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West Fargo Police Department Warns of Latest Scam

This person is reportedly employing a tactic where they claim to be soliciting donations for kids in need.

August 22, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – There is a man calling people in the West Fargo area identifying himself as a member of the police department named Dan and asking for money, says the West Fargo PD. In a briefing put out August 22, the department says “Dan” asks for donations for local children in need, with instructions to provide payment…

West Fargo police arrest Moorhead man after vehicle pursuit

July 21, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Alan Steven Walker, 30. Picture courtesy of West Fargo Police Department.WEST FARGO — The West Fargo Police Department has arrested a man after he allegedly fled from police after a traffic stop. Police say the incident happened at around 1 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, where West Fargo police began to perform a traffic stop near the 500 block of…

West Fargo man arrested for Gross Sexual Imposition of a Minor

July 17, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

Nicolas WikaWEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo Police Department arrested a suspect for felony gross sexual imposition of a minor. Detectives executed a search warrant and arrested 30-year-old Nicolas Wika inside a West Fargo residence. Police say this remains an open investigation. The Investigations Division partnered with the Red River Children’s Advocacy Center to help the juvenile who was…

West Fargo Police Department Asks for Public Assistance in Wanner Case

Jonett was 50 years old when she disappeared after leaving work on July 11, 2023.

July 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The West Fargo Police department is asking for assistance in locating a woman who has now been missing for just over two years. They’re using the anniversary of the disappearance of Jonett Wanner to ask the public if they have any information regarding said disappearance. Wanner left work and was last seen at 2:30 p.m….

West Fargo Police arrest suspect using Flock camera system

July 2, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Travon Kestrel, 26. Photo courtesy of West Fargo Police Department.WEST FARGO — The West Fargo Police Department has arrested a man who allegedly fled police. According to West Fargo police, they attempted to stop on a vehicle near the intersection of Seventh Ave. and Ninth Street E for a traffic violation. Police say the driver of the vehicle fled and…

DUI Crash in West Fargo

Police say the driver, who is below the legal drinking age, nearly crashed into a home.

May 24, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. – The West Fargo Police Department made a DUI arrest early on the morning of Friday, May 23, after their suspect got themselves in a nasty crash. The WFPD says they responded to reports of a single vehicle rollover crash just after 12:30 A.M. Upon arrival, officers discovered the driver had driven off the road. The vehicle…

Man injured after truck hits train in West Fargo

May 13, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Crews work on a Chevy Silverado after it was hit by a train Tuesday, May 13, 2025.WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The West Fargo Fire and Police Departments were dispatched to a crash between a pickup and a train on Tuesday. The call came in just before 11:30 a.m. in the 400 block of 12th Avenue Northeast. The pickup was…

Pulse of Crime Panel Discussion

Each police chief in attendance said that overall crime statistics were down, but calls for service continued to increase.

May 6, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The FMWF Chamber gathered industry leaders at Microsoft Commons this year for The Pulse of Crime: Safety, Perception and Business Impact panel discussion. Present were two familiar faces – Chiefs David Zibolski and Peter Nielsen of the Fargo and West Fargo Police Departments, respectively; plus, the newest attendee of the party – recently hired Chief of…

Moorhead man arrested in West Fargo on 34-year-old warrant

May 2, 2025

KVRR Staff,

WEST FARGO — West Fargo police arrested a man suspected to have a 34-year-old warrant on Thursday, May 1. According to the West Fargo Police Department, officers pulled over a vehicle for a traffic violation and discovered that a passenger had possible warrants. Officers learned that the passenger had a felony warrant from 1991 in Burleigh County for gross sexual…

West Fargo Police Department Asks for Public’s Help in Locating Runaway Juvenile

The fifteen-year-old male left home sometime on April 26.

April 26, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. – The West Fargo Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a runaway 15-year-old male, Keaten L. Keaten left home on Saturday, April 26, 2025 and was last seen 600 block of 23rd Street E. Keaten is 5’ 10” and 160 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing a black…