Walsh County Sheriff's Office

09/02/2026

School is in full swing in Walsh County and we wanted to remind everyone to be safe on the roadway. There have been complaints in all towns throughout the summer and now continue to the school year. Individuals on E-bikes/E-scooters nee to comply with road signs as a car would.

08/31/2026

Walsh County Sheriff’s Office along with Park River Fire Department,Park River Ambulance and Life Flight will be conducting an exercise at Park River School on Wednesday. This is only an exercise.

PRA Schools was asked to host a Mock Car Crash on Wednesday, September 2nd at 12:40 PM - The Road to the South of the school will be blocked off in Areas. More Information is availble in the graphic.

08/14/2026

The juvenile has been located. Thank you for the assistance from the public.

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Be on the lookout for a 12 year old caucasian female juvenile runaway from a residence in Park River around 11pm on 8/13/26.

She has brown hair, hazel eyes, was wearing a red sweatshirt that says Wisconsin Badgers on it, pinkish shorts, tan back pack and has black glasses. She is 5’6” and 135 pounds.

If you see anyone matching that description call the Walsh County Sheriffs Office at 701-352-2041.

Thank you for your assistance

08/12/2026

Please share!

We’re happy to share that Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings have resumed in Grafton. If you or someone you know would like to attend, this is a closed meeting and is open to anyone who has a desire to stop using.

Meetings are held at: 807 Hill Ave, Grafton
Every Wednesday at 6:30 PM

If you have questions or need more information, feel free to reach out. You’re not alone, and support is here.

08/07/2026

Thank you for the invite. 🤔Wonder if Dep. Leadens wanted to join the dance party too?

08/06/2026

Last day

Sheriff's Sale

08/05/2026

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The dog has been returned to it's owner. Thanks for your assistance!

This dog was located near Auburn, ND. If this if your dog, she is currently being held at the Animal Elskan Inn.
If you are the owner, please call (701) 284-6888 for pickup of this sweet girl.

07/30/2026

07/24/2026

We would like to congratulate Sgt Vetsch for being recognized last night through Vision Zero.