Crime

Woman Accused of Murdering 15-year-old Arrested in Grand Forks County

The incident is still under investigation.

NORTHWOOD, N.D.–A Northwood woman was arrested after a 15-year-old boy died from a gun shot wound on Sunday. Authorities responded to a Northwood residence at approximately 9:40 p.m. for reports that an individual had been shot. When officers arrived they performed lifesaving measures, but the boy did not survive. 32-old Samantha Wilson was arrested at the scene for suspicion of…

Man Arrested after Stealing Vehicle and Fleeing Police

The stolen vehicle is described as a black 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe.

UPDATE: The Fargo Police Department arrested a man and recovered the stolen vehicle involved in the pursuit. Police say a staff member at the Fargo Inn & Suites at 1025 38 Street South notified authorities that a vehicle matching the description arrived at the hotel. Twenty-six-year-old Joshua Alan Evanoff was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle and unrelated warrants….

Police searching for driver of stolen vehicle

The driver led officers on a pursuit late Friday night

FARGO, MOORHEAD — Police are searching for the driver of what they say is a stolen vehicle that led them on a pursuit through the metro late Friday night. A Clay County deputy says the car was going 96 miles per hour in a 55 zone on Highway 75 near 15th Avenue. The driver then took off westbound on 28th…

Two arrests made after meth is found in Breckenridge home

BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. – Police find 1.75 ounces of meth during a search warrant in Breckenridge on Thursday. It happened at 202 9th Street South. Authorities say the drugs have a street value of $5,000. 42-year-old Nathan Stanley and 48-year-old Rhonda Dupras were arrested on suspicion of controlled substance crimes in the 1st and 5th degrees. Categories: Crime, Local News, Minnesota…

Fargo Man Arrested after Early Morning Police Chase

Olson is facing multiple charges.

FARGO, N.D.–A Fargo man was arrested after providing false information and fleeing from police early Friday morning. A Fargo Police officer discovered a man that appeared to be unconscious in a vehicle in the parking lot of the Northport Hornbachers. When the officer made contact, the driver gave a false name and sped off through the parking lot. The vehicle…

Fargo Police Warn of IRS Scams Amid Tax Season

They say thousands of people have lost millions of dollars and personal information to tax scams.

FARGO, N.D.–Fargo Police are reminding people to be on the lookout for scams when the IRS starts accepting 2019 tax filings next week. They say thousands of people have lost millions of dollars and personal information to tax scams. In the latest tax scam, scammers claim to be able to suspend or cancel Social Security Numbers for an unpaid tax…

Bismarck Man Accused of Kidnapping, Terrorizing

Police say the incident was the result of a dispute between two men.

BISMARCK, N.D.–A Bismarck man is accused of forcing his way into an apartment, holding another man at gunpoint and firing several shots. Thirty-nine-year-old Christopher Williams is charged with kidnapping, terrorizing and reckless endangerment. Police say the incident early Thursday was the result of a dispute between the two men. Authorities say Williams fired one shot into the wall in the…

Police investigate “smash and grab” thefts, warn drivers of leaving valuables in vehicles

One theft was reported this morning at a local gym

FARGO, N.D. — Police are investigating a morning “smash and grab” theft at a local fitness facility. They say these thefts can happen almost anywhere  — in the parking lot of your gym, daycare or grocery store. “It’s very scary. I mean, you just never know what they take from you,” says Lainie Fenske of Hawley, Minnesota. It’s when thieves…

Grand Forks Man Sentenced for Possessing Child Porn

The judge sentenced Nicholas Bartholome to nine years in federal prison

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A Grand Forks man has been given nine years in federal prison for possessing child porn. U.S. District Court Chief Judge Peter Welte sentenced 28-year-old Nicholas Bartholome to 10 years supervised release following that sentence. Bartholome was also ordered to pay $200 in special assessments to the Crime Victims’ Fund. Between August 2017 and May 2018,…

Sheriff: Meth Bust is Largest Ever in Grant County

The meth has a street value of about $40,000.

CARSON, N.D.–A Carson man is in custody after Grant County authorities say they intercepted a package with 5 pounds of methamphetamine, an amount they say is the largest seizure in the county. Sheriff John Foss says the meth has a street value of about $40,000. Authorities say someone who received the package in error called sheriff’s officials earlier this week….