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
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
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
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
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
