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City Police Arrest Man for Illegal Possession of Loaded Pistol

October 26, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Illegal Gun Possession, Jamestown Police Department, Kyle Kamholtz

14 Local Residents Charged in Federal Drug Trafficking Investigation

October 18, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alexis Hall, Andrew Bennett, Danny Michael III, Destiny Hare, Ernest Cauley Jr., Jacob Motherwell, Jamell Trapp, Jamestown Police Department, Marcus Bowman, Michael Davis, Patricia Astorga, Ramael Fields, Searcy Fields, Stacie Yancer, Stephanie Harrison, U.S. Attorney's Office, U.S. District Court, Zackiel Fields Jr.

Four Charged Following Drug Investigation at Second Street Residence

September 25, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Angel Mason, Jamestown Police Department, Jamie Bennett, Joshua Doud, Ricky Sadler

Jamestown Man Charged Following 11-Hour Standoff with Police

September 24, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Endangerment, Jamestown Police Department, Nicholas Brown, Unlawful Imprisonment

Jamestown Police Investigate Drowning Incident Near Brooklyn Square

September 18, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Drowning, Jamestown Police Department, Robert Cavender

Tracy Plaza Construction Results in Another Roof Leak

September 17, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Liuzzo, Greenman Pederson, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Police Department, Jeff Lehman, Patterson-Stevens, Tracy Plaza

Jamestown Police Warn Public of Credit Card Skimming Devices

September 12, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Credit Card Fraud, Jamestown Police Department

[VIDEO] Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspects Involved in Home Invasion, Robbery

September 11, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN, NY - City police are investigating what they are describing as a violent armed home invasion robbery that took place early Sunday morning. According to Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, the incident took place at Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, Video Tagged With: Home Invasion, Jamestown Police Department, Robert Samuelson

CARTS Buses Could be Discussed During Monday’s Jamestown City Council Meeting

September 10, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will hold its first work session of the month Monday night in city hall. Among the items that will likely be discussed is an update regarding the future hub for the county’s CARTS buses in the downtown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CARTS, George Borrello, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Sam Tersesi

Police Charge Two Following Drug Investigation

September 5, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Two city residents have been arrested after drugs and several weapons were found inside their S. Main St. home late last week. City police say officers executed a search warrant at 287 S. Main St. on Friday following an investigation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alexis Hall, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Henry Stovall, Jamestown Police Department, methamphetamine

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