THEFT

Deal Reached To Reopen Ashby Farmers Cooperative Elevator

Former manager Jerry Hennessy is accused of taking nearly $5 million over the past 15 years

ASHBY, Minn. — The elevator in Ashby is reopening under a deal with the Wheaton-Dumont Cooperative Elevator. Ashby Farmers Cooperative Elevator closed suddenly last month after an audit showed that the former general manager had stolen millions of dollars. Jerry Hennessy is accused of taking nearly $5 million over the past 15 years. He used the money for safaris, taxidermy and…

Former Turtle Mountain Chairman Indicted For Theft

Wayne Keplin is charged with theft of funds, attempted theft and conspiracy

BELCOURT, N.D. — A federal grand jury has indicted Wayne Keplin, a former chairman of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, for allegedly stealing money that belongs to the tribe. Keplin is charged with theft of funds, attempted theft and conspiracy. Court documents say he embezzled over $26,000 from the tribe and attempted to steal another $60,000. Tribal officials say Keplin…

Former Victoria’s Secret Worker Accused of Stealing $35,000 Worth of Merchandise

Authorities: Pru Bray took the items out of the store in bags or wore them under her clothing

MINOT, N.D. — A Minot woman is accused of stealing $35,000 in merchandise from Victoria’s Secret. Authorities allege 19-year-old Pru Bray took the items out of the store in bags or wore them under her clothing while she worked there. She then allegedly sold the items at rummage sales, gave them as gifts or returned them for cash. Bray also…

Man Faces Years In Prison After Breaking Into House & Stealing 3 Beers

Jonathon Abdo of Lake Andes, South Dakota was arrested July 20

LAKE ANDES, S.D.– A South Dakota man could spend a lot of time behind bars after allegedly breaking into a house and stealing three beers. 40-year-old Jonathon Abdo of Lake Andes, southwest of Sioux Falls, was arrested July 20. A witness told police he saw Abdo enter a house that afternoon through a sliding glass door that had come off…

Charges Filed In Tree Theft

20 year-old Benjamin Shepherd and 19 year-old Brett Braseth of Fargo and 19 year-old Kyle Braaten of Portland, ND are charged with stealing the tree.

FARGO (KFGO) – Three men have now been charged with the theft of a tree from property north of Fargo that was used as a Christmas tree at the home of one of the men. Paul Vogel played detective. He discovered that the Colorado Blue Spruce had been dumped in the Red River and it carried sentimental value. Vogel had…

Fargo Police Remind Public Not to Leave Unlocked Vehicles Unattended

"Lock It or Lose It" campaign aims to decrease auto theft

FARGO, N.D.– Police in Fargo are reminding all of us to keep our vehicles locked, or risk having them stolen. Police say 44 vehicles have been reported stolen in the first two months of the year. 25 of those vehicles were left unlocked, with the keys inside and most of the time running when they were taken. Winter is the primary…

Moorhead Police Searching for Candy Thief

He also could be a suspect in other thefts the same night

  MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead police are asking for you help apprehending a thief with a sweet tooth. The say the man stole a candy vending machine from the Cash Wise Liquor on December 11th around 6:20 p.m. He also could be a suspect in other thefts the same night. Police ask anyone with any info to contact them in…

Fargo Man Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit Through Cass County

Authorities say they responded to a rural Amenia address after a call about a suspicious vehicle in the area

CASS COUNTY, ND — A Fargo man lands behind bars after a police chase through Cass County. Jared Sheperd, 27, is charged with car theft, fleeing, DUI and for driving under suspension. Authorities say they responded to a rural Amenia address after a call about a suspicious vehicle in the area. When deputies arrived on scene, they say the vehicle…

F5 Project Helps Felons Readjust To Society

Project Helps Inmates Rebuild Their lives On The Outside

FARGO, ND — A Fargo man wants to show that former criminals aren’t castoffs. He’s dedicated to showing the value, determination, and hustle of felons while helping them rebuild their own lives right here in our region. His efforts are getting noticed more and more, and more and more people are claiming he’s helping to save their lives. It’s Wednesday…

West Fargo Driver Arrested for Gas Drive-Off, High Speed Chase

The chase began around 3:30 and hit speeds of 105 miles per hour through Traill and Cass Counties

  CASS COUNTY, ND — A gas drive-off in Hillsboro leads to a high speed chase through two counties. A North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper attempted to stop the car on I-29 being driven by 36-year-old Thomas Hibpshman, Jr. of West Fargo. The chase began around 3:30 and hit speeds of 105 miles per hour through Traill and Cass Counties….