Safety Awareness Notices

Welcome to the North Dakota State University Police and Safety Office Personal Awareness Notices site. Included here are public safety awareness messages for events happening within proximity of the main NDSU campus as well as within buildings owned and operated by NDSU within the city of Fargo. They are intended to alert our campus community to situations which may require awareness on everyone’s part in order to maintain personal safety. The list includes both notices of Clery crimes occurring within our on campus area as well as relevant public notices issued by the city of Fargo. Data for the current and prior academic year is included in this summary. Crimes that may trigger a message include criminal homicide, sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, arson or any other crime that the University feels may pose an ongoing threat to the university community.

Additional information regarding concerning activity in the vicinity of NDSU as well as for the city of Fargo is available at the City of Fargo’s Crime Mapping and Statistics webpage.

Community members are also encouraged to sign up for the Cass Clay Alerts Emergency Notifications. This can be accomplished by visiting https://www.casscountynd.gov/our-county/emergency-management/emergency-preparedness/cass-clay-alerts

March 10, 2026 - Motor Vehicle Theft - Attempted

On Tuesday, March 10, 2026 an attempted motor vehicle theft occurred in the UVS lot at 1844 10th St. N. A 2020 Silver Hyundai Elantra was entered and the ignition was tampered with. The method used is consistent with a widely reported trend involving certain vehicle models.
University Police are continuing the investigation of this attempted theft.
Vehicle Theft Prevention:

  • Lock your vehicle and take your keys/FOB – do not leave vehicles running unattended.
  • Remove valuables or keep them out of sight.
  • Check with your vehicle manufacturer/dealer for anti-theft software updates or immobilizer/steering wheel lock options, especially if your model is known to be affected.
  • Report all suspicious persons/activity immediately.

If you have information that would assist the police investigation you are asked to call the NDSU Police at 231-8998.

March 3, 2026 - Sexual Assault

On 03/03/2026 NDSU Police were informed of a sexual assault. It was reported to have occurred in a residence hall on the NDSU Campus during the early morning hours. The report indicated the suspect and the reporting individual had previously exchanged messaging.

The reporting individual has been offered resources and options.

While circumstances around sexual assaults can vary, it is important to emphasize that such acts of sexual violence are never the victim's fault. The blame lies solely with the perpetrator(s).

Should you have any information that might aid in this investigation or if you observed any criminal or suspicious activity, please contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998. You can also provide information anonymously by using the NDSU Police "Text-A-Tip" line at (701) 526-6006.

People’s safety and well-being at NDSU are of paramount importance to the University. If you or someone you know has been the victim of a crime, please seek help and resources from:

University Police https://www.ndsu.edu/police_safety/universitypolice/

Sexual Assault Prevention and Advocacy https://www.ndsu.edu/equity/resources/sexual_assault_prevention_and_advocacy

Equal Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Officehttps://www.ndsu.edu/equity/resources/sexual_and_gender_based_harassment_and_sexual_misconduct_resource_guide or other on and off campus support agencies.

The NDSU Police would also like to provide some basic guidelines for members of the campus community to keep in mind:

Reading about sexual assault can be difficult. If you, or someone you know, would like to talk, below are additional FREE local and national resources

RAINN
1-800-656-7673 (24- hour line)
hotline.rainn.org/online<https://hotline.rainn.org/online> (chat option)

Rape and Abuse Crisis Center - Fargo/Moorhead
701-293-7273 (24-hour line)
www.raccfm.com

April 4, 2025 - Motor Vehicle Theft

A motor vehicle theft took place involving a 2009 Gray Ford Focus which was stolen from the RE parking lot between 9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 03, and 3:39 p.m. Friday, April 04.

University Police are continuing the investigation of this theft.

Please remember to lock your vehicles and secure your keys and other valuables.

If you have information that would assist the police investigation you are asked to call the NDSU Police at 231-8998.

October 28, 2024 - Motor Vehicle Theft

A motor vehicle theft took place involving a 2002 Red Chevy Blazer which was stolen from the R parking lot between 10:00 p.m. Sunday, October 27, and 12:00 p.m. Monday, October 28.

University Police are continuing the investigation of this theft.

Please remember to lock your vehicles and secure your keys and other valuables.

If you have information that would assist the police investigation you are asked to call the NDSU Police at 231-8998.

October 25, 2024 - Motor Vehicle Theft

On 10/24/2024 NDSU Police were informed of a motor vehicle theft involving a 2008 Gray Pontiac Grand Am. Through the investigation it was determined that this vehicle was stolen from the HR-Lot sometime between 5:30 p.m. Saturday, October 19th and 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 22nd.

The vehicle has been recovered and University police are continuing the investigation into this theft.

Please remember to lock your vehicles and secure your keys and other valuables.

If you have information that would assist the police investigation you are asked to call the NDSU Police at 231-8998.

This message is authorized and transmitted by the University Police Communications Call Center.

September 21, 2024 Fargo Press Release

FARGO PRESS RELEASE - Shooting Homicide Investigation Underway on 8th Avenue North

FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA — The Fargo Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning, September 21, at approximately 1:15 a.m. outside a residence in the 1300 block of 8th Ave. N. Officers were dispatched to the scene, where they discovered an adult male victim who had been shot and killed.

The suspected shooter, identified as Tyreik Taylor-Roberts, who resides at the address, has been taken into custody without incident. A weapon believed to have been used in the shooting was recovered at the scene. Roberts has admitted to being the shooter.

At this time, the circumstances surrounding the incident are unclear. The FPD has secured the area and are actively investigating the incident.

The FPD asks for the public’s patience as officers work diligently to gather the facts. This is an on-going investigation, there is no further information releasable at this time.

September 8, 2024 Fargo Press Release

Fargo Police Respond to a Call for Shots Fired

FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA – On Sunday, September 8 at 12:55 a.m., The Fargo Police Department was dispatched to the 1200 block of 11th Street North for a report of shots fired.

When officers arrived on scene, their investigation showed that individuals attending a house party had engaged in an argument outside of the residence. That argument resulted in a gunshot being fired into the residence. Investigation further showed that no one was injured as a result of that gun fire.

Further investigation led to the arrest of Jaiden Pickett, a 19-year-old Fargo resident, for the charges of terrorizing and reckless endangerment.

Pickett was taken to the Cass County Jail where he is being held at this time.

This investigation is ongoing and no further information is releasable at this time due.

University Police and Safety Office

Email: ndsu.police.safety@ndsu.edu Phone: (701) 231-8998 Page Manager