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Fargo Police Confirm Identity of Human Remains Found in Fargo

Fargo police confirmed the remains recovered were of Brenda Kartes.

Fargo, N.D.–The Fargo Police Department has revealed the identity of the human remains found along the Red River in Fargo last week. Fargo police confirmed the remains recovered were of Brenda Kartes. The medical examiner was able to use dental records to confirm Brenda’s identity, but the cause of death is still unknown. Police are calling the case “suspicious,” but…

Man Who Mows For Free Across The Country Stops In Fargo Again

Rodney Smith Junior is traveling the country and mowing the lawns of the elderly, disabled, single parents or veterans for free

Ms. Freetag, Rodney Smith, Jr. & Officer Nolan Kroger/Facebook FARGO, N.D. — A man on a mission to help people across the country mow their lawns has returned to Fargo. Rodney Smith Junior is traveling the country and mowing the lawns of the elderly, disabled, single parents or veterans for free. He stopped by the home of Ms. Freetag who…

LIVE: Stay Safe On The Roads During Back To School Time

Fargo PD Tips For Drivers To Stay Safe

  Fargo Police PIO Jessica Schindeldecker joins us with tips for drivers to make sure you keep yourselves and kids safe while you drive to work and they walk or bike to school. They’re good tips for any driver. Slow down so you have more reaction time if a kid darts out into the street. Don’t have distractions like phone…

City of Fargo Implements New “Delayed Call” Shoplifting Policy

The policy is directed toward retail stores who have store security officers and use multiple cameras.

Fargo, N.D.–The City of Fargo has adopted a new policy intended to strengthen criminal prosecution of those who shoplift from retail stores in Fargo. The policy states that retail stores filing shoplifting reports must include the name of a witness or witnesses who can identify the suspect in a court of law and must provide any video evidence in a…

Scammers Use Local Numbers to Reach Victims

Gift cards and reload cards are now the number one reported method of payment for imposter scams

FARGO, N.D. — A woman receives a call from the Fargo Police Department’s phone number asking her to pay for fines with gift cards. But police say it’s a scam. Scammers using spoof devices to call victims from a local phone number demanding payment is becoming more common. According to the FTC, gift cards and reload cards are now the…

One Robbery Suspect Arrested, Second Suspect Still Being Sought

The driver of the getaway car has not been located.

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A suspect is in jail, a second person is still being sought in an armed robbery in Fargo. Police responded to a 9-1-1 call from a person who had been robbed at gunpoint around 5:30 p.m Sunday in the vicinity of the Community Homes apartments on 23rd Street South. Police spotted the suspects and their car…

Graffiti Artist Creates ‘Unity’ Mural for Fargo Police

The department is trying to build positive relationships between officers and young people

FARGO, N.D. — A new mural is covering the wall of the Fargo Police Substation on 25th Street South, but its main purpose isn’t just to look good. “I think it’s gonna speak to young people especially. The way our artist Alex Lopez is creating it and expressing it, the words on they are reflecting what we’re trying to do….

Fargo Police Officer, Hometown Hero Honored With Thunderbirds Flight

POLICE OFFICER MATT NIEMEYER IS NAMED HOMETOWN HERO

FARGO, N.D. — Officer Matt Niemeyer didn’t get into police work for the awards. But going above and beyond his call of duty lands him the Hometown Hero award and a ride in the Air Force Thunderbirds’ F–16. “I never would’ve thought something like this would come from that. I think everybody gets into the job because they want to…

Counterfeiting Ring Busted, Five Under Arrest

On July 17, 2019, officers were called to a local bank because a male was reportedly trying to cash a fake check.

FARGO, ND — On July 17, 2019, officers were called to a local bank because a male was reportedly trying to cash a fake check. Officers found the male and two other people in the parking lot, and they told officers that they received the fake check from another female. Patrol officers and detectives from our Criminal Investigation Unit were…

Fargo Police Identify Body Found In Burning Storage Unit

Fargo Fire and Police are conducting a joint investigation into the fire and the man's death

FARGO, ND — Fargo Police have identified the body found in a burning storage unit in north Fargo early Sunday. He is 58-year-old Jonathan Liles of Fargo. Police are not releasing any other new information at this time. Firefighters responded to the call around 2:30 in the morning Sunday. They had the fire out in ten minutes and then discovered…