JAMESTOWN - City police on Thursday say they've received a complaint from several citizens that they had received a phone call from a male subject who identified himself as an IRS Tax Agent. According to Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, … [Read more...]
Teresi Acknowledges Increased Drug Crime, Arsons in 2014 State of City Address
JAMESTOWN - When Mayor Sam Teresi delivered his State of the City Address on Monday Night, he mentioned two specific types of crime that have been on the rise during the past year. Teresi said that in 2014, the city's department of public safety … [Read more...]
City Man Hospitalized After Leading Police on High-Speed Chase
JAMESTOWN - A police chase through the city's southside resulted in a two-vehicle accident with the driver who was allegedly fled from police being sent to an Erie hospital. According to a report from the Jamestown Police Department, officers … [Read more...]
Police Looking for Female Involved in Attempted Robbery on Sunday
JAMESTOWN - Investigators with the Jamestown Police Department are looking into an attempted robbery that took place Sunday morning at the U.S. News store in the Family Dollar Plaza on E. Second St. City police say at about 9:15 a.m. Sunday, an … [Read more...]
Wanted Jamestown Man Arrested for Burglary, Resisting Arrest
KIANTONE - A Jamestown Man is in police custody for allegedly burglarizing a home in Kiantone and then kicking a police dog while resisting arrest. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff Officers, deputies were called to a home on … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Issue Travel Advisory, Remind Residents of Alternate Parking Rules
JAMESTOWN - With the current weather and road conditions, the Jamestown Police Department is advising that all motorists use extreme caution while driving. City Police and the Department of Public Works are also reminding all city residents that … [Read more...]
City Officials Reach New Contract Agreement with Police, Firefighters’ Unions
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown has new contracts in place for its two public safety unions. During the final city council meeting of the year on Monday Night, Jamestown City Councilman and Finance Committee chairman Tony Dolce announced that … [Read more...]
City Police Investigate Brazen Wire Theft
JAMESTOWN - City Police are investigating a series of larcenies involving the theft of wire from the Jamestown Fire Department's box alarms. According to a recent police report, the person or people involved is reportedly using a bucket truck to … [Read more...]
City Man Arrested for Allegedly Dealing Heroin
JAMESTOWN - City police have made another heroin arrest. The Jamestown Police Drug Enforcement Unit, following a several month investigation commenced by citizen complaints, has arrested 31 year-0ld Maurice Hough of Jamestown and charged him with … [Read more...]
City Police Investigate Separate Armed Robberies
JAMESTOWN - City Police are continuing their investigation into two separate armed robberies that took place in the city over the past week. The most recent incident took place on Tuesday night, when two victims were robbed at gunpoint by two … [Read more...]
