Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski Archives

Fargo City Commission votes 3-2 to approve remote police station at Scheels

August 18, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo city commissioner Michelle Turnberg expressed her dismay during tonight’s city commission meeting after the announcement of a second remote police station was added to the agenda. Turnberg moved to have the motion moved to the regular agenda. It comes as the commissioner previously hinted at calling for the dismissal of Chief Dave Zibolski. There has…

Mayor apologizes for delayed press conference on fatal shootings in Fargo, commissioner calls for changes

Mayor Mahoney: "I think the public deserves us to come in front of you and tell you what we're doing."

August 4, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Monday night’s Fargo City Commission meeting ended with criticism of how Police Chief Dave Zibolski handled providing information to the public and the media after a weekend of deadly shootings. “I apologize because when I got up in the morning on Sunday I said we should have a press conference sometime today, um, police chief wanted…

“This community is extremely safe,” Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski shares report of early Sunday mornings’ shootings

August 4, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An ongoing feud between two groups led to two separate shootings nearly an hour apart from one another in the early morning hours Sunday. “But our folks were actually out there when this happened at 1:56 a.m. They were right in the block, and they heard the shots. They were the first there to provide immediate…

Growing Frustration Over Fargo’s Inability To Crack Down on Nuisance Vehicles and Drivers

July 22, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — There is a growing frustration among some city leaders about the inability to crack down on nuisance vehicles and their drivers. They say the city continues to be limited by current state laws. The goal now is to work with state lawmakers to make changes including increased fines for racing and exhibition driving and increased fines…

Zach Robinson Given TOP COPS Award in Washington, D.C.

May 13, 2024

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Fargo Police Officer Zach Robinson has been awarded the TOP COPS award by the National Association of Police Organizations. He accepted the award Sunday in Washington, D.C. and was saluted by Sen. Kevin Cramer, Gov. Doug Burgum, Attorney General Drew Wrigley and Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski. Robinson was selected for showing exceptional bravery in the…

NDSU Student Who Made $40,000 Selling Fake IDs Arrested in Fargo

February 22, 2024

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (KFGO) – A Fargo teen has been arrested for selling counterfeit identification cards to minors. Police say they began investigating the case in September 2023. They obtained several warrants and determined that 19-year-old Blaise Bitz sold more than 500 fake IDs to minors, profiting more than $40,000 in the scheme. A search of Bitz’s home in the 1200 block…

Fargo Police Chief Responds to Tyre Nichols Beating Death Incident

January 29, 2023

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski issued a statement soon after the Tyre Nichols video was released late Friday evening. He called the officers actions “unacceptable” and say they conflict with the larger policing profession. Zibolski also stated, quote, “We are committed to treating those we serve in a compassionate, courteous and dignified manner. Anything less will…

Three men arrested in connection to Philip Bergquist murder

November 2, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police arrest 3 men who are connected to the murder of 32-year-old Phillip Dewey Bergquist from Sunday. George Ortiz, 38, of Fargo is charged with a Class AA felony of Intentional Murder. Joseph Poitra, 29, is charged with Accomplice to Murder. He has no permanent address. David Reyneros, 25, of Fargo is charged with Tampering…

Fargo Police Chief Swears In 3 New Officers

October 25, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski swearing in three new officers at Fargo City Hall. They include Alex Nelson who brings seven years of experience to the police department. He’s a graduate of UND. Ntumba Lusamba is a native of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a graduate of South High. Her 7-year-old son pinned her…

Fargo City Commission drafts an action plan to improve Fargo Police

The city administration team would work with police human resources to come up with the plan and they would bring to the commisison.

January 24, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo City Commission makes the decision to put in motion an action plan to improve the police department. The city administration team would work with police human resources to come up with the plan and they would bring to the commission. Mayor Doctor Tim Mahoney says the Fargo Police Department Performance Action plan involves six…