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Two Fargo men arrested on several charges during traffic stop involving K-9 unit

October 6, 2020

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Alexander Jay MeyerFARGO, N.D.–Two Fargo men were arrested Monday morning during a traffic stop after a K-9 unit sniffed out several illicit narcotics and a stolen firearm. The traffic stop occurred in the 1900 block of 45 Street N. Shortly after 5 a.m. a Clay County Deputy pulled the two men over after suspecting that the driver had a suspended license….

Man arrested after fleeing from traffic stop in rural Glyndon on Wednesday

The driver is facing five charges.

October 1, 2020

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GLYNDON, Minn.–The Clay County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Wednesday evening after he fled from a traffic stop in rural Glyndon. A Clay County Deputy pulled a vehicle over on HWY 10 at approximately 9:22 p.m. because the registered driver of the vehicle did not have a valid driver’s license on file. While the deputy was speaking to the driver…

Clay County Commission Approves Sheriff’s Office Buying Body Cameras

The board unanimously approved the department up to 50,000 dollars to buy 22 cameras.

September 22, 2020

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CLAY COUNTY, Minn. – The Clay County Board of Commissioners allows the sheriff’s office to move forward with purchasing body cameras after getting public input. Clay County will soon be equipping deputies with body cameras. The public response was overwhelmingly positive. “I fully support any technology that protects our police from false accusations,” read Clay County Sheriff mark Empting. “This…

Clay County Sheriff’s Office requests public input on body cameras

The Sheriff's Office is getting the cameras to be compliant with Minnesota State Law.

August 26, 2020

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CLAY COUNTY, Minn.–The Clay County Sheriff’s Office will soon be purchasing body worn cameras for its deputies. The Sheriff’s Office is getting the cameras to be compliant with Minnesota State Law. The public is encouraged to provide comments on which cameras the Sheriff’s Office should purchase as well as the camera policy. Information and frequently asked questions about body worn…

Hawley man involved in fatal lawnmowing accident identified

August 20, 2020

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UPDATE: The Clay County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who died in a lawnmowing accident on Tuesday. Authorities say 35-year-old Brandon Posch of Hawley was mowing the lawn when the lawnmower tipped over on him. Rescue crews arrived and found the lawnmower on top of Posch. Posch was pronounced deceased at the scene. HAWLEY, Minn.–The Clay County Sheriff’s…

Authorities locate stolen vehicle

August 5, 2020

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UPDATE: The Cass County Sheriff’s Department reports the vehicle has been located. CLAY COUNTY, ND — The Clay County Sheriff’s office is looking to talk to the driver of a stolen vehicle. In a release they say they’re investigating a report of a stolen vehicle from the Kragnes area. The vehicle is described as a 2013 Blue Ford F-150…

Clay County mail and phone scams circulating

July 31, 2020

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CLAY COUNTY, N.D.–The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community about two scams involving Clay County. The first scam reportedly arrives in the mail from the “Benefits Suspension Unit, Clay County, Public Judgement Records. The letter informs the victim of a “Distraint Warrant” and says the victim must call a 1-800 number by a certain date. The Sheriff’s Office…

Clay County Sheriff’s Office searching for Fargo man who fled from officers

June 2, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for a Fargo man who blocked a road and fled from police Tuesday afternoon. Officers say 26-year-old Warren Michael Misevich was found blocking a road with his vehicle at 12:05 p.m. near a local business. The officers tried to get Misevich out of the vehicle, but he refused to pull over….

Woman Arrested after Fleeing Police in Stolen Tractor

April 30, 2020

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HAWLEY, Minn.–A woman has been arrested after she stole a tractor and drove through multiple fields in an attempt to flee police on Thursday. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stolen John Deere 4320 tractor with a trailer attached at in the area of 100th Avenue and 250th Street South at approximately 3:40 a.m. When Deputies…

Barnesville Couple’s Foster Care License Suspended after Child Death

The suspension went into effect on April 25.

April 27, 2020

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BARNESVILLE, N.D.–A Barnesville couple’s foster care license has been suspended after a child in their care was hospitalized with serious injuries and later died. Kyle and Kellie Anderson provided child foster care at 1001 9th Street Southeast in Barnesville. On April 23, Kellie Anderson was taken into custody by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office after one of her foster children…