CASS COUNTY SHERIFF JESSE JAHNER Archives

Federal lawsuit filed against former deputy, sheriff and Cass Co. over alleged sexual misconduct

November 24, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Cass County woman has filed a federal lawsuit against former Cass County Deputy Darin Viken. According to court records, Latisha Lenius is claiming multiple incidents of sexual intimidation, sexual abuse, and sexual assault by Viken while she was ordered to participate in the 24/7 Sobriety Program. She claims the incidents occurred between November 2023 and…

Cass County cuts ribbon on new regional dispatch center

October 28, 2025

Eric Bolin,

A look at the new Red River Regional Dispatch Center. 10/28/25.FARGO — Emergency dispatchers for the Red River Regional Dispatch Center will soon have a new home. The new location near 45th St. N. features expanded work stations with sound and lighting controls. The facility also offers areas for dispatch employees to take breaks and spend time processing the emotions…

Cass County Sheriff’s Office says correctional deputy on administrative leave following alleged assault on inmate

August 1, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (KVRR) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says Correctional Deputy Andrew Robinson was placed on administrative leave following an alleged assault on an inmate Thursday evening in the Cass County Jail. Sheriff Jesse Jahner has asked the North Dakota BCI to investigate the inmate’s allegations to ensure an unbiased third-party investigation. Once the BCI has completed its investigation, the…

Sheriff’s Office working to expand Flock camera system to rural Cass County

July 15, 2025

Alex Bertsch,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is working with communities in rural Cass County to expand the Flock camera system outside the metro. The Flock camera system has been in use in the Fargo-Moorhead Metro since last year, with police in West Fargo, Fargo, and Moorhead using the cameras to help locate suspects and missing or vulnerable…

Cass County releases names of three people killed by tornado in Enderlin, North Dakota on Friday

June 22, 2025

TJ Nelson, KVRR Staff,

Large destructive tornado touches down around 11 pm June 20th outside of Enderlin, ND. (Max Mueller/KVRR)FARGO, N.D (KVRR) — Cass County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of three people killed by a tornado late Friday night. They are: 73-year-old Michael Dehn, 73-year-old Katherine Pfaff-Dehn and 89-year-old Marcario Lucio. Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner says at approximately 11:40 p.m. Friday,…

Cass County Officials Concerned After A Failed Bill on The 24-7 Sobriety Program

March 13, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner said legislative action may result in the county having to cover more of the cost of the 24-7 sobriety program. A bill that would have stopped judges from waiving program fees, was defeated in the House. The program started in 2008 by the attorney general’s office brings in people convicted of…

Cass County Sheriff’s Office had alternative polling sites in case of threat

November 6, 2024

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner has revealed that alternative polling locations had been selected as part of his departments added security for the election. Jahner says it was purely precautionary. “We picked out four sites that we we’re going to use as back-up polling sites, should we receive some sort of a swatting call, or a hoax…

UPDATE: Man arrested in shooting South of Fargo

August 1, 2024

KVRR Staff,

CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – UPDATE: Thursday authorities arrested 34-year-old Starmaine Cory Hoeper of Moorhead in South Fargo.Through an investigation by Cass County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the Metro Area Street Crimes Unit they were able to locate Hoeper.He has been transported to Cass County Jail on charges of Attempted Murder, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and…

Cass County Deputy Fired For His Conduct After Being Placed On Leave

July 24, 2024

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) — Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner has fired a deputy who had been placed on administrative leave. Tyler Gibson was fired for his conduct at the scene of a collision in south Fargo in early May and earlier interactions during traffic stops. In the case that led to Gibson’s termination, another deputy briefly chased a car that…

Cass County Sheriff’s Office warns of new scam impersonating deputies

June 19, 2024

Alex Bertsch,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is alerting people to a new scam tactic involving scammers pretending to be from the Sheriff’s Office. The scammer called a Cass County resident and said he was a deputy with the Sheriff’s Office. When the victim questioned the scammer, they were placed on the phone with another man, who invited…