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Fargo Man in Custody After Chase Crosses State Lines

The pursuit began in Roberts County, South Dakota, and ended in Richland County, North Dakota.

December 28, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

RICHLAND COUNTY, N.D. – Just past midnight on the morning of Friday, December 27th, a Roberts County, South Dakota Sheriff’s Deputy pursued a 2008 Lincoln MKZ northbound on I-29 into Richland County in North Dakota. That’s when the NDHP jumped into action – taking over the pursuit near Mile Marker 37. One trooper deflated two of the Lincoln’s tires with…

West Fargo woman arrested after fleeing police

November 15, 2024

KVRR Staff,

Heather Peck, 43. Cass County Jail photo.WEST FARGO — A West Fargo woman was arrested Thursday, Nov. 14, after fleeing police. According to a release by the West Fargo Police Department, officers responded to reports of a disturbance near the intersection of Seventh Avenue E. and Ninth Street E. at around 11:20 p.m. Thursday. When officers arrived, they found a…

Police Say West Fargo Man Was Combative After Pursuit

October 2, 2023

KVRR Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A West Fargo man was combative following a pursuit with police in the city Saturday night. After first striking a light pole, officers saw 35-year-old Brandon Lindsay speeding in Rendezvous Park. Lindsay took off and nearly collided with other vehicles. A PIT maneuver was used to end the pursuit. Lindsay intially refused to get out…

Thief River Falls Woman Arrested After Wild Police Chase in West Fargo

June 22, 2023

KVRR Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Thief River Falls woman faces charges after trying to get away from police in West Fargo. They tried to stop 31-year-old Samantha Hutchinson early this morning for a vehicle equipment violation. She fled to I-94 and a PIT maneuver was used. That’s when a passenger got out and ran. Hutchinson then drove back into…

UPDATE: Names Released in Officer-Involved Shooting Sunday in Mahnomen Co.

March 15, 2022

TJ Nelson,

MAHNOMEN CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Names are released in a chase and officer involved shooting in Mahnomen County on Sunday. Minnesota BCA says 20-year-old Shequoya Basswood of Mahnomen is being treated for gunshot injuries at Sanford in Fargo. The deputy who shot her is Dakota Czerny who has been with Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office for one year. He is on…

Police chase involving vehicle stolen in Fargo ends in Duluth

September 27, 2021

Jim Monk,

DULUTH, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – A Duluth man is accused of leading police on a chase Monday morning in vehicle that was reported stolen several days earlier in Fargo. A sheriff’s deputy saw a pickup speeding and driving recklessly in Duluth’s Canal Park Monday morning, but the driver refused to stop. The chase ended when the deputy used a PIT maneuver…

Police Use PIT Maneuver To Stop Fleeing Vehicle In Moorhead

Driver Arrested After Overnight Chase

March 19, 2021

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A driver leads Moorhead Police on a chase down one of the busiest streets in the city overnight. An officer tried to stop a vehicle around 10 Thursday night in the 1100 block of 8th St. S. for driving that indicated impairment. The driver fled, leading police on a chase for 10 blocks before an officer…

Man Arrested After High Speed Chase In Clay County

October 1, 2020

KVRR Staff,

CLAY CO., Minn. — A Richville, Minnesota man landed in the Clay County Jail after a high speed chase east of Moorhead. 40-year-old James Helps, who doesn’t have a valid drivers license, was stopped by a deputy Wednesday night on Highway 10 near Glyndon. Helps sped off as the deputy was talking to him. A Hawley police officer dropped stop…

Grand Forks man facing eight charges after early morning pursuit

September 28, 2020

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GRAND FORKS, N.D.–The Grand Forks Police Department arrested a man on several charges early Monday morning after he fled during a traffic stop. According to police, 51-year-old Shawn Bjerke was driving on N 12th Street when officers attempted to pull him over for being a suspended driver. Bjerke initially pulled over and exited his vehicle. Officers addressed Bjerke which is…

Juveniles Escape Detention Center In Moorhead Lead Officers On Fast Chase

Names are not being released due to their ages

August 16, 2020

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Two juveniles escape from the Northwest Regional Juvenile Detention Facility in Moorhead and lead officers on a chase in a Clay County Fleet vehicle. It all started around 2:30 Sunday afternoon. Moorhead police tried to stop them but they fled. A deputy pursued the vehicle on I-94 at speeds up to 100 miles per hour. A Barnesville…