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Public Calls for More Police Support at Budget Public Hearing

November 22, 2021 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Speakers at the public hearing on the proposed 2022 Executive Budget for the City of Jamestown called for more support for the Police Department. Jamestown resident Doug Champ said he has a problem with the Jamestown Police Department only … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022 City Budget, American Rescue Plan, Doug Champ, Jamestown Police Department, Kendall Club PBA, Kim Ecklund, Sam Piazza, Tamara Dickey, Tim Jackson, Tony Dolce

Police, Fire Present Budgets to Jamestown City Council

October 19, 2021 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022 City Budget, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Police Department, Jeff Russell, Matt Coon, Patrick Monaghan, Tim Jackson

Jamestown Police Investigating Suspicious Death

July 14, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Jamestown Police Department

Police Agencies Enter Final Stage of Completing Mandated Reform Plans

March 3, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Eddie Sundquist, George Floyd, George Floyd Protests, James Quattrone, Jamestown Police Department, New York State Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative

City Police Investigate Shooting Death, Seek Help from Public

March 1, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 38 Peach Street Shooting, Angel Oriz Rodriguez, Jamestown Police Department, Shooting Death, Shooting Incident

Home Invasion Report Leads to Discovery of Drugs Inside Victim’s Home

February 11, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Drug Arrest, Jamestown Police Department

Jamestown Police Department Adds Domestic Violence Comfort Dog to Police Force

January 20, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Eddie Sundquist, Emma Ward, Jamestown Police Department, Tim Jackson

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson – Dec. 17, 2020

December 18, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department, New York State Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative, Tim Jackson

Jackson Appointed Chief of Police

November 17, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Eddie Sundquist, Harry Snellings, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Tim Jackson

City Police Investigate Incident Involving White Van and Students Walking to School

October 30, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department

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