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Jamestown police warn of dangerous drugs circulating in the area

January 16, 2021

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JAMESTOWN, N.D. — Jamestown police are warning of what they say are dangerous pills circulating in that area. The pills have been linked to a number of overdoses. Police first became aware of them Friday night. The pills are small, with an “M” on one side and the number “30” on the other side. Police are telling people not to…

Man Wanted In Polk County Arrested After Fleeing Traffic Stop In Grand Forks

January 7, 2021

TJ Nelson,

Alex HaaseGRAND FORKS, N.D. — A man wanted on a Polk County warrant is arrested in Grand Forks after fleeing police. Alex Haase was being pulled over around 2 yesterday afternoon for an equipment violation when he refused to stop. He pulled over in the 14 hundred block of 10th Avenue South and fled on foot while his passenger got…

City of Fargo monitoring “credible threats” related to violence at U.S. Capitol

January 6, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. – A statement from the City of Fargo says Fargo Police is monitoring “credible threats and suspicious behavior” related to protestors storming the U.S. Capitol. Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney and Police Chief David Zibolski have been in contact “to ensure readiness.” The chief has also been communicating with the FBI “in a proactive measure to ensure local law…

Fargo, West Fargo & Moorhead police chiefs discuss priorities for 2021

All three police chiefs say they've seen a concerning increase in overdoses this past year.

January 5, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. – The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce invites local police chiefs to discuss the biggest issues they experienced. Local law enforcement say they’re biggest hurdle has been trying to achieve their goals in light of all the challenges they’ve faced during this past year. “The obvious division that we have in our country right now, whether…

Rising catalytic converter thefts in F-M area are costing some a couple thousand dollars

December 29, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – Catalytic converters are being stolen off of vehicles in the metro and have been leading to some pretty big replacement costs. Muffler Man, a Moorhead auto body shop, says it’s seen 14 cars with stolen converters this month and they’ve had even more calls about it. “The pickup we just got done. That one came to about…

Fraternal Order of Police Red River Valley Lodge #1 hosts cops & kids shopping event

December 17, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Law enforcement from West Fargo, Fargo, Cass County Sheriff’s Office and North Dakota Highway Patrol are working to make sure disadvantaged children have a brighter holiday season. Red River Valley Lodge #1 of the Fraternal Order of Police is hosting its 26th Annual Cops and Kids shopping event. The shopping spree took place at the WalMart on…

Police End Standoff In Moorhead, Man Contacts Them On His Own

December 6, 2020

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Police in Moorhead decide to end a standoff with a man who fired a shot into the floor during an alleged drunk argument with a family member. They were called to a home in the 2500 block of 6th Avenue North around 6:30 a.m. Sunday. Officers tried to make contact with the man but eventually decided to…

Minneapolis mayor, police chief oppose police budget cuts

December 1, 2020

Jim Monk,

Police Chief Medaria ArradondoMINNEAPOLIS – Minneapolis’ mayor and police chief are speaking out against a proposal to cut the police department’s budget by nearly $8 million. Mayor Jacob Frey says the cuts would be irresponsible in a year that saw rising violent crime and the departures of dozens of police officers. Demands for change to the Minneapolis Police Department have…

Four arrested in aggravated assault involving an axe and bat

Fargo Police responded to 809 10th Street South for a man being attacked

November 30, 2020

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Police arrest four people connected to a Monday afternoon assault involving an axe and bat. It happened at 809 10th Street South after 1:00 p.m. Witnesses tell police they saw several people attacking a man. Twenty-nine-year-old Valeen Blueshield is accused of using the axe and was arrested for aggravated assault. Sixty-seven-year-old Juan Flores, 41-year-old Tylando Laroque,…

Man Arrested For Making Obscene Comments To Children

Paul Brown was arrested for Solicitation of a Minor

November 22, 2020

TJ Nelson,

DILWORTH, Minn. — Police track down and arrest a man for making obscene comments to children. 30-year-old Paul Brown of Fargo was located in Dilworth on Friday and arrested for Solicitation of a Minor. Officers responded to a report of suspicious activity that occurred in the 10 block of 32nd Avenue North in Fargo on Thursday. They were told that…