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North Dakota Highway Patrol Welcomes Bloodhound Puppy Beau

Beau joins a team of bloodhounds used for difficult search and rescue cases across the upper Midwest.

Man Dies After Falling Into Red River in Fargo

Police identify victim as 39-year-old Trevor Stephens

Dickinson Police Blotter Reveals Bizarre Incidents

From drone harassment to stolen guns, the police log details a range of criminal activity in the North Dakota city.

One dead after officer-involved shooting in northwestern North Dakota

Authorities say deputies responded to a domestic disturbance involving a gun

Fargo Police Welcomes New K9 Officer Axel

16-month-old Belgian Malinois to undergo 13-week training program

Minot Police Department Expands Force

Department adds 20 new officers since new chief took over 7 months ago.

Crash at Busy Fargo Intersection Slows Traffic

Northbound lanes on 45th Street reduced as authorities investigate incident near Walmart.

Driver Clocked at 150 MPH Near Minot

Highway Patrol issued a hefty ticket and points on the driver's license.

Injury Crash Occurs On Hwy 85 South Of Williston

Driver charged with driving without license, insurance after crossing into oncoming lane

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Man Struck by Police Vehicle on Reservation

Russell Charette Jr. died after being hit by a Bureau of Indian Affairs police car during a high-speed chase on the Turtle Mountain Reservation.

Fargo Police Report 10% Drop in Crime for 2025

Chief Dave Zibolski to discuss public safety trends and strategies at news conference.

Former Cass County Deputy pleads guilty to assaulting inmate

Robinson sentenced to 40 hours of community service and one year of unsupervised probation

Former Cass County deputy pleads guilty to assaulting jail inmate

Andrew Robinson will serve probation and community service for 2025 incident.

Highway Patrol Boosts Presence on Minot's Highway 83

Crackdown on speeding and crashes on 70 mph stretch of highway

Fargo Police to Hold Community Meeting in Central Fargo

Meeting to cover beat three, address 2025 crime stats and ongoing initiatives

Cass County Launches Public Safety Task Force

Aims to improve law enforcement and prosecutorial efforts against crime

Grand Forks Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase With Toddler in Car

Cole Longoria faces multiple charges after reaching speeds up to 90 mph while fleeing police.

Dickinson High School Coach Arrested, Dismissed From Role

Terrance Lockett refused to leave school property after being fired, leading to his arrest.

Fargo Residents Organize Search for Missing West Fargo Woman

A local group is coordinating a search party to help find 25-year-old Isadora Wengel.

North Dakota Authorities Release Sober Driving Campaign Results

129 arrests made during holiday enforcement period, including 80 DUI charges