{"id":9316,"date":"2026-01-11T16:35:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T22:35:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=9316"},"modified":"2026-01-11T16:35:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T22:35:59","slug":"fargo-landfill-search-deepens-wengel-missing-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/fargo-landfill-search-deepens-wengel-missing-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Fargo: Landfill Search Deepens Wengel Missing Case"},"content":{"rendered":"

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Police and state agents continued searching the Fargo landfill on Sunday as the hunt continues for missing West Fargo woman Isadora Wengel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Fargo Police say the case includes evidence linked to the 4400 block of Calico Drive South.<\/p>\n

West Fargo Police say Wengel, 24, was last seen in the early morning hours of Jan. 5 near the 900 block of 3\u00bd Avenue E. in West Fargo.<\/p>\n

Landfill search continues<\/h2>\n

On Sunday afternoon, TRF News observed investigators working at the landfill.<\/p>\n

Dumpsters and work areas were taped off near active equipment.<\/p>\n

A backhoe was seen sifting through trash in a controlled area.<\/p>\n

Officials have not said what items they are trying to find.<\/p>\n

Fargo Police said the landfill search targets the disposal area tied to the Calico Drive South location.<\/p>\n

SWAT warrant served on Friday<\/h2>\n

Fargo Police said the Red River Valley SWAT team helped serve a search warrant Friday evening.<\/p>\n

Police said the warrant was served at about 6:08 p.m.<\/p>\n

Police said a flash-sound diversionary device was used during entry.<\/p>\n

Police said one person was detained during the search.<\/p>\n

Police said that the person was later released.<\/p>\n

Police said there have been no arrests in the case.<\/p>\n

Police also said there is no active threat to the public.<\/p>\n

\"Isadora
Isadora Wengel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Canines and evidence work<\/h2>\n

TRF News also learned canines were used during the investigation work.<\/p>\n

Investigators were seen checking items from a garage, including clothing.<\/p>\n

Officials have not released a suspect description.<\/p>\n

Officials have not explained why the Calico Drive South address is central to the case.<\/p>\n

How to help<\/h2>\n

Anyone with information is asked to contact West Fargo Police at 701-515-5500.<\/p>\n

Fargo Police updates are posted through the City of Fargo news releases page.<\/p>\n


\nCity of Fargo news releases
\n<\/a><\/p>\n

West Fargo Police’s missing person information was also shared online.<\/p>\n


\nWest Fargo Police missing person alert
\n<\/a><\/p>\n

The City of Fargo lists landfill hours and location here.<\/p>\n


\nCity of Fargo Landfill hours and location
\n<\/a><\/p>\n

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I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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