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Fargo Police Release Squad Car Footage in Response to Article

**Disclaimer: Video contains vulgar language which may be offensive to some

July 17, 2019

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The Fargo Police Department has released the squad car footage from a traffic stop that occurred on Monday, July 15 when 26-year-old Abraham Nyei initially refused to stop, but eventually pulled over and became non-compliant. The video is being released as a response to an InForum article regarding the use of excessive force during the traffic stop. The video shows…

Patterson Moved to Prison Out of State

The man who kidnapped Jayme Closs has been transferred to a prison out of Wisconsin

July 16, 2019

Alison Voorhees,

BARRON, Wis. — The man who kidnapped Jayme Closs and killed her parents, has been transferred to a prison out of Wisconsin. State records show that Jake Patterson was moved yesterday but do not say where. Patterson killed Denise and James Closs last October and then abducted their daughter, Jayme. He held her captive for 88 days. He was sentenced…

Missing Grand Forks Man Found Dead In Minnesota

Grand Forks Police say the body of 55-year-old Fernando Balboa was discovered Monday evening in a rural part of the county.

July 16, 2019

Site Staff,

CROOKSTON, MN – The body of a Grand Forks man, who’d been missing for more than a week, has been found in Polk County. Grand Forks Police say the body of 55-year-old Fernando Balboa was discovered Monday evening in a rural part of the county. Police say there were no outward signs of trauma, but the investigation is continuing. Balboa…

Man Injures Two Police Officers During Traffic Stop

Nyei was arrested for fleeing, preventing arrest and possession of marijuana.

July 15, 2019

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Fargo, ND–Two Fargo police officers sustained minor injuries following a traffic stop Monday morning. 26-year-old Abraham Nyei initially refused to stop, but eventually pulled over and became non-compliant. Nyei placed the vehicle in reverse in an attempt to flee. An officer broke the driver’s side window to gain control of the vehicle, and sustained cuts to his hands. Once out…

Dead Man Found After Storage Unit Fire

Fargo Police are working to identify the man

July 14, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo firefighters were called to a storage unit that went up in flames early this morning, only to find the body of a man inside. Firefighters say their first engine arrived four minutes after getting the call at 2:35 A.M. Crews put out the fire within ten minutes of the first engine’s arrival and then discovered…

Three Missing Kids Found Safe In Cass County, Minnesota

The parents are currently in custody.

July 12, 2019

Site Staff,

CASS COUNTY, Minn. (FOX 9) – According to officials in Tennessee, the three kids missing out of Maury County, Tennessee have been found safe in Minnesota. The three kids, Analia, Abigail, and Michale were located in Cass County, Minnesota with their non-costodial parents. The parents are currently in custody. Categories: Community, Crime, Local News, Minnesota News Tags: CUSTODY, maury county, minnesota, TENNESSEE

Alleged Sexual Assault Survivor Comes Forward, Claims Fargo Diocese Blamed Her for Abuse

She says Father Michael Wight took advantage of her

July 11, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — A woman gives an emotional statement about an alleged sexual assault she experienced at a Belcourt church, a place she calls her everything. ” Michael was my spiritual father. I trusted him even when I didn’t trust him. I just wanted a father who loved me. I never had that,” Kateri Marion said. She says Father Michael…

Trooper Charged With Sexually Assaulting Teen

The Dakota County Attorney's Office has charged 36-year-old Shawn Barta with first- and second-degree criminal sexual conduct involving the girl who authorities say is "cognitively delayed."

July 11, 2019

Site Staff,

HASTINGS, Minn. – A Minnesota state trooper is charged with repeatedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. The Dakota County Attorney’s Office has charged 36-year-old Shawn Barta with first- and second-degree criminal sexual conduct involving the girl who authorities say is “cognitively delayed.” The State Patrol has placed Barta on leave pending the outcome of the case and an internal investigation….

Walkaway Inmate From Bismarck Detained

David Joseph Gray is believed to have left between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday night.

July 10, 2019

KVRR Staff,

UPDATE: Authorities say David Gray was taken into custody Wednesday in Wahpeton. BISMARCK, ND — The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports a walkaway from the Missouri River Correctional Center (MRCC) in Bismarck. David Joseph Gray is believed to have left between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday night. MRCC is an unfenced, minimum security facility. Gray…

Names Released In Fatal Crash Outside of West Fargo

34 year old Levi Burd of West Fargo was killed in the crash.

July 10, 2019

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, ND — The names of the people involved in a deadly crash outside of West Fargo have been released. 34 year old Levi Burd of West Fargo was killed in the crash. 29 year old Kristen Johnson of West Fargo suffered non-life threatening injuries. — WEST FARGO, ND — One man was killed after a two vehicle crash…