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Opioid-Related Overdoses Decreasing in Cass County

Since 2016, there's been an 80 percent decrease in opioid-related deaths in Cass County

August 28, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — “The alarm bells really started ringing in 2016 when we had a high number of opioid overdoses,” said Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator Robyn Sall. In that year alone, Cass County had 31 opioid–related overdose deaths. Since then, that number has decreased by more than 80 percent. “We are seeing reductions on a county–wide level, on a state–wide…

Screening Finds Meth Before Recent Court Hearing In Thief River Falls

Pennington County Sheriff Ray Kuznia wouldn't say how they discovered the drugs, citing an open investigation

June 27, 2019

TJ Nelson,

THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN — Somebody brought drugs to court in Thief River Falls. Pennington County Sheriff Ray Kuznia says the newly installed metal detection screening equipment at the Justice Center has not turned up any weapons. But he says they have recovered what is believed to be meth, following a screening before a recent court hearing. Kuznia wouldn’t say…

Fargo Police Chief David Todd: Addiction Driving Increase In Crime

Todd Presented 2018 Crime States to Fargo City Commission

April 22, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Addiction is driving an increase in crime in Fargo. Police Chief David Todd presented the crime report for 2018 to the Fargo City Commission. The report was done in February but was just made public due to scheduling issues and flood fighting efforts. Fargo saw a 3% increase in crime last year, most of it related to burglaries…

Two Men Arrested After Short Pursuit In Stolen Vehicle In Grand Forks

Michael Sebjornson and Jeremy Nelson Were Arrested After Crashing Into Snow Bank

March 12, 2019

TJ Nelson,

Michael Sebjornson & Jeremy NelsonGRAND FORKS, ND — Two men in a stolen vehicle were arrested after a short pursuit in Grand Forks Monday night. 33-year-old Michael Sebjornson was arrested on a number of charges including fleeing and reckless driving. His passenger, 30-year-old Jeremy Nelson, was arrested for possession of meth paraphernalia. Officers first spotted the stolen vehicle in north Grand…

Grand Forks Couple Arrested During Drug Task Force Investigation

Brian Jones and Nakia Jones were taken into custody after a search of their home

January 23, 2019

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — The Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force arrested a couple suspected of distributing meth and possessing marijuana. 40-year-old Brian Jones and 31-year-old Nakia Jones were taken into custody after a search of their home uncovered more than three pounds of meth, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, firearms and nearly nine-thousand dollars in cash. The couple faces a number of drug…

Lengthy Drug Investigation Leads To Numerous Arrests In Hubbard County

agents seized meth, cocaine, prescription opioids, Butane Hash oil and marijuana

October 31, 2018

TJ Nelson,

HUBBARD COUNTY, Minn. — Eight people are in custody after a lengthy drug investigation in Hubbard County. Felony arrest warrants have been issued for two other suspects. During the investigation, agents identified several people involved in the distribution and use of controlled substances. While suspects were rounded up on Tuesday, agents seized meth, cocaine, prescription opioids, Butane Hash oil and marijuana….

Police Arrest Woman in Fargo Hotel Stabbing

41-year-old Sunnie Darville, of Fargo, was taken into custody

October 14, 2018

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo officers arrest one woman after responding to a stabbing at a hotel. Forty-one-year-old Sunnie Darville, of Fargo, was taken into custody after responding officers found a man with a stab wound to his forearm. It happened at the Woodspring Suites at 1090 35th Street North around 1:30 this afternoon. The man’s injuries are non-life threatening. Darville…

High Speed Suspect Identified And Facing Charges

Kellan Strutz fled a traffic stop in Fargo around 1:30 Wednesday afternoon and continued into Minnesota

September 27, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Authorities have identified the man arrested Wednesday after a high speed chase through the metro. 38-year-old Kellan Strutz is facing charges of possession of meth, paraphernalia possession and driving under suspension. He’s expected to face additional charges in Clay County. Strutz fled a traffic stop in Fargo around 1:30 yesterday afternoon and continued into Minnesota. He eventually hit…

Arrests Made In “Significant” Drug Operation In Moorhead

Police say the Longoria family has been under investigation by law enforcement for the past five years

September 18, 2018

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Three people have been arrested in Moorhead in a “significant” drug operation that’s been linked to at least one overdose death in Fargo. According to court documents, a confidential informant led to the arrests of 64-year-old Ramiro Longoria, his daughter, 34-year-old Carrie Ann Longoria, and 33-year-old Joel Lumbreras. Investigators seized 26 bags of black tar, 19 bags of…

Task force believes $7.75 million meth bust is largest in MN history

September 14, 2018

KVRR Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KMSP) – A Faribault-based drug task force seized over 170 pounds of methamphetamine Tuesday, which authorities believe to be the largest single meth bust in Minnesota history. The street value has an estimated value of $7.75 million. Agents of the Cannon River Drug and Violent Offender Task Force made the seizure on the 3600 block of Dupont Avenue North…