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...]
Jamestown Police Working To Revive Neighborhood Watch Program
Jamestown Police are working on the revival of the Neighborhood Watch program in the City. Captain Scott Forster encouraged the dozen residents who attended a community engagement meeting at Jackson-Taylor Park Thursday night to contact him about … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Community Input Meeting Set for Lillian Dickson Park Tonight
The next in a series of community input meetings by the Jamestown Police Department will be held tonight at Lillian Dickson Park. The meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. and is open to the public. Lillian Dickson Park is located on Falconer Street between … [Read more...]
Speeding Cars, Loud Noise Top Issues at Community Meeting Held by Jamestown Police
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...]
Governor Hochul Announces Tentative State Budget Deal
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a tentative deal on the 2024 State Budget. According to reports by WXXI, Hochul called the news conference after Senate and Assembly members left the Capitol for the weekend, saying that there were too many … [Read more...]
