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...]
[Video Evidence Released] Police Shoot, Kill Unleashed Dog After Charging at Officers
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...]
Two Charged Following Animal Cruelty Investigation in Jamestown Involving 10 Dogs
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...]
Jamestown Man Charged in Thursday Falconer Bank Robbery
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...]
More than a Dozen Charged in ‘Operation Meltdown’ Federal Methamphetamine Bust
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...]
Jamestown High School Sees Extra Police Patrols Following Alleged Threat
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...]
City Police Investigate East Side Shooting
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police are investigating a shooting incident on the city’s east side that left one person injured. The shooting took place at about 7:15 p.m. Tuesday near the intersection of Bowen and Peach streets. When EMS arrived on the … [Read more...]
Due to Delay in Indictment Proceedings, Man Who Allegedly Killed Dog Released from Jail on Own Recognizance
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown man who was arrested in early April for allegedly hanging a dog from a tree on the city’s west side has been released from jail on his own recognizance while he waits for legal proceedings to continue. The Jamestown … [Read more...]
Body Believed to be That of Missing Jamestown Man Found in Chadakoin River
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department has recovered a body from the Chadakoin River that is believed to be the city man who was reported missing last month. In a media release sent out Tuesday afternoon, Jamestown Police Captain Robert … [Read more...]
City Man Charged with Possessing Large Quantity of Untaxed Cigarettes
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man has been arrested and charged with possessing and selling untaxed cigarettes. City police say 46 year-old Steven Patterson was taken into custody Tuesday after a search warrant was executed at his home at 262 Forest … [Read more...]
