Temporary Road Closures
Beginning Tuesday, September 2, 2014, 5th Ave North from 9th to 10th Street will be closed for approximately one week for lift station repairs. Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes during this time.
Starting Wednesday, September 3, 24th Ave South at SE Main Avenue will be temporarily closed for construction of a new concrete roadway. The closure is expected to last 7-10 days, weather permitting. Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes and to use the established detour.
Moorhead man facing attempted arson charges
Xavier Robles in custody after resisting arrest
On August 29, 2014, Officers were sent to 1700 3rd Ave South #257 for a report of an unwanted male. As Officers were being sent, Dispatch informed them that the unwanted subject threatened to burn the complainant’s trailer down. The caller could also smell gasoline.
Officers located Xavier Robles, 31 from Moorhead, nearby with a knife and a lighter. They also found an open red plastic gas container nearby and could smell gasoline. Robles would not comply with officers instructions and ended up being tazed multiple times. He continued to kick and fight with the officers and was transported to the Clay County Jail. Two officers reported minor injuries that did not need immediate medical attention as a result of the altercation. He is being held on the following charges:
-Attempted 1st Degree Arson
-Felony Terroristic Threats
-Felony Violation of an Order for Protection
-Gross Misdemeanor Obstructing Legal Process
-4th Degree Assault
-Disorderly Conduct
Moorhead Police Department
reminds public of school safety
The Moorhead Police Department would like to remind everyone that the 2014 elementary and high school year has begun. With all the excitement that the first day of school brings, please consider morning and mid-afternoon commute delays associated with increased bicycle/pedestrian traffic and simply more cars on the roads. Moorhead Officers will be actively enforcing school speed zones and helping ensure that the crossing guards are complied with. We will also be enforcing distracted driving laws (cell phone texting) and seat belt violations. Fines in Minnesota start at $125, so please drive safely.
As school buses will once again be picking up children throughout the city, we remind everyone that it is illegal to pass a school bus that has flashing lights and their stop arm out. Failure to comply with this driving law will continue to be strictly enforced due to the high level of danger that these violations present to the children. Another significant annual school safety concern is with dropping off children at the schools. Please respect the school bus loading and unloading zones. Private vehicle drop offs are not to be conducted in these bus zones.
We share the enthusiasm that “back to school” brings, but point out that everyone plays a part in ensuring that it done so safely! Additional Police Officers will be out patrolling for enhanced public safety.
Moorhead Wings and Wheels Celebration
Moorhead Airport’s Wings and Wheels fly-In and custom car show celebration will be Saturday, September 13, 2014. Pancake breakfast starts at 8:00 AM. Suggested donation $5.00. On display will be WWII aircraft, Sanford medical helicopter, MN State trooper helicopter, Moorhead fire truck and a variety of aircraft. Free Young Eagle rides by the Experimental Aircraft Association will be available for kids ages 8 to 17 from 9:00AM to noon. Sky Dive Fargo jump at noon. RC Flyers demo. Moorhead Airport is located at Exit 6 on I-94, Moorhead. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information call Flight Development at 218-287-1400.
Police Award Ceremony
and New Officer Oath of Office
On Wednesday, September 3rd the Moorhead Police Department hosted a ceremony in the Training Room of the Law Enforcement Center, 915 9th Avenue North.
Mayor Del Rae Williams administered the Oath of Office to our four newest members of the Moorhead Police Department. Officers Jonathan Hanson, Ethan Meehan, Nathaniel Thienes, and Samuel Johnston were sworn in as Moorhead Police Officers.
On July 14th at 8:15 p.m., Officers were dispatched to a medical assist involving a male that had collapsed while jogging and was believed to be suffering from a stroke. Officer Desautel responded and found the victim lying on the side of the street unresponsive with another male administering chest compressions. Officer Desautel quickly assessed the victim and continued rescue efforts through CPR and utilizing an AED. The victim’s heartbeat was re-established prior to being transported to the hospital by FM Ambulance. Officer Desautel will be awarded the department Life Saving Award.
A Citizen Commendation was also awarded to Bruce Ringstrom Jr. by Police Chief Ebinger. Ringstrom had been jogging with his friend at the time the medical situation happened. Ringstrom’s immediate medical attention directly contributed to the successful outcome.