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Peace officer recruits not discouraged following shootings of officers in Fargo

HARWOOD, N.D. (KVRR) — Seven police officer recruits are in the process of completing a rigorous fourteen-week Peace Officer Training. Upon completion, they will become a licensed peace officer in North Dakota. The program has almost a 100% employment rate for graduates, so after they can pursue a career as a police officer virtually anywhere. “Right now, almost every agency…

Local kids host lemonade stand supporting Fargo Police

lemonade stand for fargo pd lemonade stand for fargo pdFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Following the tragic events in Fargo, people of all ages are coming together to show their support for Fargo Police. From decals to shirts, the community is doing things to show the Fargo Police and their families that Fargo is better together. Sometimes kids don’t completely understand…

‘Wallin will forever be my hero’: Celebration of Life held for fallen Fargo officer

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – Thousand of people gathered at Scheels Arena in Fargo to honor fallen Fargo Police Officer Jake Wallin, including members of his family. “We can’t fix character. If it’s not already steadfastly in the person. And Jake had impeccable character.” said Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski. Making statements during the ceremony were Officers Dotas and Hawes, who…

Wrigley releases new details regarding last Friday’s deadly shooting

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In his most detailed update yet, North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley released more details into the investigation of last week’s shooting that killed FPD officer Jake Wallin and the 37-year-old suspect, Mohamed Barakat.  Wrigley says he believes the violence we saw last Friday could have been part of a bigger attack. Although Barakat had little…

Taking care of mental health for law enforcement after Friday’s tragedy

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Friday is still fresh in the minds of everyone in the Fargo-Moorhead area, where one officer was shot and killed off of 25th St. S. in Fargo, ND. This incident also left two officers in critical condition and bystander with serious injuries. This situation will stick with local law enforcement and the community for years to…

FPD investigating after a body found in water

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO: 4PM UPDATE) — Fargo Police Department is investigating after a body was found in a retention pond in the 3500 block of Main Avenue. Cass County Coroner was among those on the scene just after 9 a.m. behind a large commercial-industrial business park south of Main Avenue and east of I-29. A police spokesperson says the adult…

Fargo Police investigating softball scam

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo police are investigating a social media scam which takes money from people who thought they were signing up for a local softball league. Each victim is reporting more than one hundred dollars stolen. Someone who identifies as Sean apparently used a Facebook account to collect the money and then quickly deactivated their account. Victims say…

West Fargo Police Officers return to beat patrolling system

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – West Fargo Police Officers return to a beat system working the same neighborhoods each day. A sergeant is assigned to each beat to give officers accountability, analyze activity, coordinate with stakeholders and identify issues. Officers are able to request which area they cover, so they may be patrolling their own neighborhoods. Information through each shift…