FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s been two years since Fargo Police Officer Jake Wallin was killed in shootout that left two other officers and a bystander severely wounded, and the department is making sure that his sacrifice is always remembered. A flag lowering ceremony was held outside the Fargo Police Headquarters where family, friends and fellow officers, including Officer Andrew…
Air Force Master Sgt. Zachary Robinson holds the Pitsenbarger Award during a group photo with 119th Wing and Fargo civic leaders March 1, 2025, on the Fargo Air National Guard Base, Fargo, North Dakota. The Pitsenbarger Award is a national recognition given to enlisted Airmen who display extraordinary courage and selflessness in life-threatening situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police Officer Tyler Hawes is back on duty. He was seriously injured in the July 14, 2023 ambush on officers on 25th Street South in Fargo. A well-armed man opened fire on Hawes, Andrew Dotas, Zachary Robinson and Jake Wallin during a routine traffic crash investigation. Wallin was killed. “The return of Officer Hawes is…
FARGO, N.D. – The 18th Annual Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade brought cheer to the downtowns of both Fargo and Moorhead. The parade got underway at 6:30 P.M. sharp on Saturday. It began on Center Ave. in Moorhead before rumbling straight down Broadway in Fargo. Leading the charge were the Grand Marshals of the parade – The Fargo Police Department…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — A somber night under the stars in Washington, D.C. during National Police Week. The names of hundreds of officers killed in the line of duty are read during the 36th Annual Candlelight Vigil. “From the state of North Dakota: Charles McCarthy. Jake Ryan Wallin. Continuing from the state of North Dakota: Paul Steven Martin. “Their…
Officer Zach RobinsonFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police Officer Zach Robinson is one of ten officers across the entire country to be honored with this year’s TOP COPS Award. The awards will be presented by the National Association of Police Organizations at the 31st annual TOP COPS Awards in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, May 12. Robinson is the officer who…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Some major events changed our entire region forever in 2023. KVRR’s Adam Ladwig put together a list of some of the biggest stories, both good and bad, that impacted the Red River Valley this year. 2023 started with dashed hopes. The NDSU Bison made yet another FCS Championship game, this time against arch rival South…
FARGO, ND (KVRR) – Thousand of people gathered at Scheels Arena in Fargo to honor fallen Fargo Police Officer Jake Wallin, including members of his family. “We can’t fix character. If it’s not already steadfastly in the person. And Jake had impeccable character.” said Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski. Making statements during the ceremony were Officers Dotas and Hawes, who…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In his most detailed update yet, North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley released more details into the investigation of last week’s shooting that killed FPD officer Jake Wallin and the 37-year-old suspect, Mohamed Barakat. Wrigley says he believes the violence we saw last Friday could have been part of a bigger attack. Although Barakat had little…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Police are honoring the service and the memory of fallen officer Jake Wallin, who was shot and killed in the line of duty one week ago. The department is putting stickers on every patrol vehicle in its fleet. They honor the lives of Wallin and the two other Fargo officers killed while on duty in…
