Crime

Video: Fargo Police Looking For Suspects In Burglary

Police in Fargo are searching for two suspects in a home burglary caught on the Ring Video Doorbell.

Home Burglary Caught on Smart DoorbellThis morning at 11:23 a.m., Fargo Police, were dispatched to the 3000 block of 19 St. S. for a report of a home burglary that had just occurred. The victim reported they were notified by their Ring smart doorbell mobile application there was someone at their door. The victim watched two black males in dark…

Minnesota Man Charged In Attack On North Dakota Priest

Court documents say Legare “strangled and otherwise assaulted” Fr. Robert Wapenski.

TOWNER, N.D. (KFGO) – Charges have been filed against an Alexandria, Minn. man in connection with the assault of a Fargo Catholic Diocese priest in Anamoose, N.D. Forty two-year-old Chad Legare is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and robbery. Court documents say Legare “strangled and otherwise assaulted” Fr. Robert Wapenski. The criminal complaint says Wapenski was attacked at night…

Men Sentenced for Shutting Down Keystone Pipeline

Seattle man sentenced to one year in prison and Vermont man sentenced to probation

BISMARCK, N.D. — An environmental activist from Seattle has been sentenced to one year in prison for targeting an oil pipeline in North Dakota. Michael Foster in October 2016 cut through a chain link fence near Walhalla and turned a shut-off valve on the Keystone Pipeline. He was convicted last October of conspiracy, criminal mischief and trespass but acquitted of…

Grand Forks Man Arrested After Chase In Moorhead

Around 9:45 p.m., Clay County authorities were notified that a pursuit started by the North Dakota Highway Patrol was in Cass County and heading towards Moorhead.

Moorhead, MN (KFGO) – With the help of citizens, a Grand Forks man was arrested after a chase that started in North Dakota ended in Moorhead, Minnesota Monday night. Around 9:45 p.m., Clay County authorities were notified that a pursuit started by the North Dakota Highway Patrol was in Cass County and heading towards Moorhead. Moorhead Sgt. Thad Stafford says…

Trial Dates Set for Fatal Brawl Downtown

Darren Patterson is scheduled to go on trial beginning June 19, 2018.

Darren PattersonFARGO, ND — A man charged in a fatal brawl outside of Hotel Donaldson in downtown Fargo is scheduled to go on trial in June.   Prosecutors say Patterson got into a fight in May with 45–year–old James Grant, his brother Jeffery Grant and Christopher Sang after the men were kicked out of the bar. According to court records…

$1 Million Dollar Drug Bust Near Mandan

A search of the pickup revealed 210 lbs. of marijuana, THC wax and methamphetamine.

MANDAN, ND (KFGO) – Two men, a father and his son, face drug charges after a weekend bust near Mandan. The Morton County Sheriff’s Office says a 53 year-old man from Vancouver, WA man his 24 year-old son, from Oregon, were stopped on I-94. Deputies seized more than 200 lbs. of pot with an estimated street value of $1.1-million dollars….

Brooke Crews Sentenced to Life in Prison For Savanna Greywind’s Murder

her daughter Haisley Jo made an appearance in court

  FARGO, N.D. — Not a seat was left and countless tears were shed in the courtroom as Brooke Crews received the news she would die in prison for Savanna Greywind’s murder. But even with the sentencing, some members of the Greywind family say it wasn’t enough. “It is never going to be enough. Brooke Crews does not deserve to live,”…

Father Who Lunged at Larry Nassar Released With No Charges

Judge: `No way' she'll punish father of three Nassar victims who tried to attack disgraced doctor in Michigan court.

(VIDEO) CHARLOTTE, MI – A father of three victims of Larry Nassar has tried to attack the disgraced former sports doctor during a court hearing in michigan. Bailiffs tackled the father Friday morning in the courtroom. After two of his daughters spoke, the father, Randall Margraves, asked the judge for “five minutes” in a locked room with Nassar. The judge…

Brooke Crews Sentenced to Life Without Parole in Death of Savanna Greywind

Crews apologized saying "I'm guilty and I deserve every year I get."

FARGO, N.D. — Brooke Crews is sentenced to life without parole in the kidnapping and death of Savanna Greywind. In court Crews apologized saying, “I wish I could take it back. It’s impacted my family, my community. I wish I hadn’t done this. There is no excuse, there is no rationalizing. I’m guilty and I deserve every year I get.”…

Greywind Supports Gather in Support Before Crew’s Sentencing

Now that one of her killers is about to be sentenced, people in the community are showing their support

FARGO, ND — Savanna Greywind supporters are standing together to make a statement before one of her murderers finds out her fate tomorrow during her sentencing hearing. Community gatherings such as these are a part of the healing process for her loved ones in our “Lead Story”. Just six months ago, Savanna Greywind’s disappearance was a mystery. Now that one…