GRAND FORKS, N.D.–A woman was arrested for DUI after crashing her vehicle Sunday afternoon. The Grand Forks Police Department says 56-year-old Jacqueline Tjossem was traveling southbound on the on-ramp to Columbia Road at approximately 2:38 p.m. when she left the roadway and struck a tree. Tjossem was transported to Altru for a lower leg injury. Tjossem was also arrested for…
GRAND FORKS, N.D.–The Grand Forks Police Department is investigation a shooting incident that occurred Sunday morning. Police believe the incident happened in Grand Forks, but the victim, a 16-year-old boy, was discovered in East Grand Forks during a traffic stop. It is believed that the boy was shot in the shoulder while he was driving. According to police, the incident…
GRAND FORKS, N.D.–An I-29 on-ramp was closed for more than an hour after a cement mixer overturned in Grand Forks on Friday. Police say David Galdanez was driving a Kost Materials cement mixer when he attempted to turn onto the on-ramp from Demers Avenue to I-29 at approximately 9:20 a.m. Galdanez was traveling too fast and failed to safely make…
GRAND FORKS, N.D.–Grand Forks residents may begin seeing an increased police presence at Winship Elementary School this week. Beginning on Monday, the Grand Forks Police Department is taking part in an ALERRT Active Shooter Level I training course. The training will last from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The officers involved in the training will learn to…
GRAND FORKS, N.D.–The Grand Forks Police Department is warning residents about a scam related to Altru Health Systems. Police say scammers are spoofing non-working Altru phone numbers to call and request payment from patients. Anyone who receives a similar phone call is asked to call Altru’s Patient Account Representative at 701-780-4050 to verify your account status. Categories: Crime, Local News,…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Tuesday’s memorial service and processional were the most perfect and fitting tribute to our hero. We are truly humbled, and our hearts are filled with gratitude for the extraordinary expression of support from our law enforcement family, our National Guard family, citizens, both local and from across the region, and the local, state and federal leaders….
GRAND FORKS, N.D – “Cody lived each day by saying, don’t let yesterday use up today,” says Pastor Ronsberg from the Sharon Lutheran Church in Grand Forks. Friends and family of Officer Cody Holte, state leaders and law enforcement gathered to pay their respects and honor a hero. “We come together to share our grief and sorrow as well as…
GRAND FORKS, ND — Grand Forks Officer Cody Holte is remembered in a public service. The public along with law enforcement from across the state gathered at Ralph Engelstad Arena. Over 1,000 people turned out to honor Grand Forks Police Officer Cody Holte Tuesday afternoon. Residents joined law enforcement to honor Holte, who died in a shootout last week. Gov….
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — For people in Grand Forks, the death of officer Cody Holte while in the line of duty still doesn’t feel real. “This is unthinkable that this could happen in our community cause we are a welcoming community,” said Mayor Michael Brown. “I think we are still in shock.” For the past day-and-a-half, the city has been…
GRAND FORKS, N.D.–The Grand Forks Police Department has identified the officers involved in the shooting incident on Wednesday, including the officer who was killed. Authorities say Sergeant Kelly McLean and Corporal Ron Nord responded to 2627 S 17th St #303 at approximately 2:25 p.m. on Wednesday to serve a Writ of Restitution. The Writ of Restitution ordered deputies to remove…
