Crime

Fargo Woman Arrested For DUI With Child In The Backseat

It was around 6 o'clock last night when a Cass County deputy responded to the report of a vehicle driving all over the road on County Road 17 north of Horace.

Fargo, ND — A Fargo woman was arrested for DUI and reckless endangerment after she was found to be four times over the legal limit for driving. It was around 6 o’clock last night when a Cass County deputy responded to the report of a vehicle driving all over the road on County Road 17 north of Horace. The deputy…

Bond Set for Man Charged in Williston Shooting

Bond is set for Minot man accused of killing man in Williston

WILLISTON, N.D. – Bond has been set at $2 million for a Minot man accused of killing a man in Williston. Twenty-seven-year-old Alex Eggleston is charged with murder in the shooting Friday of 43-year-old Vance Neset. He could face life in prison if convicted. Authorities say Eggleston allegedly approached Neset and another man outside a hotel and was rejected when…

Pickup Rammed West Gate at Tharaldson Ethanol Plant

Cass County Authorities Seek Driver

CASS CO., ND — Cass County Sheriff’s authorities have released an image in hopes that you might be able to identify the pickup and its driver. It was around 3 in the morning on June 20th when the dark colored pickup drove through the West Gate at Tharaldson Ethanol Plant in Casselton. The pickup caused significant damage to the gate….

West Fargo Police Chief Heith Janke is Sworn In

The new leader promises to focus on trust and bringing in a sense of family

WEST FARGO, ND — More than four months after West Fargo Police Chief Mike Reitan was terminated, the department’s new chief is sworn in. Former FBI supervisory agent Heith Janke became the department’s new leader. Just after 5:30 on Monday afternoon, a man and his family started their new lives in West Fargo after moving from Kansas City. “It is…

Stranger Approaching Child Reported on Social Media: Police Investigating

Fargo police speak on what to do when a stranger approaches you and how to keep safe

FARGO, ND — Police are investigating a report of a stranger approaching a child in south Fargo. According to a social media posting on the site ‘Nextdoor’, an 11-year-old boy was approached in the area of 17th Avenue and 20th Street South in Fargo. The boy said a man asked him to get into his vehicle and after he told…

Woman Arrested for DUI After Driving into a Police Car

The officer inside the car was injured in the crash

WEST FARGO, ND — A woman was arrested for DUI after injuring a West Fargo officer by crashing into his squad car. It happened right outside the main entrance of the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. In the early hours of Sunday morning, police said a traffic stop on County Road 28 was interrupted by a crash. They said 29-year-old Ashley…

Lake Region State College Softball Coach Accused of Having Inappropriate Relationships

Officials with Lake Region State College dismissed 28-year-old Ben Morris

DEVILS LAKE, ND — A state college softball coach in Devils Lake was dismissed for alleged inappropriate relationships. Officials with Lake Region State College dismissed 28-year-old Ben Morris. He was the school’s head softball coach. They’re also considering taking action against three other faculty members who apparently failed to report information about the case. No other details are released at…

Williston Police Make an Arrest in Early Morning Homicide

Police are still investigating the shooting

  WILLISTON, ND — Police in Williston arrested a man after he attempted to flee the scene of an early morning homicide. Officers say 43-year-old Vance Neset was shot just before 3.a.m and was pronounced dead in a hospital. After the 27-year-old shooting suspect got away, police warned the public of an armed and dangerous man. He was captured later…

Sanford AirMed Helicopter and Drone Nearly Collide

They say the drone was flying well above the 400 foot ceiling allowed by federal rules

  SIOUX FALLS, SD — The medical crew on board a Sanford AirMed helicopter says a drone nearly hit them while they were transporting a patient over central Sioux Falls. The medical crew says they were flying at about 700 feet when they spotted the drone only about 50 feet away from them. They say the drone was flying above…

Barnes County Searching for Wanted Man

Reports say he also goes by the name "L.A."

BARNES COUNTY, ND — Officers in Barnes County are looking for a man wanted for forgery. Authorities say 26-year-old Leandrew Laroque has an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Reports say he also goes by the name “L.A.” They say he’s 5’9″ and Native American, He’s wanted on Class B Felony charges for forgery. If seen, county authorities say do not…