ALBANY - A local man who was charged in 2017 for setting over a dozen fires in the Jamestown area will not be prosecuted for the alleged crimes. The Post-Journal is reporting today that New York's highest court has denied an application seeking an … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Introduce New K9 Officer to Police Force
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department has announced the addition of K9 Officer “Kal” to the Police Force. K9 “Kal” is a 13-month old, all black German Shepherd K9 named after Kallie Swan who passed away at the age of 4 due to Leukemia in May … [Read more...]
Buffalo Resident Arrested for Illegal Possession of Handgun
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is reporting the arrest of a Buffalo man for allegedly possessing a loaded handgun without a permit. According to Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, officers made a traffic stop around 4 a.m. … [Read more...]
Contracting Firm Files $306,000 Lawsuit Against City For Failing to Pay for Work Completed
MAYVILLE - The contractor that was hired by the city of Jamestown to oversee Phase 2 of the renovation work on Tracy Plaza is suing the city for breech of contract. Specifically, Patterson-Stevens Inc., based out of Tonawanda, is claiming the city … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Councilman, Retired Police Officer, Recommends Expansion of Police Body Camera Policy
JAMESTOWN - Retired Jamestown Police Officer and current Jamestown City Councilman at large Jeffrey Russell is calling on the city to expand the police department's body camera policy to include all detectives working within the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: July 2, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: July 2, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist checks in for an interview on Community Matters and covers a variety of subjects - including … [Read more...]
Jamestown Receiving Funding from Justice Department to Fight COVID-19
BUFFALO - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced Thursday that Jamestown and Niagara falls have each been awarded grants under the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program. Niagara Falls will receive $142,134, and Jamestown will … [Read more...]
Non Emergency Construction Projects in Jamestown Ordered to Cease Immediately Until Further Notice
JAMESTOWN - Due to the ongoing COVID-19 State of Emergency, the Jamestown Department of Development has announced that all construction projects in the city are to cease immediately, unless doing so poses a threat to the health and safety of the … [Read more...]
Teenager Charged in Downtown Stabbing Incident
JAMESTOWN - An 18-year-old was arrested Sunday night after a reported stabbing incident in downtown Jamestown. Jamestown Police say officers were called to the area of West Fourth Street near Cherry Street on a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Make Several Arrests Following Investigation into Thursday Shooting
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police arrested six people on various charges, including illegal gun possession and drug possession, following an investigation into a shooting incident that took place late Thursday morning on the city's north side. Police … [Read more...]
