JAMESTOWN - September 12 was to be the deadline for when the city of Jamestown, Village of Falconer, and Town of Ellicott would act on an annexation proposal involving the Board of Public Utilities Dow Street Substation in Falconer. However, because … [Read more...]
City Man Charged with Homicide Being Held without Bail
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown man accused of killing another area resident will be held in county court without bail as his case moves forward in county court. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting today that the arraignment of 51 year-old Brian … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged Following Vehicle Pursuit
JAMESTOWN - A city man faces several charges following an alleged vehicle pursuit that took place early Tuesday morning on the Foote Ave. Arterial near Forest Ave. According to the Jamestown Police Department, officers noticed a white motorcycle … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged with Murder Following Discovery of Body on Sixth Street
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man is facing a charge of second-degree murder after a man was found dead near an apartment complex on East Sixth Street early Saturday morning. City Police say 51-year-old Brian Korzeniewski was arrested following the … [Read more...]
City Man Charged for Selling $10,000 Worth of Untaxed Cigarettes
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man has been arrested for allegedly selling a large number of untaxed tobacco products from his Crescent Street business. The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance says 55 year-old Jack Kincaid was arrested last … [Read more...]
Bicyclist Struck by Police Patrol Car Over Weekend
JAMESTOWN - A bicyclist was sent to the hospital late Saturday night after being struck by a Jamestown Police Department patrol car in downtown Jamestown. The Post-Journal is reporting the incident took place just before midnight Saturday at the … [Read more...]
Former JPD Police Officer and Veteran Awarded $170,000 Judgement in Discrimination Case Against City
MAYVILLE - A former Jamestown police officer has been awarded a settlement of $170,000 in damages from the city after a judge found he was discriminated against by the police department because of spending time away from the force due to serving in … [Read more...]
Fire at Local LGBTQ Establishment, Arson is Suspected
JAMESTOWN - A fire reportedly broke out early Thursday at Sneakers bar, located at the corner of Harrison and Institute Streets in Jamestown. Reports on social media say the Jamestown Fire Department was called to the establishment around 2:30 … [Read more...]
Three Arrested on Drug Charges Following Tuesday Morning Traffic Stop
JAMESTOWN - Three people were arrested on drug charges Tuesday morning following a traffic stop in downtown Jamestown. City police say the stop took place just before 8 a.m. at the intersection of Eighth and North Main Streets, just before 8 … [Read more...]
Ellicott Supervisor Stands By Claim that Jamestown Officers Follow Unwritten Policy Regarding Mutual Aid
FALCONER - The Supervisor of the Town of Ellicott is standing by comments he made when it comes to criticizing the Jamestown Police Department and an alleged policy regarding its response to backup calls outside of the city. Ellicott supervisor … [Read more...]
