Increase in animal control costs and the loss of federal funding for equipment are two issues for Jamestown Police and Fire Departments’ 2026 budget. Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson told City Council members Monday night at his budget … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Investigating Shooting On Curtis Street
The Jamestown Police Department is actively investigating a shooting incident that happened in the early hours of Saturday, September 27. JPD said the shooting took place at a residence on Curtis Street around 3:30 a.m. at a house party. During … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote To Hire 8 Jail Matrons
Jamestown City Council will vote tonight to hire eight matrons for the City Jail. New York State has mandated that police departments must have women employees, also known as matrons, present in the Jamestown City Jail every time a woman is … [Read more...]
Local Events Planned For Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Several events will be taking place in Chautauqua County for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Project Crossroads, which provides support to the Jamestown Police Department, will again have the Silent Witnesses Exhibit up at Jamestown City Hall … [Read more...]
Residents Bring Quality Of Life Concerns To City Council Committees
Residents brought quality of life concerns to Jamestown City Council members Monday night. Three women from the Lincoln Street and East Seventh Street area spoke before both the Housing and Public Safety Committees about their concerns about how … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Domestic Violence Awareness Month – September 18, 2025
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Domestic Violence Awareness Month - September 18, 2025 There are a number of activities taking place during the month of October for Domestic Violence Awareness month. We hear more about them from Project Crossroads … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested For Allegedly Killing Man With Crossbow
A Jamestown man has been arrested after allegedly killing another Jamestown man with a crossbow. Jamestown Police responded to 314 West Fourth Street just before 5:00 a.m. Friday, September 12 for a suspicious situation. Officers found 62-year old … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Review Request To Hire 8 Matrons For City Jail
Jamestown City Council will review a request to hire up to eight women matrons to work in the City Jail. According to the staff report, New York State has mandated that police departments must have women employees, also known as matrons, present … [Read more...]
Residents Warned To Keep Bicycles Inside After Rash Of Thefts
Jamestown Police are encouraging people to store bicycles and eBikes inside after a rash of thefts. JPD said they’ve received an influx of complaints regarding eBikes and traditional bikes being stolen, with many victims finding that their bike … [Read more...]
Gus Macker 3-On-3 Tournament This Weekend
The 2025 Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament returns to Jamestown Community College’s campus this Saturday and Sunday. The event is hosted by the City of Jamestown, Collaborative Children’s Solutions (CCS), and signature sponsor, Southern … [Read more...]
