Crime

Rioters set Minneapolis police precinct on fire as protests reignite over George Floyd’s death

Minneapolis 3rd Precinct burns. May, 2020 MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9)–Mayor Jacob Frey said he made the call to evacuate police officers from the 3rd Precinct before rioters set the building on fire Thursday night as protests continued to boil over in Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd. Police said officers were able to safely evacuate as rioters breached the perimeter…

Grand Forks Police Officer killed in shooting identified

Officer Cody Holte leaves behind his wife and infant son.

GRAND FORKS, N.D.–The Grand Forks Police Department has identified the officers involved in the shooting incident on Wednesday, including the officer who was killed. Authorities say Sergeant Kelly McLean and Corporal Ron Nord responded to 2627 S 17th St #303 at approximately 2:25 p.m. on Wednesday to serve a Writ of Restitution. The Writ of Restitution ordered deputies to remove…

Violence again rocks Minneapolis after man’s death; 1 killed

MINNEAPOLIS (AP)–Protests rocked Minneapolis for the second straight night after a man’s death in police custody. One person was killed Wednesday night in what police were investigating as a homicide amidst violence that included looting and setting fires that continued to burn Thursday morning. The protests began outside the police precinct in the part of the city where 46-year-old George…

Fargo Police warn college students of phishing scams

FARGO, N.D.–Scams targeting college students are making the rounds. Fargo Police say students should be on the lookout for emails claiming to be from their University’s “Financial Department.” The emails encourage students to click a link to receive a message regarding the COVID-19 stimulus checks. By clicking the link and logging in, scammers may be able to access user names,…

Arrest Made After Stand-off in Fargo Overnight

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A fire and a several hour stand-off between Fargo police and a man holed up in his third floor apartment at 1618 East Gateway Circle early Wednesday led to his arrest. Officers were called to the scene around midnight on a report of a disturbance. The man inside, was alone and yelling and threatening police and…

Department of Justice Going After Sexual Harassment Cases In Housing

The department has seen increasing cases of sexual harassment in housing across the nation.

FARGO, N.D. – The Department of Justice is going after those in housing who sexually harass people during the pandemic. United States Attorney Drew Wrigley is asking anyone who has experienced sexual harassment from a landlord or anybody with control over housing to come forward. The department has seen increasing cases of sexual harassment in housing across the nation. The…

Man arrested after fleeing West Fargo police and crashing vehicle

WEST FARGO, N.D.–West Fargo Police arrested a man Monday afternoon after he fled and crashed a stolen vehicle. Police say 28-year-old Dillon Dullea was driving recklessly and refused to pull over in the 900 block of Sixth Street East. As Dullea fled, he lost control and crash at the roundabout at Ninth Street NE and 12th Avenue NE. Dullea then…

Four Minneapolis officers fired after death of black man

UPDATE: Four Minneapolis police officers who were involved in the arrest of a black man who died in police custody were fired Tuesday. The firings come a day after a bystander’s video showed the man pleading that he could not breathe as a white officer knelt on his neck and kept his knee there for several minutes after the man…

Driver taken to hospital after early morning pursuit

FARGO, N.D.–Fargo Police responded to the scene of a reported assault Tuesday morning. When officers arrived, they saw an individual matching the suspect’s description leaving the scene in a vehicle. Police terminated their pursuit of the vehicle due to the driver’s reckless behavior. Soon after fleeing, Fargo Police located the driver again and used a tire deflation device. The driver…