Oakes Police Department

08/28/2026

OAKES POLICE DEPARTMENT
Media Release

Incident: Fire Call / Domestic Disturbance
Date: August 27, 2026

On August 27, 2026, at approximately 11:55 PM, the Oakes Police Department was dispatched to a residence in Oakes for a report of a fire and a possible domestic disturbance.

Officers arrived to find a large, out-of-control fire burning in the yard against an occupied residence. Household items were intentionally set on fire in the yard next to the home, outside of any contained burn area, and the fire grew as additional items were added. It ignited the porch and damaged the home. One person was inside the residence and got out safely. No injuries were reported.

Oakes Fire Department and Oakes Ambulance also responded. Because of Oakes Fire Department's quick response, the fire was extinguished before it spread further into the structure.

Following consultation with Dickey County State's Attorney Kimberly Radermacher, Samuel Allard, age 35, of Oakes, was arrested and transported to the Barnes County Jail on a charge of Endangering by Fire or Explosion, a Class B felony under North Dakota Century Code 12.1-21-02. The case remains under review by State's Attorney Radermacher for additional charges.

The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

08/25/2026

The Oakes Police Department is sharing this information on behalf of the Oakes Fire Auxiliary following a recent house fire in our community.

Please keep this family in your thoughts as they navigate this difficult time. For those wishing to help, donation needs and clothing sizes are included in the original post below. Please direct any questions or offers of assistance to the Oakes Fire Auxiliary or the contact listed in their post so the family can be given the privacy and time they need.

08/24/2026

****owner was located****
FOUND DOG 🐾
This dog was found on S 9th St in Oakes.
If this is your dog or you know who the owner may be, please contact the Oakes Police Department.
Please share so we can get this pup home! 🐶

08/23/2026

Water should be starting to return to everyone in town. The city crew will flush some hydrants to ensure everything is working properly. Thank you for your patience.

08/22/2026

🚨Attention🚨

The city is aware of water issues in town. We will update you once the problem is identified and share more information when possible.

08/07/2026

FOUND DOG

This friendly black dog was found near the City Shop in Oakes.

If this is your dog, or you know who the owner may be, please contact the Oakes Police Department so we can get them reunited with their family.

Please share to help us find the owner!

08/05/2026

08/03/2026

Reminder that the Dickey County State’s Attorney candidate forum is tonight at 6:00 PM at Growing Small Towns.

Forums like this matter. They give you a chance to hear directly from the candidates before you vote.

The forum will be livestreamed on the Growing Small Towns page if you are unable to attend in person.

07/27/2026

Road Closure Notice – Main Ave

The Oakes Police Department wants to make residents aware that the eastern side of Main Ave, in the 1300–1400 block, will be closed until further notice due to ongoing sewer system work.

Crews began digging up the road today, and the remaining work will be completed at a later date. Please plan for alternate routes in this area and use caution around the work zone.

We’ll post an update once the closure is lifted. Thank you for your patience as the city completes this necessary work.

07/25/2026

Update- dog returned to owner.

Is this little guy yours? He was last seen wandering around sweets n stories.