Crookston Police Department

Crookston Police Officer Fladland Cleared In Second Deadly Shooting

CROOKSTON, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Crookston Police Officer Nick Fladland has been cleared a second time and will not face charges for the shooting death of a homeless man last summer. Crow Wing County Attorney’s Office determined that Fladland was justified in using deadly force against 44-year-old Christopher Junkin. He was shot and killed on June 30 at Care and Share…

Burglary Investigation at Two Crookston Businesses

Police say it happened at Best Used Trucks and Valley Plains Equipment

CROOKSTON, Minn. — Crookston Police Department is investigating burglaries at two businesses over the weekend. Police say that someone broke into Best Used Trucks and Valley Plains Equipment sometime before Saturday morning at 7 a.m. They say it’s likely a vehicle was used to take the stolen items. If you saw someone or a vehicle around these businesses near that…

Crookston Police respond to domestic violence situation

CROOKSTON, Minn.–A man has been arrested following a domestic violence incident at the Gold Terrace Motel in Crookston on Wednesday. The Crookston Police Department responded to 1731 University Avenue at approximately 8:45 p.m. Upon arrival at the scene, police saw a man, later identified as 60-year-old Joel Fesler, entering room 37. Police spoke with the victim and a witness who…