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Red River SWAT Team Assists With Warrant

UPDATE: The Fargo Police Department says the warrant was served to help search for missing person 24-year-old Isadora Wengel. The detained individual was released without charge.

January 10, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Police Department has issued a release regarding some law enforcement actions that took place in the evening of January 9. The FPD says they served a search warrant to a residence in the 4400 block of Calico Drive South just after 6:00 P.M. The Red River SWAT team was on hand to assist. They…

Former Law Enforcement Officials React To Federal Government's Move To Shut Minnesota Bca Out Of Shooting Investigation

Former law enforcement officials say traditional protocols are not being followed in ICE shooting probe

Both retired officials say they depended on cooperation with federal agencies to investigate sensitive cases and disregarding the resources of the Minnesota BCA is unprecedented

January 8, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Former Fargo Police Department Detective Lieutenant Joel Vettel is no stranger to typical procedure when it comes to how law enforcement handles an officer-involved shooting. “We’ve had protocols in place that are very specific on how we handle these types of situations. They’re proven to work. Deviating from those for any reason – there has to…

Woman arrested on open warrant after police respond to gun-disturbance call

January 5, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Fargo police respond to disturbance call (submitted photo)FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – A woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant after several Fargo police officers responded to a strip mall parking lot Sunday night. Lieutenant Shane Aberle says officers were sent to the 2100 block of 30th Avenue South shortly before 6:30 for a report of a disturbance with a gun. Aberle…

Fargo City Commission approves $13 million contract for police department technology

December 23, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The Fargo Police Department has received approval from the city commission to extend a contract with Axon Enterprises for their body cameras and an enhanced drone program. The Fargo City Commission initially approved the Axon body cameras five years ago. The contract renewal is for ten more years. Assistant Police Chief Travis Stefanowicz says if they enter…

UPDATE: suspect vehicle in Dec. 9 shots-fired incident is located by police

The department says that nobody was hurt in the shots fired incident, but a nearby structure did receive damage.

December 20, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

UPDATE (1:30 PM 12/23/25) — The following update is being provided by Fargo Police Lt. Tom Shaw of the Criminal Investigations Division: “As of today, Tuesday, December 23, the suspected vehicle in this December 9, shots fired incident has been located by Fargo Police Detectives and Investigators. This is an ongoing investigation, and no additional information is available at…

Men arrested during traffic stop earlier this month had multiple stolen credit cards and key fob for stolen vehicle

December 18, 2025

TJ Nelson,

Jeffrey Johnson, Jackson Mulder and James CaswellFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Police in Fargo are revealing that a traffic stop earlier this month resulted in the arrest of three men and the discovery of multiple stolen credit cards. Officer Tyler Hawes stopped their vehicle on Monday, December 8 in the 3100 block of Fiechtner Drive after matching the description of one…

Annual Menorah Lighting Features Increased Police Presence, Message Of Resilience

Annual Menorah Lighting Brings Increased Police Presence, Message of Resilience

About five more officers and deputies than are traditionally present were at the event site, making sure those who gathered felt safe.

December 17, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The sound of traditional Hanukkah songs filled the chilly air outside the downtown branch of the Fargo Public Library as Jews and Gentiles alike gathered to light the menorah on the fourth day of the holiday. Rabbi Yonah Grossman led the program on behalf of the Chabad Jewish Center of North Dakota, and said the community…

Thousands of dollars in damage reported in apartment laundry room break-ins

December 17, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Kenneth BlackwellFARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A Fargo man is facing multiple burglary charges, accused of breaking into buildings and stealing from the coin-operated laundry machines more than a dozen times. Kenneth Blackwell was charged with seven counts of felony burglary and is scheduled to be in court on Wednesday, Dec. 17. Fargo Police say officers responded to reported break-ins and thefts…

Extreme Cold Impacts Weekend Plans In Fargo

Cold Weather Changes Plans, Drives Folks Indoors

Wind chill was a major component of the weekend, making it feel well under 20 below in some places.

December 14, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Cold is nothing new in North Dakota, but at points this weekend, it has been absolutely brutal, largely due to those swirling, whipping winds. The popular saying in the Midwest is that it’s not the temperature, it’s the wind that will get you. It turns out – that’s basically how wind chill works. The wind takes…

Red River SWAT Helps Arrest Fargo Man After Domestic Violence Incident

28-year-old Ethan Erickson refused to exit his residence, leading to the SWAT team being activated.

December 13, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A Fargo man is in custody after a domestic violence incident at his residence in northwest Fargo, a few blocks from Madison-Unicorn Park. The Fargo Police Department says they responded to a report of domestic violence in the 2700 block of 10th Avenue North just after 1:00 A.M. on December 13. Once they assessed the situation,…