BUFFALO - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced Monday that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Brandon Smith, 32, of Jamestown, and Mark R. Maio, 34, of East Randolph, with narcotics conspiracy, and possession with … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Chief Remind Public Fireworks are Still Illegal in New York
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is reminding residents that fireworks are still illegal in New York State. According to Jamestown Police Chief Harry Snellings, officers have responded to 31 fireworks complaints during the month of … [Read more...]
Officer Resigns From Jamestown Police Department
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that an officer with the Jamestown Police Department charged in March with criminal possession of a forged instrument has resigned. Jamestown police Chief Harry Snellings told the Post-Journal … [Read more...]
Jamestown Sees Uptick in Violent Crimes for 2018, with Rape up 200% from Previous Year
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown saw an increase in violent crimes for 2018, up by 15.5% over the previous year. That's according to the Jamestown Office of Public Safety's 2018 Annual Report, now available at the city website. The report … [Read more...]
Police Chief Warns Public About Removing Political Signs and Rules on Where Signs Are Not Allowed
AMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is reminding the public it is illegal to remove political signs from another person's property. Jamestown Police chief Harry Snellings released a statement on Thursday, saying city police have received … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market Manager Asks for City’s Help in Notifying Motorists of No Parking Rule
JAMESTOWN - Organizers with the Jamestown Public Market are hoping motorists who park in an area of downtown Jamestown will be more cooperative this year once the market opens in June. On Monday night Public Market Manager Linnea Carlson and … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Officer Charged with Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument
JAMESTOWN - City police have arrested one of their own following a criminal forgery investigation. Jamestown police captain Robert Samuelson sent out a media release Tuesday saying 40 year-old Kenneth Nellis III of Jamestown was charged with … [Read more...]
Meth Use Reportedly on the Rise in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police Chief Harry Snellings is reporting a “significant” increase of methamphetamine in the city of Jamestown. According to an article in Friday's Jamestown Post-Journal, Snellings appeared Thursday before the the Strategic … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Department Cited in CNN Report Focusing on Destruction of Rape Evidence
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is one of several police agencies from across the country that was recently named in an investigative report by CNN focusing on the destruction of rape evidence. The CNN report was entitled ''Disturbing' … [Read more...]
Teresi Appoints Salemme as Next City Deputy Fire Chief
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi has appointed Battalion Chief Samuel Salemme of Jamestown as the city’s next Deputy Fire Chief in the Department of Public Safety. Salemme will be filling the position being vacated by retiring Deputy Chief Chester "Chet" … [Read more...]
