JAMESTOWN - City police are announcing the arrest of two Jamestown residents on drug possession charges following a lengthy investigation into the distribution and sale of heroin in the city. In a media release, JPD Captain Robert Samuelson said that … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Former JPD Detective Pleas Guilty to Official Misconduct
A 14-year veteran of the Jamestown Police Department who left the department during an internal investigation into his alleged theft of evidence has pleaded guilty to one charge of official misconduct. According to a published report, former JPD … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Autopsy Results on Man Who Died While in JPD Custody Expected in April
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office says it may not be until the middle of April before the autopsy results come in for the Jamestown man who died while in police custody last weekend. District Attorney David Foley’s office … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jamestown Police Department Releases TASER-Use Information
JAMESTOWN - While the investigation continues into the death of Charles Baker Jr. – we are beginning to get a better idea of the use of TASERs in the Jamestown Police Department, although some information is still unknown. According to statistics … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Police Continue Investigation of Fatal Accident Involving a Child
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police are continuing their investigation into the death of a five year old who was hit be a vehicle last Friday while sledding. Officers say 5-year-old Isabella Stanford died Friday night at WCA Hospital after being struck by a … [Read more...]
BREAKING NEWS: JPD Sends out Official Release on Man’s Death While in Police Costudy
JAMESTOWN - New information is being provided by the Jamestown Police Department regarding the death of a man while in police custody. JPD Captain Robert Samuelson sent out the following media release shortly after 3:00 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 18, … [Read more...]
BREAKING NEWS: County DA’s Office is Investigating Parolee’s Death While in JPD Custody
[Editor's Note: The County DA's office sent out a follow-up release early Monday afternoon, correcting the spelling for the last name of the deceased as being "Baker" not "Barker" as previously reported.] JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County District … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: City Police Seek Info into Downtown Auto Accident
JAMESTOWN - City police are asking for the public’s help in getting more information on a rollover accident that took place last week in downtown Jamestown. Police say the accident occurred at the intersection of Fourth and Washington Streets around … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Teresi Delivers ‘State of the City’ Address to City Council
JAMESTOWN - Saying it’s time to send a different message to Albany, Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi delivered his 2013 State of the City Address last night in City Hall. During the annual report to the city council, the Mayor highlighted more than three … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jamestown Police Officer Charged in Off-Duty Incident
WEST ELLICOTT - An officer with the Jamestown Police Department has been placed on administrative leave after being arrested following an off-duty incident at his Town of Ellicott home. According the town of Ellicott Police Department, officer … [Read more...]
