Jamestown Police are investigating a stabbing death in the city. Police were called to the area of Lakeview Avenue and East Eighth Street around 4:30 a.m., Sunday, May 3 on a report of a stabbing. Officers found an unresponsive male victim with a … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested On Rape Charges
A Jamestown man has been arrested on rape charges. Jamestown Police said officers took complaints from two victims who alleged that 38-year old Shaun Clutter had sexually assaulted them last week. JPD said one of the victims has an active order of … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Investigating Two Shootings
Jamestown Police are investigating two shootings that happened near downtown Wednesday night. JPD said that officers were called around 9:40 p.m. to an area near East Eighth and Fulton Streets for a report of a shooting. Officers found an 18-year … [Read more...]
Historic Cross Returned To St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
A historic cross that was taken from St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Jamestown has been returned. The cross, which dates back to 1883, was taken from the chapel last week. Social media posts by St. Luke’s said that they shared with Jamestown Police … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Officer Being Recognized For Work Regarding Impaired Drivers
A Jamestown Police Officer is being recognized for his work regarding impaired drivers. Jamestown City Council will review a request by Deputy Chief Adam McKinley and Officer Kyle Liuzzo to attend the 2026 Annual New York State Law Enforcement … [Read more...]
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Requesting Return Of Historic Cross
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is requesting the return of a historic cross that was stolen from the church last week. Reverend Luke Fodor told WRFA that the situation is “sad and disheartening.” He said the altar cross in the chapel was taken … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – April 9, 2026
Jamestown has a new Police Chief and Fire Chief. Mayor Kim Ecklund tells us more about that and we talk about properties being taken over by the city as well as roadwork. … [Read more...]
JPD SWAT Team Awarded $75,000 To Upgrade Equipment, Support Training
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...]
