2022 Annual Report - Williston Police Department

2022 ANNUAL REPORT

DAVID A. PETERSON CHIEF OF POLICE

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A LETTER FROM THE CHIEF First, thank you for the opportunity to serve the Williston Community as the Police Chief, it is truly an honor. I have the opportunity to lead the many outstanding men and women that make up the Williston Police Department.

We take tremendous pride in our partnership with this community. Through this partnership, the high quality of life and safety can be preserved for those that live and work in Williston; and for those that visit our excellent community.

Our men and women are highly educated, well trained, and extremely devoted to the highest standards of integrity, morals, and ethics. Each member of the Williston Police Department is devoted to work with our community to solve crime and keep our neighborhoods safe. We pride

ourselves

on

having

tremendous

community support, which assists us in hiring and retaining the best police officers we possibly can.

As a department, we have initiated many different programs to provide education and promote community relations. Some of these programs include the Citizens Police Academy, DARE, Community Engagement, Safe Williston Project, Bike Rodeo, Safe Bank Instruction, and many others. If you have any questions, comments or feedback, please contact us. We would be happy to hear from you.

David A. Peterson Chief of Police

TABLE OF CONTENTS 01

YEARS OF SERVICE

04

NEW HIRES & VOLUNTEERS

07

CALLS FOR SERVICE

09

PATROL STATS

11

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS

15

COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS

17

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS

21

K9 UNIT

22

SWAT, NEGOTIATIONS, & TASK FORCE

27

SERVICE MILESTONES & PROMOTIONS

30

NEW IN 2021

31

AWARDS, CERTIFICATES, PROMOTIONS, & TRANSFERS

CSO SUPERVISOR

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT LIAISON

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER

RECORDS AND RECEPTION

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

ADMINISTRATIVE LIEUTENANT

ADMINISTRATIVE CAPTAIN

PARKING ENFORCEMENT

3 COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS

6 DETECTIVES

OPERATIONS SERGEANT

DIGITAL FORENSICS INVESTIGATOR

3 K9 OFFICERS

OPERATIONS LIEUTENANT

2 NARCOTICS OFFICERS

OPERATIONS CAPTAIN

CHIEF OF POLICE

3 SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS

36 PATROL OFFICERS

8 PATROL SERGEANTS

4 PATROL LIEUTENANTS

HUMAN RESOURCES

INTELLIGENCE ANALYST

2 INVESTIGATIONS SERGEANTS

2 VOLUNTEER

16 NON-SWORN

77 SWORN

2 EVIDENCE TECHNICIANS

2 STREET CRIMES OFFICERS

STREET CRIMES SERGEANT

LIEUTENANT DETECTIVE

INVESTIGATIONS CAPTAIN

2 CHAPLAINS

YEARS OF SERVICE

WPD | 01

SWORN Chief David Peterson

23 Years

Deputy Chief Steven Armstrong

15 Years

Operations Captain Rodney Dickerson

11 Years

Investigations Captain Steven Gutknecht

29 Years

Administrative Lieutenant Dustin Celander

11 Years

Investigations Lieutenant Daniel Dery

10 Years

Investigations Sergeant Danielle Hendricks

10 Years

Investigations Sergeant Sam Aide

11 Years

Street Crimes Sergeant Jacob Koehn

7 years

Detective Momcilo Babic

10 Years

Detective Alexius Clark

6 Years

Detective Christopher Cook

11 Years

Detective James Dixon

8 Years

Detective Amber Koehn

7 Years

Detective Nicholas Satermo

7 Years

Detective Joshua Hilgart

8 Years

School Resource Officer Jory Forsberg

4 Years

School Resource Officer J.P. McClellan

9 years

School Resource Officer Nick Nelson

8 Years

Street Crimes Officer Greg Oster

5 Years

Street Crimes Officer T.J. Vangrinsven

5 Years

Patrol Lieutenant Hugh Benzen

10 Years

Patrol Lieutenant Walter Hall

17 Years

Patrol Lieutenant Travis Martinson

12 Years

Patrol Lieutenant Michael Wilson

27 Years

Special Operations Lieutenant Derek Schipferling

14 Years

Operations Sergeant Randy Haugenoe

21 Years

Patrol Sergeant Brett Flesness

7 Years

Patrol Sergeant Jacob Hendricks

10 Years

Patrol Sergeant Michael Isenhower

11 Years

Patrol Sergeant Anthony Mann

5 Years

WPD | 02

Patrol Sergeant Luke Olson

13 Years

Patrol Sergeant Justin Pelzl

9 Years

Patrol Sergeant Jeremiah Lachner

5 Years

Patrol Sergeant Kristiina Ravaska

8 Years

Officer Brandon Balogh

4 Years

Officer Jason Barten

10 Years

Officer Lucas Brinkman

4 Years

Officer Caden Collins

1 Year

Officer Chase Cook

1 Year

Officer Robert Cummings

7 Years

Officer Shawn Egge

4 Months

Officer Tanner Farstveet

3 Years

Officer Wrangler Frye

3 Years

Officer Tanner Granger

3 Years

K9 Officer Alexis Haggerty

4 Years

K9 Kreed

1 Year

Officer Jonathan Holter

9 Years

Officer Rowan Horswill

3 Years

Officer Tanner Hronek

1 Year

Officer Tyler Iwen

4 Years

K9 Officer Jason Jonas

9 Years

K9 Sisu

2 Years

Officer Mariah Karst

2 Years

Officer Eric Keyes

4 Years

Officer Charles Kuhlmann

2 Years

Officer Travis Lawhead

3 Years

Officer Cody Miller

8 Years

Officer Bryson Norsten

3 Months

K9 Officer Garrett Norsten

2 Years

K9 Buster

7 Months

Officer Jeffrey Olson

5 Years

Officer Jordan Patton

4 Years

Officer Nick Rintamaki

3 Years

Officer Nicole Roberts

4 Years

WPD | 03

Officer Chase Spitz

2 Years

Officer Coy Turnquist

7 Months

Officer Robert Van Winkle

8 Years

Officer Benjamin Verespe

2 Years

Officer Jesse Weicht

5 Years

Officer Benjamin Williams

6 Years

Officer Tyler Wold

2 Years

Public Information Officer Heather Cook

8 Years

NON-SWORN Office Administrator Linda Granbois

53 Years

Administrative Clerk Kevin Craft

17 Years

Human Resource Coordinator Catherine Larson

2 Years

Records Administrator Michelle Antonson

1 Year

Records Administrator Amy Johnson

3 Years

Records Administrator Crystal Schaubel

16 Years

Community Engagement Liaison Calli Stellmacher

3 Years

Evidence Technician Hannah Fisher

1 Year

Intelligence Analyst Elena Celva

1 Year

Community Service Officer Supervisor Carli Wade

4 Years

Community Service Officer Yulissa Jimenez

4 Years

Community Service Officer Amber Pelzl

7 Years

Parking Enforcement Officer Christopher Dick

11 Months

Chaplain Jon Pust

6 Months

Chaplain Steven Anderson

6 Months

WELCOME OUR NEW RECRUITS

WPD | 04

CHASE COOK

SHAWN EGGE

J.P. MCCLELLAN

Patrol Officer

Patrol Officer

Patrol Officer

COY TURNQUIST

BUSTER

Patrol Officer

Canine Officer

CHRISTOPHER DICK

STEVEN ANDERSON

JON PUST

Parking Authority

Volunteer Chaplain

Volunteer Chaplain

CALLS FOR SERVICE

WPD | 07

911 Hang-up/Misdial/Open Line

2,352

Fight - Physical

98

Abandoned Vehicle

107

Fire

560

Aircraft Emergency/Crash

0

Fireworks

94

Animal Call

2,432

Follow Up

1,740

Assault & Battery

125

Foot Pursuit

3

Assistance Request

2,183

Fraud/Forgery/Scam

199

Attempt to Locate/BOLO

551

Funeral Escort

69

Bar Check

44

GSI/Rape/Sexual Offense

63

Beat Check

194

Gun/Weapon Call

121

Bike Patrol

9

Harassment

278

Bomb Threats/Found

4

Home Invasion

3

Burglary

126

Identity Theft

14

Burglary Alarm

360

Indecent Exposure

4

Canine Assist

15

Information

85

Carjacking

1

Intoxicated Person

156

Child Abuse

41

Kidnapping/Abduction

4

Civil Dispute

501

Littering

7

Civil Standby

331

Lost or Found

197

Community Policing

257

Loud Music/Noise

403

Counterfeit Money

42

Medical

1,464

Custody Dispute

97

Mental Health

98

Death Notification

15

Minor in Consumption

50

Disorderly Person

287

Missing Person/Child

77

Disturbance/Altercation - Verbal

84

Motorist Assist

394

Dive Team Call Out

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Domestic - Physical

337

MV Accident - Fatality

2

Domestic - Verbal

331

MV Accident - Hit & Run

285

Drivers License Check

68

MV Accident - Injury

105

Driving Suspended/Revoked

5

MV Accident - Property

602

Drugs/Narcotics

221

Open Door/Window

71

Escort

23

Outside Agency Assist.

454

WPD | 08

Parking Complaint

448

Threats

188

Parking Ticket

1,105

Tow Call

71

Party

23

Traffic Control

47

Patrol Request

236

Traffic Hazard

50

Pound Duties

384

Traffic Stop

6,572

Pursuit

13

Trespassing/Prowler

114

Reckless Driver

385

Unattended Death

7

Recovered Stolen Property

31

Unruly Child

146

Road Hazard

111

Unwanted Person/Loitering

176

Robbery/Hold Up

4

Vandalism

224

Runaway

93

Vehicle Break In

50

School Zone Enforcement

597

Vehicle Check

1,287

Search Warrant

24

Vehicle Impounded

115

Security Check

1,652

Vehicle Registration Check

759

Sex Offender Registry

208

Violation of Restraining Order

97

Shoplifting

92

Wandering Child

64

Stolen Vehicle

114

Wanted Person

514

Suicide - Attempted/Threats

140

Warrants Check

215

Suspicious Pkg/Person/Vehicle

653

Welfare Check

1,495

Theft/Larceny

522

2018 2019

34,504

36,633

2020

39,078

2021

38,905

2022

37,871

PATROL STATS

WPD | 09

5 YR AVERAGE

2021

2022

AA Felony

3

0

0

A Felony

14

21

13

B Felony

21

25

21

C Felony

371

314

367

A Misdemeanor

179

151

228

B Misdemeanor

951

686

925

Infraction

1

0

6

Other

10

3

5

CITATIONS ISSUED

5 YR AVERAGE

2021

2022

Traffic

4,085

2,918

3,090

Non-Traffic

3,696

2,433

2,629

Traffic Warnings

1,134

1,330

1,366

Non-Traffic Warnings

363

344

420

5 YR TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AVERAGE

2021

2022

Accidents

711

460

529

Non-Reportable Accidents

208

202

201

Accident Fatalities

2

0

2

ALARM CALLS

5 YR AVERAGE

2021

2022

Alarms Answered

323

343

248

Bank Alarms

6

0

1

Burglary

274

221

246

Hold Up

5

1

0

OVERDOSES

5 YR AVERAGE

2021

2022

Motion

6

0

0

Overdoses

N/A

27

48

Panic

8

4

1

Overdose Deaths

N/A

3

5

False Alarms

24

28

72

Narcan Administered

N/A

N/A

17

ARRESTS MADE

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS

WPD | 11

Here we are starting into 2023 and I feel like 2022 went by in rapid fashion. Where did the year go? As always, the Williston Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division was extremely busy this year. So busy, in fact, that we had to make some major changes to the division to even keep up.

Some of these changes are as follows; both the Public Information Officer and the Community Engagement Officer were transferred to another division so that supervision of these positions would no longer be handled by the Investigations Division, thus freeing up some time for Command Staff, especially the Sergeants, to focus more of their attention back to Detective related tasks.

Another change to help alleviate the current case load was to pull back one of the Williston Police Department's three drug task force agents from the Northwest Narcotics Task Force and have him work as an Investigator in the Investigations Division. These three changes alone have alleviated some of the daily struggle the Detectives go through to and keep their heads above water.

As of 2022, the Street Crimes Unit came into fruition. It consists of two officers with a Sergeant overseeing the project. This unit is housed off site from the Law Enforcement Center due to lack of workspace. The role of this Street Crimes Unit is to identify law enforcement needs within the City of Williston and then use proactive methods to identify, deter and prevent criminal activity.

The Street Crimes Unit is a stand-alone entity, however, when needed, it also bolsters the capabilities of Patrol and Investigations Divisions. They have already proved to be an invaluable resource.

The Williston Police Departments Investigations Division for 2023 will now consist of it's command staff, which consists of three Sergeants, one Lieutenant, and one Captain. Three School Resource Officers, two Street Crimes Officers, two Narcotics Officers, one Intelligence Analyst, two Evidence Technicians, and seven Detectives. There is a total of 22 people in various positions currently assigned to the Investigations Division.

As far as major cases experienced by Investigators this year, they had all of the investigations you would commonly expect to take place in Williston, ND. In addition to this, they investigated a murder-suicide, an extremely violent attempted murder which ended in the suicide of the assailant, a large explosives manufacturing case, and a rare Munchhausen by proxy investigation.

All of the aforementioned cases and a whole lot more are routinely investigated by this Investigations Division staff while all the time still completing their own required continuing education training to maintain their Peace Officers Licenses. They are also frequently educating the public at different events and helping out other area law enforcement agencies who frequently come to the Williston Police Department for assistance.

I still feel honored and privileged to be able to work with the great public servants at the Williston Police Department. Each of them putting the needs of society in front of their own.

Captain Steven Gutknecht Williston Police Department Investigations Captain

CRIMINAL ARRESTS

WPD | 12

5 YR GROUP A OFFENSES AVERAGE

2021

2022

Animal Cruelty

4

2

3

Arson

0

1

0

Aggravated Assault

58

48

52

5 YR GROUP A OFFENSES AVERAGE

2021

2022

Simple Assault

188

150

177

Motor Vehicle Theft

8

6

6

Intimidation

19

21

23

Porn/Obscene Material

3

6

2

Stalking

0

0

1

Prostitution

0

0

0

Burglary

11

3

11

Promoting Prostitution

0

0

0

Counterfeiting/Forgery

3

0

2

Robbery

2

0

3

Vandalism

26

16

33

Rape

1

0

0

Drugs

244

198

260

Fondling

4

5

3

Drug Paraphernalia

100

92

124

Incest

0

0

0

Embezzlement

0

0

1

Statutory Rape

2

2

0

False Pretenses

9

8

10

Stolen Property

17

19

9

Credit Card/ATM Fraud

2

0

2

Weapons Law Violations

18

12

21

Impersonation

2

3

2

All Other Larceny

32

17

36

Welfare Fraud

0

0

0

Wire Fraud

0

0

0

Hacking/Computer Inv.

0

1

0

Betting/Wagering

0

0

0

5 YR GROUP B OFFENSES AVERAGE

2021

2022

Promoting Gambling

0

0

0

DUI

209

184

237

Murder

2

0

0

Disorderly Conduct

165

133

121

Manslaughter

0

0

0

Liquor Law Violations

56

37

36

Human Trafficking

0

0

0

Trespassing

15

12

17

Commercial Sex Acts

0

0

0

Curfew/Loitering

41

25

33

Kidnapping/Abduction

7

3

9

Drunkeness

63

57

34

Shoplifting

135

86

66

All Other Offenses

1,080

1,013

1,105

Theft from Building

1

0

0

Theft from Coin Machine

0

0

0

Theft from Motor Vehicle

8

4

13

Theft of MV Parts

0

0

0

DUE TO REPORTED TIMES AND WHEN INVESTIGATIONS ARE CONCLUDED, NUMBERS MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA'S REPORTING.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS

WPD | 15

ANIMAL CONTROL

2021

2022

Animals in Pound

534

619

+ Dogs

287

298

+ Cats

222

192

+ Other

25

129

Pound Fees Paid

$14,913

$15,915

Calls Answered

2,299

2,432

Animals Adopted/Rescued

246

229

Citations Issued

244

109

CODE COMPLIANCE

2021

2022

Parking Tickets

1,890

1,799

Impounded Vehicles

219

187

Impound Fees Paid

$41,500

$25,526

Auction Revenue

$231,823

$56,595

PARKING

2021

2022

Parking Tickets

729

423

+ Lot

28

32

+ Street

701

391

PARKING ENFORCEMENT

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

WPD | 17

In 2022, the Williston Police Department restructured the Community Engagement team. The community Engagement team now consists of the civilian Community Engagement Liaison, the Public Information Officer, School Resource Officers, and administrative leaders within the department. The Community Engagement team is tasked with creating and implementing opportunities in partnership with the community to further the mission of the Williston Police Department.

The Community Engagement team hosts and participates in multiple events within our community to foster healthy relationships with police officers and the public, especially children. Below is a list of events that the Williston Police Department hosts/participates in to further those relationships

K9 Valentines Program Polar Plunge D.A.R.E. Williston Public Library Easter Egg Hunt Bike Rodeo National Night Out Tip a Cop Torch Run for Special Olympics Red Ribbon Week Citizens Academy

Back to School Backpacks Back to School Supplies Drive Trail of Treats Halloween Safety Presentations Thanksgiving Meals for McKinney Vento Families First Responders Toy and Food Drive Responsible Beverage Server Training Cops and Daubers (BINGO) Any Requested Community Training Services

The Community Engagement team works hard to build a strong relationship with our community in a day and age, where law enforcement is viewed as a negative to some. We strive to build trust in our community and ensure them that the service we provide to them is of the highest quality.

Officer Heather Cook Williston Police Department Public Information Officer

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS

WPD | 18

The Williston Police Department has partnered with Williston Public Schools for the School Resource Officer (SRO) program since January 2015. The SRO program covers all nine Williston Public School District #7 schools that fall within the city of Williston. There are currently three School Resource Officers assigned to Williston Public School District #7.

School Resource Officers are trained in the SRO Triad and act as an educator of state and local laws, an informal counselor, and a law enforcement officer. School Resource Officers are assigned other duties to include D.A.R.E., Bike Rodeo, classroom and school presentations, safety talks, along with many other duties.

Each SRO is required to undergo training with the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) and has opportunities to participate in other trainings specific to the SRO position on a state and national level. The SRO program has been beneficial to both Williston Public School District #7 and the Williston Police Department in building connections with our youth in the community and law enforcement.

Sergeant Detective Sam Aide Williston Police Department School Resource Officer Sergeant

K9 UNIT

SISU

KREED

WPD | 21

Age: 3 Handler: Officer Jonas In Service: November 9, 2020

Age: 2 Handler: Officer Haggerty In Service: August 9, 2021

INCIDENT ACTIVITY

2021

2022

Area Search

3

5

Article Search

5

7

Assist in Perimeter

17

17

Burglary Incidents

14

15

Community Policing

3

2

Consent Searches

35

19

Narcotics Search

177

152

Search Warrant

13

6

Tracking

4

8

Vehicle Search

1

10

SEIZURES

2021

2022

Cocaine

6.2 grams

775.4 grams

Fentanyl

421 pills

2,375 pills 60 grams

Firearms

16

44

Hash

1.9 grams

76.9 grams

Heroin

9.56 grams

596.1 grams

Marijuana

523 grams

5,238 grams

Meth

3,585 grams

3,509.1 grams

372

367

$10,527

$22,697

Paraphernalia Items US Currency

Age: 1

B U S T E R Handler: Officer Norsten In Service: April 18, 2022

WILLIAMS COUNTY S.W.A.T.

WPD | 22

The Williams County Special Weapons and Tactics Team is comprised of members from the Williams County Sheriff’s Office, the Williston Police Department, and the Williston Fire Department. The team consists of a team commander, five team leaders, thirteen operators, four designated marksmen, and seven tactical medics.

Since 2018, the North Dakota Peace Officers Association Special Operations Committee has recognized the Williams County SWAT Team as a regional team. The team covers a four-county area consisting of Williams County, Divide County, McKenzie County, and Burke County. For the year, the Williams County SWAT Team served five high-risk warrants, responded to two active barricades, one report of active threat, and one search of a person, the team was called on multiple other occasions but thankfully, those situations were resolved prior to SWAT intervention.

It is the continued mission of the Williams County SWAT Team to be a highly trained, wellequipped, and skilled tactical team that is a resource to the communities it serves for the successful resolution of critical incidents.

Lieutenant Hugh Benzen Williston Police Department Williams County S.W.A.T. Commander

NORTHWEST CRISIS NEGOTIATIONS

WPD | 23

The Northwest Crisis Negotiations Team (NWCNT) was originally started by one member from the Williams County Sheriff’s Office and one from the Williston Police Department in early 2016.

NWCNT has a total of 9 team members. The members work their normal shifts for the agencies and are on call for situations that require the NWCNT. The NWCNT equipment has been very beneficial to both the Negotiations and SWAT Team in various situations. The team continues to attend regular trainings including the NTOA Crisis Negotiators Conference.

The NWCNT responds to suicidal subjects, barricaded subjects, hostage situations, mental crisis situations, and responds simultaneously with the SWAT team call outs. The NWCNT continues to be an asset to the Northwest Region.

Sergeant Detective Sam Aide Williston Police Department Northwest Crisis Negotiations Team Member

NORTHWEST NARCOTICS TASK FORCE

WPD | 24

The Northwest Narcotics Task Force (NWNTF) is a multi-jurisdictional drug task force. It is a joint effort set forth by area law enforcement agencies through a memorandum of understanding. These agencies (NWNTF Executive Board) include the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation (Williston and Watford City field offices), Divide County Sheriff’s Office, McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office, Watford City Police Department, Williams County Sheriff’s Office, and Williston Police Department.

The NWNTF consisted of agents who cover Williams County, Williston, McKenzie County, Watford City, and Divide County. During the year of 2022 the NWNTF members consisted of seven task force officers assigned from participating agencies, as well as two nonsworn personnel, and one North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation Special Agent assigned as the Task Force Coordinator.

The NWNTF Executive Board agreed to employ a full time Administrative Assistant/Intel Analyst as one of the non-sworn positions. The intel analyst position is key to the operation of the NWNTF. During the calendar year of 2022, the intel analyst assisted numerous separate agencies with a variety of intelligence information requests. Our intel analyst has provided a resource that relieves the task force officers from having to spend a lot of time in the office and allows for more time in the field. The intel analyst has also been working with others throughout the state to further the mission.

The NWNTF Executive Board has also agreed to fill the position of evidence custodian for the NWNTF. The evidence custodian saves the task force officers and coordinator numerous hours by handling the evidence after the officers in the field complete their duty. The evidence custodian works hand in hand with the Williams County States Attorney Office, McKenzie County States Attorney Office, and Divide County State Attorney Office in preparing evidence for trial. Other duties include, cataloging evidence, disposing evidence properly, returning evidence per court orders, sending evidence to the state crime lab for testing, following up when lab items after testing at the crime lab, creating reports that correspond with evidence, as well as generating reports for the task force officers.

The NWNTF primarily focuses on issues related directly to the communities the NWNTF serves, but when investigations stretch out to the neighboring communities, the NWNTF shares information to combat the influx of drugs that are frequently transported to the local communities.

WPD | 25

The NWNTF is also committed to aiding the Mandan-Hidatsa-Arikara Division of Drug Enforcement (MHA-DDE). This collaborative effort has proven successful and has led to federal indictments and state arrests. Information and resource sharing between NWNTF and MHA-DDE, along with the personal relationships between the entities, has proven successful in operations and assistance through many cases to ensure the safety of the Mandan-Hidatsa-Arikara community members and community members within the area of responsibility of the NWNTF. The NWNTF looks to continue, and strengthen, the relationship in the future.

NWNTF STATISTICS

2021

2022

Meth purchased/seized

4,497 grams

2,766 grams

Cocaine purchased/seized

424.25 grams

1,069 grams

Marijuana purchased/seized

2,449 grams

1,691.93 grams

Suspected fentanyl purchased/seized

1,558 DU/Pills

9,506.3 DU/Pills

Hash/Wax/BHO purchased/seized

300 grams

4,000 grams

Heroin purchased/seized

47.1 grams

657.30 grams

N/A

439.5 DU/Pills

street value = approx $100/gram

street value = approx $100/gram street value = approx $10/gram

street value = approx $50/dosing unit or pill street value = approx $50/gram

street value = approx $400/gram

Xanax

street value = approx $5/dosing unit

$449,700 $42,400 $24,490 $77,900

$15,000

$18,840

$276,600 $106,900 $16,919

$475,315

$320,000

$262,920 $2,198

Total approximate value of drugs seized in 2022 = $1,459,651.80

CASES/ARRESTS

2021

2022

Total number of cases

195

147

Total number of search warrants

24

34

Total number of arrests

124

66

+ Felony arrests

84

42

+ Misdemeanor arrests

13

9

+ Traffic arrests

1

1

+ Warrant arrests

26

12

Total firearms seized

62

22

Intel requests

1,333

1,766

Number of Tips

N/A

132

In addition to the illegal drugs and narcotics removed from the streets the NWNTF has also seized cash and assets, to include vehicles and firearms, all used or derived from the sale/transportation of narcotics.

The NWNTF have always been available and utilized by the member agencies to transport non-drug evidence, assist with non-drug related undercover operations and investigations, execution of search warrants, etc.

The NWNTF conducted seven (7) presentations throughout the year for local schools, landlords and apartment managers, realtors, emergency service providers, and local schools.

During the transition to the new normal, the NWNTF has a similar number of cases as they did during the year of 2022, and it is obvious to see that opioids (Fentanyl, and Heroin) are on the rise as well as cocaine and THC products.

Special Agent Ryan Chaffee ND Bureau of Criminal Investigations Northwest Narcotics Task Force Coordinator

DEPARTMENT MILESTONES

WPD | 27

RANDY HAUGENOE

HUGH BENZEN

RODNEY DICKERSON

DANIELLE HENDRICKS

20 Years

10 Years

10 Years

10 Years

JACOB HENDRICKS

STEVEN ARMSTRONG

LEXIE CLARK

JEREMIAH LACHNER

10 Years

5 Years

5 Years

5 Years

CODY MILLER

JEFF OLSON

T.J. VANGRINSVEN

ROBERT VANWINKLE

5 Years

5 Years

5 Years

5 Years

NEW IN 2022

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K9 BUSTER

SROGNS

COMPLETED ANIMAL CONTROL BUILDING

CAR DESI

NMEISWSIONER

DRONE TEAM

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SAFE WILLIS T PROJEC ON T

AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS

CAPTAIN RODNEY DICKERSON

LIEUTENANT DUSTIN CELANDER

DETECTIVE MOMCILO BABIC

SERGEANT DANIELLE HENDRICKS

School of Police Staff & Command Graduate

National Forensic Academy Graduate

School of Police Staff & Command Graduate

ND American Legion Ray Atol Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award

CITIZEN PEYTON WALTON Courageous Service Award

LIFE SAVING AWARDS

Officer Tanner Farstveet, Officer Caden Collins, Officer Jeff Olson. Sergeant Brett Flesness, Officer Rowan Horswill, K9 Officer Alexis Haggerty, Officer Robert Van Winkle, Officer Tanner Hronek, Officer Jonathan Holter

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PROMOTIONS & TRANSFERS

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JEREMIAH LACHNER

HEATHER COOK

CALLI STELLMACHER

Promotion to Patrol Sergeant

Transfer to Public Information Officer

Transfer to Community Engagement Liaison

JAMES DIXON

JOSHUA HILGART

GREGORY OSTER

TJ VANGRINSVEN

Transfer to Detective

Transfer to Detective

Transfer to Street Crimes Officer

Transfer to Street Crimes Officer

JP MCCLELLAN

NICK NELSON

GARRETT NORSTEN

Transfer to School Resource Officer

Transfer to School Resource Officer

Transfer to K9 Officer

OFFICER OF THE YEAR

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Patrol Officer Garrett Norsten Began Employment on May 24, 2019

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Records Administrator Amy Johnson Began Employment on February 4, 2019

Captain William White (ret.)

1938 - 2022