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...]
Police Investigate Drowning in Chadakoin River
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that a 47-year-old man drowned Wednesday after getting swept into the Chadakoin River near the intersection of Winsor and Harrison Streets in Jamestown Police say 47-year old Dennis Plumber of … [Read more...]
JPD Police Chief: Ellicott Town Supervisor’s Comments Regarding Mutual Aid Out of Line, Untrue
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Safety Director and Police Chief Harry Snellings says recent comments made by the Town of Ellicott Supervisor regarding a supposed mutual aid policy in the city of Jamestown was out of line and untrue. Snellings is … [Read more...]
City Man Charged for Possession of Stolen Handgun
JAMESTOWN - City police raided a home Monday afternoon after receiving a report of a person with a weapon. At about 5 p.m. Monday members of the Jamestown Police Department were called to the area of 1063 E. Second St. On arrival, officers … [Read more...]
Two Arrested Following Investigation into Stolen Gun, Other Property in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - City police have arrested two men for possession of stolen weapons, stolen property, and drugs. City police say the arrests of 52 year-old Bernard Philbrick Jr. and 25 year-old Kyle Lewis took place Monday morning following an … [Read more...]
