Crime

Man Arrested After Claiming Meth-Filled Backpack at WI Police Station

SHAWANO, Wis. – A man is behind bars after authorities say he went to a Wisconsin police station to claim a meth-filled backpack. A staff member at the Shawano County Library found the backpack and turned it over to police. Prosecutors say three bags of drugs and nunchucks were found inside. The 31-year-old man showed up at the police station…

Man Accused of Killing 4 People At Mandan Business Has Court Day Moved

MANDAN, N.D. – The next court appearance for a man accused of killing four people at a Mandan property management company has been delayed. Chad Isaak’s preliminary hearing was supposed to happen Tuesday. It’s been rescheduled for August 12th so attorneys have more time to review evidence. Isaak is charged with felony murder in the April shooting and stabbing deaths…

Taking a Look at Domestic Violence in Fargo-Moorhead

Both the YWCA's Emergency Shelter and the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center's phone line are open 24 hours

FARGO, N.D. — Within the last week, Moorhead has had two standoffs. Police say they began with a woman becoming assaulted by her partner. But domestic violence doesn’t just happen overnight. “It might start out as a ‘I’m doing this out of love or out of care for you or of concern. I can do this for you, you don’t need…

Person of Interest in Milnor Death Has Died in Missouri

The Random County State's Attorney says there was not sufficient evidence to charge Barry Wedge

CABOOL, Mo. — A man considered the primary person of interest in the death of a Milnor, North Dakota man earlier this year has died in Missouri. Ransom County State’s Attorney Fallon Kelly says there was not sufficient evidence to charge 42–year–old Barry Wedge in the February shooting death of 34–year–old William Galusha at the home the two shared in…

Fergus Falls Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Death of Child

Walter Wynhoff pleaded guilty to manslaughter

Bobbie Bishop and Walter WynhoffFERGUS FALLS, Minn. — A judge has sentenced a Fergus Falls man to four years in prison for the death of a 6–year–old boy in his care. In a plea agreement with the Otter Tail County attorney’s office, 45–year–old Walter Wynhoff pleaded guilty to manslaughter for physically abusing and eventually killing Justis Burland. Wynhoff and his girlfriend,…

Moorhead Police Identify Robbery Suspect

Police are searching for 51-year-old Robert Evans

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead police identify the suspect in a Gate City Bank robbery. They say this man, 51-year-old Robert Evans, went into the Azool Hornbacher’s, went up to the bank teller and gave the employee a note demanding money. It happened last Wednesday shortly after 5:30 pm. Evans has outstanding warrants out of West Virginia. Police don’t believe he…

Man Identified Who Stole Squad Car And Crashed Into Semi

The man has now been identified as 33-year-old Jordan Poitra.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KFGO) A man is dead after police say he got in a fight with police officers, stole a SUV and crashed into a semi on I-29 in Grand Forks. The man has now been identified as 33-year-old Jordan Poitra. Police were checking on Poitra’s welfare at a southside business around 5 pm. Monday when they found out…

Police: Man Involved in Moorhead Standoff Sunday Used Fake Gun

this is the second one within the week

UPDATE: A Moorhead man is facing several charges after assaulting a woman and a brief standoff with police on Sunday. 52-year-old Terry York is accused of felony domestic assault and false imprisonment. Moorhead Police called Red River SWAT to assist in the standoff Sunday morning at the Terrace on the Green apartment complex. Someone called 911 to report that a woman…

Officers Shoot, Kill Motorcyclist Near Duluth After Chase

The Midwest Medical Examiner's Office says 37-year-old Timothy Majchrzak was shot multiple times and died at the scene Saturday afternoon.

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A motorcyclist who allegedly fled from police in Hermantown was shot and killed by officers who also struck him with a squad car. The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office says 37-year-old Timothy Majchrzak was shot multiple times and died at the scene Saturday afternoon. A gun was found near him, but authorities haven’t said whether he threatened officers….