Crime

Bullet the Cat on the Road to Recovery

Many people took to social media their shock about the cat found with bullet wounds in his leg

FARGO, N.D. — Comments are flooding into a local animal shelter’s social media page after a cat was found with bullet wounds in his leg. In both North Dakota and Minnesota, it is unlawful to abandon or abuse any animal. Working at a rescue shelter, you see many cats find a happy ending. But…it’s not always the easiest journey. “There’s…

Former Glyndon-Felton Elementary Principal Reaches Plea Deal in Theft Case

A court complaint states Dahlberg would use the self-checkout lane to scan low price items while keeping high dollar items in her cart

  MOORHEAD, Minn. — The former principal at Glyndon-Felton Elementary has reached a plea deal in a theft case involving Sam’s Club in Moorhead. Shannon Dahlberg, 46, has agreed to plead guilty to two counts of misdemeanor theft. Two felony theft charges will be dropped. She’ll be sentenced May 10. A court complaint states Dahlberg would use the self-checkout lane…

ToSti of the West Fargo Police Department Gets New Vest

The non-profit "Vested Interest in K9s" has donated more than 2,400 vests to K9s across the country

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A non-profit organization donates an extra layer of protection to West Fargo’s youngest K9. In this photo, ToSti is proudly wearing his new bullet and knife proof vest. ToSti and his partner were not available for an interview today but his colleague Disco met us to show off. Disco received his vest 5 years ago. The…

Applications for West Fargo Police Chief Slow in Coming in

The annual starting salary is just over $89,000

  WEST FARGO, N.D. — Only two people have applied to be the next police chief in West Fargo. The job was posted three weeks ago. A city spokesperson says there has been a lot of last minute interest shown by prospective candidates and she expects a rush of applications before the 5 p.m. Friday deadline. The annual starting salary…

Fort Totten Woman Dies After Police Chase, Car Crash

Her passenger, 26-year-old Derrick Brown, was treated and released

  MINOT, N.D. — The driver of a car involved in a chase and crash after a drunken incident early Monday at Sky Dancer Casino has died. Clarice Brown ,25, of Ft. Totten, died of her injuries on Tuesday at Trinity Hospital in Minot. Her passenger, 26-year-old Derrick Brown, was treated and released. Belcourt Police tried to stop Brown on…

Attorney for Moorhead Man Accused of Torturing Cats Wants Evidence Suppressed

If convicted, he faces up to six years in prison

  MOORHEAD, Minn. — An attorney for a Moorhead man accused of torturing and killing three cats wants a judge to suppress several key pieces of evidence. Jalan Greer, 23, is charged with three counts of felony mistreatment of animals. If convicted, he faces up to six years in prison. In court documents, Greer’s attorney says his client gave statements…

UPDATE: Deputy State Fire Marshal Confirms Nome Church Fire was Intentionally Set

Investigators say they came to the conclusion after it was determined the building did not have electricity and no source of heating

Courtesy: Mary Peterson, Nome  NOME, N.D. — The deputy state fire marshal said the blaze that destroyed a church in Nome, North Dakota was intentionally set. He said the fire started near the southeast walk-in door of the locked and unoccupied church and was intentionally set with an unknown open flame device. Investigators said they came to the conclusion after…

West Fargo K9 Receives Bullet Proof Vest

The vest is embroidered with the sentiment, "In memory of K9 Jethro, Canton, OH Police Department".

ToSti, West Fargo Police K9, received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation. The vest is embroidered with the sentiment, “In memory of K9 Jethro, Canton, OH Police Department”. K9 ToSti is a 2-year-old Dutch Shepherd. He is a dual purpose K9 and works the night shift. He is certified nationally in narcotics detection through United…

Community Turns Out for Candlelight Vigil in Spearfish

Throughout the night the crowd stood together, hugged and cried

SPEARFISH, S.D. — Hundreds took part in a candlelight vigil to remember the five children who were killed in a house fire on Saturday. On Tuesday night, hundreds gathered on Ames Avenue in Spearfish, South Dakota, where the deadly blaze took place. Families of the children who died placed candles outside the home, others that attended offered teddy bears and…

Breckenridge Teen Makes Plea for Hatchet Attack on Father

An attempted murder charge and a second assault charge were both dropped

  WILKIN COUNTY, Minn. — A Breckenridge teen who attacked his father with a hatchet has struck a plea deal. The Wilkin County Attorney says 18-year-old Jack Langston pleaded guilty to assault. An attempted murder charge and a second assault charge were both dropped. Jerome Langston suffered severe head injuries and was eventually released from the hospital. Jack Langston was…