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...]
Police Make Several Drug Arrests on Thursday and Friday
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...]
Two Arrested Following Prendergast Ave. Drug Investigation
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...]
Chautauqua County, Jamestown Police to Benefit from State Grant Aimed at Stopping Violent Crimes
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...]
No Injuries Reported in Easter Sunday North Side Shooting Incident
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...]
City Man Charged For Driving Dirt Bike Erratically Down Washington St., Fleeing from Police
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...]
Two Jamestown Men Charged For Possession of Stolen Gun
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...]
City Police Investigate Drive-By Shooting Incident
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that reportedly left multiple bullet holes on a 6 W. 12th St. home early Friday morning. A Report in the Post-Journal said the shooting occurred shortly before 3:30 a.m. and was … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Falconer Man Arrested in Connection to 12 Separate Arsons in Jamestown and Falconer
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police have announced that a suspect is now in custody in connection to a string of recent arsons that took place on the city's north side. Jamestown Police Chief Harry Snellings and other local officials held a … [Read more...]
Police Investigate South Side Arson, Say It’s not Connected to Last Month’s North Side Arsons
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police are investigating yet another arson incident, this time at a home on the south side of town. City Firefighters were called to a reported fire at 206 Charles St. just before 7 a.m. Tuesday, with heavy fire being spotted … [Read more...]
