JAMESTOWN - Two city men were arrested Wednesday following an investigation into the burglary of thousands of dollars worth of electronics from a downtown business. The Jamestown Police Department says 29-year-old Bryan Novaro and 24-year-old … [Read more...]
City Man Charged After Crashing Into Patrol Car During Pursuit
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man was arrested Sunday night after hitting leading police on a pursuit and also hitting a city patrol car. Jamestown police say officers took 27-year-old Samuel Gagliano into custody after initially attempting to stop him … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested on Federal Drug Warrant
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man was arrested on a federal drug trafficking warrant Thursday, but not until after he attempted to escape the police when they arrived at a residence at 126 Hedges Ave. Police say 35-year-old Richard Kinsey Jr. was wanted … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Find Vehicle Connected to Weekend Shooting Incident on Hazard Street
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is giving an update into the shooting incident that left one person in critical condition and which occurred this past weekend on the city's south side. Police say they've recovered the vehicle involved … [Read more...]
One Person Critically Injured Following Saturday Night Shooting Incident in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - An unidentified male shooting victim is in critical condition after he was shot multiple times late Saturday night in Jamestown. Jamestown Police say the victim was reportedly driving on Hazzard Street, near Newland Avenue, around … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Chief Says New State Discovery Rules Creating a Backlog for Evidence Processing
JAMESTOWN - Police Chief and Public Safety Director Harry Snellings gave a brief update Monday night to the Jamestown City Council on how the new criminal justice reform laws changes are impacting Jamestown Police Department. Snellings said … [Read more...]
Police Remind Residents to Not Leave Valuables, Especially Firearms, in Unattended Vehicles
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is reminding local residents to always lock your vehicles when they are left parked and unattended. Police say that even if the vehicle is parked in your own driveway it should be locked. It is not … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Family, Friends of Local Shooting Victim Seek Answers After Police Fail to File Charges
UPDATE (Dec. 10, 2019 - 2:20 p.m.): WRFA spoke with Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson Tuesday afternoon in regards to this story. For clarification, Samuelson informed us that he has been in regular contact with the family members of Tony … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Receive Grant for Purchase of Speed Trailer, Breathalyzer Equipment
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department will be getting over $17,000 in federal funding to help with the purchase of a Mobile Speed Trailer and an Alco-Sensor, which is used in breathalyzer tests during DWI stops. According to a media release … [Read more...]
Police Wait to Speak with Victim as Investigation Continues into Bullfrog Shooting Incident
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police are continuing their investigation into a shooting incident at the Bullfrog Hotel Bar and Grill this past weekend that resulted in one person being sent to the hospital. So far no charges have been filed in the … [Read more...]
