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Man Wanted On Warrants Flees Police In Jamestown But Eventually Gets Caught

Deputies spotted Howard Larson Jr. near McElroy Park but he fled into the woods

JAMESTOWN, ND — A man wanted on outstanding warrants was arrested early this morning after fleeing authorities in Jamestown. Deputies spotted Howard Larson Jr. near McElroy Park but he fled into the woods. A perimeter was set up and Larson was eventually found driving a vehicle in southeast Jamestown. He fled towards Ypsilanti before the vehicle was stopped by spike…

Fargo Teen Accused Of Attack With Golf Club Arrested In West Fargo

Police were called around 3:30 this morning to the 800 block of Beaton Drive

WEST FARGO, ND — A Fargo teen was arrested in West Fargo after allegedly attacking people and their vehicle with a golf club. Police were called around 3:30 this morning to the 800 block of Beaton Drive and when they arrived 18-year-old Peyton Wentz fled. With the help of a Fargo K9, Wentz was caught and arrested for aggravated assault,…

Video of Moorhead Officer Elbowing Woman Released

FARGO, N.D. – Newly released video shows a Moorhead Police Officer striking a cuffed woman after she spit on him at a Fargo hospital. Felony assault charges against Officer Matthew Lambert were dropped this week. Asst. Cass County State’s Attorney Reid Brady says an excessive force expert concluded he was following his training. Jennifer Thomas was arrested at the Moorhead…

Employee Arrested After Allegedly Starting Fire at GF Car Dealership

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Investigators say a Grand Forks Lithia Ford employee started a fire inside a shop injuring another worker. Police Officers and Firefighters responded around 2:15 Wednesday afternoon to 2273 32nd Avenue South. The fire was put out by a fire suppression system. Authorities say an employee purposefully lit gas on fire that spilled onto the floor. It caused…

Man Arrested After Jumping Into Sheyenne River

35-year-old Mathew Walsh fled before deputies responded to a call in rural Mapleton

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Police arrest a man after he jumped in the Sheyenne River following an alleged domestic incident. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says 35-year-old Mathew Walsh fled before deputies responded to a call in rural Mapleton around 3:00 this afternoon. He then took off from West Fargo Police and crashed his motorcycle near the Sheyenne. He jumped…

Fargo Police Investigate Knife Threat at Carl Ben Eielson

FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Police have investigated a reported threat of a student bringing a knife to Carl Ben Eielson Middle School. Fargo Public Schools says the school was notified of the possible threat Tuesday night. It was sent in students’ Snapchat conversation. The district says authorities investigated the threat working with each family individually. Administrators and officers met with the…

Moorhead Police Identify Robbery Suspect

Police are searching for 51-year-old Robert Evans

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead police identify the suspect in a Gate City Bank robbery. They say this man, 51-year-old Robert Evans, went into the Azool Hornbacher’s, went up to the bank teller and gave the employee a note demanding money. It happened last Wednesday shortly after 5:30 pm. Evans has outstanding warrants out of West Virginia. Police don’t believe he…

Police: Man Involved in Moorhead Standoff Sunday Used Fake Gun

this is the second one within the week

UPDATE: A Moorhead man is facing several charges after assaulting a woman and a brief standoff with police on Sunday. 52-year-old Terry York is accused of felony domestic assault and false imprisonment. Moorhead Police called Red River SWAT to assist in the standoff Sunday morning at the Terrace on the Green apartment complex. Someone called 911 to report that a woman…