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...]
City Police Continue to Follow Up on Leads in Arson Investigation
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is continuing its investigation into a series of arsons that took place late last month on the city’s north side. Jamestown Police Chief Harry Snellings said Monday night following the Jamestown City … [Read more...]
Two Separate Weekend Fires in Jamestown, Kennedy Claim Two Lives
Two separate fires over the weekend in Jamestown and the Town of Poland have claimed the lives of two individuals. A Jamestown man has lost his life early Sunday morning following a fire on the city's south side. The Jamestown Police Department … [Read more...]
City Police Release Surveillance Video of Arson Suspect
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police have released video footage containing images of the person they believe is responsible for last week’s rash of arsons. VIEW VIDEO ON JPD FACEBOOK PAGE On Thursday investigators posted a black and white video on … [Read more...]
