The Jamestown Police Department<\/a> said the dispute reportedly began during an attempted drug purchase at a residence.<\/p>\n Officers were called to Jamestown Regional Medical Center on Friday, October 23, 2026, to investigate the reported assault.<\/p>\n Police received the call at approximately 3:19 p.m.<\/p>\n The injured man told officers a juvenile had visited his home to purchase drugs.<\/p>\n According to the man’s account, an argument began over the price of the transaction.<\/p>\n He alleged that the juvenile displayed a handgun and placed it against his head.<\/p>\n A physical fight followed, according to the police account.<\/p>\n Police have not publicly identified the juvenile or the injured man in the information provided.<\/p>\n The account does not establish whether any drugs changed hands during the reported encounter.<\/p>\n Investigators said the juvenile initially left the residence following the first confrontation.<\/p>\n He allegedly returned about 40 minutes later and entered the home without permission.<\/p>\n Police said he then kicked the man in the head, causing fractures to facial bones.<\/p>\n The release did not describe the victim’s treatment beyond the reported injuries.<\/p>\n Officers identified the juvenile during their investigation and located him at his residence in Jamestown.<\/p>\n He was taken into custody on allegations of burglary, terrorizing, and aggravated assault.<\/p>\n These are allegations described by investigators, not findings of guilt.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Investigators also received information that the reported handgun had been discarded in the James River.<\/p>\n The Jamestown Fire Department and Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office<\/a> were contacted to assist.<\/p>\n A dive-rescue team was used for evidence retrieval in the river, according to police.<\/p>\n The information provided does not detail any testing conducted on the reported firearm.<\/p>\n Police have not released further details about how the handgun was allegedly discarded.<\/p>\n Authorities transported the juvenile to a detention facility after taking him into custody.<\/p>\n The matter was being referred to Juvenile Court for possible formal delinquency proceedings.<\/p>\n A court referral does not establish guilt or confirm that a final ruling has been issued.<\/p>\n Police did not announce any additional arrests in the information provided.<\/p>\n They also did not provide a scheduled juvenile court hearing date.<\/p>\n Investigators said the case remained open as they continued reviewing available evidence.<\/p>\n Anyone with information can call Jamestown police at 701-252-1000<\/a> and ask for a detective.<\/p>\n Additional department contact information is available through the City of Jamestown website<\/a>.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\nDispute Reportedly Involved a Handgun<\/h2>\n
Police Say Juvenile Returned to the Home<\/h2>\n
River Search Involved Dive-Rescue Team<\/h2>\n
Juvenile Court Review Expected<\/h2>\n
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