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Woman Dies in Vehicle in Fargo

  FARGO, N.D. – An elderly woman has died inside a vehicle in the parking lot of the Cash Wise on 33rd Street South. Fargo Police responded around noon Wednesday. Authorities say it appears the woman was dead for “a significant period of time.” They don’t believe she died due to the dangerously cold weather. Investigators are working on identifying…

Couple Found Dead from Suspected Murder-Suicide in Fargo Identified

Fargo Police responded to 1814 16th Street South

UPDATE – Fargo Police identify the couple as 78-year-old John T. Ham and 80-year-old Lois Ann Ham.   FARGO, N.D. — An elderly man and woman were found dead this morning at 1814 16th Street South from gunshot wounds. Fargo Police responded around 11 a-m. Neighbors say there was lots of commotion on the street with all emergency vehicles. Police…

Jamestown Police Looking for Pitbull Who Has Bitten At Least Three People in Ten Days

Blaze is a red/brown color, weighs 70 to 90 pounds, has a white chest and white feet

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — Jamestown Police asks for your help to find what they call a dangerous Pitbull. Blaze is a red/brown color, weighs 70 to 90 pounds, has a white chest and white feet. He was last seen in the area of the Buffalo Motel around 2:00 where someone suffered a serious bite. The victim was treated for serious injuries….

Avoiding “Box Stalkers”: Your Trash Could Make You a Target for Thieves

You should break down and conceal big boxes

FARGO, N.D. — If you got big electronics for Christmas, you may be doing something that attracts burglars without even realizing it. “Most of us are putting those on the curb for trash day when you’re getting your trash picked up,” Jessica Schindeldecker with the Fargo Police Department said. Police say you should break down those boxes and put them at…

Emerado Police Issue Notice About Sex Offender

James Everett is living at 10 West Court Drive

EMERADO, ND — A high risk sex offender has found a new home in Emerado, North Dakota. Police there tell us that 46-year-old James Everett is living at 10 West Court Drive. Everett was convicted in Wisconsin in 2005 of having child porn. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags: CHILD PORN, Emerado, JAMES EVERETT, north dakota, police, SEX OFFENDER, WISCONSIN

Fergus Falls Man Lost Nearly $8,000 In Sweepstakes Scam

Police say the man received a letter telling him that he'd won a prize

FERGUS FALLS, MN — We have yet another warning about scams. A Fergus Falls man has lost nearly $8,000 in a sweepstakes scam. Police say the man received a letter telling him that he’d won a prize, but needed to pay a fee in order to collect the money. He sent the money and later realized that he’d been taken. Remember…

Missing Man with Alzheimer’s Found

UPDATE: At 8:53 Tuesday night Fargo Police sent an email saying Fadhel Qadir has been found.   FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Police has issued a Silver Alert for a missing 77-year-old man with Alzheimer’s. Fadhel Qadir was last seen around 5:45 P.M. Tuesday in the 2700 block of 36th Ave S wearing grey pajamas and black slippers. He’s described as…

Police In Grand Forks Search For Armed Robbery Suspects

A man was sitting in his car when two males, one armed with a gun, approached him and demanded his wallet

GRAND FORKS, ND — Police in Grand Forks are searching for two people involved in an armed robbery. It happened around 6:45 Saturday night in the 3400 block of 24th Avenue South. A man was sitting in his car when two males, one armed with a gun, approached him and demanded his wallet. The victim complied and the two fled on…

Two Suspects on the Loose: Grand Forks Police Looking for Men After Armed Robbery

Both are described as being dressed in dark clothing, wearing a ski mask, average height and build

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks police are trying to determine if there is an ongoing threat to the public after an armed robbery. Around 6:45 pm officer’s determined two males approached a male victim sitting in his car when they pulled out a gun and demanded his wallet. He complied and both suspects ran. There has been no success…

Police Use Spike Strips To Stop Fleeing Driver In West Fargo

Spike strips were used to stop the vehicle at the intersection of Sheyenne and 32nd Avenue West

WEST FARGO, ND — A man who refused to stop for police in West Fargo is behind bars. Officers tried to stop 40-year-old Adam Montour for speeding around 1:30 this afternoon but he fled. Spike strips were used to stop his vehicle at the intersection of Sheyenne and 32nd Avenue West. Montour, who has no permanent address, was arrested for fleeing,…