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Fergus Falls Brothers Accused of Assault in Alleged Attack

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Two brothers from Fergus Falls face assault charges for an alleged attack. The victims told police that 46-year-old Eric Jacobson and 47-year-old Olaf Jacobson came at them Saturday with a knife. The brothers reportedly grabbed a metal bat and Eric lunged at one of the victims and continued to advance at another victim. Officers used…

Man Arrested Two Years After Assaulting His Girlfriend at a Perham House Party

PERHAM, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — An Otter Tail County man accused of assaulting his girlfriend two years ago has finally been caught. 29-year-old Jose Pena of Perham was taken into custody Sunday and made his first court appearance Monday. Pena is charged with 3rd-degree assault for the incident that happened on October 8th, 2022. According to court documents, they were at…

Lisbon Man Faces Charges After Threatening To Kill Father Over Laughing Gas

LISBON, N.D. (KVRR/NEWSDAKOTA) — A Lisbon man faces terrorizing and assault charges after allegedly threatening to kill his father over a bottle of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas. Court records show 31-year-old Hunter Mairs had been using marijuana, Adderall, and nitrous oxide and causing disturbances in the family home for weeks. On Thursday night, his father took away…

Dog attack leads to argument, assault in downtown Fargo

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Police are investigating an assault that happened near the NP Avenue bridge and 2nd Avenue N. in downtown Fargo early Monday morning. Police say the victim told officers he was walking his dog when it was attacked by another dog. The victim began to argue with the other dog owner. That led to the man being attacked…

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…

Several Arrests Made in Early April Beating in Downtown Fargo

Travice Ledoux, Sergio Ganados, Angelica Hernandez and Terrell SmithFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Several arrests have been made in a severe beating of a man in downtown Fargo earlier this month. Fargo Police confirming that 48-year-old Sergio Ganados of Fargo was arrested for aggravated assault. 24-year-old Angelica Hernandez and 35-year-old Terrell Smith, both of Moorhead, were both arrested as accomplices to…

Former Bouncers Sentenced for Assault at Old Broadway Last Summer

Jeremy Dalton and Jalal BucknerFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) —  Two former bouncers at Old Broadway in downtown Fargo are sentenced for an assault outside the bar last July. Jalal Buckner of Fargo pleaded guilty to accomplice to aggravated assault. A charge of aggravated assault was dismissed. The judge sentenced Buckner to year one in jail and two years of probation. Jeremy…

State Democrats Disavow Endorsement of Judd Hoff in Alexandria

ST. PAUL (KVRR/AP) — Minnesota’s Democratic Party chairman says the party is disavowing the endorsement of state House candidate Judd Hoff. “I’m Judd Hoff and I’m running for the 12B state representative seat against ineffective minority member Ms. Mary Franson,” said Hoff in a YouTube post. Hoff was endorsed by Democrats in District 12 to run against Republican Rep. Mary…