JAMESTOWN - Four people in Jamestown were arrested Tuesday on charges related to possessing methamphetamine following two separate investigations by the Jamestown Metro Drug Task force. Investigators from the Task Force arrested 32-year-old Kyle … [Read more...]
City Man Charged For Setting Fire to Female is Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison
MAYVILLE - A Jamestown man accused of setting a woman on fire in late 2017 has been sentenced to 21 years in state prison. Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson says 38-year-old Luis Castro-Mojica was sentenced Monday in county court … [Read more...]
Meth Use Reportedly on the Rise in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police Chief Harry Snellings is reporting a “significant” increase of methamphetamine in the city of Jamestown. According to an article in Friday's Jamestown Post-Journal, Snellings appeared Thursday before the the Strategic … [Read more...]
City, Insurance Company Sue Contractor Over Damage to Police Department, City Hall
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the city of Jamestown and its insurance carrier are suing the contractor they believe is responsible for causing millions of dollars in water damage to the Jamestown Police … [Read more...]
Two Arrested Following Investigation into Complaints of Drug Activity on City’s North Side
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department arrested two men Thursday afternoon following an investigation into complaints of drug activity at a residence on the north side of town. Police say 32-year-old Ryan Stills and 55-year-old Warren Dinkens … [Read more...]
City Police Arrest Man for Possessing Fentanyl While Serving Bench Warrent
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man was arrested for possessing a fentanyl-methamphetamine mixture and a large amount of cash while serving a bench warrant. City police say 24-year-old Jesse Nahrebeski was wanted for failure to appear on a driving while … [Read more...]
City Man Charged in Connection to Jan. 30 Drive-By Shooting Incident
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man has been indicted on three counts of attempted murder and one count of first degree assault following an investigation into the drive-by shooting that took place on the north side of town at the end of January. City … [Read more...]
City Man Arrested on Arson Charge Following Friday Night Fire
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man has been arrested on arson charges after a fire broke out and seriously hurt one person late Friday night. Jamestown Police captain Robert Samuelson says the fire broke out around 11:30 p.m. at 105 Weeks St. An upstairs … [Read more...]
City Police Ask for Public’s Help in Identifying Suspects Involved in Drive-By Shooting on N. Main Street
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a vehicle and/or its occupants after an overnight drive by shooting took place in the city sending one person to the hospital. JPD Captain Robert Samuelson sent out a … [Read more...]
Trio Arrested in Randolph Now Face Federal Drug Charges
BUFFALO - Three individuals arrested earlier this month is what was described as the largest methamphetamine busts in the region's history now face federal charges. The U.S. Attorney's office in Buffalo announced Tuesday that 38 year-old Mark … [Read more...]
