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City Man Faces Charges After Loaded Handgun Found in Vehicle in JCC Parking Lot

November 29, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man has been charged for criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds after a loaded handgun was found in a vehicle parked in a lot at Jamestown Community College. According to the Jamestown Police Department, officers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andre Richards, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Damone McNamee, Illegal Gun Possession, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Police Department

City Woman Charged Following Tuesday Stabbing Incident

November 28, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown woman has been arrested following a stabbing incident that occurred Tuesday morning. The Jamestown Police Department was called at about 8:30 a.m. Tuesday to UPMC Chautauqua for a reported stabbing. Police learned a victim … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Damaris Lopez-Mendoza, Jamestown Police Department, Stabbing Incident, UPMC Chautauqua

City Police Investigate Friday Afternoon Incident Involving Gunfire

November 19, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department, Shooting Incident

City Man Charged For Holding Up Local Convenience Store

November 12, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 7-Eleven, Jamestown Police Department, Reinaldo Lugo, Robbery

Police Investigate Car-Pedestrian Accident Near Washington St. Bridge

October 29, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Car-Pedestrian Accident, Jamestown Police Department, UPMC Chautauqua

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

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