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Man Arrested After Stealing Vehicle and Fleeing Police

Ali is being held for fleeing, assault and possession of stolen property.

February 11, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–A Willmar, Minnesota teen is behind bars after ramming a stolen vehicle into two unmarked squad cars in Moorhead. 18-year-old Abdi Ali was driving a vehicle that was involved in a pursuit earlier in the day. Street Crimes Unit members attempted to block the vehicle in the 3500 block of Village Green Drive in the noon hour. That’s when…

Excessive Force Lawsuit Filed Against Otter Tail County

Kameron Boudin is seeking $2 million in damages from the county

February 11, 2020

KVRR Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS – A man who claims he suffered a serious brain injury during an arrest by an Otter Tail County sheriff’s deputy has filed a federal lawsuit over the incident. Kameron Boudin is seeking $2 million in damages from the county and the deputy as a result of his arrest in December 2018. Authorities had been looking for Boudin in…

Three Arrested in Fargo after Early Morning Pursuit

A fourth passenger was released at the scene.

February 11, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Three people have been arrested after they fled during an early morning traffic stop on Tuesday. A Clay County deputy attempted to stop the vehicle for an equipment violation in the area of 8th Street and I-94. The driver refused to stop and fled westbound on I-94 at speeds reaching 75-80 miles per hour. The driver eventually exited I-94…

Two Police Officers Placed on Administrative Leave after Man Dies in Custody

An autopsy was conducted Monday morning.

February 11, 2020

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MANDAN, N.D.–Two Mandan Police officers have been placed on administrative leave after a man died while in their custody. The incident occurred at approximately 5 p.m. on Saturday when an officer initiated a traffic stop on 3rd Street West. After the officer made initial contact with 36-year-old John Michael Prudente Jr., a second officer arrived as backup. As the two…

Fargo Police Investigate Southside Shooting

February 7, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Police were dispatched to the 5100 block of Amber Valley Parkway South after receiving multiple reports of gunshots Thursday night. Officers arrived and set up a perimeter and checked to see if there were any victims. No one was injured. Officers interviewed several people and recovered shell casings from a handgun. Witnesses said there was an…

Two Arrested after High Speed Chase in Grand Forks County

A third passenger was released without charges.

February 6, 2020

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GRAND FORKS, N.D.–Two people were arrested in Grand Forks County after fleeing police at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour. A Grand Forks County Sheriff’s deputy attempted a traffic stop at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Thursday when the vehicle fled southbound on I-29. The vehicle entered Traill County where a Traill County Sheriff’s deputy deployed a tire deflation device. With…

Police Report Jason Aldean Concert Ticket Scam

The seller used credible payment sources and promised delivery through a common ticket vendor.

February 6, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D.–The West Fargo Police Department has received reports of a scam involving the sale of Jason Aldean concert tickets. Two victims say they purchased tickets from a private seller. After providing payment through an online payment system, the victims were blocked from contacting the seller and did not receive the tickets. The seller used credible payment sources and…

Grand Forks Police Notify City of High Risk Sex Offender

There are currently ten high risk offenders living in Grand Forks.

February 5, 2020

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GRAND FORKS, N.D.–The Grand Forks Police Department is notifying the City and surrounding areas of the presence of a Level III Sex Offender living in Grand Forks. Police say Kelly Tanner moved to 18 1/2 North Washington Street. Tanner is a high risk offender and has a conviction for sexual assault in 2008 and gross sexual imposition in 2003. High…

$3M Bail Set for Man Accused of Shooting Minnesota Officer

Tyler Janovsky made a court appearance on three counts of attempted first-degree murder on Tuesday.

February 5, 2020

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WASECA, Minn.–Bail has been set at $3 million for a man accused of gravely wounding a southern Minnesota police officer in an exchange of gunfire in January. Uniformed officers from Waseca County and Waseca joined dozens of others in a courtroom Tuesday where Tyler Janovsky made an appearance on three counts of attempted first-degree murder. Janovsky is accused of shooting…

Psych Hospital Escapee Charged with Stealing Squad Car

Prosecutors say 23-year-old Mattu Chuol left the treatment center without permission last Thursday.

February 4, 2020

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ANOKA, Minn.–An escapee from a state-operated psychiatric hospital is charged with stealing a police squad car in Anoka County. Prosecutors say 23-year-old Mattu Chuol left the Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center without permission last Thursday. Officers arrived and found Chuol walking along a sidewalk. He spotted the squad car and took off. One officer got out of her squad and…