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5/6/2021: Sheriff’s Office arrests 34-year-old male for Gross Sexual Imposition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2021 For more information, contact: Williams County Sheriff’s Office 701-577-7700 sheriff@co.williams.nd.us Sheriff’s Office arrests 34-year-old male for Gross Sexual Imposition Williston, N.D., (May 18, 2021) – On May 6, 2021, the Williams County Sheriff’s Office received a report of sexual abuse of a minor female. After investigating the...

5/13/2021: Deputies on the lookout for youth in safety helmets

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2021 For more information, contact: Williams County Sheriff’s Office 701-577-7700 sheriff@co.williams.nd.us Deputies on the lookout for youth in safety helmets Williston, N.D., (May 13, 2021) – While on patrol this summer, deputies from the Williams County Sheriff’s Office will be on the lookout for youth wearing a safety helmet while...

Scorio Township

Position Name Phone Supervisor Chairman Trevor Swenson 701-770-0210 Supervisor James Bratlien 701-641-0020 Supervisor Don Gunlikson 701-570-2106 Clerk- Treasurer Vicki Swenson 701-570-3906

How can I submit an anonymous tip about a crime?

The Williams County Sheriff’s Office is a participating agency in NDTip, a service that enables citizens to submit anonymous tips about crimes, suspicious activity, or non-emergency traffic concerns. Citizens can submit tips for activity anywhere within the County. Tips will be forwarded to the appropriate law enforcement agency if they are for locations outside of...

Tick Prevention

About Ticks Ticks can be found in some areas year round, but are most ticks are active in warmer months (April through September). Commonly found ticks in western North Dakota include the American Dog Tick and the Brown Dog Tick. Below you will find helpful information about detecting ticks, avoiding ticks, and preventing tick bites...

COVID-19 State of Emergency Declaration

A temporary State of Emergency Declaration was signed on March 31, 2020, by Williams County Commission Chairman Steve Kemp. On April 7, 2020, the Williams County Commission signed an extended declaration that remains in effect. Effective May 4, 2021, the declaration has been terminated. For current COVID-19 information, please visit our COVID-19 Response page.

Williams County Sheriff's Office announces participation in NDTip

In partnership with the North Dakota Department of Human Services and the North Dakota Sheriff’s and Deputies Association, the Williams County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce its participation in a new anonymous tip system to connect citizens with law enforcement. Read the full press release here or visit the Sheriff's Office NDTip webpage.

4/29/2021: Williams County Sheriff’s Office launches NDTip, an anonymous tip platform

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2021 For more information, contact: Williams County Sheriff’s Office 701-577-7700 sheriff@co.williams.nd.us Williams County Sheriff’s Office launches NDTip, an anonymous tip platform Williston, N.D, (April 29, 2021) – In partnership with the North Dakota Department of Human Services and the North Dakota Sheriff’s and Deputies Association, the...

Effective 4/12/21, all Frost Law Restrictions lifted

*NO LONGER VALID* Effective Monday, 4/12, Williams County will be lifting the Frost Restrictions from all County and Township roads and returning to non-frost law road restrictions.

Road Closed - 52nd St NW - 4/9/2021

Effective 5/24/21 - Williston Township road 52nd St NW is now open.

Williams County Announces Behavioral Health Grant Awards

The Williams County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is pleased to make available a total of $1 million dollars in one-time grants for the purposes of adding, enhancing, and increasing behavioral health services in Williams County. The grant program is funded by the County's net proceeds from the 1% Public Safety Sales Tax. In response...

Williams County Commission Meetings Now Available via Live Stream

Beginning Tuesday, April 6, 2021, Williams County Board of County Commission meetings will be available via live stream using the iCompass Meetings Portal. Citizens may directly connect to the live stream or visit the Calendar for additional meeting information.

Lottery Form for Blacktail Dam 2021 Seasonal Campsites Released

This year, ten seasonal campsites are available at Blacktail Dam. The season will last from May 1st through September 30th and each site costs $1,750. Only RVs and campers are permitted to apply for the seasonal sites. Lottery entries must be deposited into the drop box located behind the Williams County Administration Building (206 E...

Township Special Assessments

About Special Assessments in Williams County In 2019, as authorized by North Dakota Century Code Section 40-23-01, the Williams County Board of County Commissioners created the Williams County Special Assessment Commission and appointed three members to that Special Assessment Commission. The purpose of the Williams County Special Assessment Commission, as stated in North Dakota Century...

Burn Ban Exemption Form

This form needs to be completed by the individual(s) conducting the burning. The Fire Chief of the Fire District in which the burning will occur needs to review, sign, and retain the form. For questions, please call Mike Smith, the Williams County/Williston Emergency Manager at 701-609-7017. For more information about the Williams County Burn Ban,...

Williams County Park Board will offer seasonal campsites for summer 2021

Ten sites at the Blacktail Dam campsite will be selected for long-term camping from May 1st through September 30th at a cost of $1,750 per site. Sites will be selected by Williams County Parks Director Jeremy Ludlum and will be available through a lottery system, which will open on March 29, 2021. Seasonal camping offers...

3/22/2021: Williams County Park Board to offer seasonal campsites at Blacktail Dam for 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2021 For more information, contact: Lindsey Harriman Williams County Communications Department Phone: 701-577-4557 (office) lindseyh@co.williams.nd.us Williams County Park Board to offer seasonal campsites at Blacktail Dam for 2021 Williston, N.D., (March 22, 2021) – For the first time ever, the Williams County Park Board will be offering seasonal campsites...

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