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Synthetic Opioids Are Proving to Be More Deadly than Prescription Opioids

Despite this sudden rise, law enforcement and medical professionals still look to combat the problem as a whole

May 13, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — For the past few years, opioid addiction has been a major issue in the Fargo-Moorhead area. But now, some more potent opioids have emerged on the scene. “Fentanyl is a hundred times as potent as morphine, and then there are some derivatives like carfentanil which has been around and can be obtained as hundred times as powerful…

West Fargo Canine and Handler Receive Brand New Squad Car

The two have been partners for seven years

April 29, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo’s Disco is a German shepherd who was born in Slovakia. But he was raised right here in West Fargo. Not a day has gone by over the last seven years where he hasn’t worked with his best friend and handler Sgt. Pete Nielsen. “You spend an awful lot of time your canine so you…

West Fargo Named Safest City in North Dakota

Grand Forks came in fifth and Fargo came in seventh

February 21, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo has been named the safest city in North Dakota. City officials say it wouldn’t have been possible to receive the honor without the help of the community. Some strangers leave such a lasting impact on us that we never forget their names. For one West Fargo neighbor, it was a policeman who showed her some…

West Fargo Police Building Relationships with Community Pizza Party

deeks pizza provided more than 20 pies to officers and students

January 9, 2018

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WEST FARGO, ND — Some say there’s no better way to get to someone’s heart than through free pizza. Deeks Pizza provided 20 pies to the West Fargo Police Department to hand out to students at the Mustangs versus Packers game. It is part of the pizza shop’s way of helping the police department get out into the community and interact…

Lock It or Lose It: West Fargo Police Report Rash of Break-ins

They want to remind people to not leave anything valuable their vehicles and to lock their doors at all times

November 15, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

WEST FARGO, ND — The West Fargo Police Department is warning people after a series of vehicle break-ins were reported. Around 9 o’clock yesterday morning, police responded to multiple break-ins in the area south of 32nd Avenue West and west of Sheyenne Street. They want to remind people to not leave anything valuable their vehicles and to lock their…

Guns vs. Hoses-Police vs. Fire Charity Softball Game

The West Fargo Police Department took the W over the West Fargo Fire Department

June 24, 2017

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — The West Fargo Police and Fire Department went head-to-head in their “Guns vs. Roses- Police vs. Fire” charity softball game. Former Minnesota Vikings players Chuck Foreman and Ted Brown coached each team. Brown, despite losing to the police department, was able to add a bit of humor to the fun-filled night. “We decided to let them…

West Fargo Police CSO Helping Creatures Great and Small

Why did the officer cross the road?

May 17, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

WEST FARGO, ND — Why did the officer cross the road? To get to the family of ducklings to the other side, of course. That’s exacting what this Chief Security Officer with the West Fargo Police Department did! The department posted these pictures to its Facebook page, and writing a post, reading “Our CSO helping these little ducklings and their…

ToSti of the West Fargo Police Department Gets New Vest

The non-profit "Vested Interest in K9s" has donated more than 2,400 vests to K9s across the country

April 6, 2017

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — A non-profit organization donates an extra layer of protection to West Fargo’s youngest K9. In this photo, ToSti is proudly wearing his new bullet and knife proof vest. ToSti and his partner were not available for an interview today but his colleague Disco met us to show off. Disco received his vest 5 years ago. The…

Firehouse Subs Grants the West Fargo Police Department a Hefty Donation

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Awards a Grant to West Fargo Police Department to Purchase Vests and Helmets

March 3, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Thanks to Firehouse Subs and generous donations from the public, the West Fargo Police Department will be getting some new gear. The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation donated more than $27,000 dollars to the department. The money will go towards purchasing ballistic vests and helmets for the force. Franchise owners say it’s all about giving back to…

Former West Fargo Police Chief Described as “Abusive” and Angry

Complaint Files Show That Police Chief Mike Reitan Had Issues in the Work Place

January 18, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Personnel and complaint files are shedding a light on the toxic atmosphere of the West Fargo Police Department under the command of Chief Mike Reitan. A number of employees have filed complaints against Reitan, who is in the process of being let go by the city after he was placed on administrative leave last week. One employee said Reitan…