Kenmare Police Department - Kenmare North Dakota

03/27/2026

OWNER HAS BEEN FOUND!!

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We have a cell phone that was turned in!!

If this is your cell phone or you know who’s it is please contact the Kenmare Police Department at 701-385-4411

03/24/2026

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While Chief Rispa was out on patrol this afternoon
an out of state driver was stopped for the following violation.

What: Traffic Violation of 71 MPH in a 45 MPH zone
Where: US HWY 52 Mile Marker 43
When: March 24TH 2026 @ 3:40 P.M.
Who: Out of state Driver
Why: “I didn’t see the sign”

It will continue to be one the Kenmare Police Departments main priority to work traffic enforcement to ensure safety for other individuals traveling the roadways!

03/22/2026

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While Chief Rispa was out on night patrol this evening
an out of state semi driver was stopped for the following violation.

What: Traffic Violation of 65 MPH in a 45 MPH zone
Where: US HWY 52 Mile Marker 43.5
When: March 21ST 2026 @ 7:52 P.M.
Who: Out of state Semi-Trailer Combo Driver
Why: “first time driving through the area”

It will continue to be one the Kenmare Police Departments main priority to work traffic enforcement to ensure safety for other individuals traveling the roadways!

03/21/2026

While out on night patrol this evening, chief Rispa was able to capture this picture just on the edge of Kenmare City Limits.

“ they’re truly is nothing better than a beautiful North Dakota sunset glowing over the beautiful city of Kenmare” said Chief Rispa.

03/13/2026

🚨REMINDER🚨

If possible please remove vehicles from the streets so our amazing city crew can clean the streets without extra obstacles!

02/25/2026

With the help of police chief Tyler Rispa, the city of Kenmare is making upgrades to its cybersecurity system to better protect citizens' information. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2026/02/25/city-kenmare-looks-upgrade-cybersecurity-system/

02/25/2026

The Kenmare Police Department would like to say Thank you to the Kenmare - Bowbells Honkers Girls Basketball Team for the amazing thank you ad in this weeks Kenmare News Paper!!!

This is a Top Tier Team that shows up and plays thier hearts out every game!!

We also look forward to seeing the Boys Basketball Team play some fun fast high intensity basketball in the District Tournament this week!!

It was one of Chief Rispa’s TOP priorities to build a rapport with the youth of the community as well as the Kenmare Public School Faculty when arriving in Kenmare and we beileve that objective has been met!!

If you see Chief Rispa out and about whether at local sporting events/school functions or anywhere else in the community please stop and say hi. Chief Rispa really takes pride in getting to know everyone on a first name bases!!

02/18/2026

🚨PRESS RELEASE 🚨

At this time, there is no reason to believe there is an active threat to the community of Kenmare or the surrounding area.

In the early morning of February 18, 2026, there was an incident that took place in Kenmare. 

the investigation is being worked by the Ward County sheriffs office as well as the Kenmare Police Department.

The Kenmare Police Department would like to thank the Minot Police Department, the Ward County Sheriffs Office, and the Kenmare Ambulance Service for helping respond to the incident. The Kenmare Police Department continues to value the partnership with surrounding law-enforcement agencies.

Working together, hand in hand better strengthens our departments as a whole and better serves our citizens. As always, thank you to the wonderful community of Kenmare without each and everyone of your support we would not be able to do our job!

Respectfully,

Chief of Police

Tyler J. Rispa

01/25/2026

REMINDER!!

Coffee with a Cop at Gathering Grounds coffee shop on January 31st from 10-2!!

We hope to see you all there!!

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Attention All!

The Kenmare Police Department will be having a Coffee with a Cop at the Gathering Grounds in Kenmare January 31st from 10 AM - 2 PM

We look forward to seeing you all there and sharing great conversations with even greater people!

01/23/2026

🚨PRESS RELEASE🚨

On January 22nd 2026 at Approximately 11:15 P.M. The Kenmare Police Department with the assistance of The Ward County Sheriff’s Office and vigilant residents of Kenmare placed BOAU FREDERICK under arrest for N.D.C.C. 12.1-08-11 Refusing to Halt a class B Misdemeanor as well as an Active Class C Felony Warrant for Failure to Registure as a Sexual Offender out of McKenzie County North Dakota.

It will continue to be the Kenmare Police Department main priority to ensure the safety and security for all residents of Kenmare.

Respectfully,

Chief of Police

Tyler J. Rispa

01/16/2026

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Attention All!

The Kenmare Police Department will be having a Coffee with a Cop at the Gathering Grounds in Kenmare January 31st from 10 AM - 2 PM

We look forward to seeing you all there and sharing great conversations with even greater people!

12/24/2025

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From our family to yours:

Merry Christmas to everyone!

Travel safe and enjoy this time with loved ones!