VIOLENT CRIME

Feds reveal plan to confront Fargo’s violent crime problem

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Federal law enforcement authorities in Fargo announced a plan on Tuesday to tackle a significant rise in violent crimes. U.S. Attorney Mac Schneider says the three-part plan will address an approximate 45% increase in violent crime since 2019. Schneider says the plan uses local intelligence information and federal resources to confront gangs and organized criminals before…

Wrigley: Violent crime rising in North Dakota

ATTORNEY GENERAL WILL ASK LAWMAKERS TO APPROVE TOUGHER MANDATORY SENTENCES

Attorney General Drew WrigleyBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-Prairie Public) – North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley says 2022 statistics show a rising crime rate in North Dakota. Wrigley says that’s especially true of violent crime. “I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that these difficulties present a clear and very real present danger to the communities in North Dakota,” Wrigley said. Wrigley…

In wake of shootings, Fargo mayor says violent crime is down as population grows

FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney is speaking out following Wednesday’s shooting that left a woman and baby injured at Plaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant. The woman was in critical condition after being shot in the upper body. The infant is in stable condition after being shot in the hand and thigh.  Both are at Sanford Medical Center. Mahoney appeared…