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Bail Set For Jamestown Man Charged With Attempted Murder

The complaint says Jason Benefiel struck and chocked the victim until they were unconscious

April 2, 2019

TJ Nelson,

JAMESTOWN, ND — A Jamestown man has made his initial appearance in court on charges of attempted murder and two counts of assault. Jason Benefiel’s bond was set at $200,000 and he has been ordered to have no contact with the victim. The complaint says Benefiel struck and chocked the victim until they were unconscious. The victim also suffered bone fractures…

Jamestown Man Arrested After 50 Mile Pursuit

The police department says an officer attempted to stop a vehicle driven by Cody Deese, 27, of Jamestown at approximately 11:30 p.m..

March 11, 2019

Site Staff,

Jamestown, N.D. (NewsDakota/KFGO) – A driver was arrested after an hour-long, 50-mile pursuit that went in and out of Jamestown late Sunday night. The police department says an officer attempted to stop a vehicle driven by Cody Deese, 27, of Jamestown at approximately 11:30 p.m.. Deese was recognized as an individual with warrants and a suspended driver’s license. After the…

High Risk Sex Offender Moves From Jamestown To Grand Forks

Justin McGregor is required to register as a sex offender for life

February 28, 2019

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — A high risk sex offender has moved from Jamestown to Grand Forks. Police say 32-year-old Justin McGregor is now living at 317 7th Street North. McGregor has a conviction for corruption/solicitation of a minor in 2010 for fondling a 16 year old girl. He was convicted of gross sexual imposition in 1999 for biting a 10-year-old boy’s…

Semi Trying To Pass NDDOT Snow Plow Hits It In Snow Fog On Interstate 94

The driver of the semi was not hurt but he was cited for striking a snow plow

February 24, 2019

TJ Nelson,

ECKELSON, ND — Another snow plow has been hit while in action in North Dakota. A DOT plow was clearing snow on I-94 near Eckelson this morning, that’s between Jamestown and Valley City. A semi attempting to pass the plow hit it in the snow fog. The driver of the semi, 63-year-old Duwayne Gerving of Bismarck, was not hurt but…

Former Candidate for Governor Is Slightly Hurt After Crashing Into Moose

Rep. Marvin Nelson of Rolla had just picked up his granddaughters in Jamestown

February 19, 2019

TJ Nelson,

Photo: Nelson/Dryer FamilyROLLA, ND — Rep. Marvin Nelson of Rolla is back at work just days after hitting and killing a moose. The former Democratic candidate for governor had just picked up his granddaughters in Jamestown and was heading home on Highway 281 Friday night. He spotted a moose in a ditch near Rocklake but a moment later a second moose…

Fentanyl Pills Meant to Resemble Oxycodone Found in Jamestown

February 8, 2019

Site Staff,

Courtesy: Jamestown PoliceJAMESTOWN, N.D. – Jamestown Police is warning about small, blue Fentanyl pills they’ve found made to resemble Oxycodone. The pills are stamped with an M on one side and 30 on the other that are being sold on the streets. Fentanyl is up to one hundred times stronger than morphine. If anyone comes in contact with pills matching these,…

Highways Open This Morning After Blizzard

The "no travel advisory" has been lifted for northwestern Minnesota. I-94 between Fergus Falls and Fargo

February 8, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — The North Dakota Department of Transportation has reopened sections of the interstates and highways that were previously closed due to blizzard conditions. Interstate 29 from Grand Forks to the southern South Dakota border as well as I-94 from Jamestown to Fargo reopened Friday morning. Also state Highway 13 is now passable between I-29 and Wahpeton. Heavy snow…

Winter Storm Brings Travel Alert To Southern Red River Valley

Out West A Section of I-94 is Closed from Dickinson To the Montana Border

February 3, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — We are in the midst of another winter storm in the Red River Valley. Snow and blowing snow are creating hazardous travel conditions throughout the region. A travel alert is out for southeast North Dakota. Cities included in the alert are Jamestown, Valley City, Ellendale, Fargo, Wahpeton, and surrounding areas. No Travel is advised in the northeast and…

Man Hurt In Alleged Assault, Woman Taken Into Custody In Jamestown

A 26 year-old man was taken to the hospital with injuries

February 3, 2019

TJ Nelson,

JAMESTOWN, ND — One man was hurt and a woman arrested after an alleged assault involving a weapon last night in Jamestown. A 26 year-old man was taken to the hospital with injuries. A search warrant was served on a residence this morning and three people were detained including 44-year-old Danielle Hall. She was arrested for suspicion of aggravated assault and…

Two People In Custody After Chase In Jamestown Friday Night

Police attempted to stop Cody Deese as he was leaving Casey's for a probation hold

February 3, 2019

TJ Nelson,

JAMESTOWN, ND — Two people were arrested for leading officers on a pursuit late Friday night in Jamestown. Police attempted to stop Cody Deese as he was leaving Casey’s for a probation hold and driving with a suspended license. Deese took off out of town and during the pursuit switched places with his passenger, Jessica Poux. Spike strips and a snow…