Crime

Worthington woman arrested after I-94 pursuit

CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — A woman is arrested after leading authorities on a pursuit. Barnes County say there was a reckless driver eastbound on I-94 around 4 p.m. They say 23-year-old Makayla Ryan, of Worthington, Minnesota, was swerving all over the roadway and brake checking people. North Dakota Highway Patrol tried to stop Ryan but she fled. They used…

Fargo Police Department, AG Wrigley Break Down Officer-Involved Shooting

The November 13th death of 65-year-old Peter Greco has been considered by many to be a case of "suicide by cop."

A still from doorbell camera footage presented by the Fargo Police Department, showing Greco’s behavior in the last moments of his life.FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley explained his presence at a news conference held at Fargo Police headquarters Wednesday, stressing the need for transparency when it comes to sensitive matters. “The public deserves to know that…

Moorhead Teen Charged After Drug-Related Shooting in Manakto

Abdikhadar MohidinMANKATO, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Eighteen-year-old Abdikhadar Mohidin of Moorhead now faces felony charges after a drug-related shooting on New Year’s Eve in Mankato. Blue Earth County prosecutors charging Mohidin with five counts including assault resulting in great bodily harm and assault with a dangerous weapon. Police say surveillance video from a parking lot showed Mohidin and another suspect shooting…

Clay County, MN To Help Cass County, ND With Jail Overcrowding Issues

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Cass County Jail is busting at the seems with no relief expected until a 192-bed addition is finished in May or June. Sheriff Jesse Jahner just got approval from Clay County Commission to temporarily board some prisoners in Moorhead at Clay County Correctional Facility. Cass County Jail currently has a capacity of 348. Jahner says there…

Fargo Man Pleads Guilty To A Number of Charges In March 2024 Rape Case

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo man arrested last March for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a neighbor has changed his plea to guilty on a number of charges. 39-year-old Travis Holt pleaded guilty to gross sexual imposition, kidnapping, aggravated assault and possession of meth. Charges of criminal trespass and terrorizing were dropped. Holt is accused of breaking into his neighbors…

All Four People Involved in Ramada Parking Lot Shooting in Grand Forks Were Juveniles

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks Police say the four people involved in a shooting in the Ramada parking lot on Friday night are all juveniles. The male and female shooting victims were taken to Altru with non-life threatening injuries. One of the male suspects has been charged with attempted murder. Police say the suspects and victims know each…

Man Wanted For Sex Trafficking Arrested At Alexandria, MN Truck Stop

ALEXANDRIA, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A man was arrested in Alexandria, Minnesota after a months-long investigation into sex trafficking. Police learned 30-year-old Dakar Ortiz was planning to stop in Alexandria Friday. He was wanted in Minnesota for sex trafficking and providing false information to police. Ortiz also has felony warrants in California for robbery, terrorizing, and assault. When Ortiz arrived at…