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...]
Resolutions To Update Noise Ordinance, Dog Impoundment Fees On City Council Voting Agenda
A resolution to update the City of Jamestown’s noise ordinance is on City Council’s agenda tonight. The resolution under new business would add language that allows Jamestown Police to have a car towed and impounded as a public nuisance after the … [Read more...]
Man Arrested In Connection With Shooting In Jamestown
A Jamestown man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that happened early Thursday morning on the eastside. Jamestown Police said officers responded to East Second Street near Cheney just before 1:00 a.m. for a reported gunshot … [Read more...]
Two Arrested For Torturing Dog
Two people have been arrested for torturing a dog following a domestic violence incident in Jamestown. Jamestown Police report officers were called to a house on the southside of the city around 5:30 p.m. Thursday. An investigation found that … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested For Stealing More Than $1 Million From Employer
A Jamestown man has been charged with stealing more than $1 million from his employer. Jamestown Police say that following an investigation by their department and the Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office, 60-year old Paul A. Weinstein was … [Read more...]
