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

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

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.

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…

Course Prepares Local Businesses for Active Shooter Emergency

"Stop the Threat - Stop the Bleed" is free and open to any organizations in Cass County

FARGO, N.D. — A collaboration between local police officers and Essentia is aiming to help save lives. It’s a joint effort between the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Fargo and West Fargo Police and Essentia to “Stop the Threat” and “Stop the Bleed.” “The key takeaway is knowing what to do should the worst happen in our community. All the things…

Man Arrested After Fleeing Police in Early Morning Traffic Stop

Wallette is being held at the Cass County Jail.

WEST FARGO, N.D.–A man was arrested early Friday morning after attempting to flee from West Fargo Police during a traffic stop. Police officers attempted to stop a vehicle in the 1300 block of 13th Avenue E. in West Fargo. The vehicle fled eastbound on 13th Avenue into the City of Fargo. The vehicle eventually lost control near 14th Street S….

Police Respond to Armed Robbery at Gas Station in West Fargo, Release Images

Authorities say the suspect is male, under 6-feet tall with a slender build.

Armed Robbery SuspectWest Fargo, N.D.–West Fargo Police responded to an armed robbery at the Casey’s gas station on 524 Sheyenne Street in West Fargo around 7:15 a.m. Monday. Authorities say the suspect is male, under 6-feet tall with a slender build. He was wearing a black hoodie with a white mask covering his face. The suspect displayed a gun and…

West Fargo Police Ask For Video From Around Aurora Elementary After Vandalism

They found several trees and other property in the area that were damaged by vandals

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Police in West Fargo are looking for security camera footage from around Aurora Elementary School. On Sunday, officers were called to the school after getting a report of vandalism. They found several trees and other property in the area that were damaged by vandals. If you live in the area and have video from early Sunday,…

West Fargo Police Gets a New Addition

Brewtus is a 16–month old German shepherd from Germany and he is the third K–9 unit to join the force

WEST FARGO, N.D.– West Fargo Police Department is adding a new member to the force. Brewtus is a 16–month old German shepherd from Germany and he is the third K–9 unit to join the force. Community members and businesses donated around $44,000 for West Fargo to get another K–9. He started on May 8 and although he is still a puppy,…

WF South Elementary Students Take Part in Full-Scale Emergency Exercise

The students were transported to the West Fargo Sports Arena during the 5th annual relocation exercise

WEST FARGO, N.D. – West Fargo Police and the school district are practicing the actions they would take in case of an emergency at one of the schools. The more than 400 students at South Elementary School participated in the district’s 5th annual full-scale relocation exercise. The students evacuated the school with a fire drill and were transported to the…

Sheyenne High School Goes Under Administrative Lockdown

Wednesday's lockout was caused after a student had a "personal crisis"

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Sheyenne High School was placed under an administrative lockdown Wednesday morning. Around 11 a.m, police came to the school to check on a student having what the district calls “a personal crisis.” Classes continued as normal and the district says no one was in any danger. Sheyenne High School had three administrative lockdowns last month. Fargo and…

Daytime Burglar Arrested By Fargo Police

Residents called reporting a burglary in progress at a home in the 400 block of San Juan Dr. South.

FARGO, N.D. – Fargo police arrested a burglar around 8 a.m. Wednesday. Residents called reporting a burglary in progress at a home in the 400 block of San Juan Dr. South. One caller say a man, later identified as 18-year old Ethan Kuchera, with a backpack and long gun breaking into a neighbor’s residence. A second caller reported they saw…