Crime

Prosecutors Read Hunter’s Statement to Police on the Death of Clarence Flowers

Ashley Hunter's attorney says the state's timeline of events doesn't make sense

FARGO, ND — A Fargo double-murder trial begins with opening statements. Ashley Hunter’s attorney says the state’s timeline of events doesn’t make sense. Inside a room on the third floor of the Cass County Courthouse, a jury, along with a crowd, goes back in time to June 22nd of 2015. The state takes the courtroom through the events that lead to…

Fargo Police Investigating Toddler’s Death

They have released very few details about the death

FARGO, ND — Fargo Police are investigating the death of a two year old. They have released very few details about the death. The medical examiner indicated the autopsy results showed no sign of homicidal violence and no medical explanation for the death. There were no signs of criminal activity which could have caused the death. Categories: Community, Crime, Local…

Fargo Woman Arrested After Injuring Man with Car

The 33-year old man was hurt after he was struck or jumped onto the hood of Johnson's car

FARGO, ND — A Fargo woman was arrested Monday in Moorhead after a man was left severely injured in Fargo. Alicia Johnson, 27, was being held in the Clay County Jail for reckless endangerment. Police were called to an area near 12th Street and 25th Avenue South around 3:30 p.m. Monday. The 33-year old man was hurt after he was…

West Fargo Police Lieutenant Reinstated After Investigation

The investigation began after Warren provided potential personal information unrelated to a criminal investigation to a civilian

  WEST FARGO, ND — A special prosecutor has decided not to file charges against West Fargo Lieutenant Greg Warren. The decision was made by an assistant Barnes County State’s Attorney to prevent a conflict on interest in Cass County. The investigation began after Warren provided potential personal information unrelated to a criminal investigation to a civilian. He was placed…

Towner County Sheriff Investigating Alleged Pig Torturing

The sheriff's office says pigs were stolen from a Cando area farm and tortured

  CANDO, ND — An animal cruelty investigation is underway in Towner County. The sheriff’s office says pigs were stolen from a Cando area farm and tortured. The sheriff says they are investigating the theft of two pigs that may have been thrown into a fire during a party. The pigs were roughly 20 pounds. He said they have suspects…

Moorhead Man Arrested in Child Porn Investigation

The Clay County Attorney's office is considering charges

MOORHEAD, Minn. — An online child porn investigation has led police to a predatory sex offender in Moorhead. Investigators seized two tablets and a cellphone from the home of 33-year-old Justin Worcester-Jordan. The Clay County Attorney’s office is considering charges. Authorities got a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Court documents say Jordan was convicted of…

Fargo Police Investigating After Shots Fired at Apartment Building

There are no known injuries and it does not appear the bullet made entry to an adjoining apartment

FARGO, ND — Fargo police say someone fired a shot inside an apartment in the 1700 block of 25th Avenue South. Officers responded to a 911 call just after midnight on a report of what sounded like a gunshot and arguing in one of the units. Sgt. Joel Erickson says they found a slug buried in a sheetrock wall. He…

Isis Claims Responsibility for Attack That Claimed 22 Lives

The Islamic State group says one of its members planted bomb in crowds in the suicide attack at an Ariana Grande show Monday night that left 22 people dead.

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Tuesday for the suicide attack at an Ariana Grande show in England that left 22 people dead and sent young concertgoers fleeing, some still wearing the American pop star’s trademark kitten ears and holding pink balloons. Teenage screams filled the Manchester Arena just after the explosion Monday night, and members of the audience tumbled…

Jury Selected in Fargo Murder Trial; Friends and Family of Victims Prepare

One of the victim's roomates hopes the trial can bring closure to the family

FARGO, ND –After multiple delays, Ashley Hunter’s trial is set to begin. He is accused of killing two men in Fargo in 2015. For friends and family, it hasn’t been easy. “People say it was like it was yesterday,” said Dan Aubol, a close friend of Samuel Traut. “Your brain just takes snapshots of everything.” After nearly two years and…