JAMESTOWN - Fire investigators say a fire at a home on E. Fifth Street that broke out earlier Thursday morning was the result of an arson. According to the Post-Journal, Deputy Fire Chief Chet Harvey confirmed that the blaze at 418 E. Fifth St. … [Read more...]
Accused Arsonist Arraigned on 2017 Charges, Sent to County Jail on $1 Million Cash Bail
MAYVILLE - The Jamestown man accused of setting multiple fires in the city and in Falconer early 2017 has finally been arraigned on his local charges. The Jamestown Post-Journal says 20-year-old Jonathan Young was arraigned on a 25-count … [Read more...]
Alleged Arsonist Sentenced for Charges Connected to Stolen Vehicle
WARREN, PA - The Jamestown man who was charged with multiple counts of arson in 2017 has been sentenced in his burglary case in Warren County, Pennsylvania. The Post-Journal is reporting that 21-year-old Jonathan Young pleaded guilty Monday to … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Accused of Arson will Have Hearing in Warren Co. Later this Month
WARREN, PA - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that a continuance was granted in Warren County Court regarding a motion to dismiss a charge against a Jamestown man accused of committing a series of arsons in early 2017. The continuance … [Read more...]
Young to Be Sentenced in Pennsylvania Court on Thursday for Arson
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man accused of intentionally setting a dozen fires in March 2017 is scheduled to be sentenced on a separate arson charge tomorrow in Butler County Court, Pennsylvania. The Post-Journal is reporting that 20 year-old Jonathan … [Read more...]
Young Reaches Plea Agreement in Pennsylvania Arson Case
BUTLER, PA - The Jamestown area man accused of setting a dozen fires in Jamestown and Falconer in March 2017 has reportedly reached a plea agreement involving charges he faced in Pennsylvania. WNY News Now is reporting that 20 year-old Jonathan … [Read more...]
Jamestown Resident Charged with Arson Following Police Investigation
JAMESTOWN - City police have arrested a city man on arson charges after he allegedly set two of his residences on fire. Police say 31 year-old David Wright was charged with two counts of second-degree arson and two counts of second-degree criminal … [Read more...]
Brocton Man Charged with Arson Following Investigation into Oct. 7 Incident
BROCTON - A Brocton man has been charged with Arson following an investigation by the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Deputies say the water pump house at New Horizons Trailer Park on Route 5 in Brocton suffered severe damage from a … [Read more...]
Arson and Overheated Wall Light Determined as Cause of Two Separate Fires in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown fire investigators have determined the cause of two fires that took place earlier this week in the city. According to the Post-Journal, investigators say the fire fire that destroyed an abandoned home at 426 E. Fifth Street … [Read more...]
Fire at Local LGBTQ Establishment, Arson is Suspected
JAMESTOWN - A fire reportedly broke out early Thursday at Sneakers bar, located at the corner of Harrison and Institute Streets in Jamestown. Reports on social media say the Jamestown Fire Department was called to the establishment around 2:30 … [Read more...]