Crime

Lakeville man charged with dismembering pregnant sister

Bethany Israel, Husband/ GoFundMeLAKEVILLE, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Lakeville man is jailed on $2 million bond for the alleged killing of his sister and her unborn child last Thursday. Dakota County prosecutors say 23-year-old Jack Ball is charged with two counts of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of 30-year-old Bethany Israel. She was between 17 and 18 weeks pregnant….

Two People Face Charges After Pursuit in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Two people are in jail and facing multiple charges after a pursuit in West Fargo. Police arrested 34-year-old Toby Richardson of West Fargo and 37-year-old Stephanie Peterson, who has no permanent address. An officer tried to stop Richardson on Main Avenue just after midnight for a traffic violation. He fled but the officer was able…

Crookston man shot, killed by police identified

The man was involved in a May 16 use-of-force incident

Courtesy: KROXST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — The man accused of swinging a hatchet at police in Crookston last week has been identified. Police shot 35-year-old Andrew Dale who later died at a hospital. On May 16, they came across Dale just before 1 a.m. around 7th Street East. He rapidly approached officers and less lethal means were deployed and then…

Roseau Daycare Provider Charged After Spanking Child And Leaving Bruises

ROSEAU, Minn. (KVRR) — A daycare provider in Roseau, Minnesota faces felony charges after deputies say she admitted to spanking a child out of frustration. 33-year-old Arrial Lovelace is charged with 3rd degree assault and malicious punishment of a child. Authorities were contacted Wednesday by a social worker with Roseau County Social Services after a parent reported that their child…

Final Two Suspects Arrested in Downtown Fargo Beating in Early April

Esiquio Hernandez (L), John Hernandez (R) FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The final two suspects wanted in a brutal downtown Fargo assault last month have been arrested. 26-year-old Esiquio Hernandez of Moorhead was arrested for robbery, aggravated assault, and accomplice to aggravated assault. 48-year-old John Hernandez of Moorhead was arrested for aggravated assault, accomplice to aggravated assault, and possession of drug…