BURGLARY

Moorhead Man Arrested for Overnight Business Burglary

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A Moorhead man is arrested for burglary after officers say he got into a business in the 2900 block of 11th Street South just after midnight. Police responded to an alarm call and found 29-year-old Destin Jefferson of Moorhead. An employee at the business gave police his description after Jefferson was caught on video surveilance inside…

Fergus Falls man sentenced for laundromat burglary

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) –  A man has been sentenced to 30 days in jail and 5 years probation for burglarizing a Fergus Falls laundromat in July 2023. The sentencing took place on Monday, October 14, in Otter Tail County Court. Court documents show 46-year-old Jacob Alley of Fergus Falls was identified as the suspect who broke into Syn Laundry and…

Fargo man spotted driving boat pleads guilty in theft case

Ryan Bohn (Otter Tail Co. Sheriff’s Office)FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A Fargo man accused of burglarizing a lake cabin on West Lost lake northeast of Fergus Falls on Mother’s Day has pleaded guilty. 40-year-old Ryan Bohn was spotted driving by the cabin in a boat on a surveillance camera. The owner of the cabin reported multiple pieces of equipment…

Fargo man charged with stealing vehicles, other items from West Fargo auto shop

FARGO (KFGO) – A 39-year-old Fargo man is charged with burglary and theft after multiple items, including vehicles, were stolen from an auto shop in West Fargo. Court records say two people wearing dark clothes and masks broke into a shop on Center Street early Wednesday morning. One of the men was identified as Justin Rodriguez. Police say the entire…

State Sen. Nicole Mitchell enters plea in Detroit Lakes burglary case

State Sen. Nicole Mitchell (D) Woodbury, Minn.DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (AP)–  A Minnesota state senator has pleaded not guilty to burglarizing the home of her estranged stepmother after her father’s death.Sen. Nicole Mitchell, a Democrat from the St. Paul suburb of Woodbury, was charged in April. She told police at the time that she broke into the home in Detroit Lakes…

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…

K-9 Tracks Down Burglary Suspect South of NDSU

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A man suspected of breaking into a north Fargo home early this morning is tracked down by a K-9, south of NDSU. Police say 49-year-old Jason Giemza of Fargo broke a window and attempted to steal property from a home in the 900 block of College Street North around 2 a.m. Officers attempted a brief foot…

Minnesota ethics panel defers action on senator charged with burglary until after next court date

A Minnesota Senate ethics panel deferred further action Tuesday night on a complaint against a lawmaker who's charged with burglary for allegedly breaking into her estranged stepmother's house until after her next court date.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota Senate ethics panel deferred further action Tuesday night on a complaint against a lawmaker who’s charged with burglary for allegedly breaking into her estranged stepmother’s house until after her next court date. Democratic Sen. Nicole Mitchell, of Woodbury, told police she broke in last month because her stepmother refused to give her items of sentimental value from…