Jamestown Woman Attacks Police, Faces Charges

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A 21-year-old Jamestown, North Dakota woman named Emily Sather faces potential charges after attacking police officers who were responding to a welfare check call on Wednesday morning. Sather allegedly lunged at an officer and punched them in the face at least twice before being subdued with a Taser. She was taken to the hospital and then transported to the State Hospital for evaluation.

Why it matters

Assaults on police officers are a serious concern, as they put public safety at risk and undermine the ability of law enforcement to effectively serve the community. This incident highlights the challenges officers face when responding to calls involving individuals who may be in crisis or have a history of confrontations with police.

The details

According to the report, police officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Thomas Avenue in Jamestown to conduct a welfare check on an individual they say is well known to the department, having responded to the location 14 times since October 2025. When the officers arrived and knocked on the door, they were met by Emily Sather, the subject of the call. Without saying anything, Sather allegedly lunged at the officer and punched them in the face at least twice. After a brief struggle, the officer used a Taser to subdue Sather and place her in handcuffs. Several backup officers from Jamestown, the Stutsman County sheriff's office and Highway Patrol arrived to assist.

• On Wednesday at just before 11 a.m., police officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Thomas Avenue.
• Police have responded to the location a total of 14 times since October 2025.

What’s next

The Stutsman County State's Attorney's Office is now reviewing the case for potential formal charges against Emily Sather.