assault

Suspect in Assault Case Now Charged with Manslaughter

The victim in the attack died at the hospital after several days in critical condition.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Tabias Walker, the man accused of assaulting a man in downtown Fargo on August 3, is now also being charged with manslaughter and aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon. Walker was already facing an aggravated assault charge. Court documents say that Walker allegedly assaulted 55-year-old John Pilcher. Pilcher was taken to the hospital, where he was…

Victim of August 3 assault has died of his injuries, suspect arrested last Sunday in Moorhead

(UPDATE 08/14/25 1pM) The Fargo Police Department has identified the deceased individual as John Matthew Pilcher, a 55-year-old male who was a Fargo resident. FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An update to an assault arrest this week involving 19-year-old Tabias Walker, who has no permanent address. Fargo Police say the victim in the assault that happened on August 3 in the…

Law Enforcement Holds News Conference Regarding Downtown Assault, Lack of Communication

The Cass County Sheriff's Office is conducting an internal investigation to determine why responding deputies did not flag the incident as an assault.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – More downtown crime news and more police news conferences, as the FPD and the Cass County Sheriff’s Office informed the public on August 6 about a violent assault that took place shortly after this weekend’s shootings. In the early morning hours of August 3rd, the Fargo Police Department were occupied with the crime scene down in…

Fargo police looking for two suspects in another downtown assault

FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo police are looking for two suspects in an assault that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 3rd. The victim, a 55-year-old man, is in critical condition at a local hospital. During the initial response to two separate homicide investigations on Sunday, Fargo police requested mutual aid from partner law enforcement agencies to handle…

Fargo officer describes fight with assault suspect downtown

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — On June 7th, Fargo Police officer Avery Jensen and two other officers were dispatched to the Roberts Commons Garage in reports of two men appearing to do narcotics. 37-year-old Joseph Manitowabi, seen in a now viral video, was caught on camera resisting officers. “Officer Winter, Officer Latasha Dean, and I we approached Mr. Manitowabi. We informed…

Thief River Falls woman charged with attempted murder after trying to cut child’s throat

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — Bond is set for a Thief River Falls, Minnesota woman accused of cutting a child’s throat on Sunday morning. When officers arrived at the home, they say all of the juveniles in question were safe in a vehicle. They encountered 34-year-old Edwina Stoutenburgh standing outside in very little clothing. Bond was set at $500,000…

Man charged with robbery, assault in Target shoplifting case

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – A man was arrested after police say he tried to shoplift from Target and assaulted two Target employees. Fargo Police were called to Target on 13th Ave. S. just before 3 p.m. Friday for a shoplifter who had a weapon. Officers found two men fighting in the entryway. Loss prevention employees told officers they had tried to…

Man accused of trying to steal beer from Fargo bar

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – A man is facing a felony charge for allegedly trying to steal a case of beer from a Fargo bar. Police were called to Chub’s Pub on University Drive North just before 11 a.m. Thursday for a report that a man walked into the bar, took a case of beer and left. Court records say a bartender…