west fargo police department

Counting the Flock: Transparency policies for Flock cameras differ depending on the department

FARGO (KVRR) — With all the different departments using Flock cameras and other ALPRs, we looked into what safeguards are in place to protect the public from it’s misuse. We found that these can differ greatly between the cities of Fargo, West Fargo, and Moorhead. Like we said in the first part of our series, Flock offers what’s called a…

West Fargo’s annual 2025 report shows slight increase in overall crimes, but some areas show dramatic increases

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The West Fargo Police Department reports that overall crime has increased by 1.5% since 2024. And compared to 2021, the increase is 15%. “The department saw a slight increase in overall crime in 2025, 1.5% increase for the year. 11% increase in crimes against persons, which would be simple assault stockings. 1.5% increase in crimes…

High-Risk Sex Offender Registers at 525 1st Avenue E.

Rico Jay HarlandWEST FARGO — The West Fargo Police Department is notifying residents that a registered sex offender, Rico Jay Harland, is registered at 525 First Avenue E. Harland is a 34-year-old male with brown eyes and brown hair. Harland is approximately 5’4” and 138 pounds. In 2009, Harland was convicted of Gross Sexual Imposition in Towner County Juvenile Court…

Search for Isadora Wengel: Police ask for people in Fargo, Moorhead & West Fargo to check security camera footage

Isadora Wengel, Fargo PoliceFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police are continuing to ask for help in the search for a missing West Fargo woman. Isadora Wengel, 25, was last seen by her father on December 31 near the 900 block of 3 1/2 Avenue East in West Fargo. She is 5’3″, approximately 175 pounds, with blonde hair and hazel eyes….

Silver Alert issued for missing man

West Fargo (KVRR) — North Dakotans are under a silver alert this morning after a vulnerable adult disappears from West Fargo. Both the North Dakota Highway Patrol and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation are issing the alert after the West Fargo Police asked for it. The missing man is Zuya Armstrong of West Fargo, North Dakota. He’s an 18 year…