Today is October 1 and that marks the start of daily alternate parking in the city of Jamestown. From now through the end of March, motorists who park on city streets are required to park on the odd side of the streets during odd calendar days and on … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Police Release Name of Burglar Fatally Stabbed by City Resident
The Jamestown Police Department has released the name of the man who was killed after a homeowner caught him and another in the act of a burglary. Police say 26 year-old Henry L. Smith of Warren died after being stabbed by a homeowner late Wednesday … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: JPD Continue Investigation into Stabbing Death Following Home Burglary
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police are continuing their investigation today into a burglary that has left one man dead and another seriously injured. According to the Post-Journal, officers were called to the residence at 112 Barker St. in Jamestown late … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: City Man Charged with Sexual Assault of a Child
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man faces 16 charges of sexual misconduct with a child after being arrested yesterday by city police. According to a report in Wednesday’s Jamestown Post-Journal, 50 year old Vaughn Zock was charged after an investigation … [Read more...]
WRFA NEWS BULLETIN: Former Jamestown Police Detective Connected to Evidence Misappropriation
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. - "It Was a shock." That's how Jamestown Police Chief Harry Snellings describes his reaction upon learning that a detective in the Jamestown Police Department was involved with the alleged mishandling and theft of evidence from the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Defendant in Abduction, Rape Case Reaches Plea Deal with D.A.
MAYVILLE - The Jamestown man who was arrested for his involvement in a kidnapping and sexual assault of a 12 year old will not face life in prison. Chautauqua County District Attorney David Foley says 23 year old Eric Chant will receive 25-years … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: City Police Offer Reminders for First Day of School
JAMESTOWN - With the start of school today, local law enforcement is reminding motorists to be extra cautious during the morning and afternoon hours when students are getting in or out of class. Jamestown Police Captain Todd Isaacson says it is … [Read more...]
WRFA News: City Police Make Arrest in Drive-by Shooting
JAMESTOWN - City police have made an arrest in a drive-by shooting incident that took place earlier this week near the downtown. Officers say 22 year old Jean Carlos Jiminez-Comacho of Jamestown was arrested yesterday following an investigation into … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: JPD Investigates Drive-by Shooting
JAMESTOWN - City police are asking for the public’s help in their investigation into a drive-by shooting that took place earlier this week. Jamestown Police were called to an area of Chandler St. at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday for a report of gun shots. Upon … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: City Man Arrested Following Stabbing Incident
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man is behind bars after allegedly being involved in a stabbing Sunday afternoon. City police were sent to WCA Hospital at about 2:15 p.m. Sunday after an unidentified 29 year-old came into the emergency room with a serious … [Read more...]
