Fargo Police Department

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…

Man being Sought after Crashing Vehicle and Fleeing Scene

Police have not been able to locate or identify the driver.

FARGO, N.D.–Fargo Police are searching for a man who fled the scene after crashing a vehicle on Thursday. Officers responded to a single-rollover crash in the 1400 block of 42nd Street South at approximately 6:55 a.m. A witness told them a mid 20’s, white man wearing jeans and a dark hoodie got out of the vehicle and ran northbound. Police…

Two Men Arrested After Stealing Running Vehicle in Moorhead

Drivers are asked to lock their vehicles when they are unoccupied.

MOORHEAD, Minn.–Two men were arrested after they stole a vehicle that was running and unoccupied outside a residence on Tuesday. A Moorhead Police Officer monitoring the Fargo Police Department radio traffic was provided with the description and license plate number of the stolen car. The Moorhead officer reported he had seen the stolen vehicle in the 1000 block of Main…

Fargo Police Release Video Seeking Information in Kartes Homicide Investigation

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Lovejoy at 701-476-4176.

FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Police Department released a video on Wednesday asking for information about an individual they believe has direct knowledge of the moments leading up to Brenda Kartes’ death. They say an individual entered a local establishment and spoke with employees during the summer months of 2019. This individual indicated they had knowledge of the incident and specific details…

Fargo Police Seek Help Identifying Hit and Run Suspect

The incident occurred outside of No Bull at approximately 11:45 p.m.

FARGO, N.D.-Fargo police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the driver of a vehicle who struck a pedestrian on New Year’s Eve. The incident occurred outside of No Bull in the 600 block of NP Avenue at approximately 11:45 p.m. The victim was walking between two parked cars when the vehicle struck them. They received non-life threatening injuries. The…

Fargo Police Looking for Two Missing Adults

Police say they are known to stay at local hotels and work day labor jobs.

FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Police Department is seeking assistance locating two missing adults. Thirty-one-year-old Bonnie Jean Moores and 40-year-old Jimmy Shane Shoemake were last seen in late October 2019 when they were released from jail. Moores is 5’1″, 115 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair. Shoemake is 5’10”, 120 pounds with hazel eyes and brown hair. Neither has a permanent…