Crime

18-Year-Old Found Dead Outside of 12-Story Building on Bemidji State Campus

An investigation is underway after police say a young man was found dead after an apparent fall from a residence hall at Bemidji State University

BEMIDJI, Minn. — An investigation is underway after police say a young man was found dead after an apparent fall from a residence hall at Bemidji State University. Officers were called around 12:30 this morning to a report of a person lying on the ground bleeding. When they arrived, they found an 18-year-old man outside of the 12-story building on…

Man Accused of Killing Father Arrested in Lindenwood Park a Week Later

His preliminary hearing has been set for Oct. 31

FARGO, N.D. — After being on the run for a week, Christopher Riley, who’s accused of shooting his father, was arrested in Lindenwood Park. Police say Riley was found in the gray Dodge pickup truck from the crime scene. He was taken into custody without incident. Parkgoers say they were shocked to find a man wanted for murder in a family-friendly…

Prosecution’s Reaction: William Hoehn Found Not Guilty in Death of Savanna Greywind

He has pled guilty for conspiracy to commit kidnapping and for giving false information to officers. That could carry a maximum of 21 years in prison.

FARGO, N.D. — The jury in William Hoehn’s trial comes back with a “not guilty” verdict. Hoehn was facing a conspiracy to commit murder charge in the death of 22-year-old Savanna Greywind. Hoehn took a deep breath after hearing those words and then started to choke up. It only took a little over a day for the jury to come to…

Man Arrested After Crashing Motorcycle in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – A Dunseith, ND man has been arrested after crashing his motorcycle during a chase in Grand Forks Friday morning. Officers tried to stop the motorcycle in the 2000 block of Demers Avenue around 12:30. Authorities say the driver fled until losing control of the bike in the 2300 block of Airport Drive. 20-year-old Holden Myers was apprehended…

William Hoehn Takes the Stand, Defense Rests Case in His Murder Trial

The jury has started deliberating for a verdict

FARGO, N.D. — The defense rests its case in William Hoehn’s murder trial, but not before two more witnesses take the stand, including the defendant himself. The other included Jennifer Robinson. She and Hoehn’s former girlfriend Brooke Crews were inmates together at the Dakota Women’s Correctional facility last year. The two became close but Robinson says Crews lied to her about…

Bemidji Police: No Abduction Happened

UPDATE: Bemidji Police say after finding the Jeep and interviewing its owner and others, looked at surveillance video, they say it seems to indicate an abduction didn’t happen. Authorities say a female who was in the area at the time wearing similar clothing has been identified and located. Police say they are thankful for the juvenile who reported what he…

William Hoehn Takes the Stand in His Own Defense

FARGO, N.D. – William Hoehn testifies in his own defense in his conspiracy to commit murder trial in the death of Savanna Greywind. Hoehn describes coming home to his his ex-girlfriend Brooke Crews and Greywind in the bathroom of his apartment on August 19th, 2017. He says he didn’t see the incision Crews made to get her baby. Crews has been…

Two People Arrested During Fargo Drug Bust

FARGO, N.D. – Two people were arrested on drug charges after police served a search warrant Wednesday. Fargo Police, the Cass County Drug Task Force and the DEA searched 1804 5th Avenue South related to an ongoing investigation. Authorities say Richard and Gretchen Christensen of Fargo were arrested for Possession of meth with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia…

State Rests Its Case in William Hoehn Murder Trial

Hoehn's defense attorney Daniel Bourgen says he will call at least one witness to the stand Thursday

FARGO, N.D. — The state rests its case after one day of jury selection and six days of witness testimonies in William Hoehn’s murder trial. Only two witnesses were called to the stand, including Det. Phil Swan with the Fargo Police Department. Fargo police searched Hoehn’s apartment three times for 22–year–old Savanna Greywind but it was Aug. 20, 2017 when Det….