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City Police Charge Two on Burglary Charges

May 1, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Two Celoron residents were arrested early Saturday morning on burglary charges after being caught inside a Jamestown business. Jamestown Police say 40 year-old Robert Howard Jr. and 24 year-old Courtney Truver were arrested after city … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Burglary, Courtney Truver, Jamestown Police Department, Robert Howard Jr.

Two Charged with Child Endangerment for Deplorable Conditions at Hazzard St. Home

April 24, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Two city residents face child endangerment charges and their home has been condemned after it was discovered to be in deplorable conditions. According to Jamestown Police, officers were called to a residence at 80 Hazzard St. just … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Endangerment, Child Protective Services, Jamestown Police Department, Kimberly Scriven, Merle Smith

City Man Jailed for Violating Protection Order, Making Alleged Threats with Paintball Gun

April 24, 2017 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man was arrested after allegedly threatening another person with a paintball gun during a domestic incident. Members of the Jamestown Police Department were called to a home on Chandler St. just before 9 p.m. Saturday for a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aggravated Family Offense, Criminal Contempt, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Grant Monroe Jr., Jamestown Police Department, Menacing

Six Charged After Tower St. Burglary Investigation

April 24, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Six people, including two minors, were arrested Sunday following an alleged burglary incident that took place on Tower St. Members of the Jamestown Police Department were called to a location on Tower St. for a report of a suspect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Anthony Cunningham Jr., Burglary, Child Endangerment, Devon Jackson, Grand Larceny, Isiah Payne, Jamestown Police Department, Resisting Arrest, Tre Frank

Police Make Several Drug Arrests on Thursday and Friday

April 24, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Local police continue their fight into illegal drug trafficking in the city. Last Thursday, police arrested 40 year-old Richard Riley of Sinclairville after a traffic stop found him to allegedly be in possession of more than an ounce … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Bennett, Cindy Frank, Cocaine, David Hare, Destiny Franze-Hare, Drug Arrest, Heroin, Jamestown Police Department, Marijuana Arrest, methamphetamine, Patrica Bargy, Richard Riley

Two Arrested Following Prendergast Ave. Drug Investigation

April 19, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Two Jamestown residents were arrested on drug charges following a raid by the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force and State Police on the city’s north side. Police say 39 year-old Esteban Santiago and 24 year-old Rachyra Rivera-Rios were … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cocaine, Drug Arrest, Drug Investigation, Estaban Santiago, Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force, Jamestown Police Department, New York State Police, Rachrya Rivera Rios

Chautauqua County, Jamestown Police to Benefit from State Grant Aimed at Stopping Violent Crimes

April 19, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Local law enforcement will receive more than $185,000 in state funding as part of a program aimed at reducing gun-related crimes. On Tuesday Governor Andrew Cuomo announced more than $13.3 million in funding will be awarded to help law … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative, Jamestown Police Department

No Injuries Reported in Easter Sunday North Side Shooting Incident

April 17, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is investigating an apparent shooting incident that took place Sunday afternoon on the north side of town. The Post-Journal says the JPD received several calls from residents along Strong Street – … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department, Shooting Incident

City Man Charged For Driving Dirt Bike Erratically Down Washington St., Fleeing from Police

April 14, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man is in police custody after allegedly fleeing from police while riding a dirt bike. Jamestown Police say shortly afternoon on Thursday, a police officer observed a dirt bike being operated on Washington St. at a high … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Fermin Rodriguez-Robles, Jamestown Police Department

Two Jamestown Men Charged For Possession of Stolen Gun

April 10, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Two Jamestown residents are in police custody after a weekend traffic stop revealed they were in possession of a stolen gun. The Jamestown Police Department says they stopped a vehicle Sunday just after 4:45 a.m. near the intersection … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Illegal Gun Possession, Jamestown Police Department, Karee Rizzo-Walker, Sharef Corley, Stolen Gun

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