JAMESTOWN, ND (KFGO News Dakota) – A man is in custody after an investigation into a reported sexual assault in Jamestown Friday.
Detective Sidney Mann reports that police took an initial report of a sexual assault that occurred at 1530 6th Avenue SW.
“The investigation into the incident revealed further information alleging aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury and kidnapping,” Mann said, “It was also alleged the suspect was armed with a handgun during this incident.”
Police were assisted by the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office, Stutsman County Narcotics Task Force, and North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
“Agencies were able to determine the whereabouts of the suspect and subsequently conducted a search of another residence where the suspect was identified and brought in for questioning,” Mann added.
23-year-old Samuel Mittleider of Jamestown was arrested on suspicion of gross sexual imposition, kidnapping, and aggravated assault. He was booked into the Stutsman County Correctional Center while awaiting a formal review by the Stutsman County State’s Attorney’s office.
