Crime

Charges Filed Against Man Involved in Stabbing Sunday in Downtown Fargo, Bail Set

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Bail is set for a man with no permanent address who is charged with six felony counts including attempted murder after a stabbing incident Sunday in downtown Fargo. Court documents reveal 35-year-old Michael Hurteau told investigators that he woke up after drinking all day and felt people across the street were saying nasty things about him….

Political Candidate And Wife Charged With Stealing Hundreds of Signs in Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Minnesota House candidate and his wife face charges after authorities found hundreds of stolen signs in their backyard in Alexandria. Judd Hoff faces one count of aiding and abetting felony theft and receiving stolen property. His wife, Wendy Hoff, faces one count of felony theft. The signs are worth thousands of dollars and some had…

UPDATE: Suspect Arrested For Two Counts of Attempted Murder After Stabbing Downtown

Police: Not Believed To Be Tied to Pride Parade

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR 8PM update) — A man with no permanent address is arrested on two counts of attempted murder after a stabbing in downtown Fargo right after the Pride Parade. Police have identified the suspect as 35-year-old Michael Hurteau. Around 3:30 this afternoon, they were called to the corner of Broadway and 4th Avenue North. They arrived to find…

Man Killed in Becker County Shooting, Arrest Made

FRAZEE, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – One man is dead and another man in jail after a deadly shooting in Becker County. Becker County Sheriff’s Office responded around 1:20 a.m. Saturday to a call that a man had been shot at a trailer home just off Highway 10 about 4 miles northwest of Frazee. First responders attempted to save the victim’s life,…

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally DUI Arrests Hit 100

STURGIS, S.D. (KVRR) — Driving under the influence arrests hit 100 at the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota. From last Saturday through this morning, 89 DUI arrests had been made in Sturgis with another 11 DUI arrests being made in the Rapid City District. South Dakota Department of Public Safety keeps track of the numbers including crashes,…

Dog Attacks Officer While Arresting Man For Trespassing in North Fargo Apartment Building

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo officer is being treated for multiple dog bites while attempting to arrest a man for trespassing Tuesday night. Police say 38-year-old Zakariya Abdikarim barricaded the door of an apartment in the 300 block of 7th Avenue North. He made threats towards the officers and refused to cooperate and come out. Pepper balls were released…

Moorhead Man Faces Mandatory Sentence After Pleading Guilty to Distributing Meth

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — A Moorhead man pleads guilty in federal court in Minneapolis to distributing meth. According to court documents, 46-year-old Jamie White acquired over 500 grams of meth from April 2023 to last February. His home was searched last October during an investigation into the alleged restraint of a woman in his basement. Officers found over 400 grams of…

Powerful former North Dakota lawmaker pleads guilty to traveling to Europe to pay for sex with minor

Ray HolmbergFARGO, N.D. (KVRR/AP) — A high-profile former North Dakota lawmaker who was one of the most powerful members of the Legislature pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to a charge that he traveled to Europe with the intent to pay for sex with a minor. Ray Holmberg, 80, of Grand Forks, was indicted in October 2023 for travel with…

Update: One suspect arrested after property dispute leads to gunfire in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Moorhead police are investigating an incident involving gunshots Wednesday evening. Tamorris Dempsey, 45, was arrested on three counts of 2nd degree assault, three counts of drive-by shooting, and three counts of discharge of a firearm. Police say at approximately 7:10 p.m., officers responded to multiple reports of gunshots. Two parties exchanged gunfire. It is believed that…