JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown resident and former member of the Jamestown Police Department faces federal charges for threatening another person over the Internet. A media release sent out Wednesday from the office of U.S. Attorney William Hochul, Jr. … [Read more...]
Teen Accused of Pulling Knife on Officer at Jamestown High School
JAMESTOWN - City police have arrested a teen after he allegedly pulled a knife on a member of the New York State Police. According to Jamestown Police, a plain clothes investigator from the State Police saw an altercation in the parking lot of … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Investigating Fatal Car-Pedestrian Accident
UPDATE at 12:45 p.m. Thursday: The Jamestown Police Department has released the name of the woman who died as a result of the car-pedestrian accident on Wednesday. They say 69 year old Margaret I. Thorn of Jamestown died after she was struck by a car … [Read more...]
City Man Charged Following Drug Investigation
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...]
