Narcotics

Narcotics

The Fargo Police Department's Narcotics Unit investigates and enforces drug, gang, weapon and vice law violations within the city of Fargo. The unit is also committed to assisting the community in reducing the impact of illegal drugs, prostitution and gun violence through education and prevention programs.

The Narcotics Unit is staffed by Sergeant Ross Renner and a team of five investigators. One of these investigators is assigned to and deputized by the Drug Enforcement Administration and works in conjuction with other local and federal agents on the DEA Drug Task Force.

The Narcotics Unit works closely with the Intelligence Unit to collect and act on drug, gun, gang and vice crime activity in conjunction with the following law enforcement entities:

•      Cass County Sheriff's Office  
•      Moorhead Police Department
•      Bureau of Criminal Investigation
•      Clay County Sheriff's Office 
•      West Fargo Police Department 
•      U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
•      North Dakota Parole and Probation  
•      U.S. Bureau of Alochol, Tobacco and Firearms 
•      United States Custom Service

The use, sale and manufacturing of methamphetamine has been a problem in our community over the last several years. The combined efforts of law enforcement and the F-M community have resulted in a decrease of more than 55% in the number of methamphetamine-related cases investigated by FPD between 2005 and 2007. You can continue to help us fight our community's drug-related problems by reporting suspicious activity in your neighborhood. Only with the help of citizens like you can we make a positive impact on crime in our community.

• See a video clip  of officers serving a search warrant on a suspected meth lab. You may need to download a media player to watch this video.

We all suffer from the effects of illegal activity such as drug trafficking, gun violence, gang activity and prostitution. Quality-of-life issues such as the health and welfare of our children, public safety, increasing crime rates, higher medical costs and lost productivity are all related to such crimes.

• See a video clip  that offers an overview of different illegal drugs and how they are used.

To report potential drug activity, gang activity, illegal firearm possession or sale, prostitution or other criminal activity, contact Detective Dale Stoll at 241-1515 or e-mail him at dstoll@cityoffargo.com. Please leave your name and phone number; providing this information does not mean it will be mentioned in a police report. While we do accept anonymous tips, they are much more difficult and costly to investigate. Often these tips are missing small pieces of information that would allow us to apply for a search warrant. We investigate them as our resources allow, but with no phone number to call for more information, we often hit a dead end.

For general questions or to request a speaker from our unit at your event, contact Sgt. Renner at 701-241-1456 or rrenner@cityoffargo.com.

To learn more about drug abuse, visit our drugs and alcohol information page . This Web page is designed to provide you with overview of the type of illegal drugs common to our area.  The Internet and library will provide you with more detailed information, but you can also feel free to contact us if you have any questions.