Fargo Police Department

Fargo Police Warn of Motor Vehicle Thefts

They suggest removing items such as financial information, electronics and spare keys from vehicles.

Fargo, ND–The Fargo Police Department is reminding Fargo residents to remove all valuables from vehicles after receiving multiple reports of theft from motor vehicles. They suggest removing items such as financial information, electronics and spare keys as well as locking the vehicle’s windows and doors. Unlawful entry to a motor vehicle and theft of a motor vehicle also occurred in…

Fargo Police Confirm No Criminal Report Filed In U.S. Attorney Crash Investigation

The other person filed a crash report and police investigated

FARGO, ND — We have an update on a minor crash on July 18 involving North Dakota U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley. A Fargo Police Department spokesperson confirms that no criminal report is being filed. Authorities say the former Lieutenant Governor and another person exchanged information at the scene. The other person filed a crash report and police investigated. Categories: North…

Woman Arrested for Endangerment by Fire and Aggravated Burglary

The woman was arrested for Endangerment by fire, aggravated burglary, terrorizing and attempted assault on a peace officer.

Fargo, ND–The Fargo Police Department arrested a woman near the scene of an apartment fire that occurred on July 23 at 10:36 p.m. Fargo Officers were dispatched to 102 14 St. S. to assist the Fargo Fire Department with a structure fire. Multiple tenants had to escape from windows on the first floor prior to the fire being extinguished.  Firefighters…

Fargo Police Say Man Has Been Located And Is Safe

Update – Fargo Police reporter Hanson has been located and is safe. — The Fargo Police Department is requesting help in located Michael Hanson, 47-years-old, who was reported missing this morning at 4:55 a.m. He was last seen southbound from Sanford, 5225 23 Ave. S. wearing a dark colored shirt, white plaid shorts and sandals. He is 5’06” and approximately…

Fargo Police Release Squad Car Footage in Response to Article

**Disclaimer: Video contains vulgar language which may be offensive to some

The Fargo Police Department has released the squad car footage from a traffic stop that occurred on Monday, July 15 when 26-year-old Abraham Nyei initially refused to stop, but eventually pulled over and became non-compliant. The video is being released as a response to an InForum article regarding the use of excessive force during the traffic stop. The video shows…

Man Arrested For DUI After Hitting Power Pole

Fargo Police say Mohamed A Mohamed was driving intoxicated and suffered minor injuries.

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) A 33-year-old West Fargo man with no car insurance knocked out power to 100 people after he hit a power pole at 25th St and 17th Ave S in Fargo at 2 a.m. Police say Mohamed A Mohamed was driving intoxicated and suffered minor injuries. He fled on foot following the crash but was arrested when police…

Park District Executive Director Joel Vettel Resigns, Interim Director Named

The resignation is effective immediately.

FARGO, N.D (KFGO) – Fargo Park District executive director Joel Vettel resigned from the job he’s held for nearly three years. The resignation is effective immediately. Sources tell KFGO News Vettel’s departure was the result of his management style and a “lack of confidence” from employees. One source said it was “not a good fit.” Vettel has had a high…

Fargo Police Responded To 37 Welfare Checks On Animals Left In A Vehicle In June

The average temperature was 85 with the hottest day last month being 95

FARGO, ND — Police in Fargo are reminding pet owners to never leave pets in a vehicle without it running in the summer months. The department responded to 37 welfare checks on animals left in a vehicle in June. The average temperature was 85 with the hottest day last month being 95. In three incidents, animals were removed from the…

Fargo Police Notify The Public About A High Risk Sex Offender

Jordan Charles Earring is residing at 735 14 Street North

FARGO, ND — The Fargo Police Department is notifying the community that a registered sex offender, Jordan Charles Earring, is residing at 735 14 St N in Fargo, ND. Earring was assessed as a high-risk offender by the North Dakota Sex Offender Risk Assessment Committee. The following information describes Earring and his offense: Jordan Charles Earring 32 years old, 6’3,…

Arrest Made In Fargo Grave Digging Overnight

When officers arrived, they found a grave had been disturbed.

FARGO, ND — Last night, at 5:40 p.m., Fargo Officers were dispatched to Sunset Memorial Gardens, 1715 52 Ave. S., for a male digging up a grave. When officers arrived, they found a grave had been disturbed. While officers were processing the scene, the suspect, Jordan Lee Schweitzer, 30 years old with no permanent address, returned to the scene. Schweitzer admitted…