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...]
MORNING NEWS: JPD Says There is No Truth Behind Rumors at High School
JAMESTOWN - Some rumors at Jamestown High School have led to both parents and students being on edge the past few days, but according to the Jamestown Police Department, no credible evidence has been found to substantiate any of them. The … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Steering Committee Meets, Continues Discussion of Police Consolidation
JAMESTOWN - A steering committee charged with looking into the possible consolidation of the Jamestown Police Department with the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office will be busy in the coming weeks looking at options as well as addressing any … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: JPD Investigate Suspicious Person REport
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is investigating a complaint involving a man seen talking to kids on their way to school. The JPD sent out a media release yesterday, saying that the suspicious person is described as an older white male … [Read more...]
