NORTH DAKOTA BCI Archives - KVRR Local News

Inmate in Grafton died after medical emergency on Sunday, BCI investigating

October 6, 2025

TJ Nelson,

GRAFTON, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota BCI is investigating a death at the Walsh County Jail in Grafton, North Dakota. The sheriff on Sunday had reported an incident at the jail but did not provide any details. They now say that shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, correctional officers noticed an inmate suffering a medical emergency. Live-saving measures began on…

Update: North Dakota BCI investigating death of inmate at Walsh County Jail

October 5, 2025

TJ Nelson,

GRAFTON, N.D. (KVRR) — The Walsh County Sheriff’s Office and the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation are investigating the death of an inmate at the Walsh County Jail. According to a release made by the Walsh County Sheriff’s Office, just after 10:30 Sunday morning, Oct. 5, correctional officers noticed a male inmate suffering from what appeared to be a…

Off-duty officer suffers gunshot wound during critical incident in Devils Lake, ND

September 9, 2025

TJ Nelson,

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (KVRR) — An off-duty police officer in Devils Lake is being treated for a gunshot wound after a critical incident that started late last night. Officers were sent to a home in the 300 block of 15th Avenue Southeast after a 911 hang up. They obtained a search warrant and while carrying it out, the officer barricaded…

Shots fired investigation in Richland County

September 1, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

RICHLAND COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of shots fired near Christine early this morning. The sheriff’s office says a vehicle drove by and fired multiple shots at a home. The North Dakota BCI was called in to assist. The sheriff’s office says the incident is believed to be isolated and there is…

Numerous child porn pics and videos allegedly found on Fargo man’s phone

August 18, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo man faces charges of having child porn and a deviate sexual act. Court documents show that 45-year-old Dennis Olsen caught the attention of Google and they reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. They in turn contacted North Dakota BCI which began an investigation. Olsen was stopped by Fargo Police on…

Cass County Sheriff’s Office says correctional deputy on administrative leave following alleged assault on inmate

August 1, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (KVRR) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says Correctional Deputy Andrew Robinson was placed on administrative leave following an alleged assault on an inmate Thursday evening in the Cass County Jail. Sheriff Jesse Jahner has asked the North Dakota BCI to investigate the inmate’s allegations to ensure an unbiased third-party investigation. Once the BCI has completed its investigation, the…

Correctional officer becomes inmate, accused of smuggling contraband into Grand Forks County Jail

June 16, 2025

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) –A Grand Forks County Jail correctional officer is accused of smuggling contraband into the jail. After an interview Monday with Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office and North Dakota BCI, Juan Lopez was arrested for delivery of an electronic device to an inmate, and booked into the jail as an inmate. After he was arrested, a search of…

Foster couple charged in 3-year-old girl’s death

June 9, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

STANLEY, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Stanley, North Dakota couple is facing murder charges for the death of a 3-year-old foster girl with autism. Court records show that Jamie Johnson called 911 on March 19 after the girl became unresponsive. She was taken to Mountrail County Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead. An autopsy ruled the cause of death was…

Gjovig Responds After Report Shows Holmberg Used Email to Communicate About Sex Crimes

April 27, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Bruce Gjovig at UND in 2017. (UND photo) GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – Bruce Gjovig has released a statement after a North Dakota BCI report was released that shows Ray Holmberg communicated with him and high-profile North Dakotans. A statement released by Gjovig’s attorney, Cash Aaland, says Gjovig was unaware of Holmberg’s criminal activities. Gjovig says he was interviewed by…

Sex Assault Charges Re-Filed Against Dakota Prairie School District Teacher, Coach and Counselor

April 21, 2025

KVRR Staff,

LAKOTA, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO)– Sex assault charges are re-filed against a teacher, coach and counselor in Dakota Prairie School District in Petersburg, North Dakota. Brandon Parsley is charged with sexual assault of a minor, luring minors online and misdemeanor solicitation of a minor over 15. Parsley had first been charged in February 2024, but charges were dropped last June because one…