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Hawley man involved in fatal lawnmowing accident identified

UPDATE: The Clay County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who died in a lawnmowing accident on Tuesday. Authorities say 35-year-old Brandon Posch of Hawley was mowing the lawn when the lawnmower tipped over on him. Rescue crews arrived and found the lawnmower on top of Posch. Posch was pronounced deceased at the scene.   HAWLEY, Minn.–The Clay County Sheriff’s…

UPDATE: Fargo Police identify unconscious man, seek help with investigation

Burg suffered serious injures and remains in the hospital.

Timothy Sean BurgUPDATE–The Fargo Police Department has identified the man they found unconscious and injured on August 7. Police say 43-year-old Timothy Sean Burg of Fargo was involved in a fight with another man behind the Bismarck at approximately 1:30 a.m. Burg suffered serious injures and remains in the hospital. Police are seeking the public’s help identifying the other man…

Moorhead Police investigate after handgun was used to break window

There were no gunshots involved in the incident and no one was injured.

MOORHEAD, Minn.–Moorhead Police are investigating after a handgun was used to break a vehicle window Monday morning. The incident occurred in the 400 block of 19th Street South. Police say the victim left the scene and reported it at another location. During the initial investigation Police learned the victim and suspect knew each other. There were no gunshots involved in…

Officer, suspect in Glyndon officer involved shooting identified

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension will investigate the incident.

GLYNDON, Minn.–The officer and suspect in an officer involved shooting on Tuesday have been identified. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says Officer Matthew Tri of the Glyndon Police Department attempted a traffic stop on Highway 10 at approximately 1:24 a.m. The vehicle, driven by 21-year-old Destiny Nicole Weaver of Fargo, fled and reached speeds close to 100 miles per…

Grand Forks man arrested following hours long standoff

GRAND FORKS, N.D.–A Grand Forks resident was arrested on Tuesday after fleeing police during a possible kidnapping investigation. The Grand Forks Police Department says 33-year-old Edward Harper Jr. was accused of kidnapping and officers were sent to speak with him. The officers found Harper Jr. near the 2200 block of Gateway Drive, but he fled on foot. Officers learned that…

Barnes County Sheriff investigating stabbing of three people

No arrests have been made at this time.

SIBLEY, N.D.–An incident at a rural farmstead in Sibley has left three people with stab wounds. The Barnes County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 12 block of 21st Avenue SE for reports of a stabbing. When deputies arrived, others at the farmstead said the man who allegedly stabbed three people had left. Two of the three people stabbed were treated…

Grand Forks police investigate shooting incident

Police say there is no threat to the general public.

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…

Unresponsive inmate at Cass County Jail sparks investigation

The inmate's family was notified of the incident.

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is investigating how an inmate at the Cass County Jail was able to access a controlled substance. The inmate was found unresponsive and transported to a local hospital. The inmate received medical care and is currently doing fine. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office believes the inmate ingested a controlled substance, but does not…

OneFargo calls for independent investigation into officer misconduct allegation

FARGO, N.D. — Wess Philome with OneFargo says Fargo Police’s investigation into an alleged incident involving a 19-year-old West Fargo man was mishandled. Fargo Police’s investigation concluded that there is no evidence to support Larry Pope’s claim that he was detained and illegally searched. Philome says the investigating officers should’ve asked Pope to identify the officers in question through photographs….

Bismarck Man Facing Multiple Sex Crime Charges Against 15 Minors

All 15 alleged victims were females in their early teens with each case being a separate incident.

FARGO, N.D. — The U.S. Attorney for North Dakota says 21-year-old Dawson Rouse of Bismarck is facing 27 federal indictments of sexual exploitation of children, the corrosion of sexual exploitation of minors and the creation and transfer of obscene material involving minors. All 15 alleged victims were females in their early teens with each case being a separate incident. With…