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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…

Deputy On Leave After Shooting Man In Domestic Disturbance South of Watford City, ND

April 1, 2025

TJ Nelson,

MCKENZIE CO., N.D. (KVRR) — One person is dead and a deputy on leave after an officer-involved shooting south of Watford City, North Dakota. Just before 7:30 last night, McKenzie County sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic disturbance. During the encounter, a man was shot. He was taken to McKenzie County Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The deputy has…

Valley City Man Arrested For Luring Minors by Computer

January 28, 2025

KVRR Staff,

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR/NEWSDAKOTA) — A Valley City man makes his first court appearance after being arrested and charged with luring minors by computer and indecent exposure. 30-year-old Adam Liesener was arrested on Monday. Court documents say Valley City Police were tipped off last August that he had sent a nude picture to minors. He was working at Open Door…

Ramsey County Deputy Charged And On Leave

December 10, 2024

KVRR Staff,

Ramsey County Sheriff/FacebookDEVILS LAKE, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A deputy with the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office is on leave and facing a misdemeanor criminal charge. 42-year-old Samuel Shively is charged with misdemeanor sexual assault-offensive in Ramsey County District Court. Sheriff Bryan Lang says Shively has been on administrative leave since October 24. He has been with the department for six years….