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Information on Valley City Shooting Suspect Released

Police are searching for suspect in Wednesday night shooting

UPDATE – Valley City Police release new information on a shooting suspect. Authorities say he is a black man with shoulder-length dreadlocks. He’s five feet 11 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing dark sweatpants and a crewneck sweatshirt. He was last seen driving a tan or light gold late model Pontiac Grand Prix. Police say…

Victims Names Released In Richland County Explosion

84 year old Mavis Onchuck of Wahpeton, ND was killed in the explosion.

WAHPETON, N.D. — Richland County Authorities released the names of the individuals involved in the House explosion over the weekend. 84 year old Mavis Onchuck of Wahpeton, ND was killed in the explosion. Cole Defries, 22, and Danielle Faller, 25, both of Wahpeton were injured. Both were treated and released at a local hospital. The explosion remains under investigation. Richland…

Suspect Killed In West Fargo SWAT Incident Identified

The deceased suspect is identified as 32 year old, Justin Lee Dietrich.

WEST FARGO, ND — Police released the name of the man killed after a SWAT incident on March 12, 2018. 32 year old Justin Lee Dietrich was shot by four SWAT team members after he refused to cooperate. In a timeline released by West Fargo and Fargo Police, at approximately 8:26 p.m. West Fargo officers attempted to stop Dietrich’s car….