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City Police Seek Help in Solving Rash of Arson Fires

January 4, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police are asking the public to help solve a string of arson fires that were recently set in the city. Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson says three arsons occurred in vacant homes during the last part of Decmeber. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arson, Jamestown Police Department, Robert Samuelson

Jamestown City Council Aware of Troubled Financial Outlook for 2016

January 4, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - City leaders will have their work cut out for them in 2016. On Friday, Jan. 1 the Jamestown City Council held its first meeting of the year, which focused mostly on approving mayoral appointments as well as appointing the council … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2016 City Budget, 2017 City Budget, Alfonso Pagan, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, George Spitale, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Maria Jones, Marie Carrubba, Police Consolidation Study, Public Safety Consolidation Task Force, Tony Dolce, Vicki James

Jamestown Man Charged in Connection to November Home Invasion

January 4, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A Chautauqua County Grand Jury has handed down an eight-count indictment against a Jamestown man for his alleged involvement in a south side home invasion that took place in November. Jamestown Police say 25 year-old Felix Lozada has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Felix Lozada, Home Invasion, Jamestown Police Department

Two Men Arrested Following Sunday Morning Home Invasion in City

December 21, 2015 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police have arrested two individuals following an investigation into a home invasion and robbery that took place over the weekend. Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson says 19 year-old Francisco McGowan and 20 year-old … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Burglary, Dylan Colon, Francisco McGowan, Home Invasion, Jamestown Police Department

Witruke Hearing Adjourned until March 16

December 17, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Jamestown man charged with the double homicide that took place earlier this month on Barrows St. will wait until March 16 until his next day in court. The Jamestown Post Journal is reporting today that 51 year old Allen Witruke had … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Witruke, Barrows Double Homicide, Catherine Witruke, Eric Washburn, Jamestown Police Department, John Zuroski, Ned Barone

Jamestown Man Arrested for Making Meth at 8th Street Residence

December 14, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown Police task force raided an address on 8th St. Friday leading to the arrest of 39 year-old Harry Radke on charges related to making and selling methamphetamine. Police say Radke was charged with cooking meth at that address … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Harry Radke, Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force, Jamestown Police Department, methamphetamine, New York State Police

City Man Arrested on Drug, Gun Charges

December 14, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force along with New York State Police say they searched a home on Thursday and found drugs and a loaded gun. Specifically, officers say they found a .22 caliber pistol, heroin, methadone and other … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Heroin, Illegal Gun Possession, Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force, Jamestown Police Department, Mario Adams

Witruke Pleads Not Guilty to Two Counts of Murder

December 10, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown man accused in the double homicide that took place Tuesday morning on Barrows street has pleaded not guilty to two charges of 2nd degree murder. 51-year-old Allen Witruke was arraigned in Jamestown city court Wednesday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Witruke, Barrows Double Homicide, Catherine Witruke, Chautauqua County Coroner, Chautauqua County Court, Eric Washburn, Erie County Medical Examiners Office, Jamestown City Court, Jamestown Police Department, Olean Police Department, Robert Samuelson

Jamestown Police Release Names of Victims in Tuesday’s Double Homicide

December 9, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police have released the names of the two victims killed in a double homicide that took place Tuesday morning, Dec. 8, at a home on Barrows St. in the city. Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson says the victims have been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Witruke, Barrows Double Homicide, Catherine Witruke, Eric Washburn, Jamestown Police Department, Robert Samuelson

[LISTEN] Suspect Connected to Barrows St. Double Homicide Now in Custody

December 8, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN, NY - Jamestown, NY Police Chief Harry Snellings and Chautauqua County First Assistant District Attorney John Zuroski hold a press conference to update the public on a double homicide that took place at 235 Barrows St. in the city during … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Allen Witruke, Barrows Double Homicide, Harry Snellings, Jamestown Police Department, John Zuroski

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