Jamestown Juvenile Held After Man Suffers Facial Fractures

JAMESTOWN (trfnews.i234.me) — A juvenile was detained after an alleged assault left a man with facial fractures.

The Jamestown Police Department said the dispute reportedly began during an attempted drug purchase at a residence.

Officers were called to Jamestown Regional Medical Center on Friday, October 23, 2026, to investigate the reported assault.

Police received the call at approximately 3:19 p.m.

Dispute Reportedly Involved a Handgun

The injured man told officers a juvenile had visited his home to purchase drugs.

According to the man’s account, an argument began over the price of the transaction.

He alleged that the juvenile displayed a handgun and placed it against his head.

A physical fight followed, according to the police account.

Police have not publicly identified the juvenile or the injured man in the information provided.

The account does not establish whether any drugs changed hands during the reported encounter.

Investigators said the juvenile initially left the residence following the first confrontation.

He allegedly returned about 40 minutes later and entered the home without permission.

Police said he then kicked the man in the head, causing fractures to facial bones.

The release did not describe the victim’s treatment beyond the reported injuries.

Officers identified the juvenile during their investigation and located him at his residence in Jamestown.

He was taken into custody on allegations of burglary, terrorizing, and aggravated assault.

These are allegations described by investigators, not findings of guilt.

Investigators also received information that the reported handgun had been discarded in the James River.

The Jamestown Fire Department and Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office were contacted to assist.

A dive-rescue team was used for evidence retrieval in the river, according to police.

The information provided does not detail any testing conducted on the reported firearm.

Police have not released further details about how the handgun was allegedly discarded.

Authorities transported the juvenile to a detention facility after taking him into custody.

The matter was being referred to Juvenile Court for possible formal delinquency proceedings.

A court referral does not establish guilt or confirm that a final ruling has been issued.

Police did not announce any additional arrests in the information provided.

They also did not provide a scheduled juvenile court hearing date.

Investigators said the case remained open as they continued reviewing available evidence.

Anyone with information can call Jamestown police at 701-252-1000 and ask for a detective.

Additional department contact information is available through the City of Jamestown website.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.