Jamestown City Council members are expressing concern over users of E-Bikes and E-Scooters not following state vehicle and traffic law. Council Public Safety Committee Chair Jeremy Engquist said three members of the public spoke on safety concerns … [Read more...]
Arrest Made In Second Stabbing Incident In One Day On Riverwalk
A Jamestown man has been arrested for a stabbing incident on the Jamestown Riverwalk on September 4. This was the second stabbing incident to occur on that date in that area. The Jamestown Police Department says officers responded around 10:30 … [Read more...]
City Council To Consider Resolution To Purchase 15 New Bulletproof Vests
Jamestown City Council will consider a resolution to purchase new bulletproof vests for the Jamestown Police Department. The staff informational report states that the SWAT Team is in need of 15 new specialized tactical bulletproof vests and … [Read more...]
JPD Announces Additional Charges In Tim Horton’s Stabbing Incident
Jamestown Police have announced additional charges in the stabbing incident that took place at the Brooklyn Square Tim Horton’s in December 2025. The Jamestown Police Department said that officers were called to the 10 South Main Street restaurant … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested In Stabbing Incident
A Jamestown man has been arrested following a stabbing incident in Brooklyn Square. The Jamestown Police Department says officers were called to the Riverwalk just before 3:00 p.m., Friday, September 4 to a report of a stabbing. Officers … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged With Arson In Prendergast Avenue Fire
A Jamestown man has been arrested on arson charges for a recent house fire on Prendergast Avenue. Jamestown Police said an investigation into a fire at 629 Prendergast Avenue on August 25, 2026 determined that the cause was suspicious. Police … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves JPS Safety And Security Plan
The Jamestown School Board has approved the Jamestown Public Schools’ Safety & Security Plan. JPS School Safety Advisor Brad Meyers said there were no substantial changes to the building level safety plan from 2025 to this year as far as New … [Read more...]
St. Susan Center’s Freezer Vandalized
St. Susan Center is dealing with the theft of part of their freezer system. The soup kitchen posted on social media that sometime around 5:30 a.m., Sunday, August 16, someone “completely gutted the compressor system for our 28’ by 28’ … [Read more...]
Two Jamestown Residents Charged With Animal Cruelty, Endangering The Welfare Of A Child
Two Jamestown residents have been arrested on animal cruelty charges and endangering the welfare of a child. Jamestown Police report officers responded to a west side residence at 3:00 p.m., Friday, July 7 on a request from the Department of … [Read more...]
City Council To Review Grant Award To Purchase Equipment For JPD
Jamestown City Council will review a resolution to accept a grant that would help purchase equipment for the Jamestown Police Department. The Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office received funding through the state’s Discovery Grant Program … [Read more...]
