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Homeowner detains suspect after break-in

July 14, 2020

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FARGO, ND — Fargo Police get a helping hand from a homeowner in taking a burglary suspect into custody. Police say it began this morning when officers were dispatched to an attempted burglary at Happy Harry’s, 4001 53 Avenue South. Officers found a suspect on camera throwing a rock at the front door. The rock didn’t break the glass and…

Officer, Suspect injured after traffic stop and chase

July 14, 2020

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FARGO, ND — Fargo Police say an officer suffered minor injuries after a chase and fight with a suspect. According to a post on the Fargo Police Department Facebook page: This morning, Tues. July 14, at 3:34 a.m., an officer on patrol southbound on North University Drive saw a vehicle cut off another vehicle, causing it to almost crash. The…

City Commission, Fargo Police revise policy on use of chokeholds

Fargo Police Chief David Todd says clarity during these times is important for officers and the community they serve

July 13, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo City Commission votes unanimously in favor of a revision to Fargo Police’s “Response to Resistance” Policy. “It needs to stop,” said Faith Dixon with Black Lives Matter Fargo-Moorhead. “The chokehold is banned in other states, completely banned, and we are still even talking about it.” In light of recent conversations regarding police brutality across the…

ND Attorney General Takes Up Independent Investigation Into Todd Osmundson

The Attorney General says It has assigned a supervising agent with the BCI to conduct an independent review.

July 10, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — The City Of Fargo says they made the request because “all parties feel it is important to seek an independent” investigation. Criminal charges against Osmundson were declined after the police department concluded an internal review. Osmundson admitted to carrying an open beer and shouting obscenities at police during the riot in downtown Fargo. He was off duty…

Fargo Police continue to investigate officer misconduct allegation

The incident under investigation occurred on June 22.

July 10, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Police Department says the investigation regarding alleged misconduct by two officers will not be completed Friday. The incident under investigation occurred on June 22 in which 19-year-old Larry Pope claims two Fargo police officers illegally stopped, searched and harassed him. Pope was interviewed by Fargo Police on Thursday. Police say several issues that arose during the interview…

Fargo requests North Dakota Attorney General’s Office investigation into former Deputy Chief’s actions

The Attorney General has been requested to refer the matter to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

July 10, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–The City of Fargo has requested the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office conduct its own investigation into former Deputy Chief Todd Osmundon’s actions during the George Floyd protest and riot on May 30. The Fargo Police Department provided all applicable information to the Fargo City Attorney’s Office which then sent the materials to the Attorney General’s Office. The Attorney…

Multiple incidents at south Fargo residence

July 9, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–(UPDATE) Charges against Jarvis Teair Williams were dropped as of December 1, 2020. The State’s Attorney determined that based on recent communications from the alleged victim and conduct by each of two alleged eyewitnesses, the State does not believe it could present evidence beyond a reasonable doubt to support a conviction. Therefore they determined that further prosecution is not…

Fargo man arrested after chasing woman with knife

July 6, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–A Fargo man was arrested Monday morning after chasing a woman with a knife in the 1600 block of 32 Avenue South. The Fargo Police Department says the victim saw her ex-boyfriend, 52-year-old Timothy Lightfoot, in the passenger seat of her vehicle at approximately 12:57 a.m. When the victim approached the vehicle, Lightfood got out holding a knife and…

Fargo Police Department Arrest Man For DUI After Finding Vehicle Flipped Sideways On Roadside

Doyle gave 2 to 3 very different stories in a short amount of time and denied driving or knowing anything about the crash, but admitted he had quite a bit to drink.

July 4, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — It’s a dangerous reminder if your not driving sober you will be pulled over. That’s what 26-year-old Christoper James Doyle found out after Fargo police say he flipped his car just after 3am on Saturday. Officers were dispatched to Main Ave and 2nd St for a white Buick SUV on its side A witness gave a detailed…

Fargo police arrest car prowler Monday night

June 30, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Fargo Police arrested a man in south Fargo Monday night for breaking into parked cars. Officers responded to the 1000 block of 23rd Street South at approximately 11:30 p.m. and found 26-year-old Shawn Opsahl. Police found property in Opsahl’s possession which he admitted to stealing out of parked cars. Police arrested Opsahl. Anyone who was parked in the area…