Fargo Stolen Vehicle Stop Leads to Arrest, Road Block
FARGO, N.D. (northwestmnnow.com) — Fargo police arrested one person Wednesday night after stopping a stolen vehicle on University Drive South.
The incident happened October 7, 2026, around 10:35 p.m. in the 1300 block of University Drive South.
According to the Fargo Police Department, officers spotted the stolen vehicle traveling south and initiated a high-risk traffic stop.
Police temporarily blocked the roadway while officers handled the situation.
One occupant, identified as Antoine McMillan, was arrested on suspicion of providing false information to law enforcement.
Police Block University Drive During High-Risk Stop
The Fargo Police Department said officers took additional safety precautions because of the circumstances surrounding the stolen vehicle.
Officers temporarily stopped traffic along University Drive South during the investigation.
The department said the decision was made to protect officers, vehicle occupants, and other motorists.
Police did not specify how long the roadway remained blocked.
Authorities also did not release additional details explaining why the stop was classified as high risk.
The incident caused a temporary disruption along one of Fargo’s major north-south roadways.
Antoine McMillan Arrested Following Traffic Stop
Police identified Antoine McMillan as one of the people inside the stolen vehicle.
Officers arrested McMillan on suspicion of providing false information to law enforcement.
The department did not provide further details about the information McMillan allegedly gave investigators.
Police also did not announce whether McMillan was suspected of stealing the vehicle.
No additional arrests were identified in the initial police release.
Authorities have not publicly provided details about where the vehicle was stolen or who owned it.
Investigation Remains Active
Fargo police confirmed that the case remains under investigation.
Investigators have not announced whether additional arrests or charges are expected.
The department said no further information was available following the initial announcement.
The reported arrest does not establish guilt. McMillan is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Details about the incident were also reported by Valley News Live.
How to Contact Fargo Police
Anyone with information relevant to the incident can contact the Fargo Police Department.
The department’s non-emergency contact number is 701-235-4493.
Information about police services and public safety is available through the Fargo Police Department website.
Residents can also review information about requesting police reports through the department’s public records page.
Further updates may become available as investigators continue reviewing the incident.
I’m David Keller reporting for Northwest MN Now News.
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