Gun violence is down 28% for the first part of 2024 in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the data that was reported by police departments participating in the state’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative. The 28% decline … [Read more...]
Collins Center Man Receives Lengthy Sentence For Illegal Gun Possession
A Collins Center man has been sentenced in Chautauqua County Court to a lengthy sentence for illegal gun possession. District Attorney Jason Schmidt said in a release that 36-year old Joshua Hammer has been sentenced 15 years to life. The sentence … [Read more...]
Fentanyl Seizures On The Rise In Jamestown
Police continue to seize large amounts of fentanyl in the city according to the Jamestown Police Department's 2023 Annual Report. The report, made available by Police Chief Tim Jackson, showed that the fentanyl seizures in 2023 increased 994% … [Read more...]
Violent Crime Down 6% In NYS For First Half of 2023
Violent crime has decreased 6% in New York State outside of New York City during the first six months of 2023 as compared with the first half of 2022. Governor Kathy Hochul released the first comprehensive overview of crime trends across New York … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Says Over 6,000 Guns Seized in New York State So Far This Year
Governor Kathy Hochul says that over 6,000 guns have been seized in the state's effort to fight gun violence. Hochul said that the New York Police Department took custody of over 4,700 guns and police across the state seized over 1,500. Hochul … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Vote on Syringe Disposal Program, Hiring SRO,
The Jamestown City Council will vote on an agreement with HOPE Chautauqua to obtain 10 sharps containers for syringe disposal. The medical waste disposal would be covered by New York State for one year. Council also will vote to accept funding for … [Read more...]
Governor’s Office Announces $150,000 Gun Violence Grant for Chautauqua County, Jamestown
ALBANY - Local law enforcement in Chautauqua County will be getting more than $150,000 in funding to help combat gun violence. On Tuesday Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that 17 different counties in the state – including Chautauqua – will be … [Read more...]
