JAMESTOWN - City police say they’ve found the weapon that was used in the shooting that took place late Friday afternoon at the Tops on Washington St. Meanwhile, the two men allegedly involved in the shooting have each pleaded not guilty to a 1st … [Read more...]
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Carroll Police Chief Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charge
LEON, NY - Embattled Town of Carroll Police Chief Tim Wright has pleaded not guilty to a third-degree assault charge. Wright – who is currently on administrative leave from his position – made his plea Monday in town of Leon Town Court. He was … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] City Council Approves Grant Application for Micro Brewery Development, Train Excursion Study
JAMESTOWN, NY - The Jamestown City Council has given its approval for the application of three different grants from New York State to help with downtown economic development. In addition to approving a grant application to help pay for … [Read more...]
City Police Locate Shotgun Used in Friday’s Shooting, Victim Listed in Critical Condition Monday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - City police say they've found the weapon that was used in the shooting that took place late Friday afternoon at the Tops on Washington St. According to Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, investigators have located a shotgun … [Read more...]
City Council to Act on Appointing Second SRO to Jamestown Public Schools Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown city council has a busy agenda when it meets Monday in city hall for its monthly voting session. COMPLETE JULY VOTING SESSION AGENDA Among the items to be acted on is the hiring of a new police officer. The hiring is … [Read more...]
City Resident to Challenge Teresi in November General Election
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown resident and retired JCC professor David George tells WRFA he will be running for Mayor against Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi. George tells WRFA he is in the process of circulating a petition to establish an independent party - … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Fair Opens Monday in Dunkirk
DUNKIRK – The 134th Chautauqua County Fair will get underway today at the county fairgrounds in Dunkirk. The week-long event will feature livestock competitions, equipment demonstrations, amusement park rides, various entertainment and plenty of … [Read more...]
18-Year-Old Charged for Allegedly Fleeing from Sheriff’s Deputies
NORTH HARMONY - A Panama teen is in trouble with the law after allegedly fleeing from police who were trying to pull him over just past midnight on Saturday. According to Sheriff's Deputies, a road patrol attempted to pull over a vehicle after it … [Read more...]
City Police Arrest Two in Connection to Friday Shooting at Tops
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is reporting that they have located and charged two individuals for the July 24 shooting that took place at Tops Markets on Washington St. According to police, the shooting caused serious injury to a … [Read more...]
City Police Seek Public’s Help in Tops Supermarket Shooting Incident
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that took place just before 6 p.m. Friday, July 24 in the parking lot of Tops at 2000 Washington St. in Jamestown. According to police, a vehicle drove up to the … [Read more...]
