JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Jamestown Police Department wants to notify Jamestown residents regarding a new high risk sex offender who is residing within the city of Jamestown.

Name: Howard Brian Johnson
Address: 1530 6 Ave SW #37
Buffalo Motel #37
Jamestown, ND 58401
Vehicle: White 2006 Subaru Forester
ND license 252ELP

Mr. Johnson has been assigned a high-risk assessment by the North Dakota risk level committee, Office of the Attorney General.

Offense: GSI – Sexual Contact – When Howard was 51 years old, he took away the 11-year-old victim’s phone and locked her in a room. Johnson put his hands down the victim’s pants and touched her vagina.
Conviction Date: 09/28/2023 in Mountrail County District Court. Disposition: 8 years; serve 3 years; 436 days credit; 5 years supervised probation.

Offense: Lewd/Lasc/Indecent Act Upon a Child – Johnson had sexual contact with a minor female. Conviction Date: 07/30/2004 in Highlands, Florida District Court Disposition: 8 1/2 years; credit for time served; 6 1/2 years probation; concurrent.

Offense: Lewd Molestation – Johnson had sexual contact with a minor female. Disposition: 07/30/2004 in Highlands, Florida District Court. Disposition: 8 1/2 years; credit for time served; 6 1/2 years probation; concurrent.

Johnson is not wanted by police at this time and has served the sentence imposed by the court. This notification is meant for public safety and not to increase fear in the community, nor should this information be used to threaten, assault or intimidate the offender. Attempts to harass, intimidate or threaten these offenders or their families, landlords or employers will be turned over for prosecution. More information on registered offenders is available on the Attorney General’s website at www.sexoffender.nd.gov/.