Chief David Zibolski Archives

Law Enforcement Agencies Address Early Morning Assault

Law Enforcement Holds News Conference Regarding Downtown Assault, Lack of Communication

The Cass County Sheriff's Office is conducting an internal investigation to determine why responding deputies did not flag the incident as an assault.

August 6, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – More downtown crime news and more police news conferences, as the FPD and the Cass County Sheriff’s Office informed the public on August 6 about a violent assault that took place shortly after this weekend’s shootings. In the early morning hours of August 3rd, the Fargo Police Department were occupied with the crime scene down in…

Pulse of Crime Panel Discussion

Each police chief in attendance said that overall crime statistics were down, but calls for service continued to increase.

May 6, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The FMWF Chamber gathered industry leaders at Microsoft Commons this year for The Pulse of Crime: Safety, Perception and Business Impact panel discussion. Present were two familiar faces – Chiefs David Zibolski and Peter Nielsen of the Fargo and West Fargo Police Departments, respectively; plus, the newest attendee of the party – recently hired Chief of…

Fargo Police Department, AG Wrigley Break Down Officer-Involved Shooting

The November 13th death of 65-year-old Peter Greco has been considered by many to be a case of "suicide by cop."

January 8, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

A still from doorbell camera footage presented by the Fargo Police Department, showing Greco’s behavior in the last moments of his life.FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley explained his presence at a news conference held at Fargo Police headquarters Wednesday, stressing the need for transparency when it comes to sensitive matters. “The public deserves to know that…

Celebration of Life Planned for Officer Jake Wallin on July 26 in Fargo

July 19, 2023

TJ Nelson,

Officer Jake WallinFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Celebration of Life is planned for Fallen Fargo Police Officer Jake Wallin next Wednesday. It’ll be will held at 1 p.m. at Scheels Arena in Fargo. A funeral service for Wallin is scheduled for Saturday morning at Pequot Lakes High School with final law enforcement honors following the service. An escort will leave…

Fargo Police Chief Zibolski: “One of the most horrific days in our department’s history.”

One officer shot and killed, two others with serious injuries

July 16, 2023

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The community is still in shock after three Fargo police officers were shot in the line of duty on Friday afternoon while responding to a traffic crash on 25th Street South near Big Top Bingo. Officer Jake Wallin was shot and killed by a man who wasn’t even involved in the crash. The investigation now in…

Fargo Police honor Jason Moszer with a new memorial seven years after his death

February 11, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo police unveil a new memorial to honor fallen police officer Jason Moszer seven years after he was shot and killed while on duty. Moszer was responding to a domestic violence call. The new memorial honors Moszer and Frederick Alderman, who was also shot and killed on duty in July 1882. Moszer’s family members, fellow officers…

Fargo Police Department Swears In 15 New Officers

August 8, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — There are 15 new brave men and women officers added to the ranks of the Fargo Police Department. They were sworn in at City Hall after graduating from the Fargo Police Academy. The 12-week training program is conducted in-house and fully certified by the North Dakota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board. The department has seen…

Zibolski: ‘No intention’ to leave Fargo as city prepares closer look at police problems

January 25, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski says he has no intention of going anywhere. Zibolski was recently placed under extra scrutiny after city documents revealed that more than 30 police officers and support staff left the department since he was named to the post in August, 2020. Some of them allege a lack of leadership, low morale,…

Fargo police chief under scrutiny, commissioners discuss improvement plan

One commissioner said the problems are jeopardizing public safety

January 18, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A Fargo city commissioner wants city administrators to place Police Chief David Zibolski on a performance improvement plan in the wake of several concerns raised by former officers during exit interviews. “This commission can do something, and here’s what I’m going to do. It’s now time to pull in the administration from the city of Fargo…

Africa International Restaurant & Nightclub’s liquor license remains suspended

Commissioners motion to suspend the license until the new application is complete by liquor control board and city commission.

July 27, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Africa International defended themselves in front of the Fargo City commission. The Fargo City Commission heard from the Africa International Restaurant and Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski. The emergency meeting was held to discuss the continued suspension of the restaurant’s liquor license. “I think the public safety concerns related to the operations of the tavern…