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Suspect Identified in Fargo Bank Robbery

66-year-old Jay Douglas Barker has been arrested for bank robbery in the past.

August 3, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Police Department have released the name of the man accused of robbing a downtown Wells Fargo bank on August 1. The robbery took place around 1 P.M., and FPD reported they had their suspect in custody around 4 P.M. that same afternoon. We now know the man is Jay Douglas Barker. Back in 2017, Barker…

Worker dies after injury at Mid America Steel in Fargo

July 24, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

UPDATE: Fargo Police Department has identified the deceased individual as Tuah Kollie, a 42-year-old man from West Fargo. FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police responded to Mid America Steel in the 5100 block of 19th Avenue North for a workplace injury shortly after 9:30 a.m. When they arrived, the employee was seriously injured. The person was taken by ambulance…

Multiple Officers Arrest Man Outside Salvation Army In Downtown Fargo

UPDATE: Multiple Fargo Police Officers detain man in Downtown Fargo

Multiple officers arrived on scene outside the Salvation Army with lights and sirens on

June 23, 2025

Alex Bertsch,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Multiple Fargo Police Officers detained a man in downtown Fargo following a call for a physical altercation. Witnesses say the officers arrived on the scene with their lights and sirens on before detaining, with the help of security, a man outside the Salvation Army on Roberts Street. According to Fargo Police, the victim left the scene…

Annual Fargo Police Department Community Picnic Fills Downtown

The event is touted as a chance for community members to meet officers in person and form a deeper connection with the department.

June 18, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – Folks filled Broadway Square this evening for the Fargo Police Department’s annual community picnic. The festivities stretched into surrounding streets, which contained inflatables and interactive exhibits for the kids. There was live music, many local vendors, and an atmosphere of fun in the air. Captain Matthew Christensen said he looks forward to this event every year. “The…

Moorhead Man Arrested After SWAT Standoff

Authorities say 44-year-old Landar Moore was trying to avoid being arrested for a parole violation.

June 15, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – A Moorhead man is in custody after the Fargo Police Department says he attempted to evade arrest for an active warrant. The FPD says at 6:02 P.M. on Saturday, June 14, they responded to a report of a wanted person in 100 block of 12th St. S. 44-year-old Landar Moore of Moorhead had an active warrant out…

Fargo authorities searching for suspect involved in Monday night armed robbery

June 10, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Fargo police and the Red River Valley SWAT Team carried out a high-risk search warrant at an apartment in the 2000 block of 21st Avenue South shortly after 11 p.m. Monday regarding an armed robbery reported earlier in the evening. Officers responded to the armed robbery around 7:30 p.m. Following the initial investigation, officers identified a nearby…

UPDATE: Police arrest man involved in officer assault

June 7, 2025

Alex Bertsch,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police arrested a man after he assaulted officers in downtown Fargo Saturday. Officers were called to the 200 block of Roberts Street North around 4:35 PM for a report of suspicious activity. Upon arriving at the scene, officers attempted to detain the suspect, 37-year-old Joseph Manitowabi, however during the process Manitowabi managed to punch three…

Update: Motorcyclist in arrest video says police are unfairly making example of him

June 6, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo Police released video of an officer arresting a motorcycle rider for reckless endangerment and reckless driving last week. The arrest happened May 28 after the officer saw the rider speeding down 45th Street S. The officer tried stopping the motorcycle, but police say the rider was speeding and lane-splitting. Later that day, the officer saw the…

Safety Safari at Red River Zoo

Admission to the park was free in order to get as many children in to learn about safety as possible.

May 31, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Law enforcement officials interact with children at the Safety Safari.FARGO, N.D. – The Red River Zoo threw open its doors on Saturday to showcase a different kind of exhibition – one about safety. The zoo held its annual Safety Safari, sponsored by Sanford Health. There were demonstrations that showed the efficacy of bike helmets and other safety equipment, plus law…

UPDATE: Police identify deceased man found near river

May 25, 2025

TJ Nelson,

UPDATE: Fargo Police have identified the deceased man found by a fisherman in Oak Grove Park as 28-year-old Aaron Brook Hadley. Hadley had no permanent address. The police are working with the Cass County Coroner’s Office and Medical Examiner to determine a cause of death, and it remains under investigation. FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An unresponsive man is found by…