Morton County Sheriff's Office
Recent News About Morton County Sheriff's Office
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Huff resident Dahl on DAPL protests: ‘They were there to make our community as uncomfortable as possible’
As the legal battle over the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) continues, a new chapter is unfolding in North Dakota. The state’s lawsuit to recover $38 million in cleanup costs highlights the ongoing impact of the demonstrations on local communities.
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Sheriff Kirchmeier on DAPL protesters police doxing incident: 'These acts constitute serious intimidation and harassment of officers and their families'
Eight years after the 2016 Dakota Access Pipeline protests, law enforcement continues to address safety concerns stemming from when protesters doxxed officers by publicly releasing their personal information, including names, birth dates, and home addresses.
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On this date in 2016: Two pipeline protestors charged with 'terrorizing journalists'
On this Date in 2016, Morton County State's Attorney's Office announced charges against two individuals in connection with an incident involving the assault of three journalists at a protest camp on October 18, 2016. James White and Kareen Lewis were charged with felonious restraint.
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On this Date in October 2016: Authorities investigated threats against journalists at Dakota Access Pipeline protest camp
On this Date in 2016, Morton County authorities investigated an attack against three journalists who had been invited to the main camp occupied by individuals protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline.
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On this Day in October 2016: 14 individuals arrested for unlawful Dakota Access Pipeline protest acts
On this day in 2016, 14 people were arrested at three different locations south and east of St. Anthony, for illegal activities during protests over the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
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On this Day in October 2016: 27 individuals arrested for unlawful Dakota Access Pipeline protest acts
On this day in 2016, 27 people were arrested for illegal activities during two separate protests over the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.