Priestess Jamie-Lynn Bear Stops

On April 12, 2026, at approximately 1:00 P.M., West Saint Paul Police Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Robert Street and Wentworth Avenue, Dakota County, in reference to an adult female with her pants and underwear down touching herself. The adult female was later identified as, PRIESTESS JAMIE-LYNN BEAR STOPS (D. O. B. 11/22/95). Officers arrived on scene and based on their training and experience and their interactions with BEAR STOPS, it appeared she was under the influence or experiencing a mental health crisis.

Officer Forsberg approached BEAR STOPS and took a hold of her right arm. BEAR STOPS pulled away. BEAR STOPS was given numerous commands that she was under arrest, to put her hands behind her back, and to stop resisting. BEAR STOPS did not comply and forced officers to the ground. BEAR STOPS continued to struggle and pull away. As Officer Forsberg was grabbing her right arm, BEAR STOPS brought it closer to her and bit with her teeth on Officer Forsberg’s hand causing a very small skin tear. Officers were eventually able to place BEAR STOPS into handcuffs behind her back.

BEAR STOPS was transported to the Regina Hospital and subsequently to the Dakota County Jail.