Crime

Police looking for suspect tied to stolen vehicles and package thefts in north Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Police are asking for help in locating 21-year-old Jackson Mulder of Fargo. Investigators believe Mulder has been involved in cases of package theft, stolen vehicles and fleeing police. Police responded to multiple package theft reports in north Fargo from November 19 through 21. The vehicle used was confirmed as stolen and has since been recovered. Mulder…

Federal lawsuit filed against former deputy, sheriff and Cass Co. over alleged sexual misconduct

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) —  A Cass County woman has filed a federal lawsuit against former Cass County Deputy Darin Viken. According to court records, Latisha Lenius is claiming multiple incidents of sexual intimidation, sexual abuse, and sexual assault by Viken while she was ordered to participate in the 24/7 Sobriety Program. She claims the incidents occurred between November 2023 and…

Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office investigate Rothsay burglary

Courtesy: Otter Tail County Sheriff’s OfficeROTHSAY, Minn. (KVRR) — Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the suspects in a burglary at Rothsay Powerhouse. Officials got the report after 5:00 this morning that a burglary was in progress. Members of the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office and the Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office responded and were unable to find the…

Hunt to remain in custody after he waived detention hearing in brother’s murder case

D’Angelo HuntFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Spirit Lake Reservation man charged in federal court with the murder of his brother will remain in custody in Grand Forks. D’Angelo Hunt waived today’s detention hearing. The 26-year-old is charged with second-degree murder of his brother, 28-year-old Isaac Hunt. Isaac was reported missing in March of 2024. His remains were found during another…

Another charged in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, involving Moorhead & Pelican Rapids sites

Documents seized as part of investigation. (FBI)ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Another person is charged in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme. Abdirashid Dool, 36, is charged in a seven-count indictment with wire fraud and money laundering. Dool and another co-operated two food sites, the MRC food site in Moorhead and the Bilaal food site in Pelican Rapids. They falsely…

Suspect, deputies identified in use-of-force incident in rural Walker

WALKER, Minn. (KVRR) — A man who fled from officers in rural Walker, Minnesota has been identified. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office says 37-year-old James Weyaus, of Onigum died during a Nov. 16 use-of-force incident in Turtle Lake Township. Cass County Sheriff’s Office says they got a 911 call after the caller heard shots fired. Deputies arrived and tried…

Fargo Police Department Seeks Community Engagement, Feedback

The department plans to meet with residents of every beat in the city.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Police Department is attempting to engage more directly with the people they protect. To that end, they held a community meeting at the Fargo Parks Sports Center the evening of November 19. The city is broken up into 5 beats, and this meeting concerned beat 4, which covers the area south of I-94 and…

Grand Forks man wanted for possessing child sex abuse materials

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Grand Forks man accused of being in possession of child sex abuse materials. Juan Carrera is charged with five counts of possession of certain materials prohibited. Investigators say the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children was alerted by Verizon about files uploaded to cloud…