Minn.–The officer and suspect in an officer involved shooting on Tuesday have been identified. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says Officer Matthew Tri of the Glyndon Police Department attempted a traffic stop on Highway 10 at approximately 1:24 a.m. The vehicle, driven by 21-year-old Destiny Nicole Weaver of Fargo, fled and reached speeds close to 100 miles per…

States Attorneys Office denies charges against man arrested in undercover pedophilia sting operation

FARGO, N.D.–One of the three men originally arrested during the Fargo Police Department’s undercover pedophilia sting operation will not face charges. The States Attorneys Office made the decision to not move forward with the charges against 46-year-old Kalcey Reid Wike. The Attorneys Office did not say why Wike will not be charged, but did confirm charges against the other two…