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...]
UPDATE: Shooting Victim Deceased, Charges Against Suspect Upgraded to 2nd Degree Murder
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...]
Lawmakers Unlikely to Act on Proposed JPD-Sheriff’s Office Consolidation Plan
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...]
Police Urge Residents to Lock their Vehicles to Avoid being Victims of Larceny
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...]
Conewango Man Faces Multiple Charges Following Alleged Sexual Assault at Jamestown Laundromat
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...]
