JAMESTOWN - A pair of separate high speed chases in Jamestown have led to local men to being arrested. Jamestown police charged 45-year-old Daniel Babyak of Falconer with unlawfully fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, reckless driving, … [Read more...]
City Man Arrested on Federal Child Pornography Charges
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man is facing federal charges of possessing child pornography. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Buffalo says 33 year-old Matthew Bailer has been charged with possession of child pornography. The charges come after Jamestown … [Read more...]
City Police Investigate Two Separate Stabbing Incidents on Wednesday
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police are investigating a stabbing incident that took place on the city’s north side. Officers were called to an apartment on Prendergast Ave. at the intersection with Fifth Street around 3 p.m. Wednesday. A female victim … [Read more...]
City Man Arrested Following Investigation into Stabbing Incident
JAMESTOWN - A city man has been charged for his alleged involvement in a stabbing that took place last week on W. Fourth Street. Jamestown Police say 22 year-old Askia Faison has been charged with first-degree assault in relation to the stabbing … [Read more...]
City, Union Continue to Await Announcement of Arbitration Decision
JAMESTOWN - The wait continues for a decision regarding the arbitration case between the city of Jamestown and its police officer's union. That from Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, who told WRFA during his August interview it's still not known when … [Read more...]
DA’s Office Reaches Plea Agreement with Jamestown Man Accused of Murder
[MEDIA RELEASE FROM CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE] MAYVILLE - District Attorney Patrick Swanson announced on Friday morning that 52 year-old Brian Korzeniewski of Jamestown entered a plea of “Not Responsible By Reason of Mental … [Read more...]
Jamestown Pair Arrested on Illegal Gun, Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop
JAMESTOWN - Two Jamestown residents were charged late last week after police recovered a loaded and defaced pistol, methamphetamine and fake $100 bills. Jamestown police were patrolling the north side of the city when they saw a vehicle with a … [Read more...]
City Man Charged Following Stabbing Investigation
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man is in police custody after he allegedly stabbed a woman Monday morning on the city’s north side. Jamestown Police were called to UPMC Chautauqua for a report of a stabbing victim in the hospital emergency room. A … [Read more...]
City Man Charged Following High Speed Motorcycle Chase
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man is in the city jail this morning awaiting arraignment after fleeing from police on a motorcycle Tuesday afternoon. Jamestown police say 38-year-old Joey Weise allegedly committed a traffic violation around 4:40 p.m. on … [Read more...]
City Police Release Name of Shooting Victim
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department has released the name of the man who was shot Tuesday morning and died the next day as a result of his injuries. City police say 30-year-old William J. Michishima was taken off life support Wednesday at … [Read more...]
