Moorhead Woman Hurt in Highway 75 Deer Crash
A 43-year-old driver was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after her car struck a deer in rural Clay County.
Moorhead Crime News
For readers in Moorhead, this page covers law enforcement activity, investigations, public safety, court proceedings and justice system developments. Reporting tracks incidents and the agencies that respond to them.
Accidents
Driver to Change Plea in Moorhead Fatal Crash
Victor Port faces charges following a 2025 collision that killed a 9-year-old child.
Law Enforcement
Moorhead Police Arrest Man After Standoff
Officers took a 34-year-old man into custody following a standoff in the 1600 block of 20th Street South.
Violence
James Kollie Jr. Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder
A Clay County judge delivered the guilty verdict following a court trial in the death of Receia Kollie.
Crime — General
Moorhead Man Arrested for Gun While Intoxicated
Police arrested one person on a firearm charge and cited a second for drunken driving after a Main Avenue traffic stop early Thursday.
Drug Crime
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Judge Denies Motion to Suppress Evidence in THC Case
The court ruled that evidence seized from a Moorhead home will be admissible in the upcoming trial.
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This section follows local criminal investigations, court filings, public safety initiatives and police department policies. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Differences between state statutes and local enforcement priorities often define how cases are handled. Trends in incident reports and department staffing levels change most frequently.