Cass County Jail Corrections Deputy Arrested for DUI, Internal Investigation Launched

Oliver Quiah

Cass County, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—The Cass County Sheriff’s Office has launched an internal investigation after one of its jail corrections deputies was arrested early Sunday morning for driving under the influence. Incident Details Cass County Sheriff Jesse Joner confirmed that Corrections Deputy Oliver Quiah was arrested for DUI around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday by the North… Continue reading Cass County Jail Corrections Deputy Arrested for DUI, Internal Investigation Launched

Fargo Resident Charged with Felony Identity Theft in Cass County

Jeremy Chaz Rosette

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—On February 3rd, a Fargo resident reported a missing credit card to local police, noting eight unauthorized transactions amounting to $211. Following an investigation, including a review of video surveillance, authorities identified Jeremy Chaz Rosette of Fargo as the suspect. Rosette has been charged with felony unauthorized use of personal identifying information, as… Continue reading Fargo Resident Charged with Felony Identity Theft in Cass County

Former West Fargo Swim Coach Ronald Hehn Arrested for Sexual Contact with Minor in Cass County

Ronald Hehn

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – West Fargo, ND – A former West Fargo Girls Swim Coach, Ronald Hehn, 38, has been arrested on charges of gross sexual imposition involving a victim under 15 years old. According to Cass County Jail records, Hehn was booked into custody on Thursday following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate contact… Continue reading Former West Fargo Swim Coach Ronald Hehn Arrested for Sexual Contact with Minor in Cass County

SWAT Team Successfully Executes High-Risk Arrest in Fargo, Cass County

Paul Pelaez

Fargo, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—In a collaborative effort between the Fargo Police Department and Red River Valley SWAT Metro Street’s Crime Unit, a high-risk arrest was successfully executed in Fargo on Wednesday morning. The operation took place at the 5900 block of 25th Street South following a search warrant for an individual identified as a suspect in… Continue reading SWAT Team Successfully Executes High-Risk Arrest in Fargo, Cass County

Fargo’s Leo Dartoe Arraigned on Murder and Drug Charges in Cass County

Leo Dartoe

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – On Wednesday morning, January 22, 2025, Leo Dartoe was arraigned in Cass County District Court, North Dakota. He faces charges of murder, unlawful possession of a firearm, and two counts of delivery of fentanyl. Dartoe was extradited to Cass County in November 2024 after being apprehended in Atlanta, Georgia, in October… Continue reading Fargo’s Leo Dartoe Arraigned on Murder and Drug Charges in Cass County

Theodore Waa Charged with Felony Criminal Trespass in Cass County

Theodore Waa

BUFFALO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On January 18, 2025, Theodore Jason Waa, a 60-year-old Buffalo, North Dakota resident, was charged with felony criminal trespass in Cass County. According to court documents, a woman contacted 911, reporting that Waa was present in her dining room despite having been previously evicted from the residence. The caller was situated… Continue reading Theodore Waa Charged with Felony Criminal Trespass in Cass County

Cass County Authorities Locate Missing 47-Year-Old Man in Arthur

Cass County Authorities Locate Missing 47-Year-Old Man in Arthur

ARTHUR, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – On January 23, 2025, at approximately 2:40 a.m., deputies from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the Good Samaritan Center in Arthur, North Dakota, following reports of a missing 47-year-old male resident. Staff were uncertain if the individual had exited the facility or his possible direction of travel. At… Continue reading Cass County Authorities Locate Missing 47-Year-Old Man in Arthur

Fargo Woman Michelle Jensen Arrested for DUI After Collision with Police Vehicle in Cass County

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — On Saturday, January 18, at approximately 10 p.m., Michelle Jensen, 50, was operating a 2012 Dodge Journey westbound on Seventh Avenue North in Fargo, Cass County. She proceeded through a red traffic signal at the intersection with 25th Street North, resulting in a collision with a southbound Fargo Police Department vehicle… Continue reading Fargo Woman Michelle Jensen Arrested for DUI After Collision with Police Vehicle in Cass County

Chris Harper Reports: Two-Vehicle Collision Disrupts Traffic on I-94 in Fargo

Chris Harper Reports: Two-Vehicle Collision Disrupts Traffic on I-94 in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) -At approximately 8:00 am, a two-vehicle collision occurred on Interstate 94 West near the University Drive exit in Fargo, North Dakota. The incident involved two pickup trucks and resulted in traffic congestion in the area. Traffic Impact Following the collision, a section of I-94 West was reduced to two lanes to facilitate… Continue reading Chris Harper Reports: Two-Vehicle Collision Disrupts Traffic on I-94 in Fargo

Second Suspect Arrested in Rahsaan Wilson Murder Case in Cass County

Second Suspect Arrested in Rahsaan Wilson Murder Case in Cass County

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A second individual has been apprehended in connection with the murder of Rahsaan Wilson last month in south Fargo. Authorities report that 24-year-old Patrick Martin Jr. of Chicago was arrested on Tuesday on charges of murder and conspiracy to commit robbery. Martin was already detained in Cass County Jail on unrelated… Continue reading Second Suspect Arrested in Rahsaan Wilson Murder Case in Cass County

Former Fargo School Staff Member Acquitted of All Charges

Former Fargo School Staff Member Acquitted of All Charges

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Former Davies High School Staff Member Acquitted of All Charges by Chris Harper reporting for trfnews.i234.me Ashley Peterson, a former staff member at Fargo’s Davies High School who was accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student and facing charges of promoting a sexual performance by a minor and contributing… Continue reading Former Fargo School Staff Member Acquitted of All Charges

Jamar Upshaw Charged with Domestic Violence in Cass County

Jamarr Upshaw

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – According to court documents, Jamarr Upshaw has been charged with two counts of domestic violence: one felony and one misdemeanor. On January 4th, police responded to an apartment in Fargo. The female victim reported that Upshaw, her former boyfriend, allegedly scratched her face, pulled her hair, and choked her. She stated… Continue reading Jamar Upshaw Charged with Domestic Violence in Cass County

Cass County: Cordell McFadden Sentenced to 10 Years for March 2024 Shooting

Cordell McFadden

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – On January 13, 2025, in Cass County Court, Cordell McFadden changed his plea regarding charges from a March 30, 2024, shooting near Fargo South High School. Initially pleading not guilty in June, McFadden altered his plea and received a 10-year prison sentence. He is required to serve 8 years, followed by… Continue reading Cass County: Cordell McFadden Sentenced to 10 Years for March 2024 Shooting

ATM Burglary in Cass County Leads to High-Speed Pursuit and Arrests

ATM Burglary in Cass County Leads to High-Speed Pursuit and Arrests

CASS COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On January 7, 2025, at approximately 2:15 a.m., Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to an alarm at Bank North in Arthur, North Dakota. Upon arrival, deputies found that the bank’s ATM had been forcibly accessed. During the investigation, information was received from Traill County authorities regarding a similar bank burglary… Continue reading ATM Burglary in Cass County Leads to High-Speed Pursuit and Arrests

Former Cass County Deputy Charged with Multiple Counts of Disorderly Conduct

Darin Viken

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Former Cass County Sheriff’s Deputy, Darin Viken, has been charged with six counts of disorderly conduct-harassment, all classified as Class B misdemeanors. These charges are linked to incidents that occurred in March 2023 and July 2024 and were officially filed in Cass County Court on December 30, 2024. The alleged victims… Continue reading Former Cass County Deputy Charged with Multiple Counts of Disorderly Conduct

Seven Injured in Four-Vehicle Collision in Cass County, Minnesota

CASS COUNTY, M.N. (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 29, 2024, at approximately 9:00 a.m., a four-vehicle collision occurred in Cass County, Minnesota, leading to seven individuals sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. The incident took place on Highway 371 near the intersection with 16th Avenue SW. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a Chevrolet Suburban was traveling southbound on… Continue reading Seven Injured in Four-Vehicle Collision in Cass County, Minnesota

8-Year-Old Injured in Fall from Ski Lift in Cass County

NISSWA, MINN. (trfnews.i234.me) – An 8-year-old boy sustained injuries after falling from a ski lift at Mount Ski Gull in Fairview Township near Nisswa, Minnesota. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office received the call just before 6:30 p.m. on Monday, December 16. Upon arrival, authorities determined the child had fallen approximately 30-40 feet. Emergency responders, including… Continue reading 8-Year-Old Injured in Fall from Ski Lift in Cass County

Cass County, MN Duo Arrested on Drug and Stolen Property Charges

Cass County, MN Pair Arrested On Drug & Stolen Property Charges LONGVILLE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A pair were arrested near Longville, Minnesota this weekend on drug and stolen property charges.

ND Deputy in Cass County Fired, BCI Takes Over Investigation

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A longtime Cass County, North Dakota deputy has been fired. The investigation into his actions has been turned over to the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

ATV Mishap: Young Man Reported Missing in Blackwater Lake, Cass County, Minnesota

CASS COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An 18-year old man is still missing, after falling through the ice on Blackwater Lake in Cass County, Minnesota Monday night. A 20-year old man was rescued.

Cass County, ND Drug Task Force Apprehends Suspected Dealer

Cass County, ND Drug Task Force Takes Down Suspected Dealer FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Cass County Drug Task force arrested a suspected drug dealer, following a search of a Fargo apartment.

Cass County Deputy Fired Amid Ongoing Investigation

Darin Viken

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Darren Viken, a longtime deputy and coordinator of the 24/7 Sobriety Program in Cass County, North Dakota, has been terminated from his position. Viken, a 19-year veteran of the sheriff’s office, was placed on administrative leave on July 17, 2024, and officially dismissed on July 22, 2024. The North Dakota Bureau… Continue reading Cass County Deputy Fired Amid Ongoing Investigation