An off-duty Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy has sustained serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle near Twin Valley on Thursday night. According to a release from the Norman County Sheriffs office, at approximately 10:55 PM the Norman County Sheriff’s Office received multiple reports of a male pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle near…
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Every year you hear cases of children finding a loaded firearm, and an accident occurring. In order to avoid accidents like this the Norman County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging parents to have conversations with their children on what to do if they find a firearm. Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy, and gun safety instructor Matt Nikle…
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The Norman County Sheriff’s Office is asking people to be aware of a scam that has recently been reported in the area that is targeting grandparents. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall tells us more about these “Grandparents Scams”. Fall says there have even been recent reports of scammers showing up to an individual’s house posing…
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Over the next year R&J News will be speaking with area law enforcement officers with the goal of getting to know them better. First up on our Law Enforcement Spotlight is Deputy Brett Fetting of the Norman County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Fetting tells us more about his Law Enforcement Background, and why he went into…
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Winter has officially arrived for residents across the Red River Valley, and with winter comes icy roads. With the arrival of snow Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Douville reminds drivers to make sure they have a winter survival kit in every vehicle they drive during the winter, and he tells us what items you should…
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Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. No charges will be filed in connection with a hunting accident in rural Perley last Saturday. The Norman County Sheriff’s Office tells R&J News 37-year-old Timothy Rousar of Fargo is now out of the hospital after he had been shot in the face by…
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The Minnesota and North Dakota deer rifle season is currently underway, and people are once again reminded to make sure they’re doing their part in making the season as safe as possible, especially when it comes to firearms. The hunting season can often make some hunters abandon their usual gun storage practices and not lock…
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The Minnesota and North Dakota Deer seasons are right around the corner, and many other seasons are currently underway. If you’re a hunter you’ll find yourself transporting weapons from place to place, and many question what they should do if they are stopped by police for a traffic violation. Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy Brett Fetting…
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Traffic stops aren’t pleasant for both the driver, and the cops doing them. Traffic stops are also one of the most dangerous times for a police officer. Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy Brett Fetting explains why. The best thing you can do after getting pulled over by a police officer, is doing what you can to…
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The Twin Valley City Council had a discussion with Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall at their meeting on Monday, in regards to a potential contract for law enforcement services. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton tells us more. The City Council also received an update from their city engineer on the ongoing sanitary sewer project in…
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