Crime

Motorcyclists Face More Dangers Than They May Realize

Experts share motorcycle riding tips to keep the community safe

FARGO, ND., — As the weather warms up, more motorcycles are out on the highways. “I don’t care who you are, what you ride or how good you ride,” said Marg Hohnadel, who is a certified riding coach with Abate. “Every person that rides a motorcycle has room for improvement.” After a long winter of being cooped up inside, riders…

ND Senators Hoeven and Heitkamp Working to Secure Funding for DAPL Costs

WASHINGTON D.C. — North Dakota could receive millions of dollars in federal funding to help reimburse the state for costs incurred during the Dakota Access Pipeline protests. Both Senators Heitkamp and Hoeven have worked to include grant funding in the Department of Justice’s budget. Hoeven is a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. The state must submit an application to…

Two Charged, Four Others Being Considered in Killing of Hennepin County 19-Year-Old

Authorities say the group of six planned to break into Elder's apartment and rough him up but ending up shooting Elder in the neck

Megan Cater, 19 (L) and Noah Peterson, 21 (R)  HENNEPIN COUNTY, Minn. — Two people have been charged with murder in Hennepin County and four others could face charges. Megan Cater, 19, and 21-year-old Noah Peterson are accused of shooting and killing 19-year-old Corey Elder. They are charged with murder, burglary and assault. Authorities say the group of six planned…

Douglas County Authorities Investigating Business Break-In

Someone used force to enter the building and got away with an undisclosed amount of cash and property

  DOUGLAS COUNTY, Minn. — Deputies in Douglas County are investigating a supper club break-in. They responded to an alarm at Corral Supper Club in Nelson just after 4 a.m. Someone used force to enter the building and got away with an undisclosed amount of cash and property. No suspects were found. The investigation is ongoing. Categories: Business, Crime, Local…

Law Enforcement Holding Active Shooter Drill at New Sanford Hospital

The drill will allow teams to test capabilities and procedures and prepare for a real-life crisis to better serve the community

  FARGO, ND — Sanford’s new medical center will be swarming with law enforcement officers on Tuesday. An active shooter drill will be held starting at 8 a.m. Local hospitals, law enforcement agencies and emergency responders will participate. The drill will allow teams to test capabilities and procedures and prepare for a real-life crisis to better serve the community. Construction…

Moorhead Police Take Part in Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Police took the day to collect prescription drugs to help keep the community safe

MOORHEAD, Minn., — Moorhead police say the majority of abused prescriptions are obtained from medicine cabinets at home.  Police officers were at different locations all across the Valley for Prescription Drug Take Back Day. It’s a way to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding homes of expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. One of the drop offs was set…

Douglas County Authorities Investigate Drowning of Juvenile Near Alexandria

After searching in the water and along the shore by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Dive Rescue Team, the girl was found just after 6 p.m. in about three feet of water

  DOUGLAS COUNTY, Minn. — Authorities from Douglas County are investigating after a female juvenile drowned near Alexandria. The call for help came in just after 5:30 p.m. Friday after the girl was said to have last been seen in the water channel between Lake Cowdry and Lake Darling, lakes which are about three miles from Alexandria. After searching in…

Community Struggles with Answers After Fatal West Fargo Fentanyl Spill

Health officials say they are desperately seeking a solution but need the entire community needs to understand how dire the situation is

WEST FARGO, ND — West Fargo police are in the process of investigating after a fentanyl exposure kills one man and puts another in the hospital. West Fargo officers arrived at 612 6th Street East in West Fargo just before 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Alexander Hirn, 19, was pronounced dead at the scene and another man was taken to the hospital….

Talk About Calm: Jimmy John’s Robbery Goes Viral

Jimmy John's responded on Twitter by thanking the police saying "Wow, Freaky Fast Capture!" to go along with their slogan

KANSAS CITY, MO — For anyone behind the counter, working for any establishment, being robbed at gunpoint could possibly be the most terrifying moment of their life. But the surveillance video of a Jimmy John’s robbery in Kansas City, Missouri is going viral over the cashier’s handling of the situation. Check out this cashier. The suspect acts as if he…

Moorhead Police Arrest Wisconsin Man After $50,000 Drug Bust

He's being held in the Clay County Jail at this time

  MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Wisconsin man is in custody after Moorhead police say they found him with more than $50,000 in drugs. Officers seized 147 grams of heroin, 32 grams of cocaine, 26 grams of crack cocaine and $6,000 cash after executing a search warrant. They arrested Lornell Mitchell of Milwaukee on charges of 1st Degree Controlled Substance. He’s…