Fargo Police Department

“Take Back Tuesday” Gives People Reason to Donate Unused Prescriptions

Tuesday marked the second "Take Back Tuesday" of the year

FARGO, N.D. — People had the chance to drop off their unwanted prescriptions and medication outside of Fargo Cass Public Health. Tuesday marked the second “Take Back Tuesday” event put on by Fargo Cass Public Health this year. Last month’s collection brought in more than 140 pounds of unused medication. With another event in the books, staff members say there are…

VIDEO: Fargo Police Release Video Of Suspect In Hotel Robbery

The initial investigation shows two masked suspects entering the lobby and brandishing a handgun at the employee.

Grand Inn Robbery Suspect Shortly after midnight on July 25, 2018, Fargo Police officers responded to the Grand Inn, 3402 14 Ave. S. for a report of a robbery. We are trying to idenitfy the male in this video. If you have any information regarding this male, please call 701-241-1405, text a tip to 701-730-8888, or call our tip line…

Dep. Chief Confirmed To Become Next Police Chief In Moorhead

Shannon Monroe is a 24-year veteran of the department and has served as deputy police chief since 2008

MOORHEAD, Minn. – Shannon Monroe will be the next police chief in Moorhead. The city council agreed with the city manager’s recommendation to hire Monroe at a meeting Monday night. He is a 24-year veteran of the department and has served as deputy police chief since 2008. Fargo Police Lt. Jason Nelson was also in the running. City Manager Christina Volkers…

Two Under Arrest After Baseball Bat Attack In Fargo

Sgt. Joel Erickson says two suspects have been arrested. 54-year old Daniel Curtis and 21-year old Shane Burley are facing charges that include domestic and aggravated assault.

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A man was taken to the hospital after he was reportedly assaulted with baseball bats at a home in the 900 block of 5th Street South in Fargo. Sgt. Joel Erickson says two suspects have been arrested. 54-year old Daniel Curtis and 21-year old Shane Burley are facing charges that include domestic and aggravated assault. Burley…

Picture Released Of Suspect In Royal Liquors Armed Robbery

The holdup happened around 11:45 p.m. last Wednesday

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Police Department has put out a picture of the suspect in last week’s armed robbery of Royal Liquors on Main Avenue. Employees say a skinny black male between 5’10” and 6′ tall walked into the store, pointed a gun at each of them, and demanded money. He got away with an undisclosed amount of cash. The…

Alcohol Rules For Fargo Downtown Street Fair

The Downtown Community Partnership received the only license which allows approved vendors to sell alcohol in designated public consumption area's during the annual event that draws thousands of people downtown.

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Fargo’s new liquor law, approved last month, gets its first “test” at the Downtown Street Fair that runs Thursday through Saturday. The Downtown Community Partnership received the only license which allows approved vendors to sell alcohol in designated public consumption area’s during the annual event that draws thousands of people downtown. Police Department spokeswoman Jessica Schindeldecker…

Fargo Man Charged In Jewelry Store Robbery

25 year old Victor Velazquez was charged in Cass County Court with Robbery-With a firearm, dangerous weapon, or destructive device.

FARGO, N.D. — 25 year old Victor Velazquez was charged in Cass County Court with Robbery-With a firearm, dangerous weapon, or destructive device. The Fargo man is charged in the robbery of Riddle’s Jewlery on Friday morning. Fargo Police say Velazquez entered the store with a handgun and forced employees to fill garbage bags with jewelry.   From there, the suspect…

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

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.

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.

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…