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Fargo Police Celebrate 23rd Annual Community Picnic at Island Park

People had the opportunity to visit with local enforcement officers including K9s

June 27, 2017

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FARGO, ND — It’s a Fargo Police Department tradition and a community favorite. The department celebrated its 23rd annual community picnic at Island Park. People had the opportunity to visit with local enforcement officers including K9s. Stations at the event highlighted the importance of driving sober and wearing a seat belt. What better way to bond with those on the…

Firefighters Respond to Sheds on Fire in South Fargo

Officials say it appears one of the storage units caught on fire and then spread to the other two

June 19, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Crews respond to multiple storage sheds on fire around 5 o’clock in south Fargo. The Fargo Police Department was at a separate call when officers noticed smoke coming from behind a house at 1721 25th Avenue South. Authorities found three sheds damaged from the flames. Officials say it appears one of the storage units caught on fire…

Fargo K9 Officer on Administrative Leave After Domestic Assault Arrest

Just two days after Fargo hosted the regional police K9 demonstration, Jeremiah Ferris found himself in jail

June 13, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Fargo K9 officer is on administrative leave after being arrested for domestic assault in Moorhead. Police say the alleged female victim had injuries when they arrived on scene. Just two days after Fargo hosted the regional police K9 demonstration, Jeremiah Ferris found himself in jail. “I will be placing this officer on administrative leave pending the…

Goodbye Earl: K9 Earl Retires from the Fargo Police Department

K9 Earl has spent his last 10 years on the force alongside Lieutenant George Vinson

June 7, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The fastest, finest and furriest member of the Fargo Police Department is retiring. “I’ve had such a great opportunity to be involved in such exciting, worthwhile, self–fulfilling things with my partner” said Lt. George Vinson, who is Earl’s handler. K9 Earl has spent his last 10 years on the force alongside Lieutenant George Vinson. Work may not…

Fargo’s Deputy Chief Removes His Name for Consideration for West Fargo Chief

Fargo Deputy Police Chief Joe Anderson is no longer under consideration for the job.

May 19, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — Fargo Deputy Police Chief Joe Anderson has withdrawn his name from consideration for the top spot at the West Fargo Police Department. Anderson stated in a letter to the city he could not commit to attending the second round of interviews scheduled for June 7-9. He also stated although it wasn’t an easy decision for him, it…

“Attacks on Our Police Must End”: President Trump Speaks to Thousands at National Police Memorial Service

A memorial was held on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol and featured the biggest names in town

May 15, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A group of around 75 people, including Fargo Police, local law enforcement agencies and the family of Jason Moszer, have spent the past few days in Washington, D.C. to honor Jason and other fallen officers. A memorial was held on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol and featured the biggest names in town. This is Police Memorial Day…

Slamabama Releases New Song in Honor of Fallen Officers Around the Country

The video includes officers from the Fargo Police Department

May 10, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NATIONAL — A country band from Alabama is honoring Fargo officer Jason Moszer and other fallen officers across the country. Slamabama’s “Water Tower” is a tribute to the law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty in 2016. The video includes officers from the Fargo Police Department. All sales from the download of this song during May and…

Moszer to be Honored on National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington D.C.

Join us for our coverage as the nation honors those killed in the line of duty

May 8, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Fallen Fargo Police Officer Jason Moszer will be honored as his name is engraved on the National Law Enforcement Officers memorial in Washington D.C. KVRR will be there live starting Saturday night from a candlelight vigil on the National Mall right through the National Peace Officers Memorial Day service on Monday. Join us for our coverage…

Fargo Police Searching for Suspects in Early Morning Shooting

Fargo Police say they have released two of the suspects and are looking for two others that may have been involved

March 29, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo police are looking for possible suspects after a person was shot in the face early this morning. The victim is not cooperating with police. At around two this morning, police responded to calls from multiple neighbors who live on the 2500th Block of 15th Street South in Fargo. Neighbors said they heard possibly eight different gun…

Law Enforcement Concerns Over ND’s New Conceal and Carry Law

Fargo Police Department Shares Their Concerns About the New Conceal Carry Law

March 27, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Officials with the Fargo Police Department are having some concerns about the new conceal carry law. It was signed by the governor last week. It lets anyone with a Class 2 firearm license and a valid North Dakota ID for at least a year the right to carry a concealed firearm without a permit. Police say their…