Crime

Woman Accidentally Shoots Herself with 9mm Handgun in Richland County

The accidental shooting happened at a residence in Hankinson

  HANKINSON, ND — A woman is being treated after accidentally shooting herself in the leg. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office was called to St. Francis Hospital in Breckenridge after Sara Kiner arrived last night. The 28-year-old told authorities that she was handling a 9mm handgun when it went off and struck her in the leg. The accidental shooting happened…

Two Injured After Fargo House Fire

Fargo Firefighters say one person was rescued and taken to Sanford Hospital.

Fargo, ND — A Sunday morning fire resulted in two people being injured. Fargo Fire were called to a single family home on the 700 block of 29th Street North around 8:00 a.m. When they arrived three people were out of the home, but a fourth was still in the basement. They rescued a woman. She was taken by ambulance to…

The West Fargo Fire Department Wants You To Know About a Phone Scam

The caller has been using their name and asking for donations

WEST FARGO, ND — The West Fargo Fire Department is warning the community about a recent phone scam in the area. The department says people have been receiving a call from someone posing as a member of the fire department. The caller has been using their name and asking for donations. The department says neither they nor the West Fargo…

Woman Has Serious Injuries After a Multi-Car Collision

Michelle Weigelt was the passenger in an SUV that got sideswiped from the car going westbound in the eastbound lanes on the interstate

WEST FARGO, ND — A 56–year–old woman has been taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a driver was going the wrong way on I–94. Michelle Weigelt was the passenger in an SUV that got sideswiped from the car going westbound in the eastbound lanes on the interstate. After going to check on the 88–year–old driver of the SUV,…

Former Fargo Priest Accused of Sexual Molestation is Back in the States

After being accused back in the 90's, Sayasaya said he was visiting the Philippines for Christmas but he never returned

FARGO, ND — A former Fargo priest accused of sexually molesting two underage boys has officially been extradited to the United States. Fernando Sayasaya will face state child sexual abuse charges that were filed back in 2002 for offenses that took place between July of 1995 and August of 1998. After being accused back in the 90’s, Sayasaya said he…

Fargo Man Accused of Sending Death Threats to Heitkamp Learns His Fate

56–year–old Kevin Olson has been found guilty of threatening interstate communications

FARGO, ND — The Fargo man accused of sending death threat emails to Senator Heidi Heitkamp has been found guilty. 56–year–old Kevin Olson has been found guilty of threatening interstate communications. Prosecutors say Olson sent an email to Senator Heitkamp on December 22, 2016 saying, in part, “I should find you and shoot you in your red head.” Court records…

A Moorhead Children’s Birthday Party Ended in a Arrest with Possible Assault Charges

39–year–old Tobe Givens was taken into custody and facing charges of assault and making terroristic threats

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A birthday party with children in Moorhead ends with an arrest and possible assault charges. 39–year–old Tobe Givens was taken into custody and facing charges of assault and making terroristic threats. Authorities were called after reports of a stabbing in the 600 block of 24th Avenue South at about 11:30 Thursday night. Police say they heard people…

Deputy U.S. Marshal Caught Spying on Women in Dressing Rooms is Appealing His Sentence

He is currently serving a seven year sentence for child pornography

BISMARK, ND — A former deputy U.S. marshal, who was caught spying on women in Bismarck store dressing rooms, is appealing his sentence. 30–year–old Michael Rivera was sentenced to three years in prison after being convicted of intrusion and attempting to create sexually expressive images. He is currently serving a seven year sentence for child pornography. His attorney argues only…

Colorado Man Facing 20 Years in Prison with Drug Charges

29-year-old Jacob Todd is facing felony charges after a deputy stopped him for speeding

MORTON COUNTY, CO — A Colorado man is facing drug charges after a traffic stop in Morton County. 29–year–old Jacob Todd is facing felony charges after a deputy stopped him for speeding. Todd was allegedly found with 30 pounds of marijuana, which has a street value of about $30–thousand dollars. Todd is facing 20 years in prison but has not…

Positive News for Former Fargo Police Officer

The board voted 6 to 2, saying Boelke did not violate the group's code of conduct

  BISMARCK, ND — North Dakota’s Peace Officers Standards and Training Board has voted in favor of a former Fargo officer who was fired in August for his poor work performance. David Boelke says he is satisfied with the state’s decision and while it will not allow him to get his job back, he is still able to apply for…