Moorhead Police Department Archives - Page 3 of 13

Traffic enforcement following fatal bike crash in Moorhead

August 6, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Police will conduct targeted traffic enforcement following concerns from the community. Police Chief Chris Helmick says, “As the City of Moorhead awaits the results of the Minnesota State Patrol’s investigation into last week’s tragic accident involving 9-year-old Adam Amin, and as the Engineering Department evaluates safety needs along the 40th Avenue corridor, the Moorhead Police…

Second “Safe City Nights” brings together community and first responders in Moorhead

The first was held at Robert Asp Elementary, while the third will be held in Queens Park.

July 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Moorhead saw its second “Safe City Nights” celebration of the summer. The series is coordinated by Moorhead Police Athletics and Activities League, who help to bring in all the public agencies in the city. The department says that for the first Safe City Nights event at Robert Asp Elementary, they beat their attendance projection by over…

Moorhead Police want help finding vehicle connected to shooting investigation

June 23, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Police is asking for help locating a vehicle in connection with the ongoing shooting investigation. The shooting happened Thursday, June 19 in the 1100 block of 12 Street South. The vehicle is a white 2010 Chrysler 300 with Minnesota license plates EJJ379. It has distinct red lettering on the upper portion of the rear window….

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Swenson No Longer Employed by Moorhead Police Department

A media release says that his last date of employment was Friday, May 23, 2025.

May 23, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN – The Moorhead Police Department has issued a statement saying that former Captain Deric Swenson is no longer under their employment. Swenson was serving as acting Deputy Chief when he was placed on administrative leave on March 24, 2025. This was following a complaint the city received regarding Swenson. The department says that because his employment expired while…

Mother arrested for second-degree murder of her 20-month-old child

May 23, 2025

KVRR Staff,

MOORHEAD, MINN. — The Moorhead Police Department says the mother of a 20-month-old child that died nearly two weeks ago has been arrested for second degree murder. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the child as 20-month-old Jose Lazarus Zamora, of Moorhead, and that their preliminary autopsy ruled the child’s death as a homicide. The child’s mother, 32-year-old Valerie…

Pulse of Crime Panel Discussion

Each police chief in attendance said that overall crime statistics were down, but calls for service continued to increase.

May 6, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The FMWF Chamber gathered industry leaders at Microsoft Commons this year for The Pulse of Crime: Safety, Perception and Business Impact panel discussion. Present were two familiar faces – Chiefs David Zibolski and Peter Nielsen of the Fargo and West Fargo Police Departments, respectively; plus, the newest attendee of the party – recently hired Chief of…

Moorhead woman arrested, accused of fleeing in a motor vehicle and possession of stolen property

May 2, 2025

KVRR Staff,

MOORHEAD — A Moorhead woman was arrested after a vehicle chase on Thursday, May 1. According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, witnesses alerted them and the Moorhead Police Department to multiple reports of a vehicle traveling the wrong way on the westbound lanes of Interstate 94. The vehicle was described as a white Chevrolet pickup. As officers searched for…

Endangered Missing Person Alert Issued For 14-Year-Old Moorhead Girl

April 21, 2025

TJ Nelson,

UPDATE FROM MN BCA: **CANCEL Endangered Missing Alert – Arissa has been located and is safe** MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota BCA has issued an endangered missing person alert for 14-year-old Arissa Mohamad of Moorhead. They say there is concern for her immediate health and safety. Arissa left home on Sunday or the night prior. She is 5’7″, 140…

Moorhead swears in Chris Helmick as new police chief

April 14, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

Courtesy: City of MoorheadMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The City of Moorhead swears in its new police chief. Chris Helmick came from across the river where he served the Fargo Police Department since 2001. He reached the title of Captain and also served with the Criminal Investigation Division, Neighborhood Services Division and the Professional Standards Division. Helmick and his family are…

Suspected Early-Morning Homicide in Moorhead

Police believe the individuals involved were known to each other, but still say their suspect is dangerous and should not be approached.

April 13, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A man was shot to death in Moorhead this morning in what appears to be a brazen act of homicide. The Moorhead Police Department responded to the 2700 block of 14th Street South at around 9:30 A.M. A male victim was discovered, suffering from a gunshot wound, and despite lifesaving efforts, he would die at the…