Jamestown Police Alert Residents After High-Risk Sex Offender Registers Jamestown Address

The Jamestown Police Department posted a community safety notification after Michael Ellis Hardaway, 51, registered a Jamestown address at 505 1st St. W. Authorities classified Hardaway as a high-risk offender and noted his conviction for sexual imposition in 2015 in Burke County. The notice, issued January 23, 2026, included vehicle and identifying information and directed residents to the state sex-offender registry for additional details.

Police framed the announcement as a public safety measure intended to inform neighbors and community institutions. Hardaway’s listing in the registry requires the department to alert residents when a high-risk offender establishes an address within city limits. The Jamestown notice did not list criminal case details beyond the 2015 conviction or provide a narrative of the underlying incident; it focused on location and identifying data so residents can confirm information on the state registry.

For Jamestown and Stutsman County residents, the immediate impact is informational and practical. Parents, caregivers, school staff and day-care providers may review the state registry entry to understand the offender’s monitored status and vehicle description. Residents who live near 505 1st St. W or who encounter behavior that raises concern are encouraged to notify local law enforcement so officers can respond and document complaints. Community awareness is a core part of local safety strategies, especially when an offender is designated high-risk and subject to ongoing supervision requirements.

This announcement also highlights how local institutions manage notification responsibilities. Municipal police departments rely on state registry systems to confirm addresses and classifications; timely registration by offenders and timely updates by agencies enable clearer public communication. The notification underscores the role of public records in local governance and the balance between community right-to-know and legal obligations tied to offender supervision.

Moving forward, residents should consult the North Dakota sex-offender registry for Hardaway’s full listing and any updates on monitoring or restrictions. Jamestown Police continue to handle public-safety reporting and enforcement; anyone with immediate safety concerns should contact local law enforcement through standard non-emergency or emergency channels. The department’s notice is intended to equip neighbors with facts so Stutsman County residents can make informed safety choices and participate in local public-safety oversight.