Williston Police Say Gordon Slater Found Safe, Search Continues for Raigan Reed

The Williston Police Department has confirmed that Gordon Slater, 66, who was reported missing earlier this week, has been found safe. However, authorities are still asking for the public’s help in locating 24-year-old Raigan Reed, who was also reported missing.

Gordon Slater Found Safe

Slater was reported missing on October 6, 2026, prompting an investigation by Williston Police detectives.

Police had described Slater as a white male, 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes.

His last known sighting was reported to be in May 2026. Authorities have since confirmed that Slater has been found safe.

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Police Continue Search for Raigan Reed

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Raigan Reed - Williston Police Department

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Raigan Reed, 24, was reported missing on October 7, 2026. Williston Police detectives are continuing to investigate her disappearance and are asking the public to help locate her.

Reed is described as a Black female, 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing approximately 140 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes.

Police believe Reed was last seen on October 2, 2026. Her clothing at the time of her last known sighting is unknown.

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Anyone With Information Asked to Contact Police

The Williston Police Department is asking anyone who has seen Reed, knows where she may be, or has information that could help detectives locate her to contact authorities.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Williston Police Department at 701-577-1212.

Even a small detail could help investigators as they continue working to locate Reed.

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