Jamestown woman arrested on suspicion of DUI, fleeing
Breona Amber Oretta was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of an intoxicating liquor (second offense in seven years), DUI-refusal, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, open receptacle containing an alcoholic beverage in a vehicle and reckless driving. Oretta is in the Stutsman County Correctional Center where she awaits formal charges.
Blinsky said a Jamestown police officer attempted to stop a 2005 Toyota Camry at about 1 p.m. Wednesday for committing multiple traffic violations, including almost striking another vehicle at the intersection 5th Avenue Southeast and 10th Street Southeast. He said Oretta drove the Toyota for several blocks without stopping. After a brief period of time, the Toyota stopped in the 200 block of 8th Street Southeast.
The officer made several observations of Oretta indicating possible impairment, Blinsky said. Blinsky said Oretta refused to exit her vehicle and drove off from the traffic stop.
Blinsky said Oretta fled from officers for a few blocks before coming to a stop for a second time near the 600 block of 2nd Avenue Southeast.
Oretta was arrested and taken to the Stutsman County Correctional Center.
The incident remains under investigation.
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