Police News Releases
- Police Pursuit Ends in Standoff
Moorhead Police tried to stop a suspect in a disturbance, he fled and then refused to surrender. After a short standoff, he was taken into custody without any injuries.
09/30/2022 1:29 pm
detail - Moorhead Police Investigate Vehicle Crash
Police are investigating a vehicle crash after it fled from officers.
01/04/2024
detail - New Year's Eve Shooting Ruled Accidental
Completion of investigations confirms the 17-year-old male shot himself while concealing a handgun.
01/02/2024 11:59 am
detail - Male Receives Gunshot Injury
A 17-year-old male was transported by ambulance for a gunshot injury to his leg.
12/31/2023 7:05 pm
detail - Investigation Leads to Arrests and Seized Drugs
Four individuals are facing felony controlled substance charges after an investigation prompts a traffic stop.
12/19/2023 1:44 pm
detail - The Moorhead Police Department Mourns the Loss of Police K9
K9 Zeke passed away unexpectedly over the weekend due to an acute medical emergency while at home.
12/04/2023 3:08 pm
detail - Domestic Assault Investigation Leads to Arrest
Lavester Adams, age 28, of Moorhead, is being held on several charges.
11/09/2023 1:31 am
detail - Man in Custody on Felony Assault Charge
Brandon Loock, age 39, of Hawley, MN, is charged with Felony 2nd Degree Assault with a Weapon and Misdemeanor Restraining Order Violation charges.
11/02/2023 2:36 pm
detail - National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Moorhead Police Department will partner with the DEA for a National Drug Take Back Event, Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
10/25/2023 11:57 am
detail - Man Injured in Shooting
A 26-year-old male was transported to Sanford Hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his leg. A suspect has been identified; however, the investigation is ongoing, and no one has been formally charged.
10/14/2023 12:40 pm
detail - Motor Vehicle Accident
City of Moorhead Police Department responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a train.
10/07/2023 6:20 pm
detail - School Resource Officers to begin returning to public schools October 6
Further clarification of new state law by Minnesota Attorney General's Office reduces liability risk for officers
10/03/2023 3:40 pm
detail - Recovered Body from Red River Identified
The body of Garrett Byrd, age 32, with no permanent address, Fargo, ND, was discovered in the Red River on Sunday, September 17, 2023.
09/20/2023 11:42 am
detail - The Body of a Deceased Male Located in Red River
The body of a deceased male was located in the Red River in the approximate 1400 Block North in Moorhead.
09/17/2023 3:10 pm
detail - Moorhead Police Explorer Post Accepting Applications
09/10/2023 6:02 pm
detail - Moorhead Man in Custody After Suspected Arson and Standoff
Sean Ahrenholtz, age 41, of Moorhead, is being held on several charges.
09/09/2023 10:32 pm
detail - Drug Search Warrant Leads to Arrests and Seized Drugs
Zachery Roberson and Amy Mendez, both 23 years old, of Moorhead, are charged with drug and child endangerment crimes.
09/07/2023 4:21 pm
detail - Crash Causes Damage to Unoccupied Building
The City of Moorhead Police Department investigates a single vehicle crash.
09/06/2023 3:51 am
detail - Drug Search Warrant Leads to Arrest and Seized Drugs and Guns
DeAngelo Ransom, age 33, of Moorhead, is being held at the Clay County Correctional Facility on drug and weapons charges.
08/30/2023 3:59 pm
detail - Motor Vehicle Pursuit Leads to Recovery of Stolen Vehicle and Arrest
A stolen vehicle was recovered and two were arrested following a Motor Vehicle Pursuit.
08/29/2023 4:05 am
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