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Malakai has been safely found and is now back with his family. Thank you to everyone who shared the post.
08/12/2024

Malakai has been safely found and is now back with his family. Thank you to everyone who shared the post.

UPDATE: Malakai has been safely found and is now back with his family. Thank you to everyone who shared this post.

⚠️Public assistance needed to help locate missing juvenile⚠️

The Minot Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating 15-year-old runaway Malakai Daine Yeley.

Malakai was last seen on Wednesday, July 17, at approximately 8:30 p.m. He is 5'7" tall, weighing 190 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black shirt with yellow tiger stripes.

If you have any information regarding Malakai’s whereabouts, please contact the Minot Police Department at 701-852-0111.

🎉 Congratulations to Sgt. Jared Foley🎉Independence Inc., a Resource Center for Independent Living, named Sgt. Jared Fole...
08/09/2024

🎉 Congratulations to Sgt. Jared Foley🎉

Independence Inc., a Resource Center for Independent Living, named Sgt. Jared Foley as its 2024 Advocate of the Year.

Sergeant Foley has been key in promoting the integration of individuals with disabilities in our community and reducing their involvement in the criminal justice system. Under his leadership, the Minot Police Department now receives training from Independence, Inc., empowering officers to better support those with disabilities.

As a member of the Crisis Intervention Team, Foley has enhanced the response to mental health crises, leading to safer, more compassionate interactions. Beyond the department, Sergeant Foley has set a statewide model for collaboration between law enforcement and community organizations, and he has also worked with Independence, Inc. to improve internal office safety procedures.

Thank you, Sgt. Foley, for your dedication and for making a difference in Minot.
We are so proud you are part of our family. Congratulations on this well-deserved award and recognition.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for National Night Out 2024 on Tuesday night. We hope you all had a fantastic time.O...
08/08/2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us for National Night Out 2024 on Tuesday night. We hope you all had a fantastic time.

Officer Sullivan may have been the only one who was straight up not having a good time - at least when he was in the bite suit.

Thank you to all of the event partners, and Weiss Photo Creations for these paw-some photos.

UPDATE: Malakai has been safely found and is now back with his family. Thank you to everyone who shared this post. ⚠️Pub...
08/08/2024

UPDATE: Malakai has been safely found and is now back with his family. Thank you to everyone who shared this post.

⚠️Public assistance needed to help locate missing juvenile⚠️

The Minot Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating 15-year-old runaway Malakai Daine Yeley.

Malakai was last seen on Wednesday, July 17, at approximately 8:30 p.m. He is 5'7" tall, weighing 190 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black shirt with yellow tiger stripes.

If you have any information regarding Malakai’s whereabouts, please contact the Minot Police Department at 701-852-0111.

Update: Missing children safely located by Minot Police Department Wednesday afternoon.The Minot Police Department has s...
08/07/2024

Update: Missing children safely located by Minot Police Department Wednesday afternoon.

The Minot Police Department has safely located missing children Dayrion and Anya Riley Wednesday afternoon in northwest Minot.

“Thanks to all the citizens in Minot and surrounding areas,” Capt. Dale Plessas said. “We were able to locate the children safely and apprehend Cyngay Merjil thanks to a tip we received from the public.”

Merjil was arrested and transported to the Ward County Jail. She is charged with two counts of Kidnapping (Class B Felony), two counts of Child Neglect (Class C Felony), Disobedience of Judicial Order (A-Misdemeanor) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia other than Ma*****na 2nd Offense or Greater (Class C Felony).

Dayrion and Anya are safe.

The investigation is ongoing.

“We appreciated the continued support and vigilance of the community in helping us ensure the safety of the children in Minot,” Plessas said.

This morning the Minot Police Department and the Minot Fire Department responded to Edgewood Vista today at 10:43 a.m. f...
08/06/2024

This morning the Minot Police Department and the Minot Fire Department responded to Edgewood Vista today at 10:43 a.m. for reports of a vehicle that struck the building.

Once on scene officers and firefighters discovered that an 89-year-old female, of Minot, drove her 2003 GMC Envoy into the building.

No occupants in the building sustained major injuries. The driver sustained minor injuries but did not need medical transport.

The accident remains under investigation.

Update: Missing children safely located by Minot Police Department Wednesday afternoon.The Minot Police Department has s...
08/06/2024

Update: Missing children safely located by Minot Police Department Wednesday afternoon.

The Minot Police Department has safely located missing children Dayrion and Anya Riley Wednesday afternoon in northwest Minot.

“Thanks to all the citizens in Minot and surrounding areas,” Capt. Dale Plessas said. “We were able to locate the children safely and apprehend Cyngay Merjil thanks to a tip we received from the public.”

Merjil was arrested and transported to the Ward County Jail. She is charged with two counts of Kidnapping (Class B Felony), two counts of Child Neglect (Class C Felony), Disobedience of Judicial Order (A-Misdemeanor) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia other than Ma*****na 2nd Offense or Greater (Class C Felony).

Dayrion and Anya are safe.

The investigation is ongoing.

“We appreciated the continued support and vigilance of the community in helping us ensure the safety of the children in Minot,” Plessas said.

Original:
Public assistance needed to help locate individuals.

The Minot Police Department is seeking the public's help to locate Cyngay E. Merjil. Earlier today, Merjil took her two children from daycare without legal custodial rights. Their current whereabouts are unknown.

Dayrion Riley, 9, was last seen wearing a light blue tank top and blue jeans.

Anya Riley, 6, was last seen wearing a black floral sundress with various color
flowers.

Cyngay Merjil may be driving a silver Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban with ND license plate 889DEV.

How the public can help:
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Cyngay Merjil or the children is urged to contact the Minot Police Department immediately at 911 or 701-852-0111.

National Night Out 2024.📅Tomorrow, August 6.⏰5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.📌Oak Park🌭FREE Food🎳Games🐕‍🦺K9 demonstrationsand more!...
08/05/2024

National Night Out 2024.

📅Tomorrow, August 6.
⏰5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
📌Oak Park
🌭FREE Food
🎳Games
🐕‍🦺K9 demonstrations
and more!

See you tomorrow!
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08/02/2024

On Wednesday, our EMS Bike Patrol had the opportunity to join the Minot Police Department in leading the last Wellness Walk of the summer. We discussed the importance of both bike patrol units.

Thank you, Minot Area Team Wellness/Walk Minot for inviting us to join you. Sorry we missed the memo on the whole "walking" part. Next year we'll leave our bikes at home.

08/01/2024

3,815 calls for service in July.

Thats like...(finger math)..123 calls every day or five calls every single hour.

Which day of the week do you think had the most calls over the course of the month?

Figured since tonight’s concert got rescheduled, y’all could use something to fill your time. Too soon?We present you wi...
07/21/2024

Figured since tonight’s concert got rescheduled, y’all could use something to fill your time. Too soon?

We present you with “find the explosive dog,” featuring the one and only, Caspian.

Caspian was wondering if he has “looks that kill”? Enjoy the Mötley Crüe concert tonight, but more importantly, make sur...
07/19/2024

Caspian was wondering if he has “looks that kill”?

Enjoy the Mötley Crüe concert tonight, but more importantly, make sure you get home safe tonight and have a sober ride home.

⚠Attention Fairgoers⚠We all know the traffic around the fairgrounds can be, well, frustrating. We are trying to ease you...
07/19/2024

⚠Attention Fairgoers⚠

We all know the traffic around the fairgrounds can be, well, frustrating. We are trying to ease your potential frustration with this post.

Keep in mind that between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. tonight (July 19), tomorrow (July 20), next Friday (July 26), and next Saturday (July 27) that 27𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘵. 𝘚𝘌 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘉𝘶𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘌𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 4𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘷𝘦. 𝘕𝘌.

Officers will be directing traffic, but we wanted to give you a little heads up.

Suspect arrested for the murder of Mark Ramon McMillan.The Minot Police Department arrested a suspect in the Mark Ramon ...
07/18/2024

Suspect arrested for the murder of Mark Ramon McMillan.

The Minot Police Department arrested a suspect in the Mark Ramon McMillan
murder investigation at approximately 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 18.

Delon Evan Davis, 46, Minot was arrested for the murder of Mark Ramon McMillan.

McMillan was reported missing in early April, and his body was found on July 2.

“This case was extremely complex, especially with the number of anonymous tips
we received.” Investigations Commander Capt. Dale Plessas said. “Our investigators
spent countless hours investigating them. Thank you to everyone who provided us
with information that helped our investigators piece this together and bring the
family closure.”

Davis is being charged with Murder – intentional or knowing - Adult Victim (AA
Felony), tampering with physical evidence (C Felony), Theft – possession of firearm,
ammunition, explosive device (C Felony), and false information to law enforcement
(A Misdemeanor).

Davis was transported to the Ward County Jail.

🚧Temporary Road Closures🚧The annual North Dakota State Fair Parade is this Saturday. We repeat, the annual North Dakota ...
07/18/2024

🚧Temporary Road Closures🚧

The annual North Dakota State Fair Parade is this Saturday.
We repeat, the annual North Dakota State Fair Parade is this Saturday (July 20), so please plan accordingly.

🚧8 a.m - South Broadway will be closed from 18th Ave SW to Burdick Expressway
🚧8:30 a.m. - Burdick Expressway East will be closed from S. Broadway to the fairgrounds entrance

Got 'em! Officer Kiss issued citations to these two kids practicing proper bike safety the other day. Our "I Got Caught"...
07/17/2024

Got 'em!

Officer Kiss issued citations to these two kids practicing proper bike safety the other day.

Our "I Got Caught" safety campaign is in full swing. Make sure your kids are being safe this summer by wearing their helmets.

We hope that Jar + Cone ice cream hit the spot.

We would like to make the public aware that there are college students from the European country of Estonia in town.They...
07/16/2024

We would like to make the public aware that there are college students from the European country of Estonia in town.
They are doing a summer internship with an educational company from Nashville, TN.

They have checked in with to let us know they will be in the area and will be meeting up with families in Minot selling educational materials. Door to door sales are allowed as they have obtained their Transient Merchant Licenses for the city.

If you are not in interested, they will thank you for your time and leave.

Second arrest made in connection with downtown shooting on June 23.The Minot Police Department arrested a suspect in con...
07/12/2024

Second arrest made in connection with downtown shooting on June 23.

The Minot Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting that occurred in downtown Minot on June 23.

On July 11, the Minot Police Department arrested Jamonie E. Davis, 19, of Minot for his involvement in the downtown shooting on June 23, 2024.

Davis is charged with Reckless Endangerment Extreme Indifference – Dangerous Weapon (Class C Felony), Aggravated Assault with Dangerous Weapon or Other Weapon with Adult Victim (Class C Felony), Tampering with Physical Evidence (Class C Felony), and Refusal to Halt (Class B Misdemeanor).

Davis was transported to the Ward County Jail.
The investigation is ongoing

⚠️Pedestrian Accident⚠️Please use caution when traveling on 4th Ave. NW. We are currently on scene investigating an acci...
07/11/2024

⚠️Pedestrian Accident⚠️

Please use caution when traveling on 4th Ave. NW.

We are currently on scene investigating an accident at 4th Ave/N. Broadway involving a vehicle and a 13-year-old juvenile who was riding bike. The juvenile has been transported to Trinity Hospital for serious injuries.

The investigation has been turned over to the North Dakota Highway Patrol.

No further information is available at this time.

Investigation is ongoing.

Results confirm identification of body discovered on July 2.Early this morning the Minot Police Department was informed ...
07/11/2024

Results confirm identification of body discovered on July 2.

Early this morning the Minot Police Department was informed that the results of the identification process have determined that the body found on July 2, is Mark Ramon McMillan.

No arrests have been made in connection with McMillan’s death.

The investigation is ongoing

Update:
Results confirm identification of body discovered on July 2.

Early this morning the Minot Police Department was informed that the results of the identification process have determined that the body found on July 2, is Mark Ramon McMillan.

No arrests have been made in connection with McMillan’s death.
The investigation is ongoing

Original Release:
Minot Police Department locate a body believed to be missing person Mark R. McMillan.

The Minot Police Department executed a search warrant in the missing person investigation of Mark Ramon McMillan at approximately 10:30 a.m. today in SE Minot.

While executing the search warrant, a body was discovered in the basement of the building being searched.

Investigators believe the body is that of Mark Ramon McMillan, 36, Minot, who has been missing since the beginning of April.

The body is being transported to Grand Forks for autopsy and positive identification per the Medical Examiner’s Office.

The Minot PD is investigating the incident as a murder.

The investigation is ongoing

Hit and run Monday evening leads to arrests in southwest Minot.The Minot Police Department responded to a southwest Mino...
07/09/2024

Hit and run Monday evening leads to arrests in southwest Minot.

The Minot Police Department responded to a southwest Minot business parking lot for an ambulance request on Monday, July 8, at approximately 4:54 p.m.

Once officers were on scene, eyewitnesses informed them that a woman, Jane Doe, was struck by a vehicle. As officers headed towards the accident, they observed two vehicles leaving at a high rate of speed.

The investigation determined that an argument over money started the incident. It was determined that two vehicles, one driven by Ion Renardo-Remus Paliu, a 19-year-old male, Minot, and one driven by Ion Bascracea, a 48-year-old male, Minot, were using their respective vehicles to strike each other’s vehicle in the parking
lot.

At one point, Bascracea accelerated in the direction of Jane Doe and Paliu’s vehicle multiple times. Bascracea struck Paliu’s vehicle numerous times and struck Jane
Doe with the front of his vehicle.

Jane Doe was transported to Trinity Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries sustained during the incident.

Ion Renardo-Remus Paliu is charged with Reckless Endangerment (Class C Felony), and Reckless Driving (Class B Misdemeanor).

Ion Bascracea is charged with Reckless Endangerment (Class C Felony), Aggravated Reckless Driving (Class A Misdemeanor), and Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Involving Personal Injury (Class A Misdemeanor).

Paliu and Bascracea were transported to the Ward County Jail.

All parties involved know each other. Investigation is ongoing into what started the incident.

The intersection has been reopened.
07/09/2024

The intersection has been reopened.

As of 3:30 p.m. the intersection of 11th Ave. SW and S Broadway has been reopened.

Traffic Impact.

Nothing like a cold glass of lemonade on a beautiful summer day.🍋 Only a donut could have made this pit stop sweeter.
07/09/2024

Nothing like a cold glass of lemonade on a beautiful summer day.🍋

Only a donut could have made this pit stop sweeter.

Update: Results confirm identification of body discovered on July 2.Early this morning the Minot Police Department was i...
07/02/2024

Update:
Results confirm identification of body discovered on July 2.

Early this morning the Minot Police Department was informed that the results of the identification process have determined that the body found on July 2, is Mark Ramon McMillan.

No arrests have been made in connection with McMillan’s death.
The investigation is ongoing

Original Release:
Minot Police Department locate a body believed to be missing person Mark R. McMillan.

The Minot Police Department executed a search warrant in the missing person investigation of Mark Ramon McMillan at approximately 10:30 a.m. today in SE Minot.

While executing the search warrant, a body was discovered in the basement of the building being searched.

Investigators believe the body is that of Mark Ramon McMillan, 36, Minot, who has been missing since the beginning of April.

The body is being transported to Grand Forks for autopsy and positive identification per the Medical Examiner’s Office.

The Minot PD is investigating the incident as a murder.

The investigation is ongoing

Lock it up. Here is your   reminder, courtesy of Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson. Here's your list: ✅Remove valuables from ...
07/02/2024

Lock it up.

Here is your reminder, courtesy of Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson.

Here's your list:
✅Remove valuables from your vehicle(s)
✅Lock your vehicle(s)
✅Close & lock garage door(s)
✅Turn on exterior lights
✅Lock your house (all doors & windows)

(Insert Forrest Gump waving gif)Hi, it's us. Just reminding you to make sure you locked everything. Have a goodnight.
06/29/2024

(Insert Forrest Gump waving gif)
Hi, it's us. Just reminding you to make sure you locked everything.
Have a goodnight.

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