Cass County Sheriff's Office Archives

Cass County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Escalating Scam Attempts

Sheriff Jesse Jahner says that phone scams are nothing new; however, he's concerned about a recent trend where scammers appear to be trying to meet their victims in person.

February 19, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about scammers who may be pretending to be law enforcement officials and who appear to be escalating with their tactics. The office says that scammers, often using a falsified phone number to appear as if their call is coming from the Sheriff’s Office, will contact family members…

Pursuit Crosses State Lines; Driver Taken into Custody

The Cass County Sheriff's Office says that 39-year-old Nicholas Wessels fled a traffic stop after deputies attempted to arrest him for active warrants.

February 14, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

CASS and CLAY COUNTIES, N.D. and MN (KVRR) – A 39-year-old Moorhead man is in custody at the Clay County Jail after authorities say he led them on a pursuit that crossed the North Dakota – Minnesota border. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says the situation began just before 3 A.M. on February 14, when a deputy conducted a traffic…

Crews respond to fully-engulfed garage in rural Kindred

February 9, 2026

Alison Voorhees,

Cass County Sheriff’s OfficeKINDRED, N.D. (KVRR) — Multiple crews race to help a homeowner who’s detached garage was fully engulfed in flames. The call came in after 3:00 this afternoon. Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Kindred Fire Department, Davenport Fire Department, and Kindred Ambulance all responded to the rural address. They were able to put out the fire. The homeowner suffered…

Hot air balloon hits power line in Cass County

February 5, 2026

Alison Voorhees,

CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — A hot air balloon hitting a power line in rural Cass County is under investigation. A Cass County Sheriff’s Office deputy was sent out around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday to the 4500 block of 135th Avenue SE. Cass County Electric Cooperative contacted authorities after one of its distribution lines was snapped. No one was hurt. The…

GoFundMe started after young boy is mauled by two neighborhood dogs in Chaffee, ND

January 5, 2026

TJ Nelson,

CASS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A GoFundMe account has been started for a Chaffee, North Dakota family after their young son was mauled by two neighborhood dogs. Cass County deputies responded on December 30 after 9-year-old Jackson Hahn was attacked by two dogs that entered the yard. He suffered substantial injuries to his face, arms, and ankle and remains at…

Cass County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Reported Bomb Threats

December 19, 2025

Alex Bertsch,

Cass County, N.D. (KVRR) — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office cleared multiple buildings throughout rural Cass County after recieving calls about reported bomb threats Thursday evening. They recieved the calls around 8:45 PM. Only one specific location was identified, in Kindred, and a K9 unit was used to clear the area. Deputies conducted building checks throughout rural communities and schools…

Annual Menorah Lighting Features Increased Police Presence, Message Of Resilience

Annual Menorah Lighting Brings Increased Police Presence, Message of Resilience

About five more officers and deputies than are traditionally present were at the event site, making sure those who gathered felt safe.

December 17, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The sound of traditional Hanukkah songs filled the chilly air outside the downtown branch of the Fargo Public Library as Jews and Gentiles alike gathered to light the menorah on the fourth day of the holiday. Rabbi Yonah Grossman led the program on behalf of the Chabad Jewish Center of North Dakota, and said the community…

Cass And Clay County Sheriffs Share They Work Separately From Ice

Local law enforcement clarify their roles when immigration officials are in the area

December 11, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Across social media, articles and videos of protests against ICE raids are captured on camera. Local law enforcement officials have been tied up in speculations that they are connected to aiding ICE agents. “I think there’s a lot of, kind of, misinformation out there. So when HSI does come into our area, if they come into…

UPDATE: woman found dead in a house fire just south of Horace, ND is identified

December 10, 2025

TJ Nelson,

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR 3:20 PM 12/11/25 UPDATE) — The woman who died in a house fire last night south of Horace has been identified as 64-year-old Rebecca Bass. Cass County Sheriff’s Office says the cause of the fire is still under investigation. Shortly before 7 p.m. last night, the homeowner returned home and found it was filled with smoke. Southern…

Cass County Deputies find body after discovering vehicle tied to missing person

December 9, 2025

Eric Bolin,

Cass County Sheriff’s Office Investigation vehicle at Forest River Park. 12/9/25.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office has reported the discovery of a body after a search of an area near Forest River Park in south Fargo. Sheriff’s deputies found the body this morning after conducting a search of the area. They have identified the person as 24-year-old…