Jamestown (JPD) The Jamestown Police Department has received information on an out-of-state sex offender currently residing in Jamestown.

Lt. Robert Opp reports the male subject was located in Northwest Jamestown and was confronted by police. The male subject fled and a short pursuit ensued with the subject being taken into custody.

The man was identified as 28 year old Lorenzo James Movescamp of Woonsocket, South Dakota. Movescamp was arrested on suspicion of Failing to Register as a Sex Offender, Fleeing From Law Enforcement and Resisting Arrest.

He was taken to Stutsman County Corrections where he will be held until formally charged.