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Fargo Police Currently Investigating Mass Amount of Car Break-Ins

September 10, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Police in Fargo are investigating nearly 100 car break-ins overnight throughout the city. They have released these images of a suspect involved in several of the break-ins. The department is asking people to check their vehicles for any signs of tampering or theft. They remind people that they can protect themselves from break-ins by locking vehicles,…

City Commission stalls 2-2 on former police officer’s termination vote

An appeal hearing for former Fargo Police Officer Justin Nachatilo results in a two-two vote from city commissioners which upholds his termination.

June 9, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – An appeal hearing for former Fargo Police Officer Justin Nachatilo results in a 2-2 vote from city commissioners which upholds his termination. Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney had a misvote that caused some confusion and resulted in a revote. Mahoney and Commissioner Arlette Preston voted in favor of terminating Nachatilo while commissioners John Strand and Dave Piepkorn…

Salvation Army hands out over 800 Christmas meal boxes

It may not be having it's annual Christmas dinner, but it's still providing meals to those in need this holiday season

December 21, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – The Salvation Army’s “Operation: Rescue Christmas” is underway. Cars were lining up outside of the Fargodome as early as 8 a.m. to pick up their food box. The Salvation Army handed out over 800 of them to families in need of a helping hand this holiday season. “We are prepared. We’ve thought this through. We have a…

Fargo PD reminding everyone to make sure to lock up their vehicles this winter

Leaving your car unlocked leaves you susceptible to theft

December 9, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Police is reminding everyone “Mr. Thief” doesn’t sleep during the cold winter months. It’s not uncommon to leave your car unlocked and running during the winter. These are the top targets for car theft. To keep yourself from being a victim, make sure to be cautious and to lock your car doors. If you have any…

Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving food boxes will feed over 500 families

With 512 families registered, the Salvation Army doubled its numbers from previous years

November 23, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- The Salvation Army will be feeding record numbers for the area this Thanksgiving. Over 500 families registered for the event, more than double from last year. With the COVID-19 pandemic, it opted for a drive-thru pickup instead of serving the dinner on site. Those who registered came to the Fargo Civic Center to pick up their food boxes…

Fargo Police Launches App That Allows People To Send Tips & Receive Alerts

Tip411 is free on Apple and Google devices.

August 14, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- Fargo Police was looking for ways to improve the way they receive information and get it more quickly. Before, they used a phone number that someone in the department monitored for call and text tips. “Tip411 is a new mobile application, not only a mobile application, but a new way for citizens, people in our community to submit…

First responders hold parade for Sanford Children’s patients

April 3, 2020

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FARGO N.D. — Snow couldn’t stop first responders from brightening the night Of hospital patients. Metro first responders held a parade at the main entrance to wave to everyone in the hospital. With visitation in the hospital greatly reduced, the parade is a way to help brighten the day of the people there. Many kids were even excited to see…

Good Samaritan Rescues Fargo Police Officer During Blizzard

With a storm as bad as this last weekend's, it's common to see people get stuck. In those situations, first responders usually help out. But who do they turn to when they get stuck?

December 31, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – Paul Sip came down to Fargo for the weekend for a volleyball tournament, but Mother Nature had something else in mind. Instead, Paul and his brothers decided that they had only one job in town: Rescue as many stranded or stuck people as they could. “We’ll always stop if there’s somebody on the side of the road…

Fargo PD Releases Dash Cam Video of Traffic Stop Turned Aggressive

Dash cam video shows police pulling over 26–year–old Abraham Nyei

July 18, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.–Fargo Police has released video of an incident that turned aggressive Monday. “I never expected something like this to come out of the Fargo Police Department,” said Abraham Nyei, the man arrested. “I really think they responded appropriately to the situation,” said chief David Todd, Fargo Police. Dash cam video shows police pulling over 26–year–old Abraham Nyei. Officers say…

Florida Boy Who is Buying Every Cop in the U.S. Donuts Stops in ND

Tyler Carach is on a mission to bring every cop in the United States a donut and thank them for their service.

June 19, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.–A Florida Boy has found the ultimate way to thank police. Tyler Carach is on a mission to bring every cop in the United States a donut and thank them for their service. “One day I went to the store with my mom and I saw four deputy’s and I wanted to thank them for their service so I…