A Jamestown Police Officer is being recognized for his work regarding impaired drivers. Jamestown City Council will review a request by Deputy Chief Adam McKinley and Officer Kyle Liuzzo to attend the 2026 Annual New York State Law Enforcement … [Read more...]
County Probation Launches New Offender Accountability Program
The Chautauqua County Office of Probation has launched a new offender accountability program. Funding by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) under the STRIVE Grant initiative has enabled the department to expand … [Read more...]
Crime Is Down 2.35% In Jamestown For 2025
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...]
