Preventing arrest

Man arrested after acting erratically and running from police in south Fargo Wednesday morning

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Police respond to the 2600 block of 12th Avenue South just before noon for a man who appeared to have injuries from an altercation. They say 23-year-old Bugwuji Hill, who has no permanent address, was acting erratically and started to run. Officers chased him and used a Taser to subdue the man. Hill was arrested and…

Court documents reveal man involved in officer assault was allegedly smoking meth in parking ramp

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — People on social media continue to debate the now-viral KVRR video of a man punching three Fargo Police officers in downtown Fargo in broad daylight. According to court documents, the man was allegedly seen smoking meth in the Roberts Commons Parking Ramp before the assault happened. On Saturday, Fargo Police apprehended a man who assaulted three…

K-9 Tracks Down Burglary Suspect South of NDSU

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A man suspected of breaking into a north Fargo home early this morning is tracked down by a K-9, south of NDSU. Police say 49-year-old Jason Giemza of Fargo broke a window and attempted to steal property from a home in the 900 block of College Street North around 2 a.m. Officers attempted a brief foot…

Solberg Terminated As Assistant Administrator in West Fargo After Arrest

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo’s Assistant City Administrator Timothy Solberg is no longer with the city. Communication Director Melissa Richard say Solberg’s employment was terminated January 27. His position has been listed on the city’s website with an annual salary of over $132,000. Solberg was arrested last month during a domestic situation in Fargo. He is charged with…

Man with Machete Arrested after Assaulting Officer

FARGO, N.D.–Fargo Police arrested a man Wednesday night after he robbed a store with a machete and assaulted a police officer. Police responded to the 1000 Block of 45 Street South for reports of a fight at approximately 7 p.m.. The first officer on the scene attempted to detain 20-year-old Talon Parisien, but noticed he was holding a large machete….

Mother Says Son’s Eye Damaged During Arrest By Fargo Police

His mother says he suffers from emotional and mental health issues

FARGO, N.D. — The mother of a Fargo man who was hit in the eye by a pepper ball fired by police says he’ll likely never regain full sight in his right eye. Stephanie Patel says her 27-year-old son, Tyler, was told that damage to his retina was worse than first believed. He was injured in early October after police…

Man Injures Two Police Officers During Traffic Stop

Nyei was arrested for fleeing, preventing arrest and possession of marijuana.

Fargo, ND–Two Fargo police officers sustained minor injuries following a traffic stop Monday morning. 26-year-old Abraham Nyei initially refused to stop, but eventually pulled over and became non-compliant. Nyei placed the vehicle in reverse in an attempt to flee. An officer broke the driver’s side window to gain control of the vehicle, and sustained cuts to his hands. Once out…