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Insight from West Fargo PD: Sobriety program strives to keep criminals alcohol free

In 2007 the 60th Legislative Assembly authorized the Attorney General to establish a sobriety program pilot project modeled after the very successful 24/7 sobriety program of South Dakota. The pilot...

opinion / news Thu, Dec 27, 2012 - 9:20am

Driving Under the Influence penalties, time for state review

Recently a West Fargo family was killed when their vehicle was struck head-on by a drunk driver. The individual was driving the wrong way on the interstate with a blood...

opinion Wed, Jul 25, 2012 - 12:00am

Officer Pete Nielsen (left) watches his dog, Disco, jump through an obstacle constructed by Boy Scout Brandon Duenow, a junior at West Fargo High School. Tyler Shoberg / West Fargo Pioneer

Scout spearheads WFPD project

When Troop 225 Boy Scout Brandon Duenow decided to tackle the West Fargo Police Department's project earlier this summer, he didn't really realize just how much work it would be...

news Wed, Jul 04, 2012 - 12:00am

Insight from WFPD: A need for traffic offense change

Did you know a simple Purchasing Power Calculator would set the relative value of a 20-dollar bill from 1960 at a value of $2.72 in 2010? This answer is obtained...

opinion Wed, May 23, 2012 - 12:00am

Premiere Video in West Fargo robbed at gunpoint

The West Fargo Police Department is searching for a suspect who robbed a video store at gunpoint Thursday night. The robbery was reported at 11:18 p.m. at Premiere Video, 1115...

news Fri, May 04, 2012 - 8:06am

Insight from WFPD: A glimpse at the budget process

May is typically the first month of spring and brings the warm temperatures of the summer season to our area. It is also the time of budget preparation for the...

opinion Wed, Apr 25, 2012 - 12:00am

insight from WFPD: National Take-Back Initiative to be held April 28

The West Fargo Police department will be working with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on safely removing and disposing unwanted prescription drugs. This will be the fourth time for this...

opinion Wed, Apr 18, 2012 - 12:00am

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Grants vital in yearly police department budget

Grants received by the West Fargo Police Department play a huge role in the yearly operation, saving thousands of dollars in officer salaries and equipment expense that otherwise would have...

news Wed, Mar 28, 2012 - 12:00am

Police Department releases annual stats

The West Fargo Police Department didn't rest on its laurels in 2011. Instead, staff was busier than ever responding to a total of 15,924 calls for service, a 4,213 increase...

news Wed, Feb 29, 2012 - 12:00am

Insight from WFPD: Caution: Fraudulent charges may appear on your phone bill

(The following post appears courtesy of Richard Goldberg, Assistant Director of the Civil Division's Consumer Protection Branch.) Did you know that your telephone bills may contain charges for products or...

opinion Wed, Feb 29, 2012 - 12:00am

Insight from WFPD: Police Department offering next Citizens Police Academy

The West Fargo Police Department continues to accept applications for the spring session of the Citizens Police Academy that will begin on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. and continue...

opinion Wed, Feb 08, 2012 - 12:00am

Officer Jorge Gonzalez demonstrates self defense during a kidnap awareness class at Sheyenne Ninth Grade Center. Submitted photo

'Go with your gut'

Bailey Jo Aanenson, 15, recently learned a startling statistic: according to reports, kids her age are the most likely to be kidnapped. She could hardly believe it. "I was like,...

education / news Wed, Jan 25, 2012 - 12:00am

Spring Citizens Police Academy set

The West Fargo Police Department is accepting applications for the spring Citizens Police Academy. Classes which will begin on Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. and continue weekly through May 10...

community Wed, Jan 25, 2012 - 12:00am

inisght from WFPD: Thank you for keeping an eye out on suspicious behavior

In recent weeks, the West Fargo Police Department has apprehended four separate groups for breaking into motor vehicles in our city. While officers are on routine patrol, they are actively...

opinion Wed, Jan 25, 2012 - 12:00am

WFPD's Officer Anderson promoted

Chief Arland Rasmussen announced that Officer Jason Anderson has been selected to the position of Patrol Sergeant for the West Fargo Police Department. Due to growth over the past several...

news Wed, Jan 18, 2012 - 12:00am

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