Crime

Woman Arrested for Endangerment by Fire and Aggravated Burglary

The woman was arrested for Endangerment by fire, aggravated burglary, terrorizing and attempted assault on a peace officer.

Fargo, ND–The Fargo Police Department arrested a woman near the scene of an apartment fire that occurred on July 23 at 10:36 p.m. Fargo Officers were dispatched to 102 14 St. S. to assist the Fargo Fire Department with a structure fire. Multiple tenants had to escape from windows on the first floor prior to the fire being extinguished.  Firefighters…

Charges Upgraded Against Mother in Infant Death

Hannah McMillin is due in court on Wednesday.

WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) _ The 18-year-old mother of an infant who died at a Willison hotel in late April is now facing a murder charge. Hannah McMillin was originally charged with felony child abuse in the death of her 1-month-old son. KEYZ reports McMillin was arrested along with her husband, Tank McMillin, after police were called to the Sheraton Hotel…

Moorhead Officer Will Not Be Disciplined For Striking Handcuffed Woman

Officer Matthew Lambert has been returned to active duty. 

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KFGO) – Disciplinary action will not be taken against a Moorhead, Minn. police officer who had been accused of assaulting a handcuffed woman. Officer Matthew Lambert has been returned to active duty.  Lambert was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation. “There is not discipline” Moorhead Police Chief Shannon Monroe said.  “There was a…

11-Year-Old Drives Car Into Grand Forks Home

Her father was cited but could now face charges

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks Police say an 11–year–old drove a car into a home just before 1:00 this afternoon. Now her father could face charges for putting her behind the wheel. Officers say the child tried to turn a Chevy Tahoe onto the 500 block of 4th Avenue South, when it went up onto a curb. It also…

Level III Sex Offender Now in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. – A level three sex offender moves to Moorhead. Police say Richard Folden is moving to the area of 1st Avenue and 21st Street South. Police say he has sexually assaulted young girls and teens who knew him. They say he used threats to gain the victims’ cooperation. Categories: Crime, Minnesota News Tags: minnesota, MN, moorhead, Richard Folden

UPDATE: Missing Moorhead Girl Found

She was last seen wearing black shorts with green stripe, a black tank top, and black sandals. 

UPDATE: Moorhead Police say Jordyn Glass has been found.   MOORHEAD, MN — The Moorhead Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in locating Jordyn Glass, age 15, of Moorhead Glass is described at being 5’8’’, 180 pounds, blue eyes, with blonde hair and teal highlights underneath.  She was last seen wearing black shorts with green stripe, a black tank…

Counterfeiting Ring Busted, Five Under Arrest

On July 17, 2019, officers were called to a local bank because a male was reportedly trying to cash a fake check.

FARGO, ND — On July 17, 2019, officers were called to a local bank because a male was reportedly trying to cash a fake check. Officers found the male and two other people in the parking lot, and they told officers that they received the fake check from another female. Patrol officers and detectives from our Criminal Investigation Unit were…

Fargo PD Releases Dash Cam Video of Traffic Stop Turned Aggressive

Dash cam video shows police pulling over 26–year–old Abraham Nyei

FARGO, N.D.–Fargo Police has released video of an incident that turned aggressive Monday. “I never expected something like this to come out of the Fargo Police Department,” said Abraham Nyei, the man arrested. “I really think they responded appropriately to the situation,” said chief David Todd, Fargo Police. Dash cam video shows police pulling over 26–year–old Abraham Nyei. Officers  say…

Fargo Police Release Squad Car Footage in Response to Article

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

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…