Moorhead Police

Driver Seriously Injured In North Moorhead Crash

Police say alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A driver has serious injuries after crashing into a storage building just off of Highway 75 in Moorhead. Police say 54-year-old Scott Hanson of Moorhead drove into a ditch along the 700 block of Highway 75 a little before 10:30 Tuesday night. He hit a light pole and traffic sign, crossed the highway and went west…

Two Arrested After Chase In Vehicle Reported Stolen

Moorhead Police arrest two suspects after a chase in a stolen vehicle overnight

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Two people are arrested after a chase through the metro in a stolen vehicle. 33-year-old Felix Wallette III and 33-year-old Krystle Landa, both of Fargo, fled from Fargo police around 1 a.m. Officers in Moorhead tried to stop the couple but they continued to flee. The chase ended due to the high rate of speed and…

Confusion over new state law leads to removal of officers from schools

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Parents are looking for more clarification on a new state law as Moorhead Police pull school resource officers from all public schools. Legal counsel has interpreted that a section of the education bill may prohibit any physical contact from an SRO that “controls” a student. SROs could face civil and criminal penalties for violating the law….

Minnesota Law Now Requires Officers To Carry Naloxone

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Police officers in Moorhead must now carry Naloxone while on duty. It is a life-saving medicine that can reverse an overdose from heroin, fentanyl and prescription opioid medications. A new state law went into effect on August 1st that requires all on-duty police in Minnesota to carry two doses of Naloxone, also known as Narcan, and…

Active Shooter Response Training Planned at Probstfield Elementary in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Law enforcement in Moorhead will be doing active shooter response training on Tuesday and Wednesday. The training will be held at Probstfield Elementary School and include members of the police, fire and sheriff’s departments along with Sanford Medical. People will see multiple first responder vehicles at the school from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day…

Teenage boy dead after accidental shooting in Moorhead

A makeshift memorial near the site of the accidental shooting in Moorhead. 6/26/2023MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A 13-year-old Moorhead, Minnesota boy died after an accidental shooting in Moorhead on Friday. Police say a group of juveniles were in a wooded area in the 1000-block of 19th St. South. A handgun was recovered by police. The victim was identified as Zain…