JAMESTOWN - A city man has been arrested following an investigation into the alleged sales and trafficking of narcotics in the Jamestown area. Jamestown police captain Robert Samuelson said members of the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force executed a … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Teen Charged Following Stabbing Incident in Downtown Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - A city teen was sent to the emergency room of WCA hospital early Tuesday evening following a stabbing incident in downtown Jamestown. City police say the 17 year old female victim was sliced across the face and ear by a 16 year old … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Jailed After Making Threats with a Shotgun
JAMESTOWN -A city man is in police custody after allegedly threatening several people with a shotgun. City police say 36 year-old Kenneth Whitney entered a home at 420 W. Eighth St. at about 1:30 a.m. Monday with a 12-gauge shotgun and threatened … [Read more...]
City Police Ask for Public’s Help in Identifying Subjects Involved in Downtown Burglary
JAMESTOWN - City police are asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects who allegedly broke into a business early Wednesday morning on the east side of town. Police say the two suspects reportedly entered J.W. Realty Rental … [Read more...]
Overall Crime Rate Drops in Jamestown, But Stats Don’t Paint the Whole Picture
JAMESTOWN - Overall crime is on the downturn in the city of Jamestown. However, the reported crime rate doesn't necessarily reflect the total amount of illegal activity - including drug trafficking - happening in the city. In addition, while the … [Read more...]
Two Face Drug Charges After 400 Envelopes of Heroin Found in East Second Street Home
JAMESTOWN - Two Jamestown residents face drug related charges following an investigation into the trafficking of heroin. Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson says 34 year-old Misha Gonzalez and 37 year old Juan Valasquez-Rodriguez were … [Read more...]
County DA Reaches Plea Deal with Tops Drive-By Shooting Suspect
MAYVILLE – One of the suspects involved in the 2015 drive-by shooting at Tops supermarket on Washington Street has reached a plea agreement with the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office. The Post-Journal is reporting that 23 year-old … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Chief Says Efforts Continue to Fight Heroin Trafficking Following Recent Overdoses
JAMESTOWN - The heroin epidemic is continuing to make its presence known in all corners of Western New York, including here in southern Chautauqua County. Since the start of 2016 there has been a countless number of residents overdosing on the drug, … [Read more...]
City Police Charge Three Following Raid at Best Western Hotel
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police arrested three city residents following an arrest at the Best Western Hotel in downtown Jamestown on Friday. City police say the arrests took place Friday afternoon at about 3:15 p.m. in two rooms of the hotel. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi: February 2016 Interview
Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016 (Part 1) and Thursday, Feb. 9 (Part 2). MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE For WRFA's February interview with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, public affairs director Jason Sample reviews the mayor's 2016 State … [Read more...]
