Category: Sheriff’s Office

Situation Update: Ray Area Fires – October 6, 2024 @ 11:45 AM CT

UPDATE 10/8/2024: The individual who had previously been reported as suffering from a critical injury has been identified as Edgar Coppersmith, 47, of Tioga, and he has succumbed to his injuries.   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Detective Dan Ward Williams County Sheriff’s Office danielw@co.williams.nd.us 701-609-0774   Situation Update: Ray Area Fires – … Continued

Locally-led Corrections Officer Basic Academy graduates first class

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Williams County Sheriff’s Office 701-577-7700 sheriff@co.williams.nd.us   Locally-led Corrections Officer Basic Academy graduates first class WILLISTON, N.D. (August 28, 2024): This month signifies the first time that the Williams County Sheriff’s Office was able to offer the Corrections Officers Basic Academy here at home in Williston. Previously, Corrections … Continued

Jennifer May, RN of the Williams County Correctional Center receives the Civilian Employee of the Year award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE This press release has been issued by The American Jail Association for immediate release. For more information, contact: Detective Daniel Ward Williams County Sheriff’s Office 701-577-7700 sheriff@co.williams.nd.us   Jennifer May, RN of the Williams County Correctional Center receives the Civilian Employee of the Year award WILLISTON, N.D. (May 7, 2024): The American … Continued

Sex Offender Compliance Check Conducted

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – JOINT PRESS RELEASE WILLIAMS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND WILLISTON POLICE DEPARTMENT November 14, 2023 For more information, contact: Sgt. Detective Caleb Fry | Williams County Sheriff’s Office 701-713-3546 | calebf@co.williams.nd.us Ofc. Heather Cook | Williston Police Department 701-577-1212 Ext. 5683 | cook@ci.williston.nd.us   Sex Offender Compliance Check Conducted WILLISTON, N.D. (November … Continued

Joshua Brock Martinez named in vehicle pursuit, shooting situation from August 18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – JOINT PRESS RELEASE WILLIAMS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND WILLISTON POLICE DEPARTMENT August 21, 2023 For more information, contact: Sgt. Detective Caleb Fry | Williams County Sheriff’s Office 701-713-3546 | calebf@co.williams.nd.us Ofc. Heather Cook | Williston Police Department 701-577-1212 Ext. 5683 | cook@ci.williston.nd.us   Joshua Brock Martinez named in vehicle pursuit, shooting … Continued

Williams County Sheriff’s Office seeks information about unreported sexual crimes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 6, 2023 For more information, contact: Sgt. Detective Caleb Fry Williams County Sheriff’s Office 701-713-3546 calebf@co.williams.nd.us   Williams County Sheriff’s Office seeks information about unreported sexual crimes WILLISTON, N.D. (July 6, 2023):  On June 30, 2023, 47-year-old Clinton Thomas McKinney of Williston was arrested after the Williams County Sheriff’s Office investigated … Continued

Williams County Sheriff’s Office engages in highway pursuit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2023 For more information, contact Williams County Sheriff’s Office 701-577-7700 sheriff@co.williams.nd.us Williams County Sheriff’s Office engages in highway pursuit WILLISTON, N.D. (May 1, 2023) – On April 29, 2023, at approximately 9:42 am, the Williams County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report that an individual had located their stolen trailer … Continued

Williams County Sheriff’s Office continues investigating missing person case from nearly a decade ago

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2023 For more information, contact Williams County Sheriff’s Office 701-577-7700 sheriff@co.williams.nd.us   Williams County Sheriff’s Office continues investigating missing person case from nearly a decade ago WILLISTON, N.D. (March 13, 2023) – Williams County Sheriff’s Office Detectives are hopeful that advances in technology and an increase in the number of … Continued

Williams County Sheriff’s Office assists with vehicle pursuit on Hwy 2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 9, 2023 For more information, contact Williams County Sheriff’s Office 701-577-7700 sheriff@co.williams.nd.us Williams County Sheriff’s Office assists with vehicle pursuit on Hwy 2 WILLISTON, N.D. (March 9, 2023) – At approximately 8:05 am on Thursday, March 9, 2023, the Williston Police Department initiated a traffic stop in Williston. The driver then fled … Continued

Williams County Sheriff’s Office apprehends murder suspect, Jacob Long

UPDATE 12/16/2022 @ 3:00 PM: The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Megan Lindquist of Washington. She had been living in Williston with the suspect, Jacob Long, and is believed to have been married to him. An autopsy will be completed by the North Dakota State Medical Examiners Office. Long is currently being held at … Continued

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