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Valley City Police Department

Valley City Police Department (VCPD) provides law enforcement services for the City of Valley City.

Office Hours M-F 8am-5pm:
Animal & Kennel Licenses
Transient Merchant Licenses
FINGERPRINTING
M & W 1-5pm
$30 fee & requires a photo ID

05/22/2026

The Valley City Police Department would like to remind the public about proper placement of signs, including garage sale and political signs.

Signs may be placed in your yard, but they must remain outside of the DOT right-of-way. This generally means placing them behind the sidewalk and not in the boulevard area. If there is no sidewalk present, signs should be placed far enough back so they do not obstruct the DOT right-of-way.

Additionally, signs may not be attached to traffic signs or traffic poles, including stop signs, street lights, or similar structures.

Thank you for helping keep our community safe and compliant.

05/20/2026

The Valley City Police Department would like to remind and inform the public about two new stop signs that have been installed at the intersection of 3rd Ave. NE and 4th St. NE due to ongoing traffic safety concerns in the area.

For those unfamiliar with the location, this intersection is located near the Leevers Foods and Faith Lutheran Church parking lots.

Traffic traveling east and west on 4th St. NE is now required to stop before proceeding through the intersection with 3rd Ave. NE traffic.

Please remember to come to a complete stop, look for oncoming traffic, and proceed only when it is safe to do so. Your attention and cooperation help keep our community roads safe for everyone.

Thank you for driving safely!

05/15/2026

On May 13, 2026, the Valley City Police Department proudly participated in the North Dakota Teen CERT Program’s final emergency response drill, marking the culmination of a year-long training process for Valley City High School students.

Throughout the program, students received hands-on training in emergency preparedness and response, ultimately earning their Teen CERT certification. During the final exercise, students had the opportunity to work alongside local first responders and see firsthand how agencies coordinate during emergency situations.

We would like to thank our partners from the Valley City Fire Department, Barnes County Ambulance, Barnes County Dispatch, Barnes County Sheriff’s Office, and Barnes County Emergency Management for helping make this experience possible and for demonstrating the important roles each agency plays during an emergency response.

Following the drill, each student received a backpack filled with emergency supplies to help continue promoting preparedness and safety within our community.

We are proud of these students for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to serving and supporting their community!

05/13/2026

Today, during National Police Week, the Valley City Police Department is deeply honored to participate in the North Dakota Fallen Peace Officer Memorial Highway Dedication.

This solemn event serves as a powerful reminder of the courage and sacrifice made by law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. Today, we proudly honor Valley City’s only fallen officer, Officer Hermon Myron Personius.

Officer Personius’ End of Watch occurred on August 28, 1906, while courageously investigating a train robbery. During the encounter, he was fatally shot, and the suspect disappeared into the darkness, never to be seen again. Although one individual was initially charged in connection with Officer Personius’ murder, he was later released after proving he was elsewhere at the time of the crime. On December 28, 1906, the individual Officer Personius apprehended during the robbery investigation was sentenced to 15 years of hard labor.

More than a century later, we continue to remember Officer Personius’ bravery, dedication, and ultimate sacrifice. It is our privilege to honor his legacy along Highway 200 and to take part in today’s memorial dedication convoy.

Please join us in remembering Officer Hermon Myron Personius and all fallen peace officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities.

04/14/2026

🐾 It’s Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week! 🐾

Join us in giving a big THANK YOU to our dedicated Animal Control Officers who work tirelessly to keep both our community and our furry friends safe. From rescuing lost pets to responding to calls day and night, their compassion and commitment never go unnoticed.

We appreciate everything you do! 💙🐶🐱

04/11/2026

On the evening of April 10, 2026, the Valley City Police Department located a vehicle submerged in the Sheyenne River near the 1300 block of Riverview Drive. Due to elevated spring water levels and strong currents, the vehicle could not be safely recovered at that time.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was contacted and temporarily reduced water flow from Baldhill Dam to lower river levels, allowing for a safe recovery operation.
On the morning of April 11, 2026, the vehicle was successfully removed from the river with assistance from Valley City Fire and Rescue, Gille Auto, the Barnes County Sheriff’s Office, Barnes County Ambulance, and the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
With assistance from the Wahpeton Police Department, the vehicle was confirmed to belong to Al Odden, who had been reported missing since April 1, 2026. Mr. Odden was located deceased at the scene, and his identity has been confirmed.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Valley City Police Department.

04/09/2026

One of the best perks of being an Animal Control Officer? Getting to meet some pretty adorable animals along the way 🦊

Say hello to Nani, a young red fox with quite the story. She was found alone and abandoned after her mother had last been seen injured several days earlier. Our officer took Nani into care, made sure she was healthy, and worked closely with North Dakota Game and Fish to find her the best possible future.

We’re happy to share that Nani has found her new home at the Dakota Zoo in Bismarck! There, she’ll become part of their Ambassador Program—helping teach students and community groups all about North Dakota wildlife.

A big THANK YOU to the Dakota Zoo for stepping in and giving this little fox a second chance ❤️

If you’d like to visit Nani, you can find her at the Dakota Zoo!

04/07/2026

DMV Scam Alert

Heads up everyone - there’s a scam going around via text message pretending to be from the DMV.

The message usually claims you have unpaid fee, ticket, or “urgent notice” and pressures you to click a link or provide personal information. Some even threaten license suspension if you don’t act immediately.

Don’t fall for it.

*The DMV will not contact you by text asking for payment or sensative info.
*Don’t click suspicious links or reply to these messages.
*Block the number and report as spam.

Stay safe and share this to help others avoid getting scammed.

04/02/2026

Dear Mother Nature… we get it, April Fools was funny 😅
But you can call off the snowstorm prank anytime now!

For everyone out on the roads today, winter isn’t done with us yet—so let’s stay safe:

❄️ Slow down – Give yourself extra time to stop
🚗 Increase following distance – Slick roads mean longer braking
💡 Use headlights – Be seen in low visibility
🧊 Watch for icy spots – Bridges and intersections freeze first
📱 Stay focused – No distractions behind the wheel
🧤 Be prepared – Keep a winter kit in your vehicle just in case

Let’s all do our part to get where we’re going safely. And Mother Nature… seriously… we’re ready for spring now 🌷

— Valley City Police Department

03/16/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT – Fraudulent Text Messages 🚨

The Valley City Police Department has recently been made aware of a text message scam circulating in our area.

Residents have reported receiving text messages claiming to be from the North Dakota DMV with an “Enforcement Notice” stating the recipient has an outstanding citation. The message typically includes a link directing the recipient to pay the citation and warns that failure to pay could result in suspension of the recipient’s vehicle registration and driver’s license.

⚠️ These messages are a scam.

Please keep the following in mind:
• The North Dakota DMV does not send enforcement notices or citation payments through unsolicited text messages.
• Do not click the link provided in the message.
• Do not provide personal or financial information through links sent via text.
• If you receive this message, delete it and block the sender.

If you believe you may have provided personal or financial information through one of these messages, please contact your financial institution and report the incident to your local law enforcement agency.

We encourage residents to share this post to help spread awareness and protect others in our community.

If you have questions or would like to report receiving one of these messages, please contact your local law enforcement agency.

03/12/2026

🚨 Public Service Announcement – Valley City Residents 🚨

The Valley City Police Department would like to inform residents that representatives from Moore Engineering will be going door-to-door in the coming days to check for potential lead water service pipes, as required by the State.

The two Moore Engineering employees conducting these checks are Dan Johnson and Jenkins Cloud. They will be wearing orange safety vests with the Moore “M” insignia for identification.

These checks are part of a statewide requirement to identify and document water service materials to help ensure the safety of our community’s drinking water.

Residents may see them in neighborhoods asking to verify service line materials. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Valley City Police Department.

Address

216 2nd Avenue NE
Valley City, ND
58072

Telephone

+17018453110

Website

https://www.valleycity.us/vcpd/

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