Sergeant Travis Moser, Detectives Josh Heller and Ryan Jasper & Investigator Jordan KorteFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Four Fargo Police Department officers on paid leave after shooting a man in a mental health crisis in Mapleton on Monday are identified. They include 18-year FPD veteran Sergeant Travis Moser. Detectives Josh Heller and Ryan Jasper who have both been with the department…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The aftermath of the Fourth of July holiday has some pet-owners looking for their loved ones after the loud fireworks. Moorhead Police Department was dispatched to more than 60 fireworks complaints over the weekend More than half were on the Fourth. West Fargo Police say 37 people called in for fireworks complaints while Fargo had more…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a laser was pointed at a North Dakota Highway Patrol airplane Saturday night. Highway Patrol Captain Bryan Niewind says the incident happened while the airplane was conducting a speeding surveillance operation with local law enforcement over Fargo and West Fargo. Niewind says after the pilot determined where the laser…
Kayla CrossFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A former assistant Moorhead fire chief involved in a crash last November that seriously hurt a woman, changes her plea to guilty to driving under the influence. Kayla Cross entered the plea to the misdemeanor in Cass County District Court on May 9. She was ordered to pay a $500 fine and a 30 day…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo School Resource Officer Todd Pearson is getting a new partner: a comfort dog. It’ll be the first such team in North Dakota. Pearson says having a comfort dog present can help students and others open up about mental health or other concerns. You’ll also find the team at public events, community outreach and…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – The results of an investigation into former West Fargo Assistant Police Chief Jerry Boyer concluded that an email he sent to members of the department violated the chain-of-command. Boyer wrote about the verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial, but did not clear the email with Police Chief Denis Otterness. “I know many of you…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – West Fargo Assistant Police Chief Jerry Boyer has been placed on paid administrative leave. City spokesperson Melissa Richard says Boyer has been on leave “due to an ongoing, internal investigation unrelated to criminal matters” since Aug. 19. “There will be no further comment on the investigation because it is active and the department does not…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A tradition that’s taken place over the past three years is back. Red River Valley Lodge #1 of the Fraternal Order of Police is hosting its annual back-to-school shopping spree for kids in need. The new school year is around the corner but not every student has the necessary tools and supplies needed to succeed in…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo Police officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the 400 block of Morrison Street at 12:16 a.m. on Saturday. Authorities say a 30-year-old West Fargo man claims he was home when he heard a knock on his door. When he opened the door, the man said a white man wearing a…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Celebrating public safety and bringing people together. It’s what West Fargo Police are hoping to do at this year’s Night to Unite. Seventeen-year-old Mackenzie Irish says she attends the event every year. “This shows kids like him we don’t drink and drive,” said Irish. The teenager says there’s important lessons to be learned from the…
