Oliver County Sheriff's Department

10/16/2026

Be advised of the following:

10/05/2026

***UPDATE! The good boy was abandoned but has found a new home in Hazen. The Sheriff's Department wants to thank the Oliver County resident for taking good care of the young dog, and finding him a good home.*** Brindle Pit Bull-Type dog found 2 miles north of Center on Hwy 48. He is a young dog. Please call the Sheriff's Department at (701) 794-3450 if you are missing him. We will connect you with the gentleman that currently has him.

10/02/2026

How many of these rascals can the Sheriff fit into his truck? Come to Touch-A-Truck!

10/02/2026

Come to the Touch-A-Truck event at the Civic Center. Ends at 3 PM!

08/30/2026

08/25/2026

Edyta, a University student from Poland, is doing a summer exchange program working for Southwestern Advantage, selling educational books and apps to families across the country. She will be in Oliver County currently for her summer internship so she can earn money for school. She does not represent or affiliate with any of the schools. She has been vetted by the City of Center and has authorization to operate within Oliver County. Be advised: **This is not an endorsement of the product or company. The Sheriff Department is notifying the public to be aware of Edyta as she goes door to door selling product.** Edyta Bookgirl Gawrysiak

08/20/2026

The Office will be CLOSED Tomorrow (Friday) 21 August 2026. Call 745-3333 to contact an Oliver County Deputy.

08/10/2026

A Total BURN BAN is in effect immediately. No Burning, Oliver County.

🚨 **OLIVER COUNTY FIRE EMERGENCY DECLARATION & TOTAL BURN BAN** 🚨
**Effective August 10, 2026**

Due to continued **dry conditions and significant amounts of available vegetation and fuel**, the **Oliver County Commission has declared a Fire Emergency and Total Burn Ban for all of Oliver County, including incorporated cities.**

# # # 🔥 THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS ARE NOW IN EFFECT:

🚫 **NO OPEN BURNING** of any kind, including:

* Garbage burning
* Campfires
* Fire pits
* Fireworks
* Other open burning

🚗 **Vehicles must remain on established roadways.**
This includes cars, pickups, ATVs/UTVs, motorcycles, and other motorized or wheeled vehicles.

🌾 Farmers, ranchers, and anyone traveling off-road for industrial or business purposes should carry **fire extinguishers and normal firefighting equipment**, including shovels and water.

# # # 🍔 GAS GRILL EXCEPTION

**The responsible use of gas grills is permitted** when they are used at a **safe distance from combustible materials** and on a suitable non-combustible surface.

⚠️ Please use extreme caution. Dry grass and vegetation can ignite quickly.

# # # 🚨 IMPORTANT

Local volunteer fire departments are already responding to multiple fires in the area and may become **overextended as resources are committed to multiple incidents.**

This burn ban will remain in effect until rescinded and will be reviewed periodically as conditions improve.

Violations of the burn restriction may result in criminal penalties, including **a fine of up to $1,500 and/or up to 30 days in jail.** The Oliver County Sheriff's Department is authorized to issue citations to violators.

**Please take this burn ban seriously. One spark can become a wildfire.**

🙏 Help protect our communities, firefighters, homes, farms, and property.

**Oliver County Emergency Management**
🚒 *Stay Alert • Stay Safe • Prevent Wildfires*