JAMESTOWN - City police are continuing their investigation into a reported shooting incident that took place Friday afternoon. Police say no one was injured when shots were reportedly fired around 2 p.m. near the intersection of W. Eighth and … [Read more...]
City Man Charged For Holding Up Local Convenience Store
JAMESTOWN – Jamestown Police have arrested a city man who was involved with holding up a convenience store in the city Friday afternoon. Jamestown police say 48 year-old Reinaldo Lugo was charged with third-degree robbery and grand … [Read more...]
Police Investigate Car-Pedestrian Accident Near Washington St. Bridge
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police are investigating an incident that took place Sunday night involving a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle near the Washington Street Bridge. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, the incident took place near the … [Read more...]
City Police Arrest Man for Illegal Possession of Loaded Pistol
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police have made an arrest after a traffic stop revealed a loaded pistol inside a vehicle. City police say a vehicle was stopped just before 3 a.m. Thursday on Foote Avenue at Briggs Street due to inadequate lights and a loud … [Read more...]
14 Local Residents Charged in Federal Drug Trafficking Investigation
BUFFALO - Fourteen Jamestown residents are facing multiple federal charges for their involvement in a methamphetamine drug trafficking ring. Assistant U.S. Attorney Patricia Astorga, who is handling the case, stated that according to the … [Read more...]
Four Charged Following Drug Investigation at Second Street Residence
JAMESTOWN - Four Jamestown residents face drug and weapons charges after police executed a search warrant in a resident Friday afternoon. City Police say an investigation into drug activity led police to request a search warrant at 1091 E. Second … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged Following 11-Hour Standoff with Police
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man is awaiting arraignment an 11-hour-long standoff with city police Sunday. Jamestown Police say the incident began early Sunday morning around 3 a.m. after receiving reports of a man chasing a woman with a knife at 22 … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Investigate Drowning Incident Near Brooklyn Square
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police have released the name of the person whose body was found in the Chadakoin River Monday morning. The body of 61-year-old Robert Cavender was recovered from the river around 6:30 a.m. Monday in the vicinity of Victoria … [Read more...]
Tracy Plaza Construction Results in Another Roof Leak
JAMESTOWN - The City of Jamestown is experiencing more leaking roof problems at City Hall. On Monday night during the Jamestown City Council work session it was learned that a portion of the Fire Department - located below Tracy Plaza at City Hall … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Warn Public of Credit Card Skimming Devices
JAMESTOWN - Local police are advising the public to be aware of credit card skimming devices being used in the Jamestown area. A skimming device is an electronic device used by a thief to connect to a credit or debit card reader – including gas … [Read more...]
