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Law Enforcement Searching Pond in Relation to Hitterdal Farmstead Murder

April 10, 2019

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CLAY COUNTY, Minn. – The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says dive teams are searching a pond in relation to the murder of a Wahpeton man. The remains of 41-year-old Troy Yarbrough were found at a farmstead at 25324 70th Avenue North in rural Hitterdal in June of last year. 39-year-old Jason Jensen and 34-year-old Kayla Westcott are charged with aiding and…

Reports Critical of Children’s Home Response to Runaway

The government reports say the Children's Home staff should have called 911 immediately after 9-year-old Serenity Dennard disappeared Feb. 3, instead of waiting an hour and 41 minutes.

April 10, 2019

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ROCKERVILLE, S.D. (AP) _ Reports from two regulatory agencies are critical of how staff at the Black Hill’s Children’s Home responded after a young girl fled from the facility, a runaway who remains missing and is feared dead. The government reports say the Children’s Home staff should have called 911 immediately after 9-year-old Serenity Dennard disappeared Feb. 3, instead of…

ND Senate Approves Bill Decriminalizing Recreational Marijuana

The Senate and House will have a meeting for a final version of the bill before it goes to Gov. Doug Burgum

April 8, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota senators approve a bill which would decriminalize recreational marijuana. That means anyone who smokes marijuana or is found in possession of less than a half-ounce would only have to pay a $250 fine and could avoid prison time. The bill would also lower the penalty for anyone found with marijuana smoking devices to a $100 fine….

Diocese of Fargo Places Priest On Administrative Leave

According to a release from the Diocese of Fargo, Late Thursday Fargo Police informed the Diocese of concerns regarding Father Katanga's interaction with a youth while ministering at Sts. Anne and Joachim Catholic Church in Fargo.

April 7, 2019

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FARGO, ND — The Diocese of Fargo placed Father Wenceslaus Katanga on administrative leave from his priestly duties pending the outcome of an investigation into his alleged conduct at a Fargo area parish. According to a release from the Diocese of Fargo, Late Thursday Fargo Police informed the Diocese of concerns regarding Father Katanga’s interaction with a youth while ministering …

Suspect Tried To Fool Security Camera In Mandan Murder Case

Chad Isaak is charged with four counts of murder in Monday's attack at RJR Maintenance and Management.

April 5, 2019

KVRR Staff,

UPDATE: A judge sets bail at one million dollars for the Washburn man charged with the murders of four people at a Mandan business. Assistant Morton County State’s Attorney Gabrielle Goter says Chad Isaak carefully planned the killings and tried to hide them. Investigators say surveillance video from RJR Maintenance and Management shows Isaak wearing bright clothing and leaving in dark…

Chiropractor Arrested In Connection With Mandan Murders

Police responded to what was first thought to be a medical assistance call early Monday morning.

April 5, 2019

Site Staff,

MANDAN, N.D. (KFGO) – 44-year-old Chad Issak is facing four counts of murder in deaths of four people at RJR Property Management and Maintenance. Issak, a chiropractor, lived in a trailer park managed by RJR Property Management. Police responded to what was first thought to be a medical assistance call early Monday morning. Mandan Police and the North Dakota Bureau of…

Chiropractor Arrested In Connection to Mandan Homicides

Police say the owner of the business and three employees suffered gunshot and stab wounds.

April 5, 2019

Site Staff,

WASHBURN, N.D. – A Washburn man has been arrested in Monday’s quadruple homicide at RJR Maintenance and Management in Mandan. Police say the owner of the business and three employees suffered gunshot and stab wounds. Investigators identified the suspect’s vehicle from surveillance video. During a traffic stop in Washburn, which is 40 miles north of Mandan, police say they found…

Suspects Caught in Rural Cass County After Theft, Pursuit in Jamestown

Two people were taken into custody without incident

April 4, 2019

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CASS COUNTY, N.D. — A pursuit that spanned multiple counties and set off a Code Red alert ends with two people in custody. Around 3 a.m., Jamestown Police responded to a theft at Walmart. 22–year old Dejon Johnson and 21–year old Tiffaney Simmons, both of Detroit, fled and drove east on I–94. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office took over once the…

UPDATE: Two in Custody Following Cass County Shelter in Place Warning

Sheriff Jesse Jahner says the arrests follow a high-speed chase through several counties.

April 4, 2019

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CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KFGO) – Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner says a man and a woman have been captured following an early morning theft at the Jamestown Walmart, followed by a high-speed chase into the Embden area. Jamestown Assistant Police Chief Justin Blinsky tells KFGO News police responded to the report of a theft at the Walmart shortly before 3…

Warroad Police Officer Charged With Criminal Sexual Conduct & Kidnapping

April 3, 2019

TJ Nelson,

WARROAD, Minn. – A Warroad police officer is behind bars after an investigation by the Minnesota BCA. Agents arrested 29-year-old Joshua Demmerly. He is charged with kidnapping, third degree criminal sexual conduct and stalking. The investigation is ongoing. The BCA is asking for any other possible victims to call the tip line at 1-877-996-6222. Categories: Crime, Local News, Minnesota News…