JAMESTOWN - The Suspect involved in last Thursday’s shooting death of 36 year-old Shari Robbins is now in police custody. Jamestown Police Chief Harry Snellings sent out an email to local media Tuesday morning just after 6 a.m., with the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – International Overdose Awareness Day Forum at Chautauqua Mall
On Wednesday, Aug. 31, Evergreen Health Services held a forum at the Chautauqua Mall in Lakewood, NY as part of International Overdose Awareness Day. The event was intended to help raise awareness about drug overdoses and that they can affect anyone, … [Read more...]
Residents Voice Growing Neighborhood Concerns to City Council
JAMESTOWN - Four city residents appeared at the Jamestown City Council meeting Monday night to voice their concern over the deterioration of their neighborhood. Residents Corey Rasmussen and Frank and Victoria Knapp spoke to the council, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] International Overdose Awareness Day Event Planned for Wednesday at Chautauqua Mall
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE LAKEWOOD - Area residents wanting to learn more about the effort to fight the heroin epidemic and reduce the number of fatal overdoses in our community may want to attend a community discussion later this … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Arrest City Man in Area’s Largest Individual Drug Seizure
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man is in the county jail facing multiple charges after being arrested during the largest individual drug seizure in the city’s history. On Friday Jamestown police announced the arrest of 34-year-old Juan Pacheco Jr, who … [Read more...]
Four Face Drug Charges in Separate Investigations by City Police
JAMESTOWN - Four people face charges after local law enforcement made two separate investigations in the city on Thursday. According to Jamestown Police Chief Harry Snellings, an ongoing investigation into the sales and trafficking of illegal … [Read more...]
Senator Young Says She will Fight Proposal to Legalize Heroin Injection Sites in NY
ALBANY - State Senator Cathy Young has gone on record as being against a proposal to legalize injection sites for heroin users, which would allow them to use the drug under medical supervision. The proposal, which was first brought forward by the … [Read more...]
Overall Crime Rate Drops in Jamestown, But Stats Don’t Paint the Whole Picture
JAMESTOWN - Overall crime is on the downturn in the city of Jamestown. However, the reported crime rate doesn't necessarily reflect the total amount of illegal activity - including drug trafficking - happening in the city. In addition, while the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Chief Says Efforts Continue to Fight Heroin Trafficking Following Recent Overdoses
JAMESTOWN - The heroin epidemic is continuing to make its presence known in all corners of Western New York, including here in southern Chautauqua County. Since the start of 2016 there has been a countless number of residents overdosing on the drug, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Suspect Connected to Barrows St. Double Homicide Now in Custody
JAMESTOWN, NY - Jamestown, NY Police Chief Harry Snellings and Chautauqua County First Assistant District Attorney John Zuroski hold a press conference to update the public on a double homicide that took place at 235 Barrows St. in the city during … [Read more...]
