FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Williams County Sheriff’s Office 701-577-7700 sheriff@co.williams.nd.us Statement from Williams County Sheriff’s Office WILLISTON, N.D. (February 13, 2025): On January 22, 2025, a subject was taken into custody at the Williams County Correctional Center for driving under suspension and then held on a detainer for U.S. Immigration and Customs … Continued
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
