Trial underway for man who shot at 2 Williston police officers in 2023

WILLISTON, N.D (KUMV) - A court trial in Williston has started for a man accused of firing a weapon at law enforcement in 2023.

Joshua Martinez faces two counts of attempted murder after attempting to flee officers. No one was injured. He is also charged with two counts of reckless endangerment and firing a weapon in city limits.

Attorney Steve Mottinger is representing Martinez. Williams County State’s Attorney Jaakan Williams is handling the case.

The trial is expected to last two weeks.