UPDATE: Nelson County Suspect On Run After SWAT Called NELSON COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding the search for a Nelson County, North Dakota suspect, after a SWAT team was called to his home early Friday morning.
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Grand Forks SWAT Team captures suspect in Fargo child pornography case
UPDATE: Grand Forks SWAT Team Arrests Fargo Child Porn Suspect GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Grand Forks Police now say the man arrested during a Tuesday SWAT Team operation was a …
SWAT Apprehends Woman in Connection with Alleged Shooting Incident in Portland, ND
SWAT Takes Woman Into Custody In Apparent Portland, ND Shooting Incident PORTLAND, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Grand Forks SWAT Team took a woman into custody early Saturday morning, following an apparent shooting incident in Portland, North Dakota.
Saint Paul, Minnesota: SWAT Called to Domestic Standoff — Suspect Vanishes Before Raid
Saint Paul, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A major police response—including a SWAT deployment—unfolded Sunday afternoon in Saint Paul after a woman reported that her ex-partner was inside her apartment, making threats and damaging property. The incident occurred around 4:00 p.m. on March 16 in the 1900 block of Wilson Avenue. Officers from the Saint Paul Police… Continue reading Saint Paul, Minnesota: SWAT Called to Domestic Standoff — Suspect Vanishes Before Raid
Brainerd Man Arrested by SWAT After Allegedly Threatening to Shoot Girlfriend in Otter Tail County
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 33-year-old Brainerd man, Donavan Trayon Bolden, was arrested over the weekend by the Otter Tail County SWAT Team following a volatile domestic situation near Fergus Falls. The incident began on Friday evening when Bolden’s girlfriend reported that a dispute erupted after the couple attempted to cash a check at… Continue reading Brainerd Man Arrested by SWAT After Allegedly Threatening to Shoot Girlfriend in Otter Tail County
SWAT Called in Response to Multiple Gunshots Fired in Rural Fergus Falls, Minnesota
FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A SWAT team was called to rural Fergus Falls, Minnesota on Friday, after a report of multiple shots fired and a woman roughed up. Donavan Bolden of Brainerd is facing criminal charges.
SWAT Team Mobilized, Grand Forks Suspect Apprehended Early Saturday Morning
SWAT Called, Grand Forks Suspect In Custody Early Saturday Morning GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Grand Forks SWAT Team was called out Friday night, after a suspect barricaded himself inside a residence. Blake Lund was taken into custody early this Saturday morning.
Breaking News Update: Two Men Arrested Following SWAT Intervention in East Grand Forks
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Two Men Arrested After SWAT Called To East Grand Forks EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Two men were arrested after the SWAT team was called to East Grand Forks late Friday afternoon. We have an interview with Chief of Police, Mike Hedlund.
Grand Forks County: SWAT Team Shooting Suspect Found GUILTY on ALL Counts!
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A high-profile trial in Grand Forks County has reached a dramatic conclusion! Jeffrey Simpson Jr., accused of opening fire on SWAT officers during a tense standoff, has been convicted on all charges, including attempted murder. Simpson, 30, was confronted by the Grand Forks SWAT team on March 22 of last year… Continue reading Grand Forks County: SWAT Team Shooting Suspect Found GUILTY on ALL Counts!
Multiple Gunshots Fired at SWAT Team in Proximity of Paynesville, Minnesota
STEARNS COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A suspect fire multiple shots at a SWAT Team following a Domestic Violence incident near Paynesville, Minnesota Saturday.
Grand Forks Man on Trial After Allegedly Firing at SWAT Officers—Shocking Details!
Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — 
The trial for Jeffrey Simpson Jr. is now underway at the Grand Forks County District Court, where he faces multiple felony charges for allegedly opening fire on SWAT officers during an arrest attempt on March 22, 2024. 
Background:According to court documents, Grand Forks SWAT attempted a probable cause arrest of… Continue reading Grand Forks Man on Trial After Allegedly Firing at SWAT Officers—Shocking Details!
SWAT STANDOFF IN GRAND FORKS COUNTY: Armed Suspect Near School Surrenders After Intense Showdown!
Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A dramatic SWAT standoff unfolded just before noon on Sunday in Thompson, North Dakota, when heavily armed officers surrounded an apartment near a school to arrest a wanted felony suspect. The suspect, Joseph Rud, was wanted on a felony failure to comply warrant and initially refused to cooperate with deputies,… Continue reading SWAT STANDOFF IN GRAND FORKS COUNTY: Armed Suspect Near School Surrenders After Intense Showdown!
BREAKING: SWAT Team Called to Thompson, ND – Suspect Arrested Without Incident
Thompson, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A tense situation unfolded in Thompson, North Dakota, just seven miles south of Grand Forks, as SWAT was called in to assist in the arrest of a wanted suspect. Authorities confirm that Joseph Rud was taken into custody without incident just before noon on Sunday after he failed to comply with deputy… Continue reading BREAKING: SWAT Team Called to Thompson, ND – Suspect Arrested Without Incident
SWAT Team Responds to Incident in Thompson, ND; Suspect in Custody – Booking Photo Released
THOMPSON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Grand Forks SWAT Team was called to Thompson, North Dakota Sunday morning. The suspect was taken into custody just before noon.
SWAT Team Responds to Situation in Thompson, ND; Suspect in Custody
THOMPSON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Grand Forks SWAT Team was called to Thompson, North Dakota Sunday morning. The suspect was taken into custody just before noon.
Watford City Man Barricades Himself After Violent Attack – SWAT Called In
Watford City, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A frightening domestic violence incident in Watford City escalated into a barricade situation early Friday morning, prompting a SWAT team response. At 2 a.m., Watford City police responded to a domestic disturbance in the 100 block of Fifth Street Southeast. Officers found a terrified woman and her two children fleeing in… Continue reading Watford City Man Barricades Himself After Violent Attack – SWAT Called In
SWAT Team from Grand Forks Deployed to Traill County
Grand Forks SWAT Team Called Into Traill County TRAILL COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Grand Forks SWAT Team has been called to assist in Traill County, North Dakota.
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: SWAT Responds to Situation Involving Armed Suspect and Fire
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: GF SWAT at Scene, Report Of Subject with Gun, Fire GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The SWAT Team is on the scene of a report of a subject with a gun in a home on University …
Shooting Incident in Larimore, ND: SWAT Team Deployed
UPDATE: Shooting In Larimore, ND, SWAT On Scene LARIMORE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have the latest developments regarding a shooting in Larimore, North Dakota Saturday afternoon.
Cass County Suspect Arrested by Grand Forks SWAT on Tuesday Evening
Grand Forks SWAT Arrest Cass County Suspect Tuesday Evening GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Grand Forks SWAT Team arrested a Cass County suspect on this Tuesday evening.
URGENT UPDATE: SWAT Conducts Raid on Grand Forks Apartment
BREAKING NEWS: SWAT Raids Grand Forks Apartment GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We had the SWAT Team and large police presence for a raid at a Grand Forks apartment Wednesday morning.
Grand Forks SWAT and Task Force Operations Lead to Charges for Three Individuals
UPDATE: Grand Forks SWAT & Task Force Raids, 3 Now Charged GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding the Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force and SWAT Team conducting drug raids in that town on Wednesday. As of this Friday, 3 people have been charged following Wednesday’s raids.
SWAT Team Deployed in Pembina County, North Dakota
SWAT Team Called Out In Pembina County, North Dakota ST. THOMAS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A SWAT Team, what’s called “Special Response Team” in northeast North Dakota was called to St. Thomas Thursday night for a domestic violence situation. One man was taken into custody and now charged.
Fargo Man Paul Edward Pelaez Faces Multiple Felony Charges After SWAT Arrest
Fargo, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—New charges have been filed against Paul Edward Pelaez, the man arrested earlier this week in a high-risk SWAT operation on the south side of Fargo. What Happened? Dates of Alleged Crimes: January 16 – January 18, 2025 Suspect: Paul Edward Pelaez Charges (5 Felonies): Two counts of gross sexual imposition Two counts… Continue reading Fargo Man Paul Edward Pelaez Faces Multiple Felony Charges After SWAT Arrest
UPDATED: Fargo SWAT Arrest of Suspect with Schizophrenia
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) New details behind the SWAT Team arrest of Paul Pelaez in Fargo earlier this week. He’s now facing 5 felony charges for allegedly sexually assaulting woman and terrorizing her and her family.
Wanted Minot Suspect Blake Cody Lund Surrenders as SWAT Arrives in Grand Forks
Grand Forks, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—A wanted suspect out of Minot, Blake Cody Lund, surrendered just as a SWAT team arrived at a Grand Forks residence on Thursday afternoon following a nearly two-hour standoff. Standoff at Grand Forks Residence Grand Forks County deputies arrived at 501 North 12th Street at 1:30 PM to serve a warrant for… Continue reading Wanted Minot Suspect Blake Cody Lund Surrenders as SWAT Arrives in Grand Forks
SWAT Arrives at Grand Forks Residence, Suspect Surrenders
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A suspect wanted in Minot surrendered to Deputies just as the SWAT Team pulled up to a Grand Forks residence on this Thursday afternoon.
SWAT Team Successfully Executes High-Risk Arrest in Fargo, Cass County
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
SWAT Team Deployed in High-Risk Fargo Arrest Operation
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The SWAT Team was called in to make a high risk arrest in Fargo on this Wednesday morning.
Grand Forks County Man Found Not Criminally Responsible for Murder and Assault on SWAT Officers
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — On January 10, 2025, a document signed by Troy Larson, 43, acknowledged his involvement in the death of 64-year-old Jamey Holweger and subsequent gunfire directed at SWAT officers during his arrest attempt. Despite these admissions, an evaluation by the North Dakota State Hospital concluded that Larson lacked criminal responsibility at… Continue reading Grand Forks County Man Found Not Criminally Responsible for Murder and Assault on SWAT Officers
Nelson County: Suspect Apprehended Following SWAT Deployment Update
UPDATE: Nelson County Suspect In Custody After SWAT Called LAKOTA, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Nelson County, North Dakota suspect was in custody late Friday afternoon, after a SWAT team was searching for him last night.
Breaking News Update: GF SWAT Team Dispatched to Portland, ND Following Reports of Gunfire and Potential Injuries
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: GF SWAT Team Sent To Portland, ND… Report Of Shots Fired, Possible Injuries PORTLAND, ND (TRF News.TF) A Grand Forks dispatcher has confirmed their SWAT team has been sent to Portland, North Dakota, following a report of possible gunshots and injuries.
SWAT Assists in Arresting Two in Crookston; One Suspect Linked to Father’s Murder in Grand Forks
SWAT Helps Arrest 2 In Crookston, 1 Is Person Of Interest In Murder Of His Father In Grand Forks CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Grand Forks SWAT Team helped Crookston Police make 2 high risks arrests Wednesday morning. One of the 2 men arrested is Vincent Villareal. He’s a person of interest in the murder of… Continue reading SWAT Assists in Arresting Two in Crookston; One Suspect Linked to Father’s Murder in Grand Forks
SWAT Team Deployed in Sauk Centre, Minnesota
SWAT Team Called Into Action By Sauk Centre, Minnesota SAUK CENTRE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A SWAT team was called into action by Saux Centre, Minnesota this week.
Urgent Update: SWAT Team Engages Van with Armed Woman in Portland, ND
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: SWAT Surrounds Van With Armed Woman In Portland, ND PORTLAND, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An TRF News viewer says the Grand Forks SWAT team has a van with an armed woman surrounded in Portland, North Dakota. One person may have been shot.
BREAKING NEWS: High-Risk Offender Arrested, SWAT Deployed in Crookston
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: High Risk Offender In Custody, SWAT Called Out In Crookston CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A high risk offender is in custody, after the Grand Forks SWAT Team was called out for backup on Wednesday morning in Crookston.
Urgent Alert: Suspect at Large Following SWAT Deployment Near Lakota, ND
BREAKING NEWS: Suspect On The Run After SWAT Team Called Out Near Lakota, ND
SWAT Apprehends Fargo Sexual Assault Suspect in Early Saturday Operation
SWAT Takes Down Fargo Sexual Assault Suspect Early Saturday Morning FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Red River Valley SWAT Team took a sexual assault suspect into custody in Fargo early Saturday morning. Travis Holt is facing multiple charges.
LATEST UPDATE: SWAT and Heavily Armed Law Enforcement Deploy in Crookston
BREAKING NEWS: SWAT & Heavy Law Enforcement Presence in Crookston CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Grand Forks SWAT Team was called to help with a high risk offender arrest in Crookston Wednesday morning.
UPDATE: Greenfield Man Faces Four Counts of Attempted Murder for Shooting at SWAT Team on Friday, Bail Set at $1 Million
UPDATE: GF Man Charged 4 Counts Attempted Murder In Friday Shots Fired Against SWAT Team, BAIL: $1-M GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks man is facing 4 counts of Attempted Murder, after allegedly firing at SWAT Team members last Friday.
URGENT UPDATE: SWAT Deployed to East Grand Forks Incident
BREAKING NEWS: SWAT Response To Incident In East Grand Forks EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) SWAT responded to an incident in East Grand Forks Friday afternoon. The Police Chief tells TRF News that 2 men have been taken into custody.
Urgent Update: Potential Gunshot Heard in Elk River, Minnesota – SWAT Team Responding
ELK RIVER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Report of screaming and possible gunshot at an Elk River, Minnesota on this Sunday morning. Multiple units responding. * Check back later for more details.
Grand Forks SWAT Team Conducts Operation on Tuesday Evening
Grand Forks SWAT Team Operation Tuesday Evening GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks SWAT Team operation Tuesday evening.
SWAT Team Apprehends Suspect in Fargo
SWAT Team Takes Down Suspect In Fargo FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Red River Valley SWAT Team arrested a suspect as part of an investigation by Fargo Police and the Cass County Sheriff’s Office Friday night.
UPDATE: SWAT Responds to Crookston Incident; Suspect Allegedly Threatens Police
UPDATE: GF SWAT Called To Crookston, Suspect Allegedly Threatened To Shoot Police CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding the Grand Forks SWAT Team being called to Crookston Sunday evening. Frank Williams Jr. is now facing felony level criminal charges.
Fargo SWAT Captures Sexual Assault Suspect Linked to Grand Forks County Officer Shooting
Fargo SWAT Takes Down Sexual Assault Suspect, Same Man Involved In GF County Officer Shooting FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Red River Valley SWAT Team took a dangerous sexual assault suspect into custody in Fargo early Saturday morning. Travis Holt is the same man shot be an officer in Grand Forks County in March of 2019.… Continue reading Fargo SWAT Captures Sexual Assault Suspect Linked to Grand Forks County Officer Shooting
SWAT Team Responds After Dickinson Man Threatens Neighbor with Handgun: Suspect Arrested, Weapons and Marijuana Found
DICKINSON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A tense standoff unfolded in Dickinson when a man allegedly threatened his neighbor with a handgun, prompting a full-scale response from the Southwest Tactical SWAT Team. The Dickinson Police Department reported that the incident began around 7:15 p.m. when a man called 911 claiming that Joshua Russell, a neighbor from across… Continue reading SWAT Team Responds After Dickinson Man Threatens Neighbor with Handgun: Suspect Arrested, Weapons and Marijuana Found
SWAT Team Ends Fargo Standoff: Suspect Arrested After Assaulting Two
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A tense standoff in Fargo ended early Sunday morning with the arrest of a 35-year-old man after he assaulted two individuals late Saturday night. The incident began at 11:21 p.m. when Fargo police were alerted to an assault at a home on Mon Carlo Drive. Both victims managed to escape before… Continue reading SWAT Team Ends Fargo Standoff: Suspect Arrested After Assaulting Two
SWAT Team Arrests Fargo Man After Violent Assault and Standoff
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo man is in custody after a tense standoff that began late Saturday night and ended early Sunday morning. The incident started around 11:21 p.m. when Fargo police received a report of a man physically assaulting two individuals at a home on Mon Carlo Drive. Both victims managed to escape… Continue reading SWAT Team Arrests Fargo Man After Violent Assault and Standoff
SWAT Team Arrests Fargo Man After Standoff Following Violent Assault
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo man is in custody following a tense standoff that began late Saturday night and ended early Sunday morning. The incident started around 11:21 p.m. when Fargo police received reports of an assault at a home on Mon Carlo Drive. Two adults were physically attacked, but managed to escape before… Continue reading SWAT Team Arrests Fargo Man After Standoff Following Violent Assault
Fargo Man Arrested by SWAT Team in Sunday Morning Raid
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Red River Valley SWAT Team took a Fargo man into custody early Sunday morning, following the assault of 2 people late Saturday night.
SWAT Team Executes Arrest Warrant in West Fargo
WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Today, the Red River Valley SWAT Team conducted an operation in West Fargo, executing an arrest warrant on the 900 block of First Street. The action is related to an ongoing investigation. According to West Fargo police, the suspect surrendered without incident. At this time, there is no further information… Continue reading SWAT Team Executes Arrest Warrant in West Fargo
Otter Tail County SWAT Team Arrests Man Wanted in Louisiana
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of its Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, executed a search warrant to arrest Cleveland Mingo, 48, in Perham, Minnesota, on Tuesday. Mingo, who was wanted on multiple outstanding warrants in Louisiana, was apprehended without incident around 1 p.m. at an… Continue reading Otter Tail County SWAT Team Arrests Man Wanted in Louisiana
Grand Forks Standoff Ends with Arrest; Charges Pending
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A seven-hour standoff in Grand Forks on July 22 ended with the arrest of 32-year-old Collin Posey, who was wanted on federal and state drug warrants. Posey, described as armed and dangerous, fled into a random apartment to evade arrest. The Grand Forks SWAT team used flash devices, chemical irritants,… Continue reading Grand Forks Standoff Ends with Arrest; Charges Pending
Tense Standoff in Grand Forks: SWAT Team on the Scene
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A tense standoff continues in Grand Forks as the SWAT team remains on the scene. Incident Overview: Location: 6th Avenue North and 20th Street, just behind Hugo’s off Gateway Drive. Time: The situation began around 4:45 p.m. on Monday evening. Details: Suspect: Identified as Collin Posey, armed and considered dangerous.… Continue reading Tense Standoff in Grand Forks: SWAT Team on the Scene
Urgent Update: SWAT Team Demands Suspect Surrender with Hands Raised
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A standoff continues in Grand Forks with the SWAT Team on the scene.
SWAT Standoff in Bismarck Ends with Arrest of Armed Suspect
BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Bismarck man was arrested Thursday following a dramatic stand-off with police and a West Dakota SWAT team in the 1500 block of North 16th Street. The incident began shortly after midnight when the 34-year-old man allegedly threatened to stab and assault a woman. He fled the residence before officers arrived… Continue reading SWAT Standoff in Bismarck Ends with Arrest of Armed Suspect
UPDATE: SWAT Called in Arrest of Suspect in Fargo
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We now have details regarding the arrest of a suspect in Fargo on this Wednesday evening after SWAT was called to assist police. It was reported the suspect, Bryant Matthews, had gun.
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Grand Forks after Shots Fired in EGF, SWAT Called
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A suspect is in custody, after shots were fired in East Grand Forks and the SWAT Team was called out in Grand Forks. Marko Ruot is in jail awaiting formal charges.
New developments in Grand Forks: SWAT team called in for suspect in apartment building
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Grand Forks SWAT Team has been called out for a suspect in an apartment building, following a report of shots fired in East Grand Forks.
UPDATE: Police Continue Search for Bank Robber in Alexandria, SWAT Team Deployed Last Night
ALEXANDRIA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The search continues on this Friday for a man who robbed a bank in downtown Alexandria, Minnesota on Thursday afternoon. The SWAT team was called out Thursday night.