law enforcement

“Donut Boy” Makes Stop at Mall of America to Honor Minnesota’s Law Enforcement

Tyler says how he got started on his mission was simple

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Law enforcement officials in Minnesota were in for a special treat at the Mall of America. Tyler Carach, also known as “Donut Boy,” is from Florida, but he is making it his mission in life to say thank you to every member of law enforcement in the nation. He has traveled to dozens of states, handing out…

The Drug and Alcohol Culture of the Red River Valley

One of the biggest messages being sent today is not to ignore the small stuff. He says those decisions can really affect your future

MOORHEAD, Minn. — People across the country are concerned about the drug and alcohol culture in today’s society. Drug and substance abuse is sweeping the nation and one officer is traveling from state to state to teach people what to look for. “What are all the trends you’re seeing, what do they mean, what’s going on, the why,” explained Jermaine…

Bills Over Police Staffing of DAPL Protests Continue to Grow

The North Dakota Emergency Commission has borrowed an additional $5 million to cover law enforcement costs

  MORTON COUNTY, ND — North Dakota’s bill for police staffing of the Dakota Access pipeline protests continues to rise. The North Dakota Emergency Commission has borrowed an additional $5 million to cover law enforcement costs. That brings the total line of credit from the state-owned Bank of North Dakota to $39 million. The state is also expecting to get…

Fargo Officers Attend Funeral for Slain Wayzata Officer

Officer William Mathews died at the scene of a crash on September 8th

WAYZATA, Minn. — A Minnesota community coming together to say goodbye to a fallen officer. Wayzata police officer Bill Matthews was killed after being struck by a vehicle last week on the highway while he was removing debris. 54-year-old Beth Freeman has been charged in Matthews’ death. Investigators said she had been on her cell phone and was under the…

The Red River Valley Remembers and Honors 9/11

The scars on the nation's psyche are still fresh

RED RIVER VALLEY — It’s been 16 years since many call the worst day in modern American history and the scars on the nation’s psyche are still fresh. It’s known as the September 11th terrorist attacks, or 9/11, all around the world. City leaders, law enforcement and members of the community gathered on the Veterans Memorial Bridge to honor and…

Grand Forks Area Law Enforcement Issue Warning Over Tainted Meth Hitting the Area

Police are urging people in the community to be diligent and use caution with substance

  EAST GRAND FORKS, ND — Law enforcement officials are warning people after they say a bad batch of meth is being sold around Grand Forks. Police in East Grand Forks arrested one person yesterday for driving erratically and found they were using a controlled substance. During that arrest, they were called to a house in Grand Forks where a…

Man Identified in Nearly Five Hour Standoff with Law Enforcement in North Fargo

After hearing a gunshot inside the 8th Avenue North home, officers and SWAT set up the perimeter

FARGO, ND — A five hour standoff in north Fargo is over and 23–year–old Tate Smith–Nerlien is in custody. It started with a domestic dispute around 3:00 this afternoon. Heavily armed law enforcement set up a perimeter including many blocks around 1007 8th Avenue North. “I came home to get my baby boy,” said Kironyen Wureh, who’s home is in the…

Area Law Enforcement Leaders Hold Night to Unite Burger Challenge

Fargo Police Chief David Todd won "best burger" for the second year in a row

WEST FARGO, ND — It was a friendly burger cook-off, with a little bit of smack talk every now and then. F-M area police chiefs and sheriffs hosted a Night to Unite kickoff luncheon at the Copper Ridge Event Center. They demonstrated their cooking skills to show who could create the best burger. Night to Unite is an event that…

UPDATE: One Person in Custody After Standoff in North Fargo

Police have not confirmed yet if what they heard was a gunshot or if the person they have in custody was armed at the time of the incident

FARGO, ND — Fargo Police confirm with KVRR Local News that one person is in custody after a standoff in north Fargo. Police have not confirmed yet if what they heard was a gunshot or if the person they have in custody was armed at the time of the incident. KVRR’s Nick Broadway has been covering the standoff all afternoon…

Police Respond to Possible Shooting in North Fargo

When police went into the house, they say they may have heard a single gunshot come from behind a closed door

  FARGO, ND — Law enforcement from multiple agencies are responding to a possible shooting in North Fargo. Police say they were responding to a domestic call at 1007 8th Avenue North when they saw a woman jump out of a window. The woman told police there was a man inside the house that may have a warrant for his…