Crime

Experts to review 7 murder cases handled by Minnesota medical examiner accused of false testimony

Judge found Dr. Michael McGee's testimony was flawed in Dru Sjodin murder case

Dru SjodinDru SjodinST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota medical examiner who prosecutors say has a history of delivering false or misleading reports may have mishandled at least seven murder cases in which his testimony helped send people to prison, attorneys announced Wednesday. The announcement followed a sprawling review of cases, some dating back decades, handled by Dr. Michael McGee,…

Middle River Man Accused of Criminal Sexual Conduct With a Minor

MIDDLE RIVER, Minn. (KVRR) — A Middle River, Minnesota man is accused of touching a child inappropriately multiple times. 50-year-old Calvin Rybakowski is charged with criminal sexual conduct. Court records reveal the 8-year-old victim told authorities that Rybakowski had touched her numerous times since she was six. While being interviewed, Rybakowski didn’t recall what happened and claimed he was high…

Man Who Sparked Security Concerns Tuesday at Westside Elementary Arrested for Terrorzing

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A man who set off security concerns at Westside Elementary in West Fargo on Tuesday morning has been arrested for terrorizing. Police say 48-year-old James Arneson of West Fargo was on a bicycle when he made threats to school staff members around 8 a.m. Tuesday. As a precaution, Westside was placed under secure school protocol….

Fargo Police Currently Investigating Mass Amount of Car Break-Ins

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Police in Fargo are investigating nearly 100 car break-ins overnight throughout the city. They have released these images of a suspect involved in several of the break-ins. The department is asking people to check their vehicles for any signs of tampering or theft. They remind people that they can protect themselves from break-ins by locking vehicles,…

Three people from Red Lake Indian Reservation sentenced for child neglect, endangerment

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KVRR) — Three people from the Red Lake Indian Reservation have been sentenced for child neglect and endangerment. Between February 2022 and January 2023, 55-year-old Robin Roy, 29-year-old Nicole Roy, and 36-year-old Harrison Dudley Sr., willfully deprived minor victims of necessary food, health care, and supervision. One of the victims suffered from severe anemia as a result of…

Two men arrested for theft of generator, trailer in Clay County

CLAY COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — Two men have been arrested for theft of an expensive generator and trailer in Clay County. Sheriff’s deputies responded to the area of 90th Avenue North and 170th Street, located west of Hitterdal, on Sunday. The equipment is estimated at approximately $45,000. The stolen generator was found in an abandoned slough area and trailer was…

Shots fired investigation on Broadway North in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police responded to a shots fired incident around 2:00 am in the 200 block of Broadway North. One adult was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. During the investigation, David Clem and Jody Englehardt were arrested for obstruction and resisting a police officer and were transported to the Cass County Jail. Officers do not…