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On the Run 8-30

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:08:00 GMT

Authorities are looking for a man accused sexually assaulting a girl... Donnell Preskey has more on this months On The Run criminal... A man accused of having sex with a 13 year old girl could be in Bismarck or out of state... But author

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Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:13:00 GMT

Fargo property owners were not able to muster the required amount of protests to fend off large special assessment fees to help pay for infrastructure work associated with the new Fargo Davies High School. Twenty percent of landowners in the dis

Police dispose of explosive left in ND mailbox

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 07:11:00 GMT

Burleigh County authorities disposed of an explosive device that had been lit and left in a mailbox south of Bismarck. Gary Schaffer of the sheriff's office says a resident heard noises outside about 2 a.m. Thursday and later found the device,

Cluster of Collisions

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:06:00 GMT

A pile-up of accidents in south Bismarck. A string of accidents in south Bismarck sends at least three people to the hospital. Here's the intersection of Washington Street and Burleigh Avenue. A Lieutenant with the Bismarck Police Department says aroun

Assault

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:56:00 GMT

Bismarck police are looking for three men involved in an assault... Officers were called to a home on East Broadway. Authorities say three men assaulted two men with a knife. A 40 year old man had injuries to his head and mouth. A 24 ye

Sex offenders

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:01:00 GMT

Bismarck Police want you to know about three high risk sex offenders who've moved in town... All three men were convicted of sex crimes with young girls... Jerry Bay recently moved to a new address. He was convicted for having sexual contact w

Sertoma Park Fight Arrest

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:13:00 GMT

Bismarck police say one arrest has been made... following a fight in Sertoma Park. Officers were called to Shelter number two around nine p-m yesterday, because of a fight. When they arrived... one victim had been stabbed or cut several times... two ot

Police Respond to Stabbing Fight

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 16:59:00 GMT

Police respond to a fight and possible stabbing in Sertoma park. Around nine o'clock this evening... Bismarck police get a call from Sertoma park, involving a fight and knives. Here are police interviewing witnesses around shelter number two in the par

Car Hits Power Pole

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:07:00 GMT

Bismarck police respond to an accident... just north of Bismarck High school... after a juvenile driver hits a power pole with a vehicle. Witnesses say the driver fled the scene after hitting this power pole just before 8:00 a-m... causing a power outag

Sex offenders

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:03:00 GMT

Bismarck Police want you to know about two sex offenders living in town... Brandon Abner is a moderate risk sex offender who recently moved to Bismarck. Abner had sexual relations with a 15 year old girl when he was 22. He's living at 700

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Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT

[[kxtopic:minot-police:t[Minot Police]:t]] say they are investigating a shooting that appears to be accidental. Authorities say 26-year-old Mark Thompson was shot in the upper portion of his leg early Thursday morning by a 20-year-old man.

Motorcycle Crash

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 06:58:00 GMT

A Bismarck man is in serious condition after a motorcycle crash at this intersection... Good Afternoon, I am Sarah Gustin, thanks for joining us. Bismarck Police say a car - motorcycle crash happened at the intersection of State and Boulevard

Police on lookout for quickchange scammers

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:17:00 GMT

Bismarck police are warning businesses of scammers who try to trick clerks into giving them too much change. Police say they have received three reports of businesses being scammed by quick-change artists in recent days. Police say the men

Walk Away Arrested

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:02:00 GMT

A man serving out his sentence at the Bismarck Transition Center is arrested after he got drunk and hitched a ride with a 19 year old... Bismarck Police say 30 year old Keith Grindstone asked a 19 year old man for a ride but on the drive t

Doll case

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:59:00 GMT

A Burleigh County judge finds probable cause in the case of a woman accused of murdering an infant she was caring for. Lorena Doll is charged in the April 2008 death of a three month old infant. Doll was originally charged with manslaughter, but pros

Dave Weiler - Charge Could be Dropped

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:16:00 GMT

The domestic violence charge against a state legislator accused of hitting his wife may be dropped... A prosecutor for Burleigh County today filed a motion to dismiss the charge against Dave Weiler. In March this year, Nicole Weiler told police tha

Police Investigate Rape

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:12:00 GMT

Bismarck Police are investigating a rape... Authorities say a 46 year old woman heard a noise in her apartment woke up, saw a man in her room and was sexually assaulted. It happened around four a.m. Sunday. The man is described as having

Stopping Criminals in Their Tracks

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:08:00 GMT

A 22 year old man was arrested this weekend following a pursuit with authorities. Bismarck Police chased the man through town after a hit and run Saturday night. For residents safety officers called off the pursuit... but eventually brought h

Crime mapping

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:02:00 GMT

Want to find out where crime is happening in Bismarck? The Bismarck Police Department has launched a crime mapping program online. It's at crimereports.com. There you can find out what is going on in and around your neighborhood. The we

Attempted Burglary

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:09:00 GMT

Bismarck Police are investigating a burglary attempt at a local bar. Employees at Luckys Bar came to work Friday and noticed broken ceiling tiles. Authorities say someone tried to get into the bar through the ventilation system. Tools were f

On The Run 6-1 - Update

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:03:00 GMT

A wanted criminals' run from the law is over... Skye Miller turned himself in last night after seeing that authorities were looking for him on our news last night. We featured Miller in our On The Run segment. He was wanted on numerous

Scammer Poses as Peace Officer

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:02:00 GMT

The Burleigh County Sheriffs Department says someone is posing as an officer trying to get personal information from residents... A Bismarck woman reports that a hispanic sounding man claiming to be with the Bismarck Police Department called her.

Mountain Lion Reports in Bismarck

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:02:00 GMT

Could there be another mountail lion in Bismarck's city limits... In just ten days... There have been three reports of mountain lion sightings in Bismarck... but no official evidence. Reporter Amber Schatz tries to track down answers. (Brock Johnso

Mountain Lion Sighting

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:06:00 GMT

Bismarck police say they responded to another call of a mountain lion sighting in North Bismarck. Early yesterday afternoon officers say a couple on a walking path called in a mountain lion near Pebble Creek golf course. Law enforcement cornered off the

Airport Tresspass

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:50:00 GMT

A 26 year old man is arrested for getting into a secured area of the Bismarck Airport... Police say the man was seen behind gate 1 it's a locked area that prevents access to the runway and other airport buildings. Bismarck police assisted a

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Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:13:00 GMT

The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 12 this week to 1,539. Baker Hughes Inc. said Friday that 953 rigs were exploring for natural gas and 574 for oil. Twelve were listed as miscellaneous. A year

Tailgate thief on the loose in Bismarck

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 05:33:00 GMT

Bismarck police say a tailgate thief is on the loose. Authorities on Thursday received nine reports of tailgates being stolen from pickup trucks. The thief apparently didn't have a preference tailgates were taken from Chevrolet, GMC and D

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Sat, 12 Jun 2010 10:13:00 GMT

A longtime Minot judge has been unseated after more than three decades on the bench. Minot attorney Aaron Vibeto defeated incumbent Mark Rasmuson by nearly 300 votes in the primary election to win the municipal judge seat. Rasmuson has had

Bismarck woman accused in teen sex and booze case

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 08:07:00 GMT

A 42-year-old Bismarck woman has been accused of supplying drugs and alcohol to two teenage boys and having sex with one of them. Ruth Taylor was charged Friday with 10 counts: four felony counts of giving them a medication that can treat seizur

Police Report Stabbing

Sat, 29 May 2010 15:43:00 GMT

Bismarck police say a person is in custody after stabbing a woman in the head. Officers say they responded to the 1000 block of North 13th Street sometime after ten this morning... regarding a stabbing. Police say there was an altercation... where a 2

Sex Offender Addresses

Tue, 25 May 2010 13:09:00 GMT

Bismarck Police want you to know about three sex offenders who have moved in Bismarck... Gerald Lovejoy recently moved to 415 Memorial Highway #3. He was convicted in 1998 of raping and beating a woman in Fort Yates. Robert Allen is living

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Sun, 23 May 2010 20:13:00 GMT

Larimore is scrapping its police department. The northeast North Dakota town has decided to contract with the Grand Forks County sheriff's department for law enforcement. Mayor Dale Trosen says the $108,000-a-year deal will be slightly less than the

Robbery Arrest Follow

Sun, 23 May 2010 17:06:00 GMT

Bismarck police says they are awaiting formal charges against a 25-year-old man arrested this weekend for carjacking, and armed robbery. 25-year-old Matthew Tschaekofske is being held in the Burleigh County detention center for two counts of armed robbe

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Sun, 23 May 2010 10:34:00 GMT

A Bismarck man has been arrested in the carjacking of a newspaper deliverer whose car was used minutes later in a gas station robbery. Bismarck police identified the suspect as 25-year-old Matthew Tschaekofske, who faces two counts of armed robb

Suspect arrested in Bismarck carjacking, robbery

Sun, 23 May 2010 06:15:00 GMT

Armed Robbery Arrest

Sat, 22 May 2010 17:14:00 GMT

Bismarck police say they have arrested a suspect in Saturday morning's armed robbery and carjacking. Investigation led to a search warrant on Harmon Avenue... Officers arrested a 25-year-old male suspect... Matthew Tschaekofske is being held in Burleigh

Police Search for Robbery Suspect

Sat, 22 May 2010 13:22:00 GMT

Early this morning...two workers in Bismarck are robbed at gunpoint. Bismarck police are searching for the person who carjacked a newspaper delivery person and used the car, minutes later in a gas station robbery. Police say a Bismarck Tribune deli

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Sat, 22 May 2010 10:34:00 GMT

Federal Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is planning a stop in Bismarck as part of a nationwide tour on transportation policy. Sen. Kent Conrad says he and LaHood will take comments on the shape of the next surface transportation bill.

ND police: Car stolen at gunpoint used in robbery

Sat, 22 May 2010 05:12:00 GMT

[[kxtopic:bismarck-police:t[Bismarck Police]:t]] are searching for the person who carjacked a newspaper deliverer and used the car minutes later in a gas station robbery. Police say a Bismarck Tribune delivery man was ordered out of his car at g

Sleepy Hollow Park Damage

Thu, 20 May 2010 12:55:00 GMT

Vandals cause more than 1500 dollars in damage to Sleepy Hallow Park Police say the damage happened sometime between Tuesday evening...and Wednesday morning. Three buildings were damaged. The vandals broke down two doors...and damaged the garage door.

Alcohol Enforcement

Mon, 17 May 2010 13:30:00 GMT

Bismarck Police bust three people for delivering alcohol to minors following a special enforcement this weekend. Officers staked out liquor store parking lots watching for adults buying for minors. They also witnessed a drug deal go down in

Sex Offender Addresses

Thu, 13 May 2010 13:02:00 GMT

Bismarck police want you to know about two sex offenders living in town... Elvert Mack is now at the home for sex offenders who can't find a place to live on the state prison grounds. Mack is a high risk sex offender who has two sex offense

Three People Arrested in Bismarck

Sat, 08 May 2010 17:13:00 GMT

Three people are in custody this evening, after an early morning incident involving a gun. Bismarck Police Officers and the S-W-A-T team responded to North 15th and Rosser around 2:30 this morning....after reports of gunshots. Two men and one woman were

Ameri-cash Burglary

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 07:18:00 GMT

Bismarck Police are investigating a burglary at Americash... It happened sometime Monday night. Authorities say someone broke in and stole a safe and it's contents.. There were pry marks on the door. No arrests have been made.

'Pipe bomb' turns out to be dope container

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 05:26:00 GMT

Bismarck police say a suspected homemade explosive ended up being something less dangerous but still illegal. Sgt. Mark Buschena (boo-SHE'-nuh) says a man cleaning ditches on Wednesday reported finding a 10-inch piece of pipe with end caps that

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Wed, 07 Apr 2010 05:12:00 GMT

A Fargo attorney will be the North Dakota Democratic candidate for attorney general. The state Democratic Party's executive committee has picked Jean Boechler (BEHK'-lur) to oppose incumbent Republican Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem this fall.

Thieves cut 83 storage unit locks in Bismarck

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:53:00 GMT

Bismarck police say thieves went to a lot of trouble to steal a dirt bike. Sgt. Mark Buschena (boo-SHEE'-nuh) says someone cut 83 locks on storage units and stole the children's bike, which was valued at about $1,500. Buschena says the loc

Enforcing Noise Ordinance

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:02:00 GMT

It's that time of year again... "zoom..." But making noise on Bismarck's Streets could cost you $50. Bismarck Police say they are putting an increased emphasis on violations of noise ordinances. City ordinances prohibit anyone from

Expect Class A Traffic This Weekend

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:00:00 GMT

The Bismarck Police Department welcomes all the State Class A basketball fans and players to Bismarck. Traffic will be heavy this weekend, especially in the area of the Civic Center. Please be alert, and drive carefully. Watch f

Loading Zone Fine Increased 400 Block East Main Av

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:00:00 GMT

On February 2nd the Bismarck Police Department began enforcing an increased fine in the loading zone on the north side of the 400 block of East Main Avenue. The fine was recently increased from $15.00 to $50.00 after approval from t

You Drink and Drive. You Lose.

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Police Remind: You Drink and Drive. You Lose. Your License. Your Freedom. Your Life. New Year's Eve is traditionally the biggest party night of the year. The Bismarck Police Department reminds you that while it "?tis the sea

Police Warn: Don?t Let Too Much ?Christmas Cheer?

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Law enforcement officers in Bismarck will be out in force over the Christmas holiday cracking down on impaired drivers. The Bismarck Police Department will be doing saturation patrol on December 23rd through December 26th. Impaired

Car Crash into Home

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:06:00 GMT

A 21 year old Bismarck woman is arrested for driving drunk after she crashed into a home this morning. Bismarck Police say it happened after one a.m. at 605 East Avenue C. Authorities say the woman left the crash and was found a block away.

Thefts and Vandalisms

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:05:00 GMT

Bismarck Police report numerous crimes to vehicles over the weekend.. There were nine seperate cases of items being stolen out of vehicles. Vehicles were entered and items like cd players, cd's, digital camera's, gps, radar detector and sate

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Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:43:00 GMT

A North Dakota lawmaker was arrested last night for assaulting his wife for the second time in less than a year. [[kxtopic:bismarck-police:t[Bismarck Police]:t]] say the wife of Rep. Dave Weiler told authorities that he punched her in the face. The 44

Judge sets $500K bond for man charged with beating wife to death...

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:30:00 GMT

A judge set a $500,000 bond today for a Bismarck man who is accused of beating his wife to death in front of the woman's 3-year-old son. Derek Bollinger made his first appearance in South Central District Court in Bismarck this afternoon. He's c

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Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:20:00 GMT

Gov. John Hoeven says oil companies will be able to tap more than 5 million gallons of Missouri River water daily for drilling operations beginning this summer. The state and a water district in McKenzie County will share the cost of a $7 millio

Bismarck man charged with murdering wife

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:03:00 GMT

Authorities say a Bismarck man beat his wife to death in front of the woman's 3-year-old son. Derek Bollinger was charged Friday with murder and abuse and neglect of a child. His wife, Jessica Bollinger, was found at the couple's Bismarck home.

Derek Bollinger charged with murder

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:10:00 GMT

A 27-year-old Bismarck man is charged with murder and child abuse after officers found his wife unresponsive at their south Bismarck home. Derek Bollinger was taken into custody at a rural Bismarck County residence by members of the Burleigh County She

Death Investigation

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:18:00 GMT

Bismarck Police investigate the death of a 30 year old woman... Good Afternoon, I'm Donnell Preskey... Bismarck police find a 30 year old Bismarck woman dead in her home early this morning... Authorities are releasing few details sayin

ND lawmaker arrested for assault

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:22:00 GMT

A North Dakota state legislator has been arrested for assaulting his wife for the second time in less than a year. Bismarck Police Sgt. Mark Buschena (boo-SHE'-nuh) says Dave Weiler's wife called authorities about 9:30 p.m. Thursday and reporte

Man arrested in Bismarck woman's death

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:05:00 GMT

Bismarck police say they have arrested a 27-year-old man in the death of a 30-year-old woman. Sgt. Mark Buschena (boo-SHE'-nuh) says authorities received a 911 call from a mobile home shortly before 12:30 a.m. Friday. He says officers who r

Sex Offender Addresses

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:01:00 GMT

Bismarck Police want you to know about two sex offenders who have moved in town... Tracy Brosseau is a moderate risk offender. He's living at 1008 Portand Avenue number 7. Brosseau pleaded guilty in 2004 to charges he coerced a girl to hav

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Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:13:00 GMT

Otter Tail Power Co. wants to increase a monthly charge that its North Dakota customers pay for wind power. An average Otter Tail residential customer who uses 750 kilowatt-hours of electricity each month now pays a $2.77 charge for wind-generat

Bath Salts Being Used for Wrong Reasons

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:08:00 GMT

It sounds harmless but missuing a type of bath salts is sending people to the hospital.... Injecting bath salts as a new way to get high??? It's what Bismarck Police are looking into after two women are hospitalized for misusing bath salts.

Bismarck police investigating playground photos

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:33:00 GMT

Bismarck police are investigating reports of a suspicious man taking photographs of children at school playgrounds. Police Sgt. Mark Buschena says the man was seen snapping photos of students on the playground at Pioneer Elementary on Friday and

Neu Investigation

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:08:00 GMT

The controversy over bids has turned into a criminal investigation... An attorney for the Bismarck Park and Rec board has filed a report with the Bismarck Police Department. Director Steve Neu is accused of awarding contracts of more than 600

Suspicious Photographer

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:02:00 GMT

It was enough to give kids on a school playground the creaps... Bismarck Police say a man was seen taking pictures of kids playing outside Pioneer Elementary Friday afternoon. Several students reported it to the playground supervisor who al

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Sat, 20 Feb 2010 10:27:00 GMT

An organization that advocates for the prevention of gun violence says gun laws in North Dakota rank among the weakest in the nation. The Washington, D.C.-based, nonpartisan Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence says only seven states have less

ND man charged after restaurant reports threats

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:22:00 GMT

A Bismarck man faces a charge of terrorizing after allegedly threatening to stab the manager and patrons at a local restaurant. Bismarck police say 21-year-old Isaiah Wise Spirit was arrested Thursday night after reports of a drunken man refusin

Median Accident

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:27:00 GMT

Snowy icy roads, and high winds may have contributed to a minor accident in north Bismarck. This vehicle appears to have ended up on top of a snow covered median while turning off of State Street. Bismarck police were on scene to direct traffic around

Parking Fine Increases

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:55:00 GMT

Parking spots downtown are often hard to come by... But a warning to those of you who try to sneak in some posted spots... Parking illegally just got more expensive at this place. It's a loading zone on Main Avenue in front of the Patte

Luring a Minor

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:01:00 GMT

A 25 year old man is in jail for luring a minor... Bismarck Police say a 15 year old Lincoln girl was getting text messages on her phone that were inappropriate. After reporting it to a school social worker police got involved. Police sa

Sex Offender Address

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:01:00 GMT

Bismarck Police want you to know about a sex offender who has moved to town... Chad Boroff is living at 3500 East Bismarck Expressway. Boroff is a high risk offender. He was convicted of sexually assaulting under age girls. One case ha

Holiday Shoplifting

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:16:00 GMT

Every holiday season... retailers are faced with shoppers scrounging for the best deals. But unfortunately, that can include the five-finger-discount. Shoplifting happens every year. Bismarck police say in 2009... They had 387shoplifting reports... ac

Snow and Buried Cars

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:14:00 GMT

You've probably seen them planted around town... A mound of snow... with wheels... Reporter Amber Schatz shows us why many winter drivers may soon be seeing red. Sgt. Allen Nass/Bismarck Police Department) "We know it's there because there's a large

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Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:13:00 GMT

Interstate 94 in North Dakota is closed from the [[kxtopic:montana:t[Montana]:t]] border to the [[kxtopic:minnesota:t[Minnesota]:t]] border because of the major snowstorm moving through the Plains states. The [[kxtopic:north-dakota-department-of-

Vandals target Christmas decorations

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:11:00 GMT

Bismarck police say criminals are targeting Christmas decorations in town. Sgt. Dwight Offerman says Christmas decorations have been stolen or vandalized at several homes around town. Stolen or destroyed decorations include a reindeer, wise

Sex Offender Address

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:02:00 GMT

Bismarck Police want you to know the new address of a 27-year-old Stephen Alvin Wallace is living at 3500 East Bismarck Expressway. Wallace is a lifetime high risk sex offender. He was convicted of Luring a Minor by Computer on May 15,

Details on Mountain Lion Shot in Bismarck

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:08:00 GMT

A mountain lion is taken down in town... bringing up a (slew) of different questions. Since Friday night... Thousands of people have watched our video... of a Bismarck police officer shooting down a mountain lion in city limits. And even more viewers h