Fargo Police Department

Fargo Police Chief David Todd: Addiction Driving Increase In Crime

Todd Presented 2018 Crime States to Fargo City Commission

FARGO, ND — Addiction is driving an increase in crime in Fargo. Police Chief David Todd presented the crime report for 2018 to the Fargo City Commission. The report was done in February but was just made public due to scheduling issues and flood fighting efforts. Fargo saw a 3% increase in crime last year, most of it related to burglaries…

Man Accuses Fargo Police Department Of Crime Ring, Calls Mayor A Liar

Mayor Tim Mahoney says Duane Hansen has made false accusations, harassed his staff and refused to listen to common sense

Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney and Duane HansenFARGO, ND — A man with a history of conflicts with local government employees and law enforcement is accusing the Fargo Police Department of being involved in a theft ring. “You people are way out of line,” said Duane Hansen of Hawley. “There is theft going on here and like I said I believe there’s…

Bike Riding Robbery Suspect Under Arrest

Both the victim and the suspect were on bikes at the time.

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Fargo police arrested a robbery suspect early Wednesday after a brief chase. Both the victim and the suspect were on bikes at the time. It happened around 3:30 in the 1500 block of 3rd Avenue North. Police say the victim was approached by the stranger who flashed a knife and demanded his belongings. Sgt. Jerrod Wagner…

UPDATE: 38 Reports of Vehicles’ Windows Shot Out in Fargo

It is believed a bb or pellet gun was being used.

Courtesy: Fargo Police UPDATE MONDAY – Fargo Police have received 38 reports of vehicles’ windows shot out between Saturday and today. This is a map of where it happened. The incidents go as far north as near the Edgewood Golf Course and as far south as 35th Avenue south. Investigators say the vehicles were parked in driveways, on the street…

Fargo Bank Robbery Suspect Wearing Graduation Robe On The Loose

The suspect was wearing a graduation robe during the robbery

FARGO, N.D. — Around 7:55 a.m. Friday, police say a man walked into the Alerus location at 3137 32nd Avenue South and slammed a note on the counter saying he had a gun and would shoot if he didn’t get money. “The male is described as a black male in his 20’s or 30’s, possibly 5’8” to 5’10”, who was wearing…

Fargo Police Investigating Robbery, Suspect Wore Graduation Robe

Fargo Police report an armed robbery at Alerus, 3137 32 Ave S. Officers on perimeter. Please avoid the area.

FARGO, ND — Fargo Police report an armed robbery at Alerus, 3137 32 Ave S. Officers on perimeter. Please avoid the area. This morning at 7:55 a.m. , Fargo Police Officers responded to a robbery that just occurred at Alerus, 3137 32 Ave. S. The suspect walked in and produced a note that said I have a gun give me…

LIVE: Event To Help Trafficking Victims Rescheduled

"Purses For A Purpose" Rescheduled For March 7th

  Mother Nature got in the way the first time, but The Next Step ND isn’t letting her stop them. You can help a victim of human trafficking regain her independence with a purse. The group is hosting its rescheduled fundraiser, Purses for a Purpose, this week. The original event was postpones due to weather on February 7th. Emily Brooks…

Chase, Crash and Arrest From Moorhead Into Fargo

The Moorhead Police Department says around 1:30 a.m., an officer spotted a stolen vehicle.

Fargo, N.D. (KFGO) – A Fargo man was arrested after backing a stolen vehicle into a Moorhead police squad and fleeing Moorhead and Fargo authorities early Tuesday morning. The Moorhead Police Department says around 1:30 a.m., an officer spotted a stolen vehicle. When the officer pulled behind the vehicle in a driveway, the driver backed into the squad and fled….

LIVE: Purses For A Purpose

Group Collecting Purses To Help Human Trafficking Victims

  You can help a victim of human trafficking regain her independence with a purse. Lisa Hanson and Chris Welsand with The Next Step ND join Adam to talk about how a purse can help save a woman who escaped human trafficking. The Next Step ND helps trafficking victims get back on their feet and into the community. The group…

Police: Dead Woman Found in Fargo Parking Lot “Had Been There For a Few Months”

Police expect to have an ID on the woman by Thursday

UPDATE: Fargo Police identify the woman found in the Cash Wise parking lot on 33rd Street South Wednesday as 65-year-old Barbara Anne Barry and say she was “believed to be deceased for a few months.” Authorities do not suspect foul play. They believe Barry is homeless and was not reported as a missing person. The incident remains under investigation.  …