DILWORTH, Minn. – A Dilworth Police officer is the definition of dedication. Officer Elias Hoversten’s squad car was hit head–on. He went to the hospital and then returned to work. Chief Ty Sharpe says Officer Hoversten suffered a twisted arm, cracked neck, hurt his knee and received chemical burns. On its Facebook page, the department says “They build them tough in…
UPDATE: The Minnesota Bureau Department of Public safety identifies the Hubbard County Deputy who was shot and injured and the deputy who shot at a suspect in Nevis on Saturday. DPS says Deputy Erick Rypkema was shot by Bryce Bellomo during a chase. He has been in law enforcement for 13 years including four with the Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office….
FARGO (KFGO) – A Moorhead police officer is on paid administrative leave after being charged with felony assault in Fargo. According to court documents, Officer Matthew Lambert struck Jennifer Thomas with his elbow, causing injuries to her face. Thomas was arrested in September for an incident involving a gun at the Moorhead Buffalo Wild Wings. Thomas was allegedly assaulted by…
FARGO, N.D. — The country’s first nonpartisan 5K celebrating women getting civically active and running for office is happening nationwide. Those who put together the Courage to Run 5K say democracy is a marathon. Whether you are looking to run a physical race or a political race, you need a focused mindset, heartfelt vision and physical endurance. Over 500 people…
MOORHEAD, Minn. – An autistic boy gets his stolen bike back thanks to the power of the internet. On Facebook, Moorhead Police posted a person saw KVRR’s article about 16-year-old Brandon Hilde’s bike being stolen on Sunday and found it. An officer then returned it to him. Brandon’s aunt Sarah Peterson says he depends on his three-wheeled bike. “This is…
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — The man shot and killed by police in Devils Lake has been identified. Around 4:30 pm Thursday officers say they saw 26-year-old Daniel Fuller of Devils Lake scaling a fence. Police tried to take him into custody when an officer fired their gun. That officer is now on paid administrative leave, and the B-C-I is handling…
FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo man was arrested Sunday after chasing a man with a machete in a Fargo park. Police got a call shortly after 9 p.m. to an area near the playground in Lindenwood Park. They say 25–year–old Emmanuel Gartei got into an argument with the man over money. Gartei then went to his car to get a…
MINNESOTA — A back and forth evening for democrats down in Rochester as they take six rounds to select representative Erin Murphy as their endorsement for the state’s top office. She won by acclimation which is overwhelming vocal support. It has been a day filled with a lot of ups and downs. Before voting began, delegates heard from all 3…
FARGO-MOORHEAD – Friday is National Donut Day, and police in Fargo–Moorhead had plenty to smile about on social media, but one department has a difficult case to solve. Moorhead Police says, “You will never guess what’s on our minds today?” West Fargo officers thank Sandy’s Donuts for helping them celebrate the right way. With plenty of donuts of course! Dilworth…
FARGO, N.D. — Fargo police responded to a domestic disturbance call around 11:30 last night. When they got there, Police say 28–year–old Orlando Estrada started charging at them with a knife. Neighbors say they had no idea what was going on at 3101 32nd Street South last night as a sea of red and blue lights filled the area. “I…
