Williston man charged with trying to break into vehicles over weekend

WILLISTON, N.D. (KUMV) - A Williston man was arrested and charged over the weekend for trying to break into several vehicles around town.

Officers say Shannen Silva was checking door handles around 3:30 a.m. Saturday, near the 4800 block of 11th Avenue West. Court documents claim he either got in or tried to open 20 different vehicles.

A victim told police Silva stole a handgun and ammunition from one of the vehicles.

He faces 23 felony charges and is due in court on Sept. 3.