Photo: Stutsman County Correctional Center

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – A Jamestown man has been arrested after an incident that led to an assault on a Jamestown Police Officer.

Major Justin Blinsky reports that on Wednesday, December 15th just before 7 PM, a Jamestown Police Officer was requested by a Mental Health professional to respond with them to a residence located in the 1200 block of 3rd Ave SW, to conduct a welfare check. The Mental Health Professional wanted an officer present, as there were safety concerns about how the individual may react. One family member also responded to the location to assist in the Welfare Check.

“The responding family member had access to the apartment and after entering, an argument ensued between the family member and the male they had concerns about,” Major Blinsky reported. “The male subject escalated to physically striking his family member in the neck and face, which was witnessed by the officer. The officer immediately intervened to stop the assault.”

After a few seconds, the male subject again went back after the family member attacking them a second time. The officer again intervened to stop the assault. The male subject began swinging his hands at the officer’s face, striking the officer.

“The officer was able to gain control of the subject and with the assistance of other responding officers, the subject was taken into custody,” Major Blinsky added.

The male subject was identified as 29-year-old Seth Nicholas Burkle of Jamestown. Burkle was arrested on suspicion of Simple Assault-Domestic Violence and Assault on a Peace Officer. He was transported to the Stutsman County Correctional Center, where he awaits formal charges.

The Officer who was assaulted was evaluated and released from the Jamestown Regional Medical Center with minor lacerations and bruising to the face.