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Postal Worker Pleads Guilty to Stealing $100K in Benefits

Schafer claimed that a work-related injury prevented her from working full-time.

October 11, 2019

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–A U.S. Postal Service worker from western Minnesota has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $100,000 in government benefits. The U.S. Attorney’s office says 57-year-old Lisa Ann Schafer of Glenwood pleaded guilty to theft of government funds. According to Schafer’s guilty plea and court documents, from September 2015 through early May 2019, Schafer claimed that a work-related injury…

Police Made One Arrest and One Citation at Trump Rally Protest

Police Chief Medaria Arradondo says officers used appropriate levels of force, including chemical irritant at times.

October 11, 2019

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MINNEAPOLIS–Minneapolis police made one arrest and issued one citation during protests outside a campaign rally by President Donald Trump. Police say the arrest was for damage to property and the citation was for disorderly conduct. Several thousand people protested outside Target Center on Thursday as Trump spoke inside. Police Chief Medaria Arradondo says the protests were largely peaceful, but some…

FBI: Woman Kidnapped and Assaulted Minnesota Girl She Met Online

The affidavit says Aliff met the girl, who's younger than 12, on the messaging app Amino in March.

October 11, 2019

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GREEVILLE, S.C.–Federal authorities say a South Carolina woman kidnapped a girl from Minnesota and sexually assaulted her. Citing an FBI affidavit, news outlets report 23-year-old Katrina Marie Aliff was arrested last month on charges including aggravated child sexual abuse. The affidavit says Aliff met the girl, who’s younger than 12, on the messaging app Amino in March. It says the…

Judge: Minnesota Drug Seizure was Illegal; Charges Dismissed

The judge ruled that the Trooper lacked reasonable grounds to expand the traffic stop into a search of the vehicle.

October 10, 2019

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MINNEAPOLIS–A judge says the police seizure of more than $4 million in marijuana and other contraband from two Montana men who were driving through Minnesota was illegal. District Judge Timothy Churchwell on Tuesday dismissed charges of controlled substance sales filed against 31-year-old Michael Desroches, of Missoula, Montana, and 24-year-old Alexander Gordon, of Helena, Montana. They were pulled over last March…

Driver Charged in Pedestrian Death in Mandan

Gene Mosbrucker is accused of striking Shirley Lee last month in the parking lot of an apartment building.

October 10, 2019

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MANDAN, N.D.–The driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a woman in Mandan is charged with felony negligent homicide. Seventy-four-year-old Gene Mosbrucker is accused of striking 79-year-old Shirley Lee last month in the parking lot of an apartment building. A court affidavit says a witness told police Mosbrucker was backing up when his Suburban struck Lee and knocked her…

Fargo Man Pleads Not Guilty to Killing Girlfriend

The 44-year-old Davis is charged with murder, endangering by fire or explosion and arson.

October 10, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.–A Fargo man accused of killing his girlfriend and setting his apartment on fire has pleaded not guilty to charges. Authorities say 52-year-old Denise Marie Anderson died of traumatic injuries before the fire at Sheldon Davis’ apartment in August. The 44-year-old Davis is charged with murder, endangering by fire or explosion and arson and entered his pleas Wednesday in…

Police Allege Man Hid Cameras in Mall of America Dressing Rooms

Authorities allege the man targeted stores frequented by teenage girls, including Hollister and Forever 21.

October 10, 2019

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MINNEAPOLIS–Police are investigating a Minnesota man who allegedly hid cameras inside dressing rooms at the Mall of America in Bloomington and another Minneapolis area shopping mall. The 41-year-old Elk River man has not been charged. Details were contained in a search warrant affidavit. The affidavit alleges the suspect used cameras that could be operated remotely using a cellphone. Authorities allege…

Moorhead Man Arrested for DWI after Fleeing Police on Highway 10

39-year-old Seferino Villarreal Jr. was arrested for felony fleeing a police officer and 3rd degree DWI.

October 10, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–The Clay County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for reckless driving and DWI on Thursday morning. The Red River Regional Dispatch Center received reports of a reckless driver traveling eastbound on 90th Avenue North near 70th Street at 3:18 a.m. The driver was said to be swerving and almost driving into the ditch. A Clay County deputy located the…

Man Accused Of Armed Robbery After Victims Meet To Buy Game Console

Moorhead Police Say Robbery Happened Wednesday Afternoon

October 10, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. —Moorhead police arrest a man they say robbed people trying to buy a game system from them. They responded to the 1800 block of 9th Avenue South around 4:45 Wednesday afternoon. The victims told them they met up with 34-year-old John Sargent to buy a video game console. They say he took their money then pulled out a…

Police Searching for Vehicle that Struck Building in West Fargo

Police say the suspect vehicle may be red with front end damage and possible underbody damage.

October 9, 2019

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WEST FARGO, N.D.–The West Fargo Police Department is searching for a vehicle that struck a building at 1005 Main Avenue E. between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Police say the suspect vehicle may be red with front end damage and possible underbody damage. The building did not sustain any structural damage. Anyone with information is asked to contact the West…