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Pearson recipient of chief's award

West Fargo Police Officer Todd Pearson is the recipient of the 2011 Chief's Award presented to him by West Fargo Police Chief Arland Rasmussen at the department's January meeting. The...

news Wed, Jan 11, 2012 - 12:00am

Schmidt resigns from WF Police Department

West Fargo Police Officer Allen Schmidt resigned from the West Fargo Police Department effective Tuesday, Jan. 3. Schmidt was off-duty when he was arrested in Fargo on Dec. 14 and...

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

Insight from WFPD: Driving under the influence arrests reach 152 for 2011

As of Dec. 30, the West Fargo Police Department has recorded 152 driving under the influence arrests. In comparison Fargo Police set a new record with more than 1100 DUI...

opinion Wed, Jan 04, 2012 - 12:00am

Insight from WFPD: Taking inventory beneficial, tips for doing it correctly

As 2011 ends and we begin to enter into 2012, now is a good time to take an inventory. Look around to see what has changed in your life, in...

opinion Wed, Dec 28, 2011 - 12:00am

Insight from WFPD: Complaints against a police officer

The recent arrest of a West Fargo Police Officer has generated a substantial amount of coverage in the media and on local talk radio. Early in the training of a...

opinion Wed, Dec 21, 2011 - 12:00am

West Fargo Police Chaplain Vern Baardson ringing the bell for the Red Kettle Campaign at SunMart. Submitted photo

West Fargo Police Department completes bell ringing challenge

Members of the West Fargo Police Department took part in the Area Law Enforcement Bell Ringer's Challenge Monday, Dec. 5. The activity pitted law enforcement agencies from Cass and Clay...

news Wed, Dec 14, 2011 - 12:00am

West Fargo officer injured at traffic crash scene

West Fargo Police Officer Jason Anderson was hurt when his marked patrol vehicle was struck from behind by a vehicle exiting I-94 at Sheyenne Street in West Fargo, Nov. 30,...

news Wed, Nov 30, 2011 - 3:34pm

West Fargo Police issue 57 citations during statewide campaign

The West Fargo Police Department participated in the statewide Click or Ticket Campaign held Nov. 11 to Nov. 19, issuing fifty-seven traffic citations and eleven warnings. Twenty-seven of the citations...

news Wed, Nov 23, 2011 - 12:00am

Insight from WFPD: Beware of parking rules in residential areas

With the start of fall and the closing of lake homes its time for residents to be aware of the parking restrictions within residential areas. Boats, campers and other summertime...

opinion Wed, Oct 26, 2011 - 12:00am

Insight from WFPD: Use of wireless communication devices limited by legislature

The last legislative session in Bismarck saw changes to the North Dakota Century Code limiting the use of wireless communication devices. The changes include the prohibition of texting by drivers...

opinion Wed, Oct 19, 2011 - 12:00am

Insight from WFPD: West Fargo Police receive hiring grant

The West Fargo Police Department recently learned they had been awarded a Department of Justice (DOJ) COPS Hiring Grant in the amount of $408,000. The funds are to be used...

opinion Wed, Oct 12, 2011 - 12:00am

Insight from WFPD: Take time to clear your windows

Moving into the fall season, it is now time to inspect your windshield wiper blades and to make sure you have a frost scraper available in your vehicle. Heavy frost,...

opinion Wed, Oct 05, 2011 - 12:00am

Insight from WFPD: Using electronic devices while driving

The 2011 legislative session saw the addition of regulation on the use of electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle. Supported by studies which indicated a correlation between the distraction...

opinion Wed, Sep 21, 2011 - 12:00am

Insight from WFPD: Police to better publicize street closings

The recent street closing associated with the Streets Alive Event on August 23 has caused the Police Department to review how notification of street closings occurs. Similar to past events,...

opinion Wed, Sep 14, 2011 - 12:00am

Applications sought for West Fargo Citizens Police Academy

The West Fargo Police Department is now accepting applications for the fall session of the Citizens Police Academy. Classes which will begin on Thursday Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. and...

news Wed, Sep 14, 2011 - 12:00am

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