Category: Press Releases

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

Williams County Sheriff’s Office searching for suspect, Jacob Long

UPDATE 12/15/2022 @ 10:00 PM: Suspect has been apprehended. Please refer to the most recent press release for updated information. UPDATE 12/15/2022 @ 11 am: The Williams County Sheriff’s Office has issued an arrest warrant for Murder (AA Felony) for Jacob Long. Long remains at-large and we continue to request the public’s assistance with obtaining … Continued

Williams County Deputies apprehend man for assault and attempted murder

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 14, 2022 For more information, contact Williams County Sheriff’s Office 701-577-7700 sheriff@co.williams.nd.us WILLISTON, N.D. (November 14, 2022) – On November 13, 2022, at approximately 12:43 am, Williams County Deputies and members of the Williston Police Department responded to a report of an assault with a knife at CHI St. Alexius Hospital … Continued

Williams County Deputies respond to unattended body

UPDATE – November 1, 2022 On November 1, 2022, the North Dakota Medical Examiners Office contacted the Williams County Sheriff’s Office to report that the unidentified body found north of Williston on October 28, 2022 has been confirmed as 51-year-old Leonard Higdon. Dental records were used for the positive identification of Higdon. Manner of death … Continued

Williams County announces 2022 Tourism Grant recipients

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2022 For more information, contact: Lindsey Harriman Williams County Communications Department Phone: 701-577-4557 (office) lindseyh@co.williams.nd.us Williams County announces 2022 Tourism Grant recipients Williston, N.D., (October 24, 2022) – The Williams County Board of County Commissioners has selected the first ever Tourism Grant recipients. A total of $60,000 was … Continued

Williams County to put renewal of 1% Public Safety Sales Tax on the November 2022 ballot

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2022 For more information, contact: Lindsey Harriman Williams County Communications Department Phone: 701-577-4557 (office) lindseyh@co.williams.nd.us Mitch Melberg City of Williston Communications Director Phone: 701-713-3800 mmelberg@ci.williston.nd.us Williams County to put renewal of 1% Public Safety Sales Tax on the November 2022 ballot Williston, N.D., (September 28, 2022) – Williams … Continued

Williams County Sheriff’s Office apprehends suspect after vehicle, foot pursuit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 2022 For more information, contact Williams County Sheriff’s Office 701-577-7700 sheriff@co.williams.nd.us Williams County Sheriff’s Office apprehends suspect after vehicle, foot pursuit WILLISTON, N.D. (September 12, 2022) – On Sunday, September 11, 2022, at approximately 8 am, the Williams County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to assist the Williston Police Department with … Continued

Askim named Williams County Administrator

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 16, 2022 For more information, contact: Lindsey Harriman Williams County Communications Department Phone: 701-577-4557 (office) lindseyh@co.williams.nd.us Askim named Williams County Administrator Williston, N.D., (August 16, 2022) – Helen Askim has been named Williams County’s first County Administrator. Askim’s role as the Director of HR, GIS, and Communications has evolved … Continued