Cass County, ND Crime News
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Fargo schools briefly secured after report of armed person; alert sent district-wide in error
A report of a man carrying a gun near multiple Fargo schools prompted a “secure the building” status at six district buildings in Fargo, and the district later said the alert was mistakenly sent to all Fargo Public Schools families.
Fargo homicide investigated after welfare check; suspect arrested following interstate pursuit
Cass County authorities and Nebraska troopers are investigating a homicide discovered during a welfare check at an apartment complex in Fargo. Officers entered the unit after multiple attempts to contact residents failed and found a deceased adult Mo
Sewer line break at Osgood Elementary forces one-day closure in West Fargo
A sewer line break was discovered beneath Osgood Elementary in West Fargo, prompting the district to cancel classes for the school on Wednesday, Sept. 30. West Fargo Public Schools reported custodial staff first noticed what appeared to be a sewer ba
Woman sentenced for role in Cass County Jail mail-smuggling scheme
A South Dakota woman has been sentenced in Cass County after pleading guilty to charges tied to a scheme that introduced narcotics into the Cass County Jail through the inmate mail system. The defendant, identified by court records as Daria Renville
Fourth Suspect Charged in Fargo Apartment Armed-robbery Case
An armed home-invasion robbery at a Fargo apartment on Sept. 11 has resulted in a fourth defendant being charged, according to court records. Cass County prosecutors filed charges this month against Dajveon Williams, 18, who faces five felonies inclu
Fargo rental home sustains heavy smoke and fire damage after second-floor blaze
A structure fire heavily damaged a vacant rental home in Fargo on the afternoon of September 27. Crews from the Fargo Fire Department were dispatched after a call reporting a structure fire at a 4th Avenue South residence; firefighters encountered he
Protest at Fargo City Hall Opposes Use of Flock ALPR Cameras
Protesters gathered Friday outside Fargo City Hall on the corner of 1st Avenue N and 2nd Street N to oppose the use of Flock automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras. The demonstration brought together the Faith and Conviction Coalition and Red
Horace council votes to remove Flock cameras; sheriff warns investigations may slow
Cass County law enforcement and Horace city leaders are contending with the aftermath of a city council decision to remove Flock Safety license-plate cameras from Horace. The council voted 3-1 at its Sept. 21 meeting to take the cameras down; the may
Attorney General Files Compliance Agreement After Probe of F5 Project in Cass County
The North Dakota Attorney General’s Office announced that its Consumer Protection Division concluded an investigation into the F5 Project and filed a formal resolution with the Cass County District Court. The office reported that its review substanti