Crime

Traffic Stop Leads to Five Arrests Near Casselton

All of the suspects were taken to the Cass County Jail

CASSELTON, ND — Five people are in custody with multiple charges after a traffic stop on I94 near Casselton. Cory Fleischfresser, 30,  Alberto Carpentier, 25, Oddessa Rodriguez, 26, Bryan Grob, 39,  and 24–year–old Timothy Bjornson have been arrested. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office said they found meth, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and stolen credit cards on the suspects. They said Fleischfresser…

Authorities Identify Teen Shot In Princeton

They say there was another 14–year–old male at the home at the time of the shooting

  PRINCETON, Minn– Authorities in Princeton, Minnesota have identified the teen found shot to death at his home. Police say they responded to a report of a gun going off at a home and found the body of 14–year–old Eric Nelson. They say there was another 14–year–old male at the home at the time of the shooting. No other details…

North Dakota Adds Virtual Reality Video to Encourage Seat Belt Use

The video is compatible with smartphones that play virtual reality media

FARGO, N.D. — The annual Click It or Ticket campaign is ready to kick off.  State officials were also in Fargo to unveil a new strategy to encourage more drivers to buckle up. Memorial Day Weekend is just around the corner, and law enforcement agencies in North Dakota will be on the lookout again for drivers not buckling up. “They…

Grand Forks Police Investigate Burglary at Infinite Vapor

They say a witness heard glass breaking and saw four people running away from the business

GRAND FORKS, ND — Grand Forks Police have arrested four people in connection with a burglary at a vapor store. Nicholas Endersbe, 18, and Jacob Garceau, 18, both of Grand Forks, and two juveniles are in custody. Police say they responded to Infinite Vapor, located at 2655 24th Avenue South. They say a witness heard glass breaking and saw four people…

Devils Lake City Commission Approves Buyouts of Police Chief and Captain

The commission suspended the officers on April 3rd after an internal investigation

DEVILS LAKE, ND — The Devils Lake City Commission unanimously approved contract buyouts of their police chief and captain. Chief Keith Schroeder and Captain Jon Barnett will remain on leave with pay but Schroeder will be done at the end of July and Barnett will be finished at the end of June. The commission suspended the officers on April 3rd…

Fargo Police Searching for Juvenile Suspects in Early Morning Break-Ins

They say the car may have been stolen from West Fargo and the juveniles are suspects in several vehicle break-ins in the area

  FARGO, ND – – Fargo Police are on the search for two juveniles who may have been driving a stolen vehicle. Police say a homeowner in the Riverwood Development in north Fargo reported seeing a suspicious car in the neighborhood at about 4-30 a.m. They say the car may have been stolen from West Fargo and the juveniles are…

Judge Denies Requests for St. Anthony Officer Trial

Yanez is charged with manslaughter and his trial is scheduled to begin on May 30th

  RAMSEY COUNTY, Minn. — A judge is denying several requests for the St. Anthony police officer who killed Philando Canstile during a traffic stop last July. Attorneys for Jeronimo Yanez asked for permission for Yanez to act out the shooting for the jury and bring up what they feel is questionable when it comes to Castile’s character. But a…

Moorhead Police Warning Veterans About New Scam

Police say scammers have set up a phone number that closely resembles the Veterans Choice Program

  MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead Police are warning veterans about a phone scam that is pretending to be with the Veterans Choice Program. Police say scammers have set up a phone number that closely resembles the Veterans Choice Program. When people call this number by mistake, a voice tells them to leave a credit card number for a rebate. Police…

“Attacks on Our Police Must End”: President Trump Speaks to Thousands at National Police Memorial Service

A memorial was held on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol and featured the biggest names in town

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A group of around 75 people, including Fargo Police, local law enforcement agencies and the family of Jason Moszer, have spent the past few days in Washington, D.C. to honor Jason and other fallen officers. A memorial was held on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol and featured the biggest names in town. This is Police Memorial Day…

Bills for DAPL Protests Still Coming in for Reimbursement

The bills cover salaries, overtime pay, meals, lodging, mileage and other expenses

BISMARCK, ND — The bills for the Dakota Access pipeline protest costs continue to come in from several law enforcement agencies across the state. The state Division of Disaster Emergency Services says they have paid $719,000 to the Fargo Police Department. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office submitted a final bill for $819-thousand dollars but so far, has only received $62,000…