Moorhead Police Department

Moorhead Police arrest man after he reports his own crime

MOORHEAD, Minn.–The Moorhead Police Department arrested a man Tuesday night after he called to report his own crime. Police say 36-year-old Matthew Gilbert called police at approximately 9:20 p.m. to report that he had “punched and cut” his roommate. When officers arrived, they interviewed everyone who was at the scene and ultimately arrested Gilbert for domestic assault and second degree…

Man crashes into Moorhead garage after suffering medical episode

Police say no criminal charges will be filed.

MOORHEAD, Minn.–A man was taken to a local hospital after crashing into a garage at an apartment complex on Tuesday. Moorhead Police say a 61-year-old man was moving his vehicle when he appeared to have a medical episode that caused him to lose control of his vehicle. He drove into the side of a garage and damaged another vehicle. First…

Man tased after resisting arrest in Moorhead on Tuesday

MOORHEAD, Minn.–The Moorhead Police Department used a taser on a man who refused to comply with officers’ demands during a traffic stop Tuesday evening. At approximately 7:37 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop in the 1600 block of 1st Ave N. Police say 50-year-old Michael Coleman Brown was immediately confrontational and resisted the officer’s attempts to remove him from…

K9 Kash Outfitted With Protective Vest By Non-Profit Group

MOORHEAD, Minn. — K9 Kash is ready to take down some bad guys thanks to a new bullet and stab protective vest donated by Vested Interest in K9s. Kash and Officer Johnson with Moorhead Police completed their training and began working the streets last November. The K9 is certified in criminal apprehension and narcotics Vested Interest in K9s is a…

Moorhead Police investigate after handgun was used to break window

There were no gunshots involved in the incident and no one was injured.

MOORHEAD, Minn.–Moorhead Police are investigating after a handgun was used to break a vehicle window Monday morning. The incident occurred in the 400 block of 19th Street South. Police say the victim left the scene and reported it at another location. During the initial investigation Police learned the victim and suspect knew each other. There were no gunshots involved in…

Man arrested in connection with June 23 shooting in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn.–The Moorhead Police Department arrested a man in connection with a shooting that occurred in south Moorhead on June 23. The shooting took place at approximately 9:30 p.m. in the 3000 block of 18 street south. Police say there was no evidence anyone had been shot, but a vehicle near the scene had bullet holes in it. Information from…

Moorhead Tastee Freez burglarized and damaged

MOORHEAD, Minn.–The Moorhead Police Department is searching for the party responsible for breaking into and damaging Tastee Freez. Police say the burglary happened between the hours of 10 p.m. on Monday and 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday. The burglar broke into the building, caused significant damage to the interior and turned the power off resulting in damage to the products. Anyone…

Man arrested following assault with a firearm in Moorhead

Police say Williams and the victim knew each other.

MOORHEAD, Minn.–A man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after assaulting and choking a woman. The Moorhead Police Department responded to the 1000 block of 18 Street South at approximately 12:40 p.m. The victim told police a man had assaulted her, choked her and reportedly displayed a pistol during the assault. Shortly after officers arrived, they located 23-year-old Malik Shaquan Williams and…

Update: Missing woman located in Fargo

Patricia was recently in Detroit Lakes, but it is unknown if she is currently in that area.

UPDATE: The Moorhead Police Department says Patricia Edland has been located in Fargo.   MOORHEAD, Minn.–The Moorhead Police Department is asking the public’s help locating a missing woman. Police say 51-year-old Patricia Edland of Moorhead was last seen on Sunday, July 5 in the 1800 block of 20 Street South. Friends and Family of Patricia say she has a medical…