JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Jamestown Police Department is reporting an unusually busy 24 hours after responding to numerous recent incidents.

Major Justin Blinsky thanked the numerous citizens who have reported suspicious behavior to the agency, which assisted in several of the investigations.

The following is a release of information on the different investigations currently underway with the Jamestown Police Department.

1.) On 07/13/2021, at 1420 hrs., the Jamestown Police Department and Jamestown Area Ambulance responded to the 600 block of 2 St SW, in the alley, on a report from a concerned citizen of a vehicle striking an unattended vehicle. The caller expressed concern over the driver’s well-being, as he fell getting out of the vehicle causing a head injury.

Upon arrival, an officer located the male in a nearby residence. An investigation into the incident showed the male suspect had been driving a 1989 GMC Sierra pickup and struck a 2006 Chevy Impala. The investigation also focused on the cause of the accident. The male driver was taken to Jamestown Regional Medical Center for treatment. After the investigation was completed, the driver of the vehicle was identified as 36-year-old Anthony Lee Felts of Jamestown. Felts was cited for Driving while under the influence of an intoxicating liquor, care required, no vehicle insurance, and driving without a valid operators license.

2.) On 07/13/2021, at 1429 hrs., a concerned citizen reported a female driver of a vehicle drove off the roadway and into a ditch, along the 1100 block of 4 St NW. The report indicated the female driver was also acting unusual. Officers responded to the area and located the female driver of the vehicle.

An investigation into the incident determined a 2001 Chevy Impala had missed an approach and ended up driving down into a ditch. The female driver of the vehicle was identified as 36-year-old Breona Amber Oretta of Jamestown. The investigation also determined there was probable cause to believe Oretta was in Actual Physical Control of a Motor Vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicating liquor.

Oretta was arrested on suspicion of Actual Physical Control of a Motor Vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicating liquor, Driving on a Revoked license, and Care Required. She was transported to Stutsman County Corrections to await formal charges.

3.) On 07/13/2021, at 2314 hrs., the Jamestown Police Department responded to My Place Hotel to investigate a report of a male sleeping in the bathroom of the hotel. The report indicated the male was acting unusual and had blocked the bathroom door.

Officers made contact with the male and spoke to him outside the hotel. A warrants check revealed the male subject had an active arrest warrant out of another jurisdiction. Officers attempted to arrest the male for the warrant, but he refused to comply with officer’s commands.

The subject resisted arrest and started fighting with officers. During the fight, a Jamestown Police Officer was struck in the face, with an elbow by the suspect. The officer sustained an injury which included some swelling and bruising to his face. A taser was used to control the subject, so he could be taken into custody. During a search of his person, he was found to be in possession of what is believed to be an illegal drug.

The male has been identified as 37-year-old Monty Owen Yellowbird, Jr. Yellowbird was arrested on suspicion of Assault on a Peace Officer, Preventing Arrest, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Yellowbird was transported to Stutsman County Corrections, where he awaits formal charges. Yellowbird indicated he does not have a current address. The incident remains under investigation.

4.) On 07/14/2021, at 0619 hrs., the Jamestown Police Department responded to a residence on 12th St NE, on a report of a naked male who had just assaulted the caller, using a scissors.

Officers responded to the area, but the male suspect had fled the location. During the investigation, it was determined the suspect had used the scissors to cause bodily injury to the victim, while threatening to cause serious bodily injury. The suspect also obstructed the victim’s airway, causing additional injuries, while continuing to make threats.

At 0634 hrs., while the investigation was still on-going, a concerned citizen contacted the Police Department to report a male was passed out on the 3rd floor of 1012 10 St NE. The male was acting unusual and disoriented. Officers responded and located the male. The male was identified as the suspect in the initial assault call on 12 St NE. He was transported to Jamestown Regional Medical Center for medical treatment.

After he was released from JRMC, 41-year-old Tommy James Vondal of Fargo, ND was arrested on suspicion of Aggravated Assault and Terrorizing. He was transported to Stutsman County Corrections where he awaits formal charges. The investigation into this incident is on-going and additional charges are possible.

5.) On 07/14/2021, at 0840 hrs., the Jamestown Police Department responded to the 800 block of 20 St SW, on a report of a female knocking on doors and acting suspicious.

The caller indicated the female was writing down license plates and trying to get into other vehicles. Upon arrival, an officer located the female driving the area in a 2016 Jeep Compass. The officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the subject refused to stop and sped away from officers. The officers were able to verify the female driver did have an active warrant for her arrest and was driving while her license was suspended. The female drove through several streets in southwest Jamestown before entering onto Interstate 94, going westbound.

A Stutsman County Sheriff’s Deputy was able to deploy a tire deflating device, in an attempt to get the vehicle to stop, near mile marker 251. The tire deflating device was successful in deflating all 4 vehicle tires. The vehicle came to a stop near mile marker 250 on I-94. The driver refused to comply with officers’ commands and posed a safety risk. The subject refused to exit the vehicle and Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray was used to get the subject to comply, but she continued to resist commands. Officers removed her from the vehicle and she was taken into custody. Interstate 94 (westbound) was shut down for several minutes, until the suspect could be safely taken into custody.

The suspect has been identified as 38-year-old Stacey Danielle Corbell-Hicks of Jamestown. Corbell-Hicks was arrested on suspicion of the following charges:
Driving while license suspended, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Arrest Warrant, Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, Preventing Arrest, Reckless Driving, and Reckless Endangerment. She was transported to Stutsman County Corrections to await formal charges.

This incident remains under investigation. The Jamestown Police Department was assisted by the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office.

6.) On 07/14/2021, at approximately 1026 hrs., the Jamestown Police Department assisted the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office and North Dakota Highway Patrol in stopping a stolen vehicle, which was seen driving in southeast Jamestown.

The vehicle was a 2005 Honda Accord, which had been stolen out of Fargo, ND. The vehicle came to a stop on Interstate 94, just west of exit 260. The Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office and North Dakota Highway Patrol are leading the investigation into this incident and took the male suspect into custody.

No further information will be released by the Jamestown Police Department, about this incident, at this time.