Fargo Police Department

Five Men In Custody Accused of Causing Damage at Fargo Construction Site

FARGO, N.D. — Five men are arrested after police say they broke into a construction zone near NDSU and damaged property. Officers responded to 12th Avenue North and University Drive around one o’clock this morning. Authorities say the men started a skid steer and drove it into the fence and damaged property. Austin Martz, Trevor Nelson, Mitchell Sanders, Hunter Rosenfeldt…

Fargo Police Chief Announces Intent to Retire

Chief Todd has served the Fargo Police Department since 1987.

FARGO, N.D.–Fargo Police Chief David Todd has announced his plan to retire at the end of July 2020. Chief Todd has served the Fargo Police Department since 1987 and has been the Police chief since 2014. When Chief Todd was appointed Chief he worked to enact a strategic plan of restructuring, hiring additional officers, ensuring competitive wages, a new centralized…

Man Accidentally Starts Car on Fire While Smoking Meth

FARGO, N.D.–A man has been arrested after admitting to smoking methamphetamine while driving and accidentally starting his car on fire on Thursday. The Fargo Police Department responded to Fiechtner Drive and Westrac Drive at approximately 9:40 p.m. for reports of a vehicle on fire in the road. When officers arrived, the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames, but no one…

Man with Machete Arrested after Assaulting Officer

FARGO, N.D.–Fargo Police arrested a man Wednesday night after he robbed a store with a machete and assaulted a police officer. Police responded to the 1000 Block of 45 Street South for reports of a fight at approximately 7 p.m.. The first officer on the scene attempted to detain 20-year-old Talon Parisien, but noticed he was holding a large machete….

UPDATE: Missing Teen and Baby Found Safe

Sabina was last seen at approximately 5 p.m. on Tuesday.

UPDATE: Fargo Police say Sabina and her baby have been safely located.   FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Police Department seeks the public’s help locating 16-year-old Sabina Tamang and her 1 1/2-year-old baby. Sabina was last seen at approximately 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Police say she has no money, formula or diapers with her. Sabina is described as a Nepalese Asian female…

Fargo Police Warn of Face Mask Scams

If you suspect a scam, report it to the FTC.

FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Police Department is warning residents about buying facemasks and other health products from unfamiliar online sources. Police say dozens of people, including healthcare workers, have reported paying for facemasks and toilet paper online and then never receiving the items. Scammers take the money and then cut off all contact, refuse to answer questions and deactivate websites. Police…

Fargo Police Taking COVID-19 Precautions to Protect Officers

FARGO, N.D.–Officers with the Fargo Police Department may look a little different when responding to calls due to certain COVID-19 precautions. Officers have been advised to wear surgical masks, N95 respirators and protective glasses at all times when interacting with the public. Previously, the Fargo Police Department took precautions by completing some service calls via phone and wearing N95 masks…

Fargo Police Searching for Missing Woman

Christa was last seen April 6.

FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Police Department is asking the public’s help locating Christa Lynn Hagen. Christa was last seen April 6 and reported missing on April 8. She is 44-years-old, approximately 160 pounds, 5’6″ with blonde hair and hazel eyes. Anyone with information is asked to call 701-451-7660 or Detective Grant Kendall 701-241-1390. Categories: Local News Tags: Christa Lynn Hagen, Fargo…

Police Arrest Man who Stole Multiple Packages from Homes in West Fargo

The West Fargo Police Department is still investigating the incident.

WEST FARGO, N.D.–A man was arrested on Saturday after he stole multiple packages from homes in the River’s Bend neighborhood in West Fargo. The West Fargo Police Department received multiple reports of packages being stolen on Friday, April 10. Officers were able to use video and eyewitness accounts to determine the suspect’s vehicle description and license plate number. On Saturday, The…