WRFA-LP 107.9 FM

A listener supported, non-commercial, low power FM radio station in Jamestown, NY.


Stream WRFA

  • Home
  • News
    • Local News
    • WRFA Election Coverage 2024
    • Local Arts and Entertainment
    • Station News and Events
    • Audio Posts
    • Video
  • Listen
  • Programming Guide
    • Interactive Schedule
    • I Remember
    • YWCA Jamestown Broadscast
    • Arts on Fire LIVE
  • Local Shows
    • Alex’s Variety Hour
    • Arts on Fire
    • Arts on Fire LIVE
    • Chautauqua Lectures
    • Chautauqua Sunrise with Doc Hamels
    • Community Matters
    • Da Platform
    • Da Unwind
    • Diamond Run Radio
    • The Latin Inspiration
    • Local Rush Hour
    • Power Chord Hour
    • Remembering Rock n Roll
    • Small Things Considered
    • Stormin Norman’s Prime Time Sports Show
    • The Swedish Hour
    • Third Street Garage
    • YWCA Jamestown Broadscast
  • Audio Vault
  • About
    • Join the WRFA Team
    • E-Newsletter Sign Up
  • Donate
    • WRFA Supporters
  • Contact
You are here: Home / News / Local News / Pennsylvania Man Leads Jamestown Police on High Speed Chase

Pennsylvania Man Leads Jamestown Police on High Speed Chase

January 14, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Kyle South (left) and Brett Kinney

JAMESTOWN – Jamestown Police arrested two Pennsylvania men early Monday morning after they were involved a high speed chase which started in the city and ended in a rural area outside of Frewsburg near the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus County line.

City police say officers pulled over a 2016 Jeep at 1:30 a.m. Monday near the intersection of E. Second and Main Streets for a minor traffic violation involving an improper turn. Police say the driver initially stopped and a passenger in the vehicle allegedly exited. Afterward, the driver pulled away exit the vehicle. The operator then drove off, leading police on a 20-mile vehicle pursuit that traveled south out of the city to Rt. 60 then to Rt 62 and then eventually through Frewsburg and on to Ivory Road.

Police finally brought the driver into custody after he got stuck while attempting to pull off on a logging road near the Cattaraugus County line.

The driver was identified as 27-year-old Kyle South of Bradford, PA. Following his arrest, police found a loaded .38 cal revolver on the front seat of the car that was found to be stolen from McKean County, Pennsylvania.

South was wanted as a Fugitive from Justice in McKean County for Burglary and is facing multiple vehicle and traffic charges, along with 2nd degree criminal possession of a Weapon and being a fugitive from
Justice.

The passenger was identified as 33-year-old Brett Kinney. He found to be in possession of brass knuckles and is being charged with 3rd degree criminal possession of a weapon and possession of marijuana.

Both are currently awaiting arraignment. Jamestown Police were assisted by the Chautauqua County Sheriffs Department and the New York State Police.

Share this:

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky
  • Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest
  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket
  • Click to print (Opens in new window) Print
Jamestown Police Badge

City Man Hospitalized After Leading Police on High-Speed Chase

JAMESTOWN - A police chase through the city's southside resulted in a two-vehicle accident with the driver who was allegedly fled from police being sent to an Erie hospital. According to a report from the Jamestown Police Department, officers attempted to pull over a vehicle on Washington St. traveling at…

January 21, 2014

In "Local News"

Chautauqua County Sheriff

Ohio Man Arrested in Chautauqua County Following High-Speed Chase on I-90

WESTFIELD, NY - An Ohio man is in police custody after allegedly being involved in a high speed chase on I-90 that started in Pennsylvania and continued on into New York State early Saturday morning. According to Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, deputies received a request to assist the Pennsylvania State…

November 9, 2015

In "Local News"

MORNING NEWS: City Man Faces Charges Following High-Speed Chase with Police

JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man led state troopers and local police on a high-speed chase Friday before they used a tire-deflating device to stop him. State Police in Jamestown say a state trooper was on a patrol on McDaniel Avenue in Jamestown when a Ford F250 truck crossed over the…

August 20, 2012

In "Local News"

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Illegal Gun Possession, Jamestown Police Department, New York State Police, Pursuit

Donate to WRFA and help support Community Radio in Jamestown, NY.

Leave a ReplyCancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Licensed by Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Donate

On Air Now

  • Small Things Considered
    with
Stream WRFA

Corporate Support

Donate to WRFA
Donate to WRFA

Recent News

  • Planning Commission Hears Proposal To Turn 16 Scott Street Into Townhomes
  • Wine Cellar Patio Closed By Gebbie Foundation
  • Langworthy Votes Yes After Voting No On Resolution To Request Release Of Jeffrey Epstein Files
WRFA LP 107.9 FM is licensed by the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts in Jamestown, NY.

Copyright © 2025 WRFALP.com 107.9 FM

 

Loading Comments...