Crime

Arrests Made in Grand Forks Loaf ‘N Jug Robbery

Grand Forks Police say a citizen tip led detectives to begin investigating Mendoza and Ahlgrim.

GRAND FORKS, N.D.–The Grand Forks Police Department has arrested two men in connection with the robbery that occurred at Loaf ‘N Jug on Monday. 18-year-old Valentin Mendoza and 18-year-old Raymond Ahlgrim were identified, arrested and charged with robbery, terrorizing, and theft. Grand Forks Police say a citizen tip led detectives to begin investigating and ultimately arresting Mendoza and Ahlgrim. The…

Man Arrested After Striking Multiple Vehicles and Fleeing Police

The driver, 21-year-old Kyle Snobeck, was taken into custody and treated on scene by Altru Paramedics.

GRAND FORKS, N.D.–A man was arrested after striking multiple vehicles in an attempt to evade police after a hit and run. The Grand Forks Police Department received reports of a hit and run crash in the area of 308 2nd Avenue North at approximately 11:31 p.m. on Tuesday. Police located the suspect vehicle in the area of Library Lane and…

Two Arrested After Stealing Ambulance and Fleeing Police

A tire deflation device was used to stop the ambulance and two juveniles were taken into custody.

RED LAKE, Minn.–Two juveniles were taken into custody after they stole a Red Lake ambulance and fled from police. The Beltrami County Sheriffs Office received reports of a stolen Red Lake ambulance from the Red Lake Hospital at approximately 1:18 a.m. on Sunday. A short time later, a Beltrami County deputy located the stolen ambulance and attempted to stop the…

Grand Forks Convenience Store Robbed at Gunpoint

Officers searched the area with a K9, but did not locate the suspects.

GRAND FORKS, N.D.–A convenience store in Grand Forks was robbed at gunpoint on Monday. The Grand Forks Police Department received an alarm report at Loaf ‘N Jug on University Avenue at 11:47 p.m. When officers arrived, they were informed that two men robbed the store at gunpoint. There were no injures. Officers searched the area with a K9, but did…

Course Prepares Local Businesses for Active Shooter Emergency

"Stop the Threat - Stop the Bleed" is free and open to any organizations in Cass County

FARGO, N.D. — A collaboration between local police officers and Essentia is aiming to help save lives. It’s a joint effort between the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Fargo and West Fargo Police and Essentia to “Stop the Threat” and “Stop the Bleed.” “The key takeaway is knowing what to do should the worst happen in our community. All the things…

Five Arrested After Robbery at Moorhead Apartment

The suspects robbed the apartment with intent to steal controlled substances.

MOORHEAD, Minn.–Five people were arrested after a forced entry robbery in Moorhead on Sunday. The Moorhead Police Department received a report of people forcing their way into an apartment unit at 911 23rd Avenue South at approximately 11:52 p.m. When officers arrived, the suspects were getting into a vehicle and began to drive away. Deputies, officers and MN State Patrol…

Moorhead School District Responds To Data Breach

Thousands of schools across the country were exposed to a data breach leaking students' information from 2007 to 2016.

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Current and former students and parents were sent an unexpected email within the Moorhead School District. Thousands of schools across the country were exposed to a data breach leaking students’ information from 2007 to 2016. Hackers were able to access students’ first and last names and their date of birth. We spoke to staff from the district…

Bismarck Man Arrested After Assaulting Woman

Lagace was arrested for domestic violence and aggravated assault.

 MANDAN, N.D.–The Morton County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man after a woman was brought to a Bismarck hospital on Monday. After review of surveillance video and with assistance from the Bismarck Police Department, the MCSO identified 42-year-old Daniel Lagace as the suspect who brought a 39-year-old woman to the hospital on Sept. 23, claiming she was involved in a slow-speed…

BCI Investigates Alleged Sexual Assault by Jail Officer

The sheriff's office says the male officer has been placed on paid administrative leave.

VALLEY CITY, N.D.–The North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating an alleged sexual assault by a male correctional officer against a female officer at the Barnes County Jail in Valley City. The sheriff’s office says the male officer has been placed on paid administrative leave while the BCI conducts its investigation. No charges have been filed. The sheriff’s office…