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Fargo Man In Custody for His Role in Armed Robbery at Riddle’s Jewelry

25-year-old Victor Velazquez is currently in custody at the Cass County Jail

June 29, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Around 9:30 Friday morning, the Fargo Police Department was notified of a robbery where a man came into Riddle’s Jewelry with a handgun, and forced employees to fill garbage bags with jewelry. “From what we understand, one of those employees possibly had their hands ziptied, and other employees were forced at gunpoint to take the bags of jewelry…

Fargo Police Say 40-50 People Treated For The Heat At Trump Rally

Fargo Police say one person was arrested at President Trump's Rally in Fargo Wednesday night.

June 28, 2018

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WEST FARGO, ND — Fargo Police say one person was arrested at President Trump’s Rally in Fargo Wednesday night. That person was arrested for trespassing. Nine others who were trespassing were simply removed from the area around Scheels Arena. Seven people were transported to local hospitals for various medical issues. According to Fargo Police, roughly 40-50 people were treated for…

Arrest Made After Truck Crashes Into Fargo Home

Police say 24-year-old Damien Troy, the driver and a passenger fled on foot after the crash about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday but were tracked down by officers.

June 20, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. (AP) _ A man is in custody after allegedly driving drunk in Fargo and crashing his pickup truck through a fence and into a home. Police say 24-year-old Damien Troy, the driver and a passenger fled on foot after the crash about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday but were tracked down by officers. The passenger was taken to a hospital to…

Suspect Still on the Loose after Stabbing Fargo Resident with Pair of Scissors

The incident occurred on the 200 block of 6th Avenue North near downtown Fargo

May 23, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Around 2:30 Wednesday morning, a Fargo resident pulled up near his house on the 200 block of 6th Avenue North when a stranger knocked on his car door demanding a ride home. “My buddy attempted to defuse the situation by just simply turning his back and attempting to go in the home as the man or whomever it…

“Flag Down An Officer” Campaign

You can simply "Flag Down an Officer", bring your used flag to Fargo Police Department Headquarters, 222 4 Street North or the Fargo Police Department Substation at 1230 25 Street South.

May 16, 2018

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FARGO, ND — The Fargo Police Department is accepting U.S. flags that are worn or frayed during “Flag Down an Officer” campaign. The campaign goes from May 16 to June 14 (Flag Day). You can simply “Flag Down an Officer”, bring your used flag to Fargo Police Department Headquarters, 222 4 Street North or the Fargo Police Department Substation at…

North Dakota Police Officers Reward Children for Staying Safe

The officers are armed with "I Got Caught" tickets given to kids found wearing their safety helmets

May 8, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Police officers in North Dakota are handing out a few extra tickets to kids who are staying safe. The officers are armed with “I Got Caught” tickets given to kids found wearing their safety helmets. The goal is to reward children for safely riding their bikes, skateboards, or scooters and convince others to do the same. Children…

Fargo Police “Pot Post” Going Viral

Today, April 20th, is known as "Weed Day," by many because the date corresponds with the numerical code for marijuana.

April 20, 2018

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FARGO (KFGO)- A post on the Fargo Police Department’s Facebook has gone viral. Today, April 20th, is known as “Weed Day,” by many because the date corresponds with the numerical code for marijuana. Noting the date, police say they are giving away a prize to the person who stops by police headquarters with the most pot. Obviously a little tongue-in-check….

Three Arrested In Connection With Garage Burglaries

This morning at approximately 3:37 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 300 block of 20 St. N. for a garage burglary in progress.

April 18, 2018

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FARGO, ND — Fargo Police say they arrested three individuals earl this morning in connection with a garage burglary. This morning at approximately 3:37 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 300 block of 20 St. N. for a garage burglary in progress. Officers responded and set up a perimeter and started a K9 track. During the track a vehicle fled…

Driver Identified In Fatal Car Crash

57 year old Matthew Vernon Beck of Fargo was killed in the accident at 45th Street and 40th Avenue South.

April 5, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Fargo Police released the name of the victim in Wednesday’s fatal crash in Fargo. 57 year old Matthew Vernon Beck of Fargo was killed in the accident at 45th Street and 40th Avenue South. Police say the driver of a Jeep went through the intersection, hit a traffic light, and then struck a pickup that was stopped. The Jeep…

Fargo Police Warning About “Grandparent Scam”

The person receives a phone call initiated with a phrase like, “Hi Grandma/Grandpa! Do you know who this is?”, or something similar.

April 2, 2018

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FARGO, ND — Fargo Police issued a warning on their Facebook Page about the “Grandparent Scam”. Police say they received several calls over the past weekend about the scam. Here’s how it work. The person receives a phone call initiated with a phrase like, “Hi Grandma/Grandpa! Do you know who this is?”, or something similar. If the grandparent responds with…