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Girl Dies After Van Fire, Man Charged With Second-Degree Manslaughter

The van caught fire and spread to an adjacent van where police say two girls were alone up to an hour Tuesday morning as their mother shopped at Walmart in Fridley

August 7, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FRIDLEY, Minn. — Authorities in Minnesota say a 70-year-old man camping in a Walmart parking lot put a hot cook stove in his van, causing it to catch fire and spread to another van, burning two young sisters and killing one of them. Prosecutors on Wednesday charged Roberto Hipolito of Long Beach, California, with second-degree manslaughter and negligent fire. According…

Murder, Arson Suspect Blames Media for “Printing Lies” as Judge Sets Bail

44-year-old Sheldon Davis' next scheduled court appearance is for his preliminary hearing on September 5

August 6, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — 44-year-old Sheldon Davis is charged in the death of 52-year-old Denise Anderson, his on and off girlfriend. He’s also charged with then setting a North Fargo apartment on fire. Davis is being held on a one-million-dollar bond. According to court documents, Davis previously told a friend he thought about killing Anderson. They also say he went to…

Update: Man Held in Van Fires that Injured 2

A van next to the girls' van caught fire around 7:15 a.m., and the blaze spread to the girls' van.

August 6, 2019

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Update: A 70-year-old man is being held after two vans caught fire in a northern Minneapolis suburb, burning two young sisters. The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office says the man is being held on a negligent fires charge. Authorities say the man owned a van that caught fire about 7:15 a.m. Tuesday in a Walmart parking lot in Fridley. That fire…

Active Shooter Drill With Simulated Gunfire Planned Wednesday In Grand Forks

The exercise will simulate a mass casualty event

August 6, 2019

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Around 150 people will take part in an active shooter drill Wednesday afternoon at Grand Forks Central High School. Grand Forks Emergency Management Office, Police and Fire Departments, Altru EMS and Grand Forks School District will all take part. The exercise will simulate a mass casualty event and is designed to appear as realistic as possible…

Man Arrested on Murder, Arson Charges Speaks Out

He says he was at a friend's house when the fire happened

August 5, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — 44–year–old Sheldon Davis was arrested on charges of murder and arson the day the body of 52–year–old Denise Anderson was found in an apartment on 12th Street North. Police say there were traumatic injuries on her that weren’t from the fire. “The only thing I can say is I wasn’t there,” Davis said. When asked if he knew…

Neighbors React to North Fargo Murder and Arson Case

One neighbor moved onto the street the day of the fire

August 2, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Police identify the woman who was murdered in a North Fargo apartment that was on fire Thursday morning as 52-year-old Denise Anderson. Neighbor Tom Nygren moved onto the street the day of the fire. “I just came off break at work yesterday and first night there and the whole street’s blocked off, had no clue what was…

Woman Killed in North Fargo Apartment Identified

Firefighters knocked the flames down in 20 minutes

August 2, 2019

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UPDATE: Fargo Police have identified the victim of a North Fargo apartment fire as 52-year-old Denise Anderson of Fargo. UPDATE: A man is arrested after a woman is found dead in a north Fargo apartment. 44-year-old Sheldon Davis is being held on murder and arson charges. “The female had injuries that were not caused by fire or smoke. Traumatic…

Mapleton Shed Fire Produces 15-20 Ft. Flames

July 25, 2019

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MAPLETON, N.D. – Firefighters respond to a shed fully-engulfed in flames in Mapleton. It happened around 3:00 Thursday afternoon. The smoke could be seen from our tower camera here in Fargo. Mapleton Fire Department says crews were able to put the fire out within 10 minutes and flames did not spread to any of the houses nearby. The heat from…

Fatal Storage Unit Fire Ruled Accidental

Fargo Police Department says it appears the man was living inside

July 17, 2019

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Police Department is calling a fatal storage unit fire accidental. The early Sunday morning fire killed 58–year–old Jonathan Liles of Fargo. It happened at 1725 1st Avenue North. Firefighters had the fire out in ten minutes and then discovered the man’s body. Police say it appears Liles was living in the storage unit. Categories: Local News,…

Firefighters Battle Massive Fire At Apartment Complex In 90 Degree Heat

No injuries are reported

July 14, 2019

TJ Nelson,

Courtesy: GoFundMeMANDAN, ND — Firefighters battling a large apartment fire in Mandan in sweltering heat. Crews were called this afternoon to the fire at the 42-unit apartment near Mandan Middle School. The roof of the structure is gone. No injuries are reported. Several cats have been found alive in the building. Deputy Mandan Police Chief Lori Flaten says firefighters were…