Moorhead Police Department

UPDATE: Runaway Girl Safely Located

Brittney was reported as a runaway on April 12.

UPDATE: Moorhead Police say Brittney Wilson has been located and is now safe at home.   MOORHEAD, Minn.–The Moorhead Police Department is seeking assistance in locating Brittney Ciera Wilson. Brittney was reported as a runaway on April 12. She is described as being 5’3″ with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black track suit style…

Moorhead Police Searching for Individuals Suspected of Tampering with Mailboxes

The individuals have not been identified.

MOORHEAD, Minn.–The Moorhead Police Department is searching for two individuals believed to be involved in mailbox tampering. Police say the mailboxes between 8th Street South and 14th Street South near Belsly Boulevard were tampered with between 2:30 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. on Thursday. The individuals have not been identified, but police say one of the suspects is a tall, white…

Two Men Arrested After Stealing Running Vehicle in Moorhead

Drivers are asked to lock their vehicles when they are unoccupied.

MOORHEAD, Minn.–Two men were arrested after they stole a vehicle that was running and unoccupied outside a residence on Tuesday. A Moorhead Police Officer monitoring the Fargo Police Department radio traffic was provided with the description and license plate number of the stolen car. The Moorhead officer reported he had seen the stolen vehicle in the 1000 block of Main…

The Moorhead Police Department partners with D–E–A to dispose of drugs

The event is part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

MOORHEAD, Minn.- The initiative provides a safe way to get rid of prescription and over–the–counter drugs that are either expired or no longer used. Every year the police department takes away several hundred pounds in large boxes both in the fall and spring. They encourage people not to throw away medications in the trash as they say this could lead to…

Five Arrested After Robbery at Moorhead Apartment

The suspects robbed the apartment with intent to steal controlled substances.

MOORHEAD, Minn.–Five people were arrested after a forced entry robbery in Moorhead on Sunday. The Moorhead Police Department received a report of people forcing their way into an apartment unit at 911 23rd Avenue South at approximately 11:52 p.m. When officers arrived, the suspects were getting into a vehicle and began to drive away. Deputies, officers and MN State Patrol…

Man Hospitalized After Stabbing in Moorhead; Suspect in Custody

The suspect is identified as 32-year-old Justin Dallas Cominghay. 

MOORHEAD, Minn.–A man is hospitalized with serious injuries after a stabbing in Moorhead on Tuesday. The Moorhead Police Department responded to the 900 block of 17 Street South at 8:57 p.m. for reports of a victim that had been stabbed. When officers arrived on scene the  suspect was still on site and was arrested for suspicion of 1st degree assault….

Update: Runaway Teen Located in Fergus Falls

The Moorhead Police Department would like to thank the public for their assistance.

UPDATE: Sheyenne Bell has been located in Fergus Falls, MN and is safe. The Moorhead Police Department would like to thank the public for their assistance.   MOORHEAD, Minn.–The Moorhead Police Department is asking the public’s help in finding a runaway. 17-year-old Sheyenne Rochelle Bell is described as being 5’3″ tall, weighing 190 pounds, and has brown eyes. She has…

Moorhead Man Arrested in Fargo after Threatening Officers with a Knife.

When a Moorhead Police officer confronted the man, he pulled out a knife and fled on foot.

MOORHEAD, M.N.–A Moorhead man was arrested after threatening officers with a knife at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday night. The Moorhead Police Department reported they were looking for the man to question him regarding an assault. During the investigation, the man was located walking across the 15th/12th Avenue North Bridge into Fargo. When a Moorhead Police officer confronted the man,…

Update: Missing Girl Has Been Found

Hajar Kasem, age 14, is described as being 4’11’’, 110 pounds, brown eyes, and black hair.

Update: Hajar Kasem, was located in Moorhead and is safe. The Moorhead Police Department said several tips from the public led to a successful resolution to this case.   Moorhead, M.N.–The Moorhead Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in locating a juvenile female from Moorhead. Hajar Kasem, age 14, is described as being 4’11’’, 110 pounds, brown eyes, and…

Three Arrested In Area Drug Bust

FARGO, ND — On Wednesday, August 7, 2019, a narcotics investigation concluded with several arrests.  The investigation was conducted by members of the Lakes to River Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force and the Fargo Narcotics Unit. The Lakes to Rivers Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force includes members of the Moorhead Police Department, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, the…