May 2017 Salute to Law Enforcement: Detective Joe Gress

Detective Joe Gress was born and raised in North Fargo. In 1998, Detective Gress graduated from North High School and later attended NDSU, where he earned a Bachelor of Science undergrad and a Master of Science graduate degree. In the summer of 2004, Detective Gress attended and graduated from the Lake Region State College Police Officer Training Program. In September of 2004, Detective Gress began working as an investigator with the Valley City/Barnes County Drug Task Force. In 2006, Detective Gress began his career with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Detective Gress has worked in many different roles as a deputy to include a correctional officer, patrol deputy and most recently an investigator. In 2016 Detective Gress was selected as the Deputy of the Year.