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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…

Suspect Shot By Fargo Police Is Charged With Two Felonies

Estrada is charged with terrorizing and attempted aggravated assault on a peace officer with a dangerous weapon.

March 23, 2018

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FARGO, ND — Orlando Estrada, the man shot by Fargo Police after they say he charged at them with a knife was charged with two felonies in Cass County District Court. Estrada is charged with terrorizing and attempted aggravated assault on a peace officer with a dangerous weapon. He’s also charged with a misdemeanor of violating an order prohibiting contact…

Officer Involved Shooting Sends Fargo Man To The Hospital

Police responding to a domestic disturbance call at an apartment at 3101 32nd Street South around 11:30 p.m.

March 22, 2018

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FARGO, ND – A man is hospitalized with a gunshot wound after an officer involved shooting in Fargo overnight. Police responding to a domestic disturbance call at an apartment at 3101 32nd Street South around 11:30 p.m. and learned a woman at the address had a protection order against Orlando Estrada, who was inside the apartment with others. Police Chief…

Fargo Police Looking For Graffiti Vandals

The graffiti was found in the area of Village West and West Acres/Rabanus Park.

March 20, 2018

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FARGO, ND — Fargo Police report a rash of graffiti incidents. They believe they happened between March 17 – March 18, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. The graffiti was found in the area of Village West and West Acres/Rabanus Park. Police say it appears to be juvenile in nature and not gang related. Suspects are described…

Parking Lot Robbery Is Reminder For Safe Exchanges

The victim chased the suspect for a short distance but stopped and ran the opposite way when the suspect turned and pointed a handgun at him.

March 19, 2018

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FARGO (KFGO) – What was supposed to be an exchange of a cell phone for cash turned dangerous Sunday night. Fargo Police Sgt. Jim Van Lith says the victim agreed to meet a man in the parking lot of Cash Wise Foods on 13th Avenue South when the suspect grabbed the cell phone and ran. The victim chased the suspect…

Fargo Police Department Warns about Drunk Driving on St. Patrick’s Day

Officers recommend that people have a plan to get home safely after the festivities

March 16, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Police Department warns people to not drink and drive during tomorrow’s St. Patrick’s Day events. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 75% of fatal drunk driving accidents on St. Patrick’s Day involve a driver who is two times over the legal limit. Officers say that people can still have fun during the festivities, but…

Two Facing Charges After Sunday Night Disturbance In Fargo

24-year old Christian Reierson was arrested for Criminal Trespass, Resisting a Police Officer and Obstructing a Public Official.

March 12, 2018

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FARGO (KFGO) – Two people were arrested after police responded to a report the pair refused to leave ARC Attic Treasures, 255 North University Drive in Fargo Sunday around 6 p.m. They left before police arrived but were located nearby. Both refused to identify themselves and as officers tried to detain one of the men, he struggled with police and…