Jamestown, ND (JPD) — Police Major Justin Blinsky reports that on Friday Sept 23, at about 2 am, Jamestown Police Officers responded to the 700 block of 13 Street SE, to investigate a possible burglary of a residence. This burglary was consistent with several other reported burglaries which have occurred at this same residence between July 10, 2022, and September 23, 2022. A minimal amount of force was used by the suspect each time to gain access into the residence.

During the months long investigation, a possible suspect was identified in all the burglaries, but had not been located to be interviewed. Evidence was located and collected after each burglary. After investigating the latest burglary, a search warrant for the suspect’s residence was applied for and granted, based on the evidence officers were able to obtain from all the burglaries.


On September 23, at 6:49 a.m., Jamestown Police Officers served the search warrant at 1313 11 Street Southeast #7 in Jamestown. The suspect was taken into custody without incident. Several pieces of evidence were seized inside the suspect’s apartment and have been identified as property taken from the burglarized residence.


31-year-old Stanford Lamar Williams of Jamestown was arrested on suspicion and formally charged with 4 counts of (B Felony) Burglary. These counts were enhanced felonies, since the residence was occupied, and the crimes were committed at nighttime. He was transported to Stutsman County Corrections to await further legal proceedings. These incidents remains under investigation.