Bismarck Police Department officer earns Accreditation Manager Certification
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department recognized Officer Gallagher for earning the Accreditation Manager Certification, an important achievement that supports the department’s continued CALEA accreditation. Maintaining accreditation involves extensive behind-the-scenes work, including policy updates, documentation, and assessments. Officer Gallagher has played a central role…
Bismarck Police Department celebrates 2025 Citizen Police Academy graduates
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department recognized the graduates of its 2025 Citizen Police Academy, marking the conclusion of an 11-week program designed to educate participants about the department and its operations. The department thanked participants for dedicating their time to learn more about…
Woman Ieft her famiIy member’s chiIdren in criticaI condition, one of them with little chance of survivaI, after their dad Ieft them in her care that day when the 2-year-olds lngested piIIs she kept in an easiIy accessibIe pIace; charged
Minnesota – A Minnesota woman has been arrested and charged with two counts of feIony chiId endangerment after two chiIdren in her care became criticaIIy iII, according to court records and police. The county jail lists the woman, 56‑year‑old A. FIex, in custody, and the…
Gov. Armstrong establishes North Dakota Interagency Council on Homelessness
Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Kelly Armstrong issued an executive order creating the North Dakota Interagency Council on Homelessness to coordinate efforts among state agencies and service providers and develop strategies to prevent and end homelessness in the state. “While North Dakota already has a strong…
City of Bismarck to host public input meeting on proposed street utility
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck announced an in-person Public Input Meeting scheduled for November 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at City of Bismarck Public Works, 601 S 26th Street. The event will follow an open house format with a formal presentation…
Man who spent nearly an hour on the phone with his mother instead of caIIing 911 for heIp after reaIizing his girIfriend, who exited a moving vehicIe, was not responding, even moved her body into taIIer grass, making it more difficuIt for responders to find her, is sentenced
Minnesota – A Minnesota man was sentenced to three hundred and sixty four days in the county jail, with credit for one hundred and seventy five days already served, and ordered to serve three years of supervised probation after pleading guilty to charges tied to…
63-year-old man killed in rollover crash on icy Highway 53 in McLean County
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol reported that a 63-year-old man from Ruso died in a single-vehicle crash on ND Highway 53 between the evening of November 8 and the morning of November 9, 2025. According to investigators, the man was driving a…
Bismarck reminds citizens to apply for the 2026 Citizen Academy, offering a behind-the-scenes look at city government
Bismarck, N.D. – Bismarck residents, business owners, and college students interested in learning how the city’s government operates are encouraged to apply for the 2026 Bismarck Citizen Academy during the month of November. The Citizen Academy is a 12-week interactive program that offers participants a…
Man who told poIice ‘he pulled the bIade out and was hoping it was not too bad’ after cIaiming his girIfriend impaIed herseIf with it when he tried to puII her by the ankIes, after causing the fataI injury, is sentenced
Florida – A Florida man was sentenced to life in prison last week after a county jury convicted him earlier this year of second-degree murder in the death of his girIfriend, 32-year-old SiIvia. The conviction followed a trial in which jurors deliberated for a short…
Bismarck Police Department invites community to Coffee with a Cop
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department is hosting a Coffee with a Cop event this Wednesday, offering residents a relaxed setting to meet local officers and discuss community concerns. The event will take place at The Gifted Bean Coffee House. Officers encourage members of…
