Fargo Police Department

No Charges Filed Following Domestic Incident in South Fargo

FARGO, N.D.–No charges have been filed following a domestic incident that occurred shortly after 8 p.m. Sunday night. The Fargo Police Department responded to the 2800 block of Dakota Park Circle near Essentia Hospital to perform a welfare check on a man. When officers arrived they heard what sounded like gunshots. The officers retreated and attempted to contact the man…

Man Arrested after Threatening People with Knife and Fleeing Police

FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Police Department arrested a man after he threatened multiple people with a knife, stole a vehicle, and crashed twice on Tuesday. Officers responded to the 700 block of 6th Avenue North at approximately 4:25 p.m. for reports of a man who threatened to stab someone in order to obtain car keys. The man drove away in the…

Man Arrested after Stealing Vehicle and Fleeing Police

FARGO, N.D.–A man was arrested following a foot chase with police Monday morning. Fargo Police officers made note of a suspicious vehicle in the area of 8th Avenue North and Barrett Street North at approximately 1:55 a.m.. The officers attempted to make contact with the driver of the vehicle, but he quickly parked and fled on foot. After checking the…

Man Arrested in Possible Stabbing in Fargo

They say there is no threat to the public.

FARGO, N.D. – A suspect is arrested in connection to a morning stabbing in Fargo. 37-year-old Paul Ramirez of Argyle, Minnesota is being held for aggravated assault. At 6:30 on Tuesday, officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of 8th Avenue North. They found a man with what appeared to be stab wounds. The victim was taken to a local…

Police Notify Public of High Risk Sex Offenders Living in Fargo

High risk sex offenders are lifetime registrants.

FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Police Department is notifying the public of three high risk sex offenders living in Fargo. Fifty-seven-year-old Daniel Shern is currently living at 1418 1st Avenue South in Fargo. Shern is 6′, 190 pounds, with hazel eyes and gray hair. Shern was convicted of 2nd degree Criminal Sexual Conduct in Pennington County, Minn. in 1994. He was also…

Man Found Dead in Parking Lot of NDSCS

Fargo Police are investigating the scene.

FARGO, N.D.–Foul play is not suspected in the death of a man found at NDSCS Tuesday morning. The Fargo Police Department was dispatched to the parking lot of NDSCS at 1305 19th Avenue North at approximately 7:20 a.m. for reports of an elderly man parked in his vehicle. When officers arrived, they found the man deceased. Fargo Police are investigating…

Fargo Police Investigating Body Found near River

The man's name will not be released until next of kin is contacted.

FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Police Department is currently investigating the body of a man found near the river on Thursday. Officers were dispatched to 3102 South University at approximately 2:45 p.m. They say the death does not appear suspicious and it is too early to tell if the cold contributed to the man’s death. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the…

Police Notify Public of High Risk Sex Offender Living in Fargo

High-risk offenders lifetime registrants and verified every 30 days.

FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Police Department has released information about a high-risk sex offender living in Fargo. Alexander Michael Emmons is living at 734 College Street North. Emmons was convicted of gross sexual imposition in Stutsman County in 2014. High-risk offenders lifetime registrants and verified every 30 days. Information about high-risk sex offenders in Fargo can be found here. Categories: Crime,…

Fargo Police to Hold Moszer Flag Ceremony Feb. 11

Officer Jason Moszer was killed in the line of duty on February 11, 2016.

FARGO, N.D.–A flag ceremony in remembrance of Officer Jason Moszer will be held on February 11 at 9 a.m. Officer Jason Moszer was killed in the line of duty on February 11, 2016. The Fargo Honor Guard will conduct the ceremony with remarks from Deputy Chief Joe Anderson. The ceremony will be held in the public entrance parking lot on…

Fargo Man Arrested for Setting Multiple Fires

No one was injured during the incidents.

FARGO, N.D.–A Fargo man was arrested for setting multiple fires on Sunday. The Fargo Police and Fire Departments responded to 633 1st Avenue North for reports of a small fire at approximately 6:15 p.m. Authorities had reported to additional fires at the same location earlier in the weekend and determined the fires were being set intentionally. Police conducted an investigation…