BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Highway Patrol Colonel Brandon Solberg has announced the promotion of Trooper Jeffrey Bauske to the rank of sergeant.

Sgt. Bauske will be stationed in Devils Lake, which is in the NDHP northeast region. Bauske earned an associate degree from Fort Hays State University. Prior to joining NDHP, Bauske had 14 years of law enforcement experience. He is a 2005 graduate of the highway patrol academy and was initially stationed in Harvey and also served in Cando and Rolla.

Solberg presented Bauske with a promotional certificate and sergeant stripes at a ceremony in Devils Lake Jan. 30.

— North Dakota Highway Patrol