Concerns about speeding cars and loud noise topped the list of issues discussed at the first of four Community Engagement meetings held by the Jamestown Police Department Thursday. The meetings are being funded through the Gun Involved Violence … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s Police Chief Is Clearing the Air on Public Safety Data
Jamestown's Police Chief is clearing the air on public safety data. Mayor Eddie Sundquist presented an array of public safety statistics related to the first six months of 2023 at a press conference Tuesday on new community policing initiative, … [Read more...]
Mayor Sundquist Unveils Community-Focused Policing Initiative
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist unveiled a community-focused policing initiative Tuesday. Sundquist said there is a perception in the community that there has been an increase in crime and violence in the city, which he said isn't the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Investigating Following Woman’s Death on William Street
An investigation by Jamestown Police is ongoing after a woman was found dead on William Street. Police Chief Tim Jackson said officers were called to 125 William Street around 4:30 a.m. Thursday for a report of a unresponsive female, who was … [Read more...]
Former Crawford Furniture Building Owner Expected to Plead Guilty to Code Violations
The corporation that owns the former Crawford Furniture Building that burned down in a fire in November 2022 is expected to plead guilty to code violations. City of Jamestown Corporation Counsel Elliot Raimondo and Allen Street Development LLC … [Read more...]
Crime Up 3.5% in Jamestown for 2022
Crimes involving a firearm increased over 30% with overall crime increasing 3.5% in the City of Jamestown in 2022. The 2022 was released on the city's website, jamestownny.gov. Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson said while crime is up, it's … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Vote on 2023 Budget
Jamestown City Council will vote on the 2023 City Budget tonight. Mayor Eddie Sundquist's $38.68 million Executive Budget proposal included no tax increase. The tax levy is proposed to remain at $23.69 per $1,000 of assessed property value, which … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Chief Concerned About Cuts to Budget
The Jamestown Police Chief has concerns over cuts or under-funding of several areas of the department's budget. Chief Tim Jackson, presenting to City Council, said training and instruction was only funded with $30,000 when $60,000 was requested. … [Read more...]
City Council Hears Presentation on SWAT Vehicle, Voices Support
City Council members voiced support for the purchase of a new SWAT vehicle for the Jamestown Police Department. Council heard a presentation by Police Chief Tim Jackson as well as members of the SWAT team about the need for vehicle. The cost would … [Read more...]
City Council to Review $4 Million in ARP Allocations, Grant to Fund Citizens Police Academy
Jamestown City Council will hold a work session to review resolutions allocating $4 million in American Rescue Plan funds as well a resolution to accept a grant to start a Citizens Police Academy. One of the resolutions using ARP funds would use … [Read more...]
