Members of the Jamestown community are expressing their concern over how local police officers conducts themselves. Some of these concerns were voiced at a community discussion on law enforcement and justice held by Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim … [Read more...]
City Plow Driver Charged With DWI
A City plow driver has been arrested for driving while intoxicated. Jamestown Police said that a patrol car was flagged down by a person who saw a city plow strike a street sign with a plow near the intersection of Buffalo Street and Beechview … [Read more...]
City Council Member Urges Hiring of Police Officers
Jamestown City Council Public Safety Chair urges council to approve hiring police officers this month. City Council has a resolution on their desk to hire five police officers. Council member at large Jeff Russell said that Police Chief Tim … [Read more...]
City Council To Review Resolution To Hire 5 Police Officers
Jamestown City Council will review a resolution to hire five new Police Officers at their work session tonight. Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson stated at a December work session that there are several vacancies in the Police Department. Those … [Read more...]
Nuisance Officer Title Suspended Due To Vacancies in Jamestown Police Department
Vacancies in the Jamestown Police Department have led to the temporary suspension of the Nuisance Officer position. Jamestown City Council members learned Monday that Officer Zach Sandberg, who had been hired as the City's Nuisance Officer since … [Read more...]
Chadakoin River Basin Activation Project Contract On City Council Agenda
Jamestown City Council will review a contract for the design and implementation of the Chadakoin River Basin Activation Project. The $1,280,661 agreement would be with C&S Companies. Funding comes from New York State. The project will include … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Receiving Grant For New Equipment
The Jamestown Police Department is receiving a grant for new equipment. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the City has been awarded $16,754 through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. JPD will use $10,000 of … [Read more...]
City Council Proposes Amendments That Would Cut Proposed Tax Increase In Half
Jamestown City Council is proposing budget amendments that would cut the proposed tax increase for the 2025 budget in half. Finance Committee Chair Brent Sheldon presented the budget amendments to council members during the work session held … [Read more...]
JPD Looking For Suspect in Fatal Shooting
The Jamestown Police Department is looking for a person of interest in the shooting death of Corey Johnson this past August in downtown Jamestown. JPD is asking for the public's help in locating Jermaine Holloman in regards to the fatal shooting … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested For Damaging Statue On Riverwalk
A Jamestown man has been arrested for damaging the Portage statue on the Riverwalk near Brooklyn Square. Jamestown Police said that officers patrolling the area of North Main Street near the viaduct early Monday morning heard loud banging noises … [Read more...]
