Lorenzo James Movescamp. Photo: Stutsman County Correctional Center

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – On Saturday, July 9th, the Jamestown Police Department received information on an out-of-state sex offender currently residing and working 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 transported to Stutsman County Corrections where he will be held until formally charged.