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  • Man In Custody Following Pursuit In McKenzie County

    McKenzie County Sheriff Office|Dec 25, 2024

    On Dec. 19, at approximately 9:12 p.m., a sergeant with the McKenzie County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop on US Highway 85 near Mile Marker 161 after noticing a white Ram pickup truck driving with no headlamps when required. The driver was identified as Christopher Martin-Holmes, 26. Local dispatch provided the MCSO Sergeant with information pertaining to Christopher Martin-Holmes, including that Martin-Holmes had a suspended driver's license, an active arrest warrant in North...

  • Man In Custody Following Pursuit Of Stolen Vehicle In McKenzie County

    McKenzie County Sheriff Office|Dec 18, 2024

    While on patrol on Dec. 14, at approximately 9:14 p.m., a McKenzie County Sheriff's Office deputy attempted to stop a speeding vehicle on 4th Ave. NW, Watford City. The vehicle refused to stop and continued westbound, initiating a pursuit. A PIT maneuver was utilized in a field west of the Prairie View RV Park, however, the suspect vehicle was able to continue fleeing. The suspect vehicle continued driving through the Prairie View RV Park at speeds of 90 mph. The pursuit continued onto U.S....

  • Beane Charged Murder-AA Felony

    McKenzie County Sheriff Office|Nov 22, 2023

    On Sept. 12, the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence south of Watford City, ND, for a report of a fire at a residence. Upon arrival of law enforcement, a deceased female was located inside of the residence with injuries sustained from the fire. The main entry into the residence was locked at which time law enforcement made entry and located Scott Beane, Watford City, inside a bathroom. Beane was detained without incident and later charged with N.D.C.C. 62.1-02-01- Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon. McKenzie County S...

  • Arrest For Possession With Intent To Deliver

    McKenzie County Sheriff Office|Feb 10, 2016

    On January 28, 2016 at 10:05 PM a McKenzie County Deputy Sheriff made contact with a suspicious vehicle at Sundheim Park near Fairview,MT. As the deputy was making contact with the vehicle he noticed the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The deputy initiated an investigation and found a large amount of drug paraphernalia, two loaded handguns, one loaded shotgun, and marijuana. A male in the vehicle was identified as Kalin Shaun Benedict of Sidney, MT. Kalin Benedict was arrested for an A felony level possession of Marijuana with...