Crime is down 2.35% in the City of Jamestown for 2025. Now retired Police Chief Tim Jackson relayed that news in the Public Safety Annual Report. 2025-JPD-Annual-Report There was one murder in 2025 where 62-year old Michael Jaeckle was … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Agencies Receiving Nearly $850,000 To Reduce Domestic Violence
Chautauqua County agencies will receive nearly $850,000 to reduce domestic violence. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the record $20.2 million investment in 17 counties that will allow the State Division of Criminal Justice Services to support 87 … [Read more...]
Salvation Army Holds Groundbreaking For New Domestic Violence Shelter
The Salvation Army held a ceremonial groundbreaking Friday for its new domestic violence shelter. The Anew Center will be a 7-unit, 19-bed family shelter in Jamestown that will serve individuals and families who have experienced … [Read more...]
Violent Crime Up, Fentanyl Seizures and Overdose Calls Significantly Down For 2024 in Jamestown
While service calls are down almost 10%, violent crime increased by 6.69% in 2024 in the City of Jamestown. The Jamestown Police Department stated in their annual report that there were seven homicides in the city last year, four of which have … [Read more...]
Report: Domestic Violence Calls on the Rise in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The Post-Journal is reporting that Domestic Violence incidents in Jamestown were up significantly in 2016, compared to previous years. Information provide by Project Crossroads shows policed responded to a total of 1,630 domestic … [Read more...]
City Man Charged Following Domestic Violence Incident
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man faces charges related to a domestic violence incident that allegedly took place early Friday morning on Barrows Street. City policy say they were called to 38 Barrow St. just before 12:30 a.m. Friday to respond to a … [Read more...]
Congressman Reed Visits Jamestown to Learn More about Local Services for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence
JAMESTOWN - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23)was in Jamestown Friday to meet with representatives from the Salvation Army Anew Center at the Salvation Army of Jamestown. Reed, who represents Jamestown as part of the state’s 23rd … [Read more...]
Jamestown Men Charged Following Separate Domestic Incidents Over Weekend
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown Man is in the city jail awaiting arraignment after being involved in a domestic incident over the weekend. City police say 47 year-old David Williams Sr. is accused of allegedly going to his girlfriend’s apartment at … [Read more...]
Young Promotes Bill Aimed at Stronger Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence
ALBANY – According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics’ National Crime Victimization Survey, only about 48 percent of all violent victimizations are reported to police. On Wednesday, the state Senate passed legislation authored by Senator Cathy … [Read more...]
Police Charge City Man Following Domestic Incident at Intersection
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man was arrested late Saturday afternoon following a domestic incident that took place near the intersection of Main and Eighth Streets in the city. City police say 26 year-old Steven Edmond is accused of holding an … [Read more...]
