A second person has been arrested in connection with a shooting last summer. Jamestown Police said that 24-year old Ian Sanchez has been arrested for attempted murder and 1st Degree assault. On July 24, 2025, a male victim with gunshot wounds … [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...]
Jamestown Teenager Arrested On Animal Cruelty Charges
A Jamestown teenager has been arrested on animal cruelty charges. The Jamestown Police Department said officers responded Wednesday, February 18 to a northside residence following a report of multiple neglected dogs, including one believed to be … [Read more...]
JPD Arrests Three Youths, Gun And Drugs Found
Jamestown Police arrested three juveniles early Monday morning for allegedly possessing a loaded gun and drugs. JPD said officers conducted a street check in the area of North Main and East Fourth Streets around 4:00 a.m. Monday of five children … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Review Proposed Code Changes
Jamestown City Council will begin the review of several proposed code changes at their work session tonight. The Department of Development has prepared updates to the City Code that includes the areas of Accessory Structures, Driveways, Fences, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Accepting Applications For 2026 Citizen Police Academy
The Jamestown Police Department is accepting applications for the 2026 Citizen Police Academy. The academy is scheduled to begin Wednesday, March 4 and will run for approximately 16 consecutive weeks. Classes will be held every Wednesday from 6:00 … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Hiring Of 5 Police Officers
Jamestown City Council has approved the hiring of five police officers. Over the past year, the Jamestown Police Department has received approval to hire a total of seven officers, but have only hired five. Police Chief Tim Jackson said the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson To Retire Feb. 4
Jamestown’s Police Chief and Director of Public Safety, Tim Jackson, will retire February 4. Chief Jackson began his career with the Jamestown Police Department on May 1, 2000, when he was appointed to the position of Patrolman. Over the course of … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Dies After Being Struck By A Car
A Jamestown man has died after being struck by a car Saturday. Jamestown Police said officers responded just after 6:00 p.m. to a reported motor vehicle accident on Falconer Street near Bowen. Officers found 51-year old Kendel Bell lying … [Read more...]
One Person Injured In Crescent Street Fire
One person was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation following a fire on Crescent Street Sunday night. Interim Jamestown Fire Chief Ryan Roush said that Jamestown Police arrived at 523 Crescent Street before fire crews arrived with an officer … [Read more...]
