JAMESTOWN - Two city men were arrested late last week on drug-related charges. Jamestown police say the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force conducted two raids last Thursday afternoon and Friday morning at apartments located at 143 English St. and 607 … [Read more...]
HEALTH ALERT: Jamestown, NY Police Warn of Pink Packaged Heroin
Heroin Linked to Three ODs, At Least One Fatal JAMESTOWN, NY (Friday, Feb. 27, 2015) - Police Agencies throughout Chautauqua County are warning the public of three heroin overdoses that occurred Friday due to the consumption of heroin that is … [Read more...]
County Drug Forum to Take Place March 16 in Mayville
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County officials are continuing their fight against the continuing problem of heroin and opioid addiction. On Friday, County Executive Vince Horrigan and County Community Mental Hygiene Services Director Patricia Brinkman … [Read more...]
City Police Charge Two Following Investigation into Trafficking, Sale of Heroin
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police have made yet another arrest in the ongoing war against the illegal sale and trafficking of heroin in the city. According to a police report, investigators from the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force executed a search … [Read more...]
Cuomo Announces Next Phase in #CombatHeroin Campaign
ALBANY - New York is continuing in its effort to crack down on the illegal sale and distribution of heroin across the state. That’s the message Tuesday from Governor Andrew Cuomo, who announced the next phase of the statewide #CombatHeroin and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] City Councils Learns More About Proposed Needle Exchange Program
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council is getting more details about a planned syringe exchange program that will soon be implemented in the city, due to the increased use of heroin in the region. During Monday’s council work session, Kimberly … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Rick Huber Addresses Jamestown City Council
Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015. A local health organization that provides a drug rehab program for area addicts is asking city leaders to offer their support. During the Jan. 12, 3015 meeting of the Jamestown City Council, Rick Huber of … [Read more...]
Opioid Overdose Response Training Available in February
JAMESTOWN - Community members are invited to attend a free opioid overdose response training at the next Strength of Support (S.O.S.) group meeting on February 11, 2015. The training is available to those in the community who wish to become … [Read more...]
Mental Health Association Requests Support for Drug Treatment Program from City Officials
JAMESTOWN - A local health organization that provides a drug rehab program for area addicts is asking city leaders to offer their support. During Monday night’s Jamestown City Council Work Session, Rick Huber of the Mental Health Association of … [Read more...]
Ohio Man Arrested for Possessing Heroin
JAMESTOWN - Local law enforcement have made yet another arrest related to the trafficking of heroin in the area. On Thursday afternoon, Jamestown Police Department arrested 54 year old Edgardo Hernandez of Jonestown, Ohio, he reportedly staying at … [Read more...]
