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Grand Forks Police Searching for Missing Sex Offender

He was last verified in May but it was soon discovered that he was no longer living at the registered address

August 3, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

GRAND FORKS, ND — Grand Forks police are once again trying to locate a sex offender who failed to register. They say 32-year-old Robert Armstrong was last living at 515 5th Street South unit 4. He was last verified in May but it was soon discovered that he was no longer living at the registered address. A warrant for Armstrong’s…

Grand Forks Man Says Shooting was Self-Defense After Road Rage Incident

Bergland says the other driver had a knife

August 2, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — A Grand Forks man accused of shooting another man at a convenience store has been charged with attempted murder and reckless endangerment. Authorities say the shooting stemmed from a case of road rage. Jody Bergland Jr., 24, maintains he pulled the trigger to defend himself from an angry driver with a knife. Police allege Bergland shot…

Grand Forks Man Arrested After Shooting Near Valley Dairy

The shooting happened around 2:45 this afternoon near Valley Dairy on South Columbia Road and 24th Avenue South

July 31, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — A Grand Forks man was arrested for attempted murder after shooting a man in the arm. The shooting happened around 2:45 this afternoon near Valley Dairy on South Columbia Road and 24th Avenue South. “It appears as though a single individual sustained a gunshot wound at that location,” said Lt. Derik Zimmel. “The wound does not…

Kennedy Bridge Closed for this Weekend

Crews will be doing concrete work all weekend

July 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — The Kennedy Bridge is going to be shut-down for the weekend. The bridge connecting Grand Forks and East Grand Forks will close at 6 a.m. on Friday. Crews will be doing concrete work all weekend. The bridge is expected to be back open by 6 a.m. on Monday. Traffic will be detoured to the Sorlie Bridge…

Crookston Man Charged for Setting Off Fireworks in Grand Forks Bar

Ramirez is accused of endangering by fire or explosion, a felony

July 24, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — The man accused of setting off fireworks in a busy Grand Forks bar Saturday night has been charged. Isaiah Ramirez, 20, of Crookston, made his initial court appearance on three charges. Ramirez is accused of endangering by fire or explosion, a felony. He is also charged with giving false information to law enforcement and criminal mischief,…

Grand Forks Police Looking for Persons of Interest

If you recognize either of them please contact Det.Riedingerr at triedinger@grandforksgov.com or send us a tip using Tip411

July 24, 2017

Site Staff,

Grand Forks, ND — The Grand Forks Police Department needs help identifying two individuals. They are persons of interest in a ongoing investigation. If you recognize either of them please contact Det.Riedingerr at triedinger@grandforksgov.com or send us a tip using Tip411 Categories: Crime, News Landing Page, North Dakota News Tags: Grand Forks, persons of interest

Names Released in Fatal Crash Near Grand Forks

The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the van was making a U-turn when it was struck by the semi.

July 19, 2017

Site Staff,

Grand Forks, ND — The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the van involved in a fatal crash on Highway 2 near Grand Forks last night was making a u-turn when it was struck by a semi. Both vehicles were westbound. The van overturned in the median ejecting some passengers. Three of the ten passengers in the van were killed in…

Home Invasion Robbery Suspects Arrested

Woke The Victim And Told Him Not To Move

July 17, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Grand Forks Co., ND — Three men have been arrested for robbing a rural Thompson, North Dakota man in the middle of the night earlier this month. In custody are Jason Knosalla and Daniel Ganyo, both of Grand Forks, and George Jerome of Manvel. All three are being held at the Grand Forks County Correctional Center. The victim told authorities…

Grand Forks Big Bang Part II

Rural Grand Forks Man Was Using Tannerite

July 17, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND (KFGO) – Another loud explosion rocked south Grand Forks Sunday night. The big bang followed similar events Friday that prompted numerous calls to Grand Forks police. The investigation revealed a rural Grand Forks resident was setting off Tannerite – legal for use in a rifle targeting system. The latest calls came in shortly after 8:30 p.m. Police…

Grand Forks Police Investigating Alleged Sexual Assault

They say there is no threat to the general public

July 6, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — Police in Grand Forks are investigating an alleged assault. They were called to the 3800 block of 32nd Avenue South around 3 o’clock this afternoon. A woman at that location said she had been sexually assaulted in another location. Officers are working to determine where the assault happened and possible suspects. They say there is no…