FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Police Department is asking for a new headquarters after only four years in their current space off 25th St. N. Listing issues such as unsecured parking, location affecting response time and site security. “Even if we stayed where we were right now we would be landlocked and hamstrung with what we have,” said Fargo…
Mohamad BarakatFARGO (KFGO) – Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner says the man who shot and killed a Fargo police officer, wounded two other officers, and a civilian last July after a minor traffic collision on 25th Street, was using an explosive-compound he obtained legally more than two months ahead of the ambush. Jahner says a deputy was called to the…
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The Fargo City Commission has approved a master facilities plan for the police department, which includes a recommendation to build a new headquarters. The police department moved into the current headquarters in October, 2019 and now leases the facility located at 25th St. & 1st Ave. N. The city has been in the process of purchasing it….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo’s Police Advisory & Oversight Board is hearing about this year’s stats when it comes to arrests and the use of force by officers. Fargo officers have responded to 90,189 calls for service, with 5,888 calls resulting in arrests. Of those, use of force was used in 152 calls and around 2.5% of arrests involved an…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police Department is looking for recruits to join its upcoming Fargo Police Academy class this January. The program runs for 13 weeks. Those who successfully complete the program are able to become a peace officer. Candidates who qualify will be invited to enroll in the academy free of charge. They will be paid and are…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Thirty years ago, Kevin Mahoney was last seen in the 1000 Block of 11th Street North in Fargo. Three decades later the family hasn’t given up as they continue their efforts to find Kevin. “It’s very important to the family to find closure and find Kevin,” said Michele Elsenpeter, Kevin’s younger sister. “Some answers. Just won’t…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Three businesses raise $40,000 to support those involved in the July 14 ambush in south Fargo. “This all came together, Kelly Visto of Big Erv’s and Keith with Midwest Tree Service and Skooter’s Plumbing were going to have a private party, actually. Then, this tragedy happened. So, we decided to turn it into a benefit to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Steamatic is joining in on Fargo Police Department fundraising but they’re showing love with juicy meats for the department. They cooked hot dogs and burgers and helped raise money for victims impacted by the July 14 shooting. Steamatic employees say they had ideas to host a grill out for the department which said the best…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police Officer Tyler Hawes has been released from the hospital. Fargo Police Department putting out video of the joyful moment Hawes got up out of a wheelchair and made his way out of Sanford Medical Center Monday. His release comes just days after fellow Officer Andrew Dotas was released from Sanford Medical Center. Both men…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/AP) — One of two Fargo police officers shot by a man who ambushed them and killed another officer last month has left the hospital. Officer Andrew Dotas walked out of Sanford Medical Center with his wife and child by his side on Saturday afternoon. Dozens of hospital staff, guard members and officers lined a path to the…
