traffic stop

Driver Takes Off After Moorhead Traffic Stop

They ran through backyards and managed to escape a perimeter police set up.

MOORHEAD, MINN. (KFGO) – A suspect who fled an attempted traffic stop in Moorhead early Tuesday being sought. Sgt. Scott Kostohryz says there was a pursuit that started near I-94, headed north of 8th Street, then went west on 18th Avenue and then north on 7th Street South before bailing out of the vehicle, along with a female passenger. They…

Bismarck Officer Finds Out He’s a Grandfather at Traffic Stop

He was initially pulled over for a "flickering tail light"

FARGO, ND — A Bismarck officer pulled over in Fargo was expecting a ticket, but instead, he got a life changing surprise. The surprise was an ultrasound. His ticket accused him of driving like a grandpa because he officially is one. The court date listed on the Bismarck officer’s “ticket” is the due date for his grand-baby. He was initially…

North Dakota Troopers Seize Marijuana Valued at $700,000 During Traffic Stop

Miller is charged with possession with intent to deliver and drug paraphernalia

BISMARCK, ND — A California man is in custody after North Dakota Troopers allegedly find marijuana worth over a half a million dollars in his vehicle. Harold Miller, 71, of Sacramento, was stopped by Troopers on I-94 in between Mandan and Bismarck for suspected traffic violations. It ended in Miller’s arrest and one of the state’s largest drug busts. Troopers…

Traffic Stop Leads to Five Arrests Near Casselton

All of the suspects were taken to the Cass County Jail

CASSELTON, ND — Five people are in custody with multiple charges after a traffic stop on I94 near Casselton. Cory Fleischfresser, 30,  Alberto Carpentier, 25, Oddessa Rodriguez, 26, Bryan Grob, 39,  and 24–year–old Timothy Bjornson have been arrested. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office said they found meth, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and stolen credit cards on the suspects. They said Fleischfresser…

Judge Denies Requests for St. Anthony Officer Trial

Yanez is charged with manslaughter and his trial is scheduled to begin on May 30th

  RAMSEY COUNTY, Minn. — A judge is denying several requests for the St. Anthony police officer who killed Philando Canstile during a traffic stop last July. Attorneys for Jeronimo Yanez asked for permission for Yanez to act out the shooting for the jury and bring up what they feel is questionable when it comes to Castile’s character. But a…

Former Girlfriend of Philando Castile Arrested in Hammer Attack

Diamond Reynolds of West St. Paul was arrested with two other women Thursday

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The former girlfriend of Philando Castile is under arrest for being involved in an assault on another woman who was attacked with a hammer. Diamond Reynolds of West St. Paul was arrested with two other women Thursday. Police say it isn’t clear what role Reynolds played in the assault but charges are pending. The victim, who…

Lost California Couple Headed to North Dakota Casino Arrested at DAPL Protest Site

Couple headed to Prairie Knights Casino arrested after traffic stop

  MORTON COUNTY, N.D. — A couple from California quickly found out they were on the wrong road. They were stopped on Highway 1806 near the Dakota Access pipeline protest and officers uncovered marijuana, drug paraphernalia, over $7,000 in cash and three high capacity magazines for AR15-style rifles. The driver, 29-year-old Douglas Dias of Santa Rosa, California, said they were…

Officer Hurt During Traffic Stop

White Earth Police Department

A White Earth Police officer was hurt after his vehicle was hit during a traffic stop. Minnesota State Patrol says it happened around 9 o’clock last night on Highway 59 in Waubun. 63-year-old Karen Jones of White Earth lost control on the icy road and spun into the officer’s vehicle. The officer has non-life threatening injuries. Jones and her passenger…