Crime

St. Cloud Police Investigating Stabbing at Apartment Building

When police arrived, they found the man bleeding from his upper torso

ST. CLOUD, Minn. — St. Cloud police are investigating after a stabbing at an apartment building early this morning. Kathilina Garcia, 24, is facing assault charges in the attack. Authorities say Garcia stabbed a 19-year-old male acquaintance during an argument at about 12:30 a.m. When police arrived, they found the man bleeding from his upper torso. He is listed in…

Moorhead Police Searching for Candy Thief

He also could be a suspect in other thefts the same night

  MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead police are asking for you help apprehending a thief with a sweet tooth. The say the man stole a candy vending machine from the Cash Wise Liquor on December 11th around 6:20 p.m. He also could be a suspect in other thefts the same night. Police ask anyone with any info to contact them in…

Victims Identified in Fatal Head-On Crash in Grand Forks County

According to authorities, Flatten and Ysteboe both lived at the Hatton Prairie Nursing Home

  GRAND FORKS COUNTY, N.D. — Authorities have identified the victims of a fatal head-on crash in Grand Forks County. Alpha Flatten, 97, and 59-year-old Lynette Ysteboe, both of Hatton, died after the car they were riding in, being driven by 59-year-old Scott Grund, was hit head-on by a car being driven by 19-year-old Brenden Myron of Northwood. Authorities say…

Manhunt Over as Bismarck Police Say Wanted Suspect is in Custody

Police didn't provide details of Villalobos' condition Thursday night. The officer wasn't injured.

Ulises Villalobos  BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ A man accused of trying to hit a police officer with his vehicle in North Dakota has been arrested. Bismarck police say 22-year-old Ulises Villalobos was taken into custody Thursday in Brookings, South Dakota, without incident. Police had said that the officer shot at the suspect during the incident earlier Thursday and that he…

Grand Forks Police Investigating Home Burglaries

In each case, the homes were entered by force and jewelry and other small items were taken

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Police in Grand Forks are investigating a string of home burglaries. Three burglaries were reported Wednesday evening in the 1500 block of Hammerling Drive and the 1400 block of 14th Avenue South. In each case, the homes were entered by force and jewelry and other small items were taken. Police say these burglaries are similar in…

Two Killed in Head-On Crash in Grand Forks County

The crash is being investigated

  GRAND FORKS COUNTY, N.D. — Two women are dead after a head-on crash in Grand Forks County. The crash happened around 10:45 this morning on Highway 15, 12 miles west of Thompson. A car driven by 19-year-old Brenden Myron of Northwood crossed the centerline at a curve in the road and crashed with a minivan driven by 59-year-old Scott…

UPDATE: Authorities Believe Wanted Man Near Argusville Area

Police say 22-year-old Ulises Villalobos may be looking to steal another vehicle

Ulises VillalobosNORTH DAKOTA — A man who set off a statewide “Blue Alert” after trying to run over a Bismarck Police Officer was possibly spotted by law enforcement on I-29 at the Argusville exit around 5:30. Police say 22-year-old Ulises Villalobos may be looking to steal another vehicle. They believe from evidence left behind in the vehicle he was driving…

Authorities Release Identity of Casselton Man Killed in Head-On Crash Near Hector International

He died at the scene

FARGO, N.D. — Police have released the name of the man killed in a head-on crash in north Fargo. They say he is 22-year-old Zachary Kaufman of Casselton. Kaufman was driving a car that collided with a pickup on 40th Avenue North near 25th Street. He died at the scene. The other driver was transported to a local hospital. That…

Governor Burgum Unveils “Vision Zero” Traffic Safety Intiative

The campaign's slogan is "Zero Fatalities. Zero Excuses.''

  NORTH DAKOTA — Gov. Doug Burgum has unveiled the “Vision Zero” traffic safety initiative aimed at preventing deaths on North Dakota roads. The campaign’s slogan is “Zero Fatalities. Zero Excuses.” Burgum says the state Highway Patrol and health and transportation agencies will help educate the public and look at new laws to improve traffic safety. Officials say more than…

“Blue Alert” Emergency on Your Phone? Here’s What it’s About

It is unclear if this alert was meant for the Fargo-Moorhead region

Ulises VillalobosREGIONAL — Many people in the region received a “Blue Alert” on their cell phones just after 1:30 this afternoon. “Blue Alerts” warn the public when there may be a violent suspect in the area who has made a threat to law enforcement or tried to carry out an act of violence on an officer. The FCC put “Blue…