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UPDATE: Shooting Victim Deceased, Charges Against Suspect Upgraded to 2nd Degree Murder

July 25, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

UPDATED 12:50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 Jamestown Police are reporting that the victim in Tuesday morning's west side shooting as died as a result of his injuries. A media release sent out Wednesday afternoon says the victim, whose name has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Assault, Attempted Murder, Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, David Waggoner, Ellicott Police Department, Homicide, Jamestown Police Department, Shooting Death, Shooting Incident

Lawmakers Unlikely to Act on Proposed JPD-Sheriff’s Office Consolidation Plan

July 24, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Despite years of meetings, negotiations and over $200,000 in state money spent to complete a study and plan-of-action, it appears an intermunicipal agreement involving the Jamestown Police Department and the Chautauqua County Sheriff's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Center for Governmental Research, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, George Borrello, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, New York State Department of State, Police Consolidation Study, Public Safety Consolidation Task Force

Police Urge Residents to Lock their Vehicles to Avoid being Victims of Larceny

July 23, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department has seen a spike in vehicle larcenies, most of which involve items being taken from unlocked cars. According to the Post-Journal, since April 1, the department has reported 233 total larcenies in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department

Conewango Man Faces Multiple Charges Following Alleged Sexual Assault at Jamestown Laundromat

July 19, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - City police have arrested a Conewango, NY man on multiple charges following an alleged sexual assault that took place late Tuesday morning at a south side laundromat. City police say 31-year-old Dennis Park Jr. was charged with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Criminal Sex Act, Dennis Park Jr., Forcible Touching, Jamestown Police Department, Obstruction of Breathing, Sexual Assault, Unlawful Imprisonment

Three Charged Following Monday Morning Traffic Stop

July 10, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Three people have been arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop that took place Monday morning in Jamestown. City police say 38-year-old Lashon Hayes, 36-year-old Lawrence McGrigg, and a 17-year-old female were arrested after … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Drug Arrest, Jamestown Police Department, Lashon Hayes, Lawrence McGrigg

[Video Evidence Released] Police Shoot, Kill Unleashed Dog After Charging at Officers

June 28, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police have shot and killed an unleashed dog in the city after it reportedly charged at an officer in a threatening manner. Police captain Robert Samuelson said the incident occurred shortly before 2 p.m. Wednesday as two … [Read more...]

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

Two Charged Following Animal Cruelty Investigation in Jamestown Involving 10 Dogs

June 26, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A  Jamestown woman along with a teenager face animal cruelty charges following an investigation by city police this past week. According to a media release from the Jamestown Police Department, 40-year-old Christine Emming was charged … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Animal Cruelty, Christine Emming, Jamestown Police Department

Jamestown Man Charged in Thursday Falconer Bank Robbery

June 25, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

FALCONER - The suspect connected to a bank robbery that took place late Thursday morning in Falconer is now in custody, but police are continuing to ask the public for help in tracking down another person possibly connected to the crime. Jamestown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Albert Chapman, Community Bank NA, Jamestown Police Department, Kwik Fill, Robbery

More than a Dozen Charged in ‘Operation Meltdown’ Federal Methamphetamine Bust

June 20, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A joint effort by local, state, and federal authorities has led to the arrest of 18 individuals involved with allegedly trafficking and selling methamphetamine. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Karaszewski was in Jamestown Tuesday to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alexis Hall, Andrew Bennett, ATF, Christina Dean, Danny Michael III, Destiny Hare, Ellicott Police Department, Evan Motherwell, FBI, Harry Snellings, Jacob Motherwell, Jamell Trapp, Jamestown Police Department, Jarred Dean, Joey Weise, Joseph Karaszewski, Marcus Bowman, Michael Davis, New York State Police, Operation Meltdown, Richard Dean, Searcy Fields, Stacie Yancer, Tina Motherwell, U.S. Attorney's Office

Jamestown High School Sees Extra Police Patrols Following Alleged Threat

June 7, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Post-Journal is reporting that extra patrols have been added to Jamestown High School after a reported threat made last week resurfaced. A post was reportedly made on social media Friday regarding an alleged threat to the school. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Harry Snellings, Jamestown High School, Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Public Schools, Mike McElrath

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