JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is one of several police agencies from across the country that was recently named in an investigative report by CNN focusing on the destruction of rape evidence. The CNN report was entitled ''Disturbing' … [Read more...]
City Man Charged in Domestic Incident Involving Disconnection of Gas Line
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man was arrested early Friday night for allegedly unhooking a stove’s gas line in an attempt to harm people inside a residence on the city’s north side. Jamestown Police say they arrested Justin Traver after being called to … [Read more...]
City Man Faces Charges After Loaded Handgun Found in Vehicle in JCC Parking Lot
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...]
City Woman Charged Following Tuesday Stabbing Incident
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...]
City Police Investigate Friday Afternoon Incident Involving Gunfire
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...]
