PIT Archives - KVRR Local News

Man Arrested After Pursuit in West Fargo

The West Fargo Police Department says the man tried to flee after he had stopped and spoke with officers for a period of time.

July 11, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The West Fargo Police Department has arrested a suspect following a vehicle and foot pursuit. At approximately 12:12 a.m. Friday, July 11, the West Fargo Police Department approached a suspicious vehicle in the 1400 block of 16th Street E. The driver of the vehicle fled after speaking with law enforcement for several minutes and the…

West Fargo police arrest man after traffic stop turns into chase

April 23, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Photo: West Fargo Police DepartmentWEST FARGO (KVRR) — West Fargo Police arrest a man who led officers on a pursuit. Police tried to stop a vehicle for multiple outstanding warrants in the 400 block of 12th Avenue Northwest after 2:30 this afternoon. 43-year-old William Jacobs, who has no permanent address, took off going east on 12th Avenue and then southbound…

Two People From Fargo Accused of Theft in Fergus Falls

August 22, 2024

KVRR Staff,

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Two people from Fargo are facing theft and other charges in Fergus Falls. 29-year-old Gavin Gladue is charged with theft and fleeing. 41-year-old Tricia Potratz is charged with theft and drug possession after police found meth in their car. On Sunday, police were called to a store where employees said a man and woman stole…

Three Arrested after Brief Pursuit in Grand Forks

The vehicle was stopped using a PIT maneuver.

January 13, 2020

,

GRAND FORKS, N.D.–Three people were arrested after fleeing from Grand Forks Police shortly before 8 p.m. on Sunday. Police attempted to stop an SUV in the 500 block of North 5th Street when the driver began to flee. The vehicle was stopped using a PIT maneuver in the 900 block of North Washington Street. Two people exited the vehicle and…

What You Need to Know About Fire Pits

But with the dangers in place, people in our region are still igniting fire pits and bonfires.

May 7, 2018

,

FARGO, N.D. — Burn bans have been in place throughout North Dakota and Minnesota for some time now, but it seems grass fires are still happening and fire pits are still being lit. There are some rules and restrictions in our region and here’s what you need to know about fire pits. When people think of spring and summer, many…

Report Of Man Sleeping In His Vehicle Turns Into A Chase And Arrest

The Minot Man Was Spotted In Polk County Early Monday Morning

April 24, 2018

TJ Nelson,

POLK COUNTY, Minn. — A report of a man sleeping in his vehicle sets off a chase in Polk County. Deputies say 24-year-old Brady Werre of Minot had just woken up and drove off as deputies attempted to stop him. It happened early Monday at the intersection of Polk County 46 and Highway 2. The pursuit ended near Mentor after…

Man Wanted For Questioning In Motel Assault Arrested After Chase

Assault Happened At Budget Inn Motel

March 11, 2018

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A suspect wanted for questioning in an assault at a Grand Forks motel leads police on a chase. When officers approached Michael Sebjornson’s vehicle this morning, he took off. Officers used a PIT maneuver to stop the 32-year-old man at the intersection of 5th Street and 9th Avenue North. Sebjornson was arrested for fleeing, reckless driving,…

Chase Started For Man Wanted For Questioning In Domestic Violence Case

Officers Used A PIT Maneuver To Stop Dana Decoteau

March 8, 2018

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Police in Grand Forks used a PIT maneuver to stop a man wanted in a domestic violence investigation. Officers were searching for 51-year-old Dana Decoteau for questioning last night when he was spotted by campus police. Decoteau refused to stop and headed west on Gateway Drive where police used a PIT maneuver and forced his vehicle…

West Fargo Driver Arrested for Gas Drive-Off, High Speed Chase

The chase began around 3:30 and hit speeds of 105 miles per hour through Traill and Cass Counties

November 1, 2017

TJ Nelson,

CASS COUNTY, ND — A gas drive-off in Hillsboro leads to a high speed chase through two counties. A North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper attempted to stop the car on I-29 being driven by 36-year-old Thomas Hibpshman, Jr. of West Fargo. The chase began around 3:30 and hit speeds of 105 miles per hour through Traill and Cass Counties….

Horace Man Explains Why He Built a 9/11 Fire Pit

Brent Hansen wanted to use his form of therapy to honor victims of the national tragedy

October 15, 2017

Site Staff,

HORACE, ND — A Horace man told us why he built a 9/11 fire pit. Pictures of the hand-made sculpture hitched to the back of his pick-up continue to stir controversy online. But he said welding these custom fire pits is how he finds peace after a work accident changed his life. Brent Hansen’s trucks are parked outside to make…