The Jamestown Police Department has been awarded $75,000 through the Tactical Team Grant Program to support its Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team. This funding will go toward improving equipment, expanding specialized training, and ensuring … [Read more...]
Scott Forster Sworn In As Jamestown’s New Police Chief
Scott Forster has been sworn in as Jamestown’s new Police Chief. Forster had been serving as the interim chief since the beginning of February when previous Police Chief Tim Jackson retired. Ryan Rousch also was sworn in as Acting Fire Chief at … [Read more...]
Two Jamestown Residents Charged With Animal Cruelty After Neglected Animals, Dead Puppy Found At Apartment
Two Jamestown residents are facing animal cruelty charges after neglected animals and a dead puppy were found on their property. Jamestown Police said that officers got a search warrant on March 23 to conduct an animal neglect investigation for an … [Read more...]
Second Person Arrested In July 2025 Shooting
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...]
