Getting new police vehicles is the biggest issue for the Jamestown Police Department in the City Budget. Police Chief Tim Jackson, while presenting his budget to City Council last night, said there are nine front line cars that are used every day … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Investigating Suspicious Death
Jamestown Police are investigating a suspicious death on the city's northside. Police say a body was discovered at 118 Price Street early yesterday afternoon. Jamestown was being assisted by the Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office. … [Read more...]
Police Agencies Enter Final Stage of Completing Mandated Reform Plans
JAMESTOWN - Local police agencies have finalized their draft plans for the New York State Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative initiative. The plans are the result of a mandate issued by Gov. Andrew Cuomo last summer in the wake of the … [Read more...]
City Police Investigate Shooting Death, Seek Help from Public
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police are continuing their investigation into a homicide that occurred early Friday morning. Police identified the victim of the shooting as 43-year-old Angel Oriz Rodriguez, who was found in a yard at 38 Peach Street … [Read more...]
Home Invasion Report Leads to Discovery of Drugs Inside Victim’s Home
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police are investigating a home invasion and assault that took place Tuesday morning, which also led to the discovery of a pound of methamphetamine and cash. The invasion reportedly took place Tuesday at 10:55 a.m. at 118 … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Department Adds Domestic Violence Comfort Dog to Police Force
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department has announced the newest member of the police force - Hope, an 8 week-old yellow lab, who will serve as the department’s first comfort dog. The Police Department was inspired by other departments around … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson – Dec. 17, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson - Dec. 17, 2020 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with recently appointed Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson to learn more about his goals for the JPD, as well as getting an update on the … [Read more...]
Jackson Appointed Chief of Police
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist has appointed the city's current interim police chief to serve as chief of the Jamestown Police Department for the remainder of the current term. In a media release sent out Monday afternoon, Sundquist … [Read more...]
City Police Investigate Incident Involving White Van and Students Walking to School
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is asking for the public's help in providing information into an incident involving a white van, where the occupants reportedly approached two students walking to school Thursday morning. City police say … [Read more...]
City Man Charged Following Investigation into Hit-And-Run Involving Toddler
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department has filed charges against a city man who allegedly struck a child with his vehicle last Thurday night while driving down E. Fifth Street. Police say 27-year-old Nicholas Evans has been charged with … [Read more...]
