Swenson No Longer Employed by Moorhead Police Department

Swenson No Longer Employed by Moorhead Police Department

MOORHEAD, MN – The Moorhead Police Department has issued a statement saying that former Captain Deric Swenson is no longer under their employment. Swenson was serving as acting Deputy Chief when he was placed on administrative leave on March 24, 2025. This was following a complaint the city received regarding Swenson. The department says that because his employment expired while they were looking into this complaint, “the investigation has concl…

Moorhead police captain leaves job amid investigation

MOORHEAD — A high-ranking officer with the Moorhead Police Department is no longer employed there, according to a release from the city of Moorhead. Capt. Deric Swenson was acting deputy chief when he was put on leave about two months ago after a complaint was filed against him. His last day with the department was Friday, May 23, the city said. It was not clear in the release whether he resigned or was fired. A city spokeswoman only could say F…

Moorhead Police captain under investigation is no longer with the department

MOORHEAD, Minn. – The City of Moorhead says Police Captain Deric Swenson, who was under investigation under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, is no longer with the department. His last day was May 23 and the exact nature of the complaint against him is unknown. A city spokesperson says since Swenson’s last day after nearly 25 years with the department with investigation results pending the investigation has closed. Flag Famly News ask…