Cass County Sheriff’s Office

Bear sighting in Harwood

(Not the actual bear)HARWOOD, N.D. (KVRR) — A black bear has been spotted roaming in Harwood. The city has teamed up with Cass County Sheriff’s Office to share information. The bear was seen Monday near Park Drive. At this time, no additional sightings have been reported. The sheriff’s offce will work closely with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department…

West Fargo man arrested for daycare bomb threat in December, possible ties to other incidents

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A West Fargo man has been arrested for allegedly making a bomb threat against a Kindred daycare center last December. Cass County deputies arrested 37-year-old Cody Weathermon on Monday afternoon on two felony counts of terrorizing. Weathermon is accused of contacting Red River Regional Dispatch Center and making the bomb threat. As a precaution, the…

Five arrested, large amount of drugs seized after investigation on White Earth Reservation

WHITE EARTH, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Five people have been arrested on drug-related charges after three search warrants were served on Minnesota’s White Earth Reservation. White Earth Tribal Police say the searches were conducted in White Earth, Naytahwaush, and the Roy Lake area. A large amount of drugs were seized and more arrests are expected. Reports were sent also to Indian…

New scam message targets people in the metro, Cass County Sheriff explains what to do

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — This letter, sent to a recipient, shows that they received a final notice with a court enforcement action for an outstanding traffic violation. But, while it may look like an official notice, Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner says otherwise. “The way that this thing presents is that it says that it comes from the state of…

13-year-old says she was kidnapped and raped by man in Gardner

GARDNER, N.D. (KFGO) – A Gardner, North Dakota man is charged after allegedly kidnapping a young girl and sexually assaulting her. Kaleb Chase, 34, is charged with four counts of gross sexual imposition, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and two counts of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. A detective was called just before 5 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31…

Gardner, ND man surrenders hours after deputies learn of alleged sexual assault of a juvenile

GARDNER, N.D. (KVRR) —  A Gardner, North Dakota man is arrested after an alleged sexual assault of a juvenile victim. The victim identified the suspect as 34-year-old Kaleb Chase. Cass County deputies responded around 4:45 this morning to the small town about 20 miles north of Fargo. Chase didn’t come out of the home until 7:30 a.m. and he was…

Cass County Sheriff Discusses Public Backlash to Angela Lipps Situation

The sheriff says despite the way the narrative has been portrayed in the public, deputies would never force somebody out of jail into inclement weather without proper clothing or an opportunity to contact resources for assistance.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Sheriff Jesse Jahner is one of many law enforcement officials in Fargo who have been hearing criticism in recent days regarding the treatment of Angela Lipps. Lipps’ GoFundMe paints a vivid picture, claiming she was essentially pushed out of the Cass County Jail on Christmas Eve in 2025 with no shoes, no cell phone, and no…

Cass County Sheriff’s office swears in new community outreach comfort K-9

Cass County Deputy Jolene Fletcher with new Community Outreach Comfort K-9 Deputy Finn. FARGO — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating adding a new recruit to their ranks. Deputy K-9 Finn was officially sworn in this week as a Community Outreach Comfort Dog. Finn is a 14-month-old Labrador Retriever from Whispering Pines Family Kennel, which is located in Milaca,…