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Business Owner Arrested In Moorhead For Solicitation of a Minor

James VanRaden was unknowingly chatting with a West Fargo Police detective

July 20, 2020

TJ Nelson,

James VanRadenMOORHEAD, Minn. — Disturbing details are coming out about a business owner living in Moorhead who allegedly offered to pay money to “deflower” a 10-year-old girl. James VanRaden was unknowingly chatting with a West Fargo Police detective after answering a Craigslist ad for a tutor last December. The conversation moved to texts on WhatsApp and the detective says VanRaden…

West Fargo Police respond to social media video of officers detaining a man for being “uncooperative”

The incident took place after the man brought his son inside Menards, which is against store policy during the pandemic

June 8, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — A local man is calling the West Fargo Police department into question after sharing a video that shows three officers detaining him in front of his son. Kristoffer Carter shared a video taken by his son to Facebook after the incident. In the video, he can be heard asking the officers why he is being handcuffed…

Man arrested after fleeing West Fargo police and crashing vehicle

May 26, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D.–West Fargo Police arrested a man Monday afternoon after he fled and crashed a stolen vehicle. Police say 28-year-old Dillon Dullea was driving recklessly and refused to pull over in the 900 block of Sixth Street East. As Dullea fled, he lost control and crash at the roundabout at Ninth Street NE and 12th Avenue NE. Dullea then…

Law enforcement ensuring ND Smart Restart regulations will be met through education

In less than 24 hours, North Dakota will once again be open for business

April 30, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Although bars, restaurants and other businesses can choose to open Friday morning, how they operate will look different than what we’re used to. Business owners and customers have to follow guidelines outlined in North Dakota’s Smart Restart plan. Among other rules, employers must limit the number of customers within facilities and allow for appropriate physical distancing measures….

West Fargo school resource officers surprise four-year-old on his birthday

Several police cars lined the street in front of Oakley Kava's home to sing happy birthday

April 7, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Oakley Kava was suppose to have a cop-themed fourth birthday party this year because of his love of police officers. “He was always going to have a police officer birthday party anyways,” says Oakley’s mother, Tessa Kava. “I was originally going to see if one could come and knock on the door and say happy birthday,…

West Fargo Police Chief Heith Janke resigns to return to FBI

Janke has been the West Fargo Police Chief since July 2017

April 1, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo Police Chief Heith Janke has submitted his resignation after accepting the opportunity to be reinstated as a special agent with the FBI. Janke was appointed chief in July 2017 after a nationwide search. He implemented major initiatives that led to the city being named the safest city in North Dakota each year he was…

Vehicle rollover on Veterans Blvd

The driver was stuck inside his pickup truck, but first responders got him out with no injuries

March 14, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo police responded to a vehicle rollover at the 2000 block of Veterans Boulevard at around 10:30 Saturday morning. Officers say they found the driver of a Dodge Ram stuck inside his pickup truck. First responders were able to get the 49-year-old Fargo man out with no injuries. The driver was cited for Care Required….

West Fargo Police K9 to Receive Bullet and Stab Proof Vest

Macho, a German Shepherd, joined the West Fargo Police Department in 2018.

October 24, 2019

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WEST FARGO, N.D.–The West Fargo Police Department’s K9 Macho is set to receive a bullet and stab proof vest within the next two weeks. The vest is a donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The non-profit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement throughout…

Fargo, West Fargo Police Share Message of Unity Through Rap Battle

this is the fourth year they've put on the celebration

October 8, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — A message of unity between police and community members is ringing through Fargo. Kids got on stage to rap with hip–hop artist Kaboose and Fargo officer Michael Bloom. The goal of the fourth annual Fargo United event is to build more trust between the police department and those they serve. Bloom says it’s especially important to get…

West Fargo Police Arrest Fargo Man for DUI

33-year-old Nicholas Olauson surrendered without incident.

October 4, 2019

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West Fargo, N.D.–West Fargo Police arrested a man for DUI and reckless driving on Friday. The West Fargo Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle driving recklessly on Main Avenue E. at approximately 10:22 a.m. Upon arrival, officers witnessed the suspect vehicle driving recklessly and running red lights. Officers attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled. A…