Dilworth Police Department Archives

Dilworth Police Chief Ty Sharpe resigns

September 22, 2023

Hami Arain,

DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) — The City of Dilworth says Police Chief Ty Sharpe resigns. They say he submitted his resignation letter Thursday and that the City Council will formally consider it at Monday’s city council meeting. He served for nine and a half years. According to City Administrator Peyton Mastera, Sharpe was on medical leave since May. The city will…

Dilworth Police Chief has been on medical leave since May

August 16, 2023

Hami Arain,

DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) — Dilworth Police say Chief Ty Sharpe has been on medical leave for the last three months, according to City Administrator Peyton Mastera. The city will not say whether or not the reason for his leave is related to an injury on the job. Since then, Investigator Hunter Rawson has assumed the role of acting Chief since…

Former Sheriff Bill Bergquist remembered for his decades of service to Clay County

He was a father, grandfather, and dedicated family man who loved being involved in his kids' lives, and extracurricular activities.

August 15, 2022

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Family, friends and former colleagues share stories of Bill Bergquist at his funeral. They remember the way he was able to talk to anyone. Old colleagues like former Clay County Judge Lisa Borgen say Bergquist left a lasting impact on Clay County during a career spanning four decades. During that time he served as Clay County…

Governor Walz shares his public safety plan in Moorhead

April 12, 2022

Hami Arain,

MOORHEAD, MINN. (KVRR) – Governor Tim Walz discusses the state’s historic $9.3 billion budget surplus at the law enforcement center in Moorhead. The Walz-Flanagan budget would invest around $300 million over three years to cities, counties and tribes and recruiting officers that represent the diversity of the state. Local police are grateful for Walz’s presence as they mention issues within…

Dilworth Police seek help locating runaway girl

McKenzie was last seen on Monday when she left her home at approximately 6 p.m.

June 10, 2020

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DILWORTH, Minn.–The Dilworth Police Department is seeking help locating 16-year-old Jaylin McKenzie. McKenzie was last seen on Monday when she left her home at approximately 6 p.m. Police say McKenzie made contact with her family and said she did not want to be found, but due to health issues that require medication, she is considered at risk. McKenzie’s cellphone was…

Dilworth Police Chief Joins The Lip Sync Challenge With “Driving In My Car”

Chief Ty Sharpe's video on social media has already been viewed 17,000 times since it was posted on Monday

July 10, 2018

TJ Nelson,

DILWORTH, Minn. — The lip sync battle challenge between police departments has spread to Dilworth. Police Chief Ty Sharpe, looking sharp, has posted a video to Facebook of his lip sync rendition of “Driving In My Car”. The song was a top-5 hit in the UK for the group Madness in 1982. Chief Sharpe’s video on social media has already…

Dilworth Police Officers Offer “Lunch With a Cop” Program

To build a Stronger Community, Dilworth Police Officers are Offering a "Lunch With a Cop" Program

June 19, 2017

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DILWORTH, Minn. — Police in Dilworth are making an effort this summer to build unity within their community. Last Monday kicked off the “Lunch with a Cop” program where kids within the Dilworth community can have a free lunch and play games with officers. The lunches are funded by a grant from Otto-Bremer Foundation. Jimmy Johns has also sponsored lunches…