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Arrest Made After 100 m.p.h. Police Pursuit

He drove through a construction zone at such high speeds that officers weren't able to get into position to put down spike boards to disable the car.

 WEST FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A Fargo man is in jail after leading West Fargo police on a pursuit that hit speeds of nearly 100 mph. The driver fled a traffic stop around 11:30 p.m. Monday in the 800 block of 17th Avenue after hitting a curb. He drove through a construction zone at such high speeds that officers weren’t able…

Forced Entry And Robbery Investigation In West Fargo

Sgt. Randy Burkhartsmeier says police were called to the 1200 block of 1st Street East around midnight after multiple reports of a disturbance.

UPDATE: WEST FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – West Fargo police say there was a forced entry and robbery at an apartment late Thursday night. Sgt. Randy Burkhartsmeier says police were called to the 1200 block of 1st Street East around midnight after multiple reports of a disturbance. Police met with a group of victims who reported a large group of suspects…

Suspect Killed In West Fargo SWAT Incident Identified

The deceased suspect is identified as 32 year old, Justin Lee Dietrich.

WEST FARGO, ND — Police released the name of the man killed after a SWAT incident on March 12, 2018. 32 year old Justin Lee Dietrich was shot by four SWAT team members after he refused to cooperate. In a timeline released by West Fargo and Fargo Police, at approximately 8:26 p.m. West Fargo officers attempted to stop Dietrich’s car….

West Fargo Police Say Two Shots Fired Incidents are Related

Incidents occurred a quarter of a mile apart on Monday night

WEST FARGO, N.D. — The West Fargo Police believes there is a connection between the arrest of Chad Andrew Ralph and two incidents involving gun shots in West Fargo. The initial incident involving Ralph occurred on the 3400 block of 5th Street West in West Fargo. Ralph, 44, was charged with reckless endangerment and resisting arrest. He could possibly face other…

West Fargo Man Arrested For Firing Gun At Ex-Girlfriend

One of the bullets hit a house a quarter mile away

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – West Fargo police arrested a man who tried to shoot his ex-girlfriend. One of the bullets hit a house a quarter mile away. No one was hurt in the incident which started about 10:20 p.m. Monday when police responded to a report of shots fired at an apartment building in the 3400 block of 5th Street…

West Fargo Police Take Woman Into Custody After Gunshot

A neighbor who knew the woman was able to get inside and remove three firearms.

WEST FARGO, ND (KFGO) – West Fargo Police shut down a stretch of road as a precaution early Tuesday morning after a report of a gunshot inside a home in the 500 block of Center Street. Lt. Jason Dura says an intoxicated, suicidal woman inside the two story condo unit fired a shotgun into the ceiling. A neighbor who knew…

Oh Baby! West Fargo Police Officers “Dive In” and Help Deliver Bundle of Joy

Stephani Krueger, who lives in Valley City, wasn't expecting her baby for another two weeks.

WEST FARGO, ND — Two West Fargo Police Officers were faced with a unique task while on the job last night. What started as a 911 call turned into the officers delivering a baby from inside of a family’s home. “I was kind of crossing my fingers and said ‘hey we’ll wait for the ambulance to get here because they’re…

West Fargo Officers Deliver Baby

The mother and baby were taken to Sanford Hospital. Both are doing fine.

Courtesy: NewsDakota.comWEST FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Two West Fargo police officers became midwives Wednesday night. Responding to a medical call at a home around 8:30 p.m., Officers Austin Bagley and Jacob Danielson came to the aid of an expectant mother and took charge, delivering a baby girl. The officers could hear an ambulance siren and were hoping paramedics would arrive in…

Man Arrested For Threatening Juveniles With A Gun

23-year old Donnie Becerra of West Fargo is accused of flashing a loaded handgun at the group. No shots were fired.

WEST FARGO, N.D. – West Fargo police arrested a man after he threatened a group of juveniles with a gun during an argument in the parking lot of an apartment complex in the 3400 block of 5th Street West early Monday. 23-year old Donnie Becerra of West Fargo is accused of flashing a loaded handgun at the group. No shots…

West Fargo Police Lieutenant Reinstated After Investigation

The investigation began after Warren provided potential personal information unrelated to a criminal investigation to a civilian

  WEST FARGO, ND — A special prosecutor has decided not to file charges against West Fargo Lieutenant Greg Warren. The decision was made by an assistant Barnes County State’s Attorney to prevent a conflict on interest in Cass County. The investigation began after Warren provided potential personal information unrelated to a criminal investigation to a civilian. He was placed…