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Fargo man faces another robbery charge after allegedly stealing phone from high school student

December 26, 2024

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Fargo man is facing another robbery charge for allegedly taking a cell phone from a Fargo South High School student. A criminal complaint says 21-year-old Fidele Ndaruhutse approached the student while they were walking home from school in October. Ndaruhutse demanded the student make a call, and then took the student’s phone. He’s also accused…

Fargo man charged with sexually abusing girl starting when she was in 6th grade

December 26, 2024

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Fargo man is facing charges after police say he sexually abused a girl over several years. Court records say 31-year-old Benito Fox started abusing the girl when she was in 6th grade. Fox touched the girl’s genitals and chest multiple times. The girl told investigators Fox would make her wear less-revealing clothing. She also said…

Fargo man charged with making $75K worth of unauthorized purchases on company credit card

December 26, 2024

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FARGO, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – A Fargo man is charged with felony theft after Fargo Police say he made over $75,500 in unauthorized purchases with his employer’s company credit card. Court records say Levi Mayo worked for A&R Drywall and used the company credit card to make authorized purchases like gas and building materials, but was supposed to turn in all…

UPDATE: Woman’s Name Released After Hit-and-Run Turns Fatal on 52nd Ave. South in Fargo

December 24, 2024

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — On December 23rd, 2024 at approximately 6:28 am, Robyn Krause was crossing 38th St S at 53rd Ave S in Fargo when she was struck by a Dodge Charger. Krause had been walking eastbound, and the Dodge had been northbound. The driver of the Dodge, 23-year-old Alex Cruz of Fargo, did not stop and fled the…

UPDATE: Fargo Man Changes Plea to Guilty of Raping Boy He Met On Social Media App

December 24, 2024

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FARGO, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – A Fargo man charged with repeatedly raping a 12-year-old boy has changed his plea to guilty. According to court records, Dominic Lilly had the boy to his home between 10 and 15 times. There, he would give the boy alcohol and marijuana to the point of unconsciousness. The boy told law enforcement that the two would…

UPDATE: Arrest Made After Threat Investigation at Casey’s on Main Avenue in West Fargo

December 22, 2024

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A West Fargo man is arrested for making threats on Sunday afternoon at Casey’s at 901 Main Avenue East in West Fargo. Police took 35-year-old Christopher Moran into custody today on two counts of felony terrorizing. They say Moran is known to the department and called the threats a hoax. The incident remains under investigation….

Inmate faces more charges after allegedly stabbing officer with a pencil

December 19, 2024

Alison Voorhees,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — An inmate in the Grand Forks County Jail is facing additional charges after allegedly stabbing a corrections officer in the face. Court records say 23-year-old Gavin Johnson was told he was being moved to a different cell, but refused and sat in a laundry basket. When a corrections officer tried to remove Johnson from the…

Sen. Tina Smith Co-Authors Bill to Combat Drug Trafficking in Tribal Communities

The current laws on the books do not allow for tribal law enforcement to prosecute non-natives.

December 18, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota has introduced legislation aimed at combatting the drug trade within indigenous communities. The junior Senator from Minnesota has partnered with Republican Sen. Steve Daines of Montana to create the PROTECT Act. The goal is to give tribal nations more power in pursuing drug cases. Right now, tribal law enforcement is…

Northern Minnesota man sent to prison for shooting death of his wife

December 18, 2024

KVRR Staff,

David CorneliusenROSEAU, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A 65-year-old Warroad man has been sentenced to more than 21 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the shooting death of his wife. David Corneliusen shot 65-year-old Mary Corneliusen in their home near Warroad on August 23, 2023. She was shot with a handgun during an argument. Corneliusen entered a Norgaard…

Man charged with assaulting Fargo police officers after urinating in elevator of downtown library

December 18, 2024

KVRR Staff,

Kevin Wright (Cass County Jail)FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A Fargo man is facing felony charges after allegedly fighting with officers who were trespassing him from the downtown Fargo library. Court documents say a librarian called police because Kevin Wright, 35, had urinated in the elevator. Officers told Wright he was being trespassed, but he would not leave. He was told he…