Crime

Fargo Police Officer Under Investigation

Officer David Boelke is on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation

  FARGO, ND — A Fargo police officer is under investigation on a personnel complaint. Officer David Boelke is on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. Chief David Todd told KFGO News that it is an on-going internal affairs investigation so he can’t comment on the case. There’s a petition on Facebook supporting Boelke and the post…

“Step Up and Say NO”: Community Rallies in Support of Fighting Racism

A rally was held at the Fargo Civic Center to show suppotr for our local refugees

FARGO, ND — North Dakota United Against Hate wants the community to come together against racism in the community. Dozens of people braved the cold and wet conditions, but it was all for one reason: to unite in support for all. “In the rain it’s incredible. It’s wonderful,” said Barry Nelson, who is with the North Dakota Human Rights Coalition….

Father of Philando Castile Requesting Portion of $3 Million Settlement from Prison

Castile's mother, Valerie, has petitioned the court for $2 million with the remaining amount going to attorneys

  HENNEPIN COUNTY, Minn. — The father of Philando Castile wants a portion of the $3 million settlement reached in his death. Phelix Frazier Sr. is serving a life term in federal prison on drug trafficking charges. Frazier has asked a Hennepin County judge to give him $500,000 and disputes claims that he was absent from his son’s life. Castile’s…

Authorities Ask for Help in Locating Cass County Man

He was last seen Friday morning wearing blue jeans, a black baseball hat, brown hiking shoes and a blue t-shirt

CASS COUNTY, ND — A man last seen in Horace has gone missing. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating 49 year-old Jeremy Hoyt. He was last seen Friday morning wearing blue jeans, a black baseball hat, brown hiking shoes and a blue t-shirt. Hoyt is a white male, five-foot nine inches tall and 150…

High Risk Sex Offender Notification for Grand Forks

Rolland has two convictions for Gross Sexual Imposition, once in 2001 and again in 2003

GRAND FORKS, ND — A high risk sex offender is on the move in Grand Forks. Authorities say 33-year-old Anthony Rolland has moved from 625 5th Street North, Unit 2 to a small camper at 18 Washington Street North. Rolland has two convictions for Gross Sexual Imposition, once in 2001 and again in 2003. He has a lifetime registration requirement….

Wahpeton Man Makes Plea in Breckenridge Shooting

Allard is accused of shooting Isaac Herrera in the stomach during an argument

BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. — A Wahpeton man has pleaded not guilty for a shooting in Breckenridge last December. Matthew Allard, 28, is charged with attempted murder, assault, making terroristic threats and intentionally firing a gun. Allard is accused of shooting Isaac Herrera in the stomach during an argument. Witnesses told police that Allard said he “might as well shoot everyone” as…

Grand Forks Man Says Shooting was Self-Defense After Road Rage Incident

Bergland says the other driver had a knife

GRAND FORKS, ND — A Grand Forks man accused of shooting another man at a convenience store has been charged with attempted murder and reckless endangerment. Authorities say the shooting stemmed from a case of road rage. Jody Bergland Jr., 24, maintains he pulled the trigger to defend himself from an angry driver with a knife. Police allege Bergland shot…

Rally Against Racism Being Held in Downtown Fargo

Organizers say the rally is due to "concerning incidents" of hate filled speech in the community lately

FARGO, ND — North Dakota United Against Hate is holding a rally against racism and bias speech after a few concerning incidents have taken place in the community. KVRR’s Morgan Parrish joins us live from the event in downtown Fargo with more details. REPORTER MORGAN PARRISH: I’m here at the rally where dozens of people are out supporting refugees all…

Man Identified in Nearly Five Hour Standoff with Law Enforcement in North Fargo

After hearing a gunshot inside the 8th Avenue North home, officers and SWAT set up the perimeter

FARGO, ND — A five hour standoff in north Fargo is over and 23–year–old Tate Smith–Nerlien is in custody. It started with a domestic dispute around 3:00 this afternoon. Heavily armed law enforcement set up a perimeter including many blocks around 1007 8th Avenue North. “I came home to get my baby boy,” said Kironyen Wureh, who’s home is in the…

Fergus Falls Worker Identified in Distracted Driving Crash

Silva is the mother of six children and had just bought her first home

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — A GoFundMe account has been set up for a Fergus Falls construction worker who was hit by a car in Anoka County while on the job. Laura Silva, 33, is in grave condition at Hennepin County Medical Center. She was working as a sign holder for a street construction crew in East Bethel when she was…