Ward County Sheriffs Department

03/06/2025

Special shout out to Minot State University for inviting us to present on the dangers of intoxication and participation in yesterday's career fair. Thanks to all of those that stopped by!

02/28/2025

Congratulations to Deputy Hawkins for being selected as the 2024 Sheriff's Deputy of the Year and to Administrative Assistant Kevyn Jemtrud for being selected as the 2024 Support Staff Employee of the Year and Captain Kraft for being selected for the 2024 Award for Outstanding Performance.

They all work hard and do a great job. Thank you for everything you do; you earned it!

02/25/2025

AgCountry Farm Credit Services awarded the Sheriff's Department $10,000 as a recipient of the Rural Community Grant Fund (RCGF). The grant funds will go towards funding our law enforcement K-9 program.

Sheriff Robert Roed, from the Ward County Sheriff’s Department, is pleased to accept the check from Scott Hodenfield, Financial Officer with AgCountry Farm Credit Services, and utilize the grant funds towards purchasing another K-9 for their program.

The Ward County Sheriff’s Department provides essential services for the community, and the acquisition of another K-9 will allow the Sheriff’s Department to train a second K-9 and better serve the citizens of Minot. The additional K-9 will provide the Sheriff’s Department with resources to respond to threats such as narcotics and weapons detection as well as resources to aid human tracking including criminals, lost children, or elderly people with medical issues. “We are excited to award funds for a second K-9 to secure their K-9 program and increase public safety,” says Scott Hodenfield. “AgCountry is proud to help them acquire additional resources to help them get illegal narcotics off the street,” he adds.

AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Farm Credit Services of Mandan and AgriBank, established the Rural Community Grant Fund to assist in the implementation and development of projects and programs in communities and rural areas in western North Dakota that have been impacted by mineral exploration.

The Rural Community Grant Fund is currently accepting applications for future funding requests. Interested parties can apply at www.AgCountry.com.

02/21/2025

We would like to thank Jenna Bjork with Brokers 12 for lunch today. It is greatly appreciated and we appreciate you.

01/29/2025

Congratulations to Sergeant Kellebrew and Correctional Officer Larson on their 10 years of employment! This experience is extremely valuable for the service we provide.

01/28/2025

The highways are turning in to a mess. Please keep an eye out for spots that have drifted in and slow down. Several accidents on highway 83 north of town.

01/21/2025

Rest in peace LT. Your presence will be missed.

01/17/2025

We’ve received multiple reports of Ward County residents receiving phone calls from Deputy Keith Miller demanding payment for missing grand jury selection or have been summoned for grand jury. They are asking people to take money and put it in a kiosk. This is a SCAM. Do not follow their directions. If you have any questions, feel free to call the Ward County Sheriff’s Department at 701-857-6500.

01/15/2025

Please keep the family, friends, and law enforcement brothers and sisters of Lt. Mcleod in your thoughts and prayers as they attempt to heal from this tragic news.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Lt. Matt McLeod, a valued member of the Minot Police Department since 2002. Lt. McLeod's dedication to serving our community will be remembered, and his absence will be deeply felt by his colleagues and friends.

We ask for your thoughts and respect for Lt. McLeod's family and those who were close to him during this challenging time.

We will be bringing Lt. McLeod back to Minot today around 8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., coming into town on Burdick Expressway. Your space and respect during this time would be greatly appreciated as we honor his return.

01/09/2025

A special thanks was extended by Sheriff Roed tonight to honor these two Berthold teens for their actions that saved the life of a missing person. On January 1st, they recognized a vehicle stuck in the snow on a road that seemed out of place and went to check on it. In doing so, they found a missing person from Minot that was sitting in the vehicle that had already run out of gas. Without their actions, this incident could have had a tragic end.

12/24/2024

Our office may be closed, but our deputies are still working this holiday season.

12/23/2024

We’ve received multiple reports of Ward County residents receiving phone calls from “Sgt. Hubbard” demanding payment for missing court or failing to comply with a summons. This is a SCAM. Do not follow their directions. If you have any questions, feel free to call the Ward County Sheriff’s Department at 701-857-6500.

12/20/2024

Congratulations to our newest law enforcement academy graduate! Deputy Hardy graduated today from the North Dakota Law Enforcement Training Academy. Well done!

12/20/2024

Winter driving can be quite a challenge!! It's critical to make sure your car is ready to brave the elements. Keeping those headlights on and ensuring that all snow is cleared off will not only help you see, but also ensure others can see you. Stay safe out there. Take it slow and steady.

11/21/2024

Thank you to Minot Elks Lodge 1089 for your generous donation to the Ward County Sheriff's Department K9 fund.