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 Morton County Meeting Schedule    
2-9-2017 Road Commission Meeting

2-9-2017 County Commission Meeting

2-28-2017 County Park Board Meeting

2-28-17 County Commission Meeting 

 
 
 
                                                                  
 
 
  Morton County Sheriff's Department - New Releases
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Video Release--1-27-17 A Unified Approach to Public Safety

Press Release--1-25-17 WANTED - Michael Giron

Press Release--1-24-17 Morton County Officials respond to Executive Action to advance DAPL

Press Release--1-23-17 ND Joint Information Center -By the Numbers (02)

Video Release--1-20-17-- Why All The Tactical Gear?

Press Release--1-19-17 Third consecutive night of protest activity on Backwater Bridge, 21 arrested

Video Release--1-18-17--Flood and Environmental Concerns along Cannonball River

Press Release--1-17-2017 UPDATE--Protesters Try to Reach DAPL Drill Pad - Come Within 700 Feet

Press Release--1-16-17 Protesters Try to Reach DAPL Drill Pad - Come Within 700 feet

Press & Video Release--1-13-17 Morton County Leaders Participate in Meeting with Governor and Local Farmers and Ranchers

Press Release--1-13-17 ARRESTED: Michael Markus

Video Release--1-12-17 Protestors continue to violate conditions

Video Release--1-11-2017 A timeline of recent unlawful protestor activity

Press Release--1-10-2017 Potential flood risks along Cannonball River

Press Release--1-10-2017 Arrested: James White

Press Release--1-10-2017 Said and Heard

Press Release--1-9-2017 Morton County Sheriff's Department Releases "By the Numbers"

Video Release--1-6-2017 Protestors continue to disregard orders and breach Backwater Bridge barricade

Press Release--1-6-2017 Woman arrested for physically abusing mother at protest camp

Press Release--1-5-2017 ARRESTED: BJ Nastacio

Press Release--1-5-2017 Media Sensationalism May be Gone, But Criminal Element Remains

Press Release--1-4-2017 Person of Interest

Press Release--12-28-2016 Five arrested for criminal trespass as protestors fail to uphold agreement

Press Release--12-22-2016 Bridge Inspection      Bridge Blueprint           Fire Photo    

Press Release--12-21-2016 WANTED: James White

Press Release--12-15-2016 WANTED: Michael Markus

Press Release--12-14-16 WANTED: Person of Interest

Press Release--12-13-16 ARRESTED: Two arrested after turning themselves in to law enforcement

Photo Release--12-12-2016 Main Camp

Video Release--12-12-16 Morton County appreciates overwhelming support from community

Press Release--12-12-2016 Letter sent by North Dakota Law Enforcement Officials to Obama Administration chastises lack of federal involvement                       LE Federal Letter

Video Release--Protesters arrested at Backwater Bridge despite agreement to not come on bridge

Press Release--12-6-2016 Morton County Sets Up Shelters; Protesters Refuse Help

Video Release--12-5-2016 Protester Defies Conditions and is Arrested

Video Release--12-5-2016 Law Enforcement Looks to Tribal Elder Leadership to Control Violence

Press Release--12-5-2016 WANTED: Person of Interest 

Press Release--12-4-2016 Morton County Chairman Cody Schulz Responds to US Army Corps of Engineers(USACE) DAPL Easement Decision

Press Release--12-4-2016 Morton County Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeier Statement on Pipeline Decision

Video Release--12-4-2016 Law Enforcement follows through on its commitment to de-escalate conflict

Video Release--12-4-2016  Sheriff Laney Briefs Law Enforcement on Moving Back from Bridge

Video Release--12-4-2016 Law Enforcement encouraged by respected elder influence in de-escalation efforts

Press Release--12-3-2016 Law Enforcement seek de-escalation within protest conflict

Press Release--12-2-2016 Morton County Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeier Holds Call With US Attorney General Loretta Lynch on Dakota Access Pipeline Protests

Press Release--DAPL Protest Wanted Suspects  - Criminal Complaint

Video Release--Restoring the Stars and Stripes to its rightful position

Press Release--12-2-2016 Statement from Morton County Chairman Cody Schulz on Heitkamp Meeting with Trump

Video Release--12-1-2016 While Attempting To Trespass Onto Private Property, Protestors Harass Female Law Enforcement Officers

Video Release--12-1-2016 ND Veteran Speaks Out:"We Are One"

Video Release--11-28-2016 Morton County Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeier: Winter Conditions Are Life Threatening

Video Release--11-28-2016 "Know the Truth" Video Series sets the record straight about protest conflict

Press Release--11-26-2016 Executive Order 2016-08 - Mandatory Evacuation 

Press Release--11-26-2016 Morton County Chairman Cody Schulz Responds to US Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) Decision to Evict Protesters

Press Release--11-24-2016 Thanksgiving Day Protest

Press Release--11-22-2016 Explosion among protestors a result of their criminal activity

Photo Release--11-22-2016 Improvised weapons used during Backwater Bridge riot from November 20, 2016 show items used by protestors in attempts to harm law enforcement

Press Release--11-22-2016 Investigation of explosion incident is ongoing

Press Release--11-21-2016 Protests continue in downtown Bismarck and Backwater Bridge Area

Photo Release--11-20-2016 Ongoing Backwater Bridge Riot from November 20, 2016 showing protestors attempting to breach the Backwater Bridge, setting fires and using aggressive tactics    Photo

Press Release--11-20-2016 400 Protesters Standoff with Officers on Backwater Bridge

Photo Release--11-18-2016 Protestor camps erecting unlawful structures from November 17, 2016 show fortifying encampments for the coming winter

Press Release--11-18-2016 Protestors erect unlawful structures; should seek appropriate winter shelter

Press Release--11-17-16 Police Make Several Arrests During Downtown Bismarck Protest 

Press Release--11-17-16 Professional protestors release personal information of police officers, attempt to target and harass them and their families

Press Release--11-16-16 Morton County Chairman Cody Schulz Responds to US Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) Delay of Pipeline Decision

Photo Release--11-15-16 Protest at BNSF Railroad from Tuesday, November 15, 2016 obstruction interstate commerce

Press Release--11-15-16 350 Protesters Block BNSF Railroad Resulting in Arrests

Press Release--11-14-16 Protesters march on ND Capitol Grounds and block traffic in front of Federal Building

Press Release--11-11-16 Law Enforcement Arrest 33 in Dakota Access Pipeline Protest Activities

Press Release--11-3-16 Clarification on Hunting near Protest Camp Area

-- Morton County Hunting Restriction Zone Unit 3C

US Army Corps of Engineers, requesting assistance from Morton County

Press Release--11-2-16 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Gives Permission to Local Law Enforcement to Remove Illegal Bridge & Trespassers

Statement from Morton County Chairman Cody Schulz in response to President Obama's statement regarding Dakota Access Pipeline

Press Release--11-1-16 Update Regarding Gun Incident at Backwater Bridge

Press Release--10-31-16 Woman Charged with Attempted Murder of Law Enforcement Officer

Criminal Complaint            Red Fawn Fallis -mugshot

Press Release--10-30-16 Morton County Investigating Fire

Press Release--10-28-16 Law Enforcement Hold Line at Bridge North of Main Camp

Press Release--10-27-16 UPDATE: Law Enforcement Arrest 141 Protesters Thursday

Press Release--10-27-16 Authorities Continue to Clear Trespassers from Private Property and Illegal Roadblock

Press Release--10-27-16 Authorities Take Necessary Steps to Move Trespassers from Private Property

Timeline of Events Related to Dakota Access Pipeline Protest in Morton County as of 10-26

Press Release--10-27-16 Charges Filed for Terrorizing of Journalists

--Video from journalist attack 

-- collage from journalist attach 1-18

Press Release--10-26-16 Sheriff Kirchmeier Requests Removal of Road Block and Protesters on Private Property

Press Release--10-26-16 Morton County Completes Investigation of Dog Handlers 

---Morton Investigation summary of security licensure

---ND State Archeological Finding of Significant Site

Press Release--10-23-16 Unlawful Protest Activities Call For Additional Law Enforcement Resources  

Press Release-- 10-23-16 ND Department of Transportation closes Highway 1806 due to Protesters Blockade 

Press Release--10-23-16 Drone Operator Attacks Helicopter Using Unmanned Aircraft 

Press Release--10-23-16 Protesters Continue to Escalate Unlawful Tactics Endangering Officers and Residents

Press Release -- 10-22-16  Officers Arrest 80+ for Engaging in a Riot at DAPL Construction Site

Press Release-- 10-21-16 Morton County Assists in Coordinating Tour of Dakota Access Work Site

--  Pictures from the site

Press Release--10-19-16 Protesters Exhibit Escalated Violent Behavior as Journalists Threatened

--Looking for these Protesters

Press Release--10-17-16 Sheriff Kirchmeier Responds to Amy Goodman Charges 

Press Release--10-15-16 14 Protesters Arrested Today during Protest Sites near St. Anthony

Press Release--10-13-16 Hunters Advised to Exercise Safety

Press Release--10-10-16 27 Rioters Arrested Today in Two Protest Events

Press Release--10-07-16 Morton County Arrests Man Involved in Crash at Camp Location

Press Release--10-07-16 State Requests Additional Resources to Support Law Enforcement Efforts

Press Release--10-06-16 Sheriffs Team up to Provide Safety, Security

Press Release--10-05-16 Authorities Respond to Protesters On-The-Move   

--photos

Press Release--10-03-16 Felony Arrest Warrant Issued for Man Who Charged Officer on Horseback 

--Pictures, video and complaint

Press Release--9-29-16 Morton County Responds to Rumor Involving Crop-Sprayer

-- photos

Press Release--9-28-2016 21 Dakota Access Pipeline Protesters Arrested

Press Release--9-27-16 Response to Protest  

-- photos

 
 
 
 To view/use pictures from protest on 9/14 follow this link.     https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BzEKNLJqG3cwWlNwU0R1S0NvSVk
 
 
 
 
Morton County to Staff Additional Personnel for Equipment Removal
 
Mandan, N.D. - Morton County Sheriff's Department has been advised of Dakota Access Pipeline's (DAPL) plan to remove their equipment from specific construction sites in Morton County. Law enforcement will be in the area Tuesday, September 13th, to maintain public safety as equipment is removed.
 
"I have requested that Dakota Access Pipeline inform the Morton County Sheriff's Department of their plans.  This request is to ensure that public safety is paramount for all of us; to include, DAPL workers, protesters and law enforcement officers. This type of group effort will help ensure DAPL can remove their property in a safe manner," said Morton County Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeier.
 
 
 
 
 
Bulldozer vandalized:  image(1)  image(2)  image(3)  image(4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
MORTON COUNTY PARK:
 
The electricity has been turned off at Harmon Lake Recreation Area.
 
All Boat docks in Morton County Parks Systems have been pulled for the season.
 
Reservations for shelters and group pads will be taken starting March 15, 2017.
 
*Schmidt Bottoms Shooting Range Opens:  The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has reopened its public shooting range at Little Heart (Schmidt) Bottoms on the Oahe Wildlife Management Area in Morton County, following recent completion of road repair work.  The range, 12 miles south of Mandan on ND Highway 1806, is open from sunrise to sunset daily.
 
*Ft Rice Recreation Area and Boat Ramp, Graner Park and Little Heart Boat Ramps are open to the public for DAY USE ONLY.
 
*The ND Game and Fish Dept is not prohibiting public access to Wildlife Management Areas adjacent to ND HWY 1806 South, south of Mandan.
  
*Public access continues to be halted south of the Traffic Information Point (TIP) on ND HWY 1806 S at Morton County Road 138A.
 
 
The IRON RANGER is on duty so please be honest. The campground host at Harmon Lake is on duty and Morton County Parks employees will be checking the other sites.
 

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