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Jeronimo Yanez Trial: Use of Force Expert Convinced Yanez Reacted Appropriately in the Situation

Prosecutors argue Yanez acted unreasonably in shooting Castile

June 8, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A use-of-force expert testifies that a St. Anthony police officer was right to use deadly force in the fatal shooting of Philando Castile. Joseph Dutton took the stand for the defense and is convinced that Officer Jeronimo Yanez saw a gun before he shot Philando Castile during a traffic stop in a St. Paul suburb….

Douglas County Authorities Catch Up with Wanted Motorcyclist

Cada's motorcycle was impounded and may be seized

June 8, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

ALEXANDRIA, Minn. — After releasing dash cam video of a brief chase, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office catches up with a wanted motorcycle driver. Authorities arrested 23-year-old Brandon Cada of Alexandria after asking for the public’s help in locating him. Cada’s motorcycle was impounded and may be seized. The motorcycle was clocked at 80mph on County Road 82. Several deputies…

Goodbye Earl: K9 Earl Retires from the Fargo Police Department

K9 Earl has spent his last 10 years on the force alongside Lieutenant George Vinson

June 7, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The fastest, finest and furriest member of the Fargo Police Department is retiring. “I’ve had such a great opportunity to be involved in such exciting, worthwhile, self–fulfilling things with my partner” said Lt. George Vinson, who is Earl’s handler. K9 Earl has spent his last 10 years on the force alongside Lieutenant George Vinson. Work may not…

Barnesville Man Charged in Moorhead Assault

Moberg has a criminal history of violence and drug-related offenses

June 7, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Barnesville man is charged in an assault in Moorhead left a woman severely hurt. Duane Moberg, 28, is charged with felony assault and misdemeanor domestic assault. Police responded to an apartment on 18th Street in Moorhead and say they found a woman who was in and out of consciousness with a broken nose and covered…

Kinn Changes Plea in Bemidji Murder, Child Sex Assault Case

Kinn admitted to strangling Melissa Norby on June 21st, 2016 and setting the house on fire to cover up his crime

June 7, 2017

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BEMIDJI, Minn. — The man accused of killing a Bemidji woman before setting her home on fire and kidnapping and sexually assaulting her five-year-old daughter has changed his plea. Jacob Kinn, 33, pleaded guilty to second degree murder and first degree criminal sexual conduct. Kinn admitted to strangling Melissa Norby on June 21st, 2016 and setting the house on fire…

The Jeronimo Yanez Trial: Prosecution Expert Says Castile Was Not a Threat

Jeffrey Noble testified in the manslaughter trial of Jeronimo Yanez

June 7, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — An expert on police use of force says a St. Anthony police officer who fatally shot Philando Castile has no reason to believe the motorist was a threat. Jeffrey Noble testified in the manslaughter trial of Jeronimo Yanez. Noble says Yanez’s actions were unreasonable and he should have acted differently. A Hennepin County medical examiner…

#nocakeforyou: Edina Teens Steal Cake…Didn’t Know it was Fake

Store managers declined to press charges and police issued tickets for trespassing

June 7, 2017

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EDINA, Minn. — #no cake for you. Three Minnesota teens hoping to swipe a sweet treat…got a bitter surprise. Edina police say three teens stole what they thought was a real cake from a local grocery store, but didn’t realize it was a cardboard display. Police stopped their vehicle and the teens returned the display to the store. Store…

Another Arrest in Jamaican Lottery Scam

Authorities say the scam caused at least 90 mostly elderly Americans to lose over $5.7 million

June 7, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

BISMARCK, ND — Another suspect in an alleged multi-million dollar lottery scam, has been arrested. North Dakota U.S. Attorney Chris Myers says Gregory Gooden was arrested this week in Jamaica. Gooden was one of four fugitives still being sought. Fifteen suspects are charged with conspiracy, wire fraud, mail fraud and money laundering. Ten others who have pleaded not guilty…

Update: Red River Search Focused On Missing Man

29 year old David Michael Tikayne reportedly entered the Red River on Monday, June 5.

June 7, 2017

Site Staff,

Update: Moorhead Police continue to attempt to locate a man that witnesses report missing. 29 year old David Michael Tikayne reportedly entered the Red River on Monday June 5. Witnesses say Tikayne went into the river near 1 Avenue North. There are conflicting witness statements about whether or not he was able to swim to shore. The Moorhead and Fargo…

Man Dies After Being Knocked Unconscious in a Bar Fight

Family members and police in Fargo confirmed the death of James Grant

June 6, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — More than a week after being knocked unconscious from a bar fight, a Fargo man has passed away. The man accused in the fight could face more serious charges. It all started on the night of May 27th. According to police records, a bartender at the Hotel Donaldson kicked out Darren Patterson, a 43-year-old man from Fargo….