Crime

Judge Reduces Bond For Man Who Attacked Priest Over Alleged Sexual Assault

Chad Legare's Attorney Asked For $100,000 Bond, Judge Declined His Request

TOWNER, N.D. — A judge has reduced bond for a Minnesota man charged with attacking a priest in North Dakota, though not as much as the suspect wanted. The judge lowered bond for 42-year-old Chad Legare from $250,000 to $200,000. Legare’s attorney had requested $100,000, but the judge declined to go that far citing the severity of the charges against…

Girlfriend Sentenced To Six Months In Shooting Death of Boyfriend

Monalisa Perez fired a large caliber handgun at 22 year old Pedro Ruiz while he was holding a book to his chest.

NORMAN COUNTY, MN — A former Halstad, Minnesota woman is sentenced to six months in jail for killing her boyfriend. Monalisa Perez fired a large caliber handgun at 22 year old Pedro Ruiz while he was holding a book to his chest. Perez shot Ruiz outside their home last June in what they called a video stunt they planned to…

Grand Forks Police Release Images Of Robbery Suspect

The images are grainy but include the male suspect dressed in a black hooded sweatshirt with "Mossy Oak" written on the front.

GRAND FORKS, ND — Grand Forks Police have released security camera footage from an armed robbery. The images are grainy but include the male suspect dressed in a black hooded sweatshirt with “Mossy Oak” written on the front. He also wore a black ski mask at the time of the robbery. The incident happened around 9:47 p.m. on March 11,…

Suspect In Custody After Horace Standoff

Cass County Sheriff's Captain Jesse Jahner says the suspect has been taken into custody.

HORACE, N.D. (KFGO) – A ended peacefully in Horace, N.D. Cass County Sheriff’s Captain Jesse Jahner says the suspect has been taken into custody. Around 10:05 a.m., 51-year-old Lance Belgarde was taken into custody. Sgt. Tim Briggeman says SWAT negotiators were able to talk with Belgarde. He complied with their commands and was arrested without incident.  Jahner says around 5:15 a.m. Wednesday,…

Neighbors Shocked By Deadly West Fargo Standoff

The names of the suspect and the officers involved have been released

WEST FARGO, N.D. — The suspect in last night’s deadly SWAT standoff in West Fargo has been identified as 32-year-old Justin Dietrich. On Monday night around 8:30, West Fargo Police tried to conduct a traffic stop on Dietrich, who they say had stolen handguns. Dietrich fled, setting off a chase. He rammed into a police car and stopped in a driveway in…

Cass County Squad Car Damaged in Pursuit

Driver swerved to avoid stop sticks and side swiped the squad car

CASS COUNTY, N.D. — A Cass County deputy’s squad car is damaged after attempting to stop a driver during a pursuit. The pursuit started in West Fargo around 7:15 Monday night and led authorities out of town. The deputy placed stop sticks at an intersection north of Mapleton. The driver swerved and side swiped the squad car. The pursuit ended…

Suspect Killed In West Fargo SWAT Incident Identified

The deceased suspect is identified as 32 year old, Justin Lee Dietrich.

WEST FARGO, ND — Police released the name of the man killed after a SWAT incident on March 12, 2018. 32 year old Justin Lee Dietrich was shot by four SWAT team members after he refused to cooperate. In a timeline released by West Fargo and Fargo Police, at approximately 8:26 p.m. West Fargo officers attempted to stop Dietrich’s car….

Father Confirms Body of Missing MN Woman has been found

Red Lake Law Enforcement along with the FBI and numerous other agencies have been looking for the 27-year-old since late January.

PONEMAH, MN —  The father of Amy Dow confirms that the body of the missing member of Red Lake Nation, has been found. He tells KVRR Local News that the discovery was not far from her home in Ponemah, Minnesota. Red Lake Law Enforcement along with the FBI and numerous other agencies have been looking for the 27-year-old since late January. To this…

Two Facing Charges After Sunday Night Disturbance In Fargo

24-year old Christian Reierson was arrested for Criminal Trespass, Resisting a Police Officer and Obstructing a Public Official.

FARGO (KFGO) – Two people were arrested after police responded to a report the pair refused to leave ARC Attic Treasures, 255 North University Drive in Fargo Sunday around 6 p.m. They left before police arrived but were located nearby. Both refused to identify themselves and as officers tried to detain one of the men, he struggled with police and…

Arrests Made In Early Morning Incident At Fargo Apartment

Police were called to the address around 2:30 on a 911 call of a disturbance where gunshots were heard.

FARGO (KFGO) – Two arrests resulting from an incident at the Colony Park Apartments at 1818 2nd Avenue South in Fargo. Police were called to the address around 2:30 on a 911 call of a disturbance where gunshots were heard.  Roadblocks were set up around an an approximately 5-square block area until police were able to determine there was no…