Jamestown (CSi) Stutsman County State’s Attorney Fritz Fremgen says his office has been short one attorney since Jan. 2022. During that time, three law school graduates have applied and two offers were made. Both declining those offers.

Fremgen says Stutsman County is currently hiring at $68,815. He says other counties are experiencing the same turnover Stutsman County has in recent years.

He said there are currently 22 investigations waiting to be considered for charges including GSI and negligent homicide. He says he focuses on cases that have a deadline.

He told the commissioners he welcomes ideas and discussion on how to address these issues within the county.