Crime

OneFargo calls for independent investigation into officer misconduct allegation

FARGO, N.D. — Wess Philome with OneFargo says Fargo Police’s investigation into an alleged incident involving a 19-year-old West Fargo man was mishandled. Fargo Police’s investigation concluded that there is no evidence to support Larry Pope’s claim that he was detained and illegally searched. Philome says the investigating officers should’ve asked Pope to identify the officers in question through photographs….

Bismarck Man Facing Multiple Sex Crime Charges Against 15 Minors

All 15 alleged victims were females in their early teens with each case being a separate incident.

FARGO, N.D. — The U.S. Attorney for North Dakota says 21-year-old Dawson Rouse of Bismarck is facing 27 federal indictments of sexual exploitation of children, the corrosion of sexual exploitation of minors and the creation and transfer of obscene material involving minors. All 15 alleged victims were females in their early teens with each case being a separate incident. With…

Moorhead Tastee Freez burglarized and damaged

MOORHEAD, Minn.–The Moorhead Police Department is searching for the party responsible for breaking into and damaging Tastee Freez. Police say the burglary happened between the hours of 10 p.m. on Monday and 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday. The burglar broke into the building, caused significant damage to the interior and turned the power off resulting in damage to the products. Anyone…

Homeowner detains suspect after break-in

FARGO, ND — Fargo Police get a helping hand from a homeowner in taking a burglary suspect into custody. Police say it began this morning when officers were dispatched to an attempted burglary at Happy Harry’s, 4001 53 Avenue South. Officers found a suspect on camera throwing a rock at the front door. The rock didn’t break the glass and…

Cass County correctional officer suspended due to ‘insensitive’ video

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–A Cass County correctional officer has been suspended following an investigation into what is being called an “insensitive” social media post. On July 5, Deputy Tamara “Tori” Holland, a non-licensed deputy assigned to work duties at the Cass County Jail, notified Captain Andy Frobig of a video she had made and posted to Tik Tok. The video reportedly…

Man accused of fatally shooting pregnant woman arrested

Twenty-seven-year-old Zachary Robinson was arrested in Chicago.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP)–Police have arrested a Minneapolis man charged with fatally shooting a woman who was pregnant with his child. The baby was delivered at a hospital and survived the shooting. Twenty-seven-year-old Zachary Robinson was arrested in Chicago. He was charged last week in Hennepin County District Court with second-degree murder, second-degree assault and being a felon in possession of a…

Moorhead Police Investigate Disturbance at Casey’s General Store

Police were called to 1702 30th Avenue South about 11:40 Saturday night

MOORHEAD, Minn. –Moorhead Police are investigating a late night disturbance at a south side gas station. Police say they were called to Casey’s General Store at 1702 30th Avenue South about 11:40 last night. When officers got there, they found one man with non-life threatening injuries. They were told multiple suspects and witnesses had left the area before police showed…

Fargo requests North Dakota Attorney General’s Office investigation into former Deputy Chief’s actions

The Attorney General has been requested to refer the matter to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

FARGO, N.D.–The City of Fargo has requested the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office conduct its own investigation into former Deputy Chief Todd Osmundon’s actions during the George Floyd protest and riot on May 30. The Fargo Police Department provided all applicable information to the Fargo City Attorney’s Office which then sent the materials to the Attorney General’s Office. The Attorney…

Man arrested following assault with a firearm in Moorhead

Police say Williams and the victim knew each other.

MOORHEAD, Minn.–A man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after assaulting and choking a woman. The Moorhead Police Department responded to the 1000 block of 18 Street South at approximately 12:40 p.m. The victim told police a man had assaulted her, choked her and reportedly displayed a pistol during the assault. Shortly after officers arrived, they located 23-year-old Malik Shaquan Williams and…