JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown is looking into the issue of getting body cameras for every member of its police department. On Monday Jamestown Public Safety Director and police Chief Harry Snellings went over the details of equipping every … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested on Heroin Charges Following Police Chase
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man has been arrested for possessing a large amount of heroin while also leading police on a chase Wednesday afternoon. Jamestown police say 36-year-old Juan Velazquez was spotted early Wednesday afternoon speeding through … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Charge Six Students Following Vandalism Incident at High School
JAMESTOWN - Six Jamestown students are facing several charges following a vandalism incident that took place on Memorial Day at the high school. Jamestown police say an investigation into a reported burglary that occurred at the high school has … [Read more...]
Governor’s Office Announces $150,000 Gun Violence Grant for Chautauqua County, Jamestown
ALBANY - Local law enforcement in Chautauqua County will be getting more than $150,000 in funding to help combat gun violence. On Tuesday Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that 17 different counties in the state – including Chautauqua – will be … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Seek Public’s Help in Arson Investigation
JAMESTOWN - City police are asking for the public’s help in solving a rash of arsons that have taken place in the city. According to a recent media release, police believe there is pattern in a series of arsons that have taken place in the city … [Read more...]
Young Calls on State OCFS to Review Records of Previous Abuse Reports for Nayla Hodnett
ALBANY - Senator Cathy Young is requesting that a state agency take a more detailed look into the unsolved 2014 homicide involving a 16-month-old Jamestown girl. Young says she is requesting that Sheila Poole, the acting commissioner of the … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania Man Charged After Exposing Himself to JHS Students
JAMESTOWN - City police have arrested a 53-year-old Pennsylvania man on a charge of public lewdness after an incident was reported near Jamestown High School. City police say the incident took place in the area of East First Street around 7:30 … [Read more...]
Fire Crews Battle Another Arson Early Monday Morning on Falconer Street
JAMESTOWN - City police are investigating yet another arson in the city. According to a report in Tuesday’s Post-Journal, a vacant home at 420 Falconer Street was allegedly set on fire overnight Sunday – with fire crews responding to the address … [Read more...]
City Man Charged After Allegedly Having Marijuana Sent to Home
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man is facing charges after police say he had 6 ounces of marijuana delivered to his home from California. Officers received information about the pot shipment and went to 55 year-old Gary Billquist’s home on Winsor Street … [Read more...]
Police Charge Student for Possession of Heroin, Marijuana at Jamestown High School
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police have charged a student with possession of heroin and marijuana following an investigation at Jamestown High School. City police say the arrest took place on Thursday just after 8 a.m. when the Jamestown school resource … [Read more...]
