JAMESTOWN - A fire reportedly broke out early Thursday at Sneakers bar, located at the corner of Harrison and Institute Streets in Jamestown. Reports on social media say the Jamestown Fire Department was called to the establishment around 2:30 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi Discusses Fire Near Arcade Building
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE An interview with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi in response to the fire that took place on Wednesday, June 21 on N. Main Street inside a building located just to the south of the historic Arcade Building. … [Read more...]
Fire at Abandoned Building Described as Suspicious
JAMESTOWN - A fire at a vacant warehouse on Winsor St. has been described as “suspicious in nature” by the Jamestown Fire Department. The Post-Journal says fire crews were called to the former Crawford Furniture Atlas Division building at 40 … [Read more...]
Fire on Barret Ave. Ruled an Arson
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police have determined that a fire that took place early Wednesday morning that destroyed both an abandoned home and significantly damaged an occupied apartment house was intentionally set. According to the Jamestown … [Read more...]
Accused Serial Arsonist Formally Charged in Pennsylvania Court Room
BUTLER, PA - The 19 year-old Jamestown man accused of being responsible for a dozen arsons in the Jamestown area earlier this year appeared in a Pennsylvania court room on Tuesday to answer to his charges there. The Jamestown Post-Journal say 19 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Sam Teresi April 2017 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, April 20, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi about the cost of the recent rash of arsons that hit the city in March. He also discusses … [Read more...]
Young’s Arraignment on Pennsylvania Charges Scheduled for May 16
BUTLER, PA - A court appearance for Jonathan Young, the local man accused of 12 arsons during the course of one month in the Jamestown area, has been scheduled for May 16 in Butler Co., Pennsylvania. Jamestown Police Chief Harry Snellings … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Falconer Man Arrested in Connection to 12 Separate Arsons in Jamestown and Falconer
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police have announced that a suspect is now in custody in connection to a string of recent arsons that took place on the city's north side. Jamestown Police Chief Harry Snellings and other local officials held a … [Read more...]
City Police Release Surveillance Video of Arson Suspect
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police have released video footage containing images of the person they believe is responsible for last week’s rash of arsons. VIEW VIDEO ON JPD FACEBOOK PAGE On Thursday investigators posted a black and white video on … [Read more...]
Property Owners, Residents Pay When Individuals Set Fire to Abandoned Properties
JAMESTOWN - As Jamestown police continue to investigate a number of arsons that took place last week on the city's north side, Mayor Sam Teresi is reminding the community of the consequences the fires have on the city. In addition to the threat … [Read more...]
