JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that an officer with the Jamestown Police Department charged in March with criminal possession of a forged instrument has resigned. Jamestown police Chief Harry Snellings told the Post-Journal … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested in Connection to Wednesday Morning convenience Store Robbery
JAMESTOWN - Local police have now released the name of one of the suspects they believe is connected to the recent armed robbery of a West Ellicott convenience store and gas station. Ellicott Police said on Thursday that at least two people are … [Read more...]
Jamestown Sees Uptick in Violent Crimes for 2018, with Rape up 200% from Previous Year
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown saw an increase in violent crimes for 2018, up by 15.5% over the previous year. That's according to the Jamestown Office of Public Safety's 2018 Annual Report, now available at the city website. The report … [Read more...]
Two Men Charged Following Vehicle Pursuit in Jamestown, Falconer, Town of Poland
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man and a man from Pennsylvania face several charges after a high-speed police chase took place last Saturday afternoon - leading police through the city and nearby Falconer and the Town of Ellicott before finally ending in … [Read more...]
One Person Injured in Saturday Morning Shooting Incident in Jamestown, Police Seeking Information
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department asking for the public's help in providing information related to a shooting incident that took place early Saturday morning on the city's south side. Jamestown police were called to the area of Charles … [Read more...]
City Police Investigate Suspicious Situation involving Students Walking to School
JAMESTOWN - City Police are investigating a suspicious situation involving a male in a pickup truck who allegedly approached a 12-year-old child Friday morning as the child was walking to school on Burr Place at Price Street in Jamestown. Police … [Read more...]
Police Chief Warns Public About Removing Political Signs and Rules on Where Signs Are Not Allowed
AMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is reminding the public it is illegal to remove political signs from another person's property. Jamestown Police chief Harry Snellings released a statement on Thursday, saying city police have received … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison on Federal Drug Charges
BUFFALO U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Alex Mercado, 40, of Jamestown, who was convicted of conspiracy to distribute one kilogram or more of heroin, was sentenced to serve 110 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard … [Read more...]
County Grand Jury Indicts City Man on Murder Charge Connected to 2017 Stabbing Death
MAYVILLE - A 20-year-old Jamestown man faces a charge of second degree murder following an indictment by a Chautauqua County Grand Jury. According to Jamestown Police, the charge comes a year-and-a-half after the November 2017 stabbing death of … [Read more...]
City Police Identify City Woman as Driver Involved in Hit-And-Run in Front of Hospital
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police have released the name of the driver involved in a hit-and-run incident that took place April 16 on Foote Ave. in front of the UPMC Chautauqua hospital. City police say 52-year-old Tammy Sawyer turned herself in on … [Read more...]
