Foster County Sheriff's Office

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The Foster County Sheriff’s Office is committed to protect the lives, property and rights of all people, to maintain order and to enforce the law. The Foster County Sheriff’s Office will strive to accomplish this mission by setting goals and objectives and practicing the core values of the Office. It is our mission to improve and maintain the quality of life we enjoy and to ensure that our county

is a safe place to live, work and visit. We are totally dedicated to this mission, to the County we serve and to accept the responsibility of attaining our goal of achieving excellence within our profession. The Foster County Sheriff’s Office’s values are its principles and beliefs, which guide the Office’s members as they pursue the Office’s mission. The underlying premise of the Foster County Sheriff’s Office is that officers shall dedicate themselves to treat people with respect, fairness and compassion.

08/25/2026

Harvest season is here!

That means more combines, tractors and grain trucks on North Dakota roads.

Always remember:
Slow down.
Give farm equipment plenty of space.
Only pass when it's safe.

A few extra minutes can help everyone make it home safely.

08/25/2026
08/25/2026

Lowering your chances of being involved in a serious crash is in your control. ✔️

Safe driving habits protect you and everyone else around you.

08/25/2026
08/25/2026

Kids are headed back to school! 🥹🚍

Remind yourself that it takes all of us — parents and drivers working together — to keep our kids SAFE.

We hope you have a great school year! ❤️

08/09/2026

NEWS RELEASE | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | August 9, 2026

FOSTER COUNTY FATAL CRASH

What: Fatal Crash
Where: Highway 200 at mile marker 312, 7 miles west of Glenfield
When: August 8, 2026, at 7:41 p.m. Central Time
Road Conditions: Dry
Weather Conditions: Clear
Crash Involvement: Single-vehicle
Type of Crash: Rollover
Agencies Involved: North Dakota State Patrol, Foster County Sheriff’s Office, Carrington Police Department, Glenfield Fire Department, Kensal Fire Department, Carrington Fire and Rescue, Carrington Ambulance

Vehicle No. 1: 2019 Ford Fusion
Driver No. 1: Female, 41, Jamestown, fatality
Restraints: No seat belt in use

NARRATIVE: On August 8, 2026, at approximately 7:41 p.m., a Ford Fusion was traveling eastbound on Highway 200 when the driver lost control. The vehicle left the roadway and rolled. The driver was not wearing a seat belt and died from injuries sustained in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota State Patrol.

07/26/2026

NEWS RELEASE | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | July 25, 2026

STUTSMAN COUNTY FATAL CRASH

What: Fatal Crash
Where: Highway 20, mile marker 34; 6 miles north of Courtenay
When: July 24, 2026, at 10:15 p.m. Central Time
Road Conditions: Dry
Weather Conditions: Clear
Crash Involvement: Vehicle vs vehicle
Type of Crash: Head-on
Agencies Involved: North Dakota State Patrol, Stutsman County Sheriff’s Department, Foster County Sheriff’s Department, Courtenay Fire Department, Wimbledon Fire Department, Carrington Fire Department, Jamestown Area Ambulance, Kensal Ambulance
Vehicle No. 1: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado
Driver No. 1: Male, 23, McHenry, fatal
Restraints: No seat belt in use

Vehicle No. 2: 2019 GMC Sierra
Driver No. 2: Male, 54, Edgeley, fatal
Restraints: No seat belt in use

Passenger No. 1: Female, 52, Edgeley, injured
Restraints: Seat belt in use

NARRATIVE: On July 24, 2026, at approximately 10:15 p.m., a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling northbound on State Highway 20 near mile marker 34 at a high rate of speed. The Chevrolet crossed the centerline into the southbound lane and struck a southbound 2019 GMC Sierra head-on. Neither driver was wearing a seat belt, and both were pronounced deceased at the scene. The passenger of the GMC, who was wearing a seat belt, sustained serious injuries and was transported by Jamestown Area Ambulance to Jamestown Regional Medical Center.

The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota State Patrol.

07/12/2026
07/03/2026

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1000 5th Street N
Carrington, ND
58421

Telephone

+17016522251

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