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...]
City Police Arrest Two in Connection to January Assault Incident
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown who’s no stranger to local law enforcement has been arrested yet again. City police say 30 year old Rocco Beardsley was arrested over the weekend following an investigation into an assault incident that took place on … [Read more...]
Police Have Suspect in Custody Connected to Jan. 25 Shooting that Injured a Child
JAMESTOWN - A suspect believed to be involved in last week’s shooting incident in downtown Jamestown is now in police custody. Jamestown police captain Robert Samuelson says investigators have identified at least one suspect believed to be … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Faces Arson Charges Following Grand Jury Indictment
JAMESTOWN - City police have arrested a city man following an investigation into a number of arsons that took throughout the city. Jamestown police say 26 year old Joshua Whalen faces three counts of 3rd degree arson following an indictment by a … [Read more...]
