Jamestown Police are asking drivers to follow traffic rules in school zones while dropping off kids or face being ticketed. JPD posted on social media that the department has received an "unbelievable amount of 'parking' complaints" at nearly … [Read more...]
JPD Officers Appeal to Council For More ARP Funds
Jamestown Police Department officers appealed to City Council again to designate more American Rescue Plan funds toward public safety. Kendall Club President Sam Piazza said the wish list created by Police Chief Tim Jackson was the bare minimum … [Read more...]
Public Calls for More Police Support at Budget Public Hearing
Speakers at the public hearing on the proposed 2022 Executive Budget for the City of Jamestown called for more support for the Police Department. Jamestown resident Doug Champ said he has a problem with the Jamestown Police Department only … [Read more...]
Police, Fire Present Budgets to Jamestown City Council
Getting new police vehicles is the biggest issue for the Jamestown Police Department in the City Budget. Police Chief Tim Jackson, while presenting his budget to City Council last night, said there are nine front line cars that are used every day … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Investigating Suspicious Death
Jamestown Police are investigating a suspicious death on the city's northside. Police say a body was discovered at 118 Price Street early yesterday afternoon. Jamestown was being assisted by the Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office. … [Read more...]
Police Agencies Enter Final Stage of Completing Mandated Reform Plans
JAMESTOWN - Local police agencies have finalized their draft plans for the New York State Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative initiative. The plans are the result of a mandate issued by Gov. Andrew Cuomo last summer in the wake of the … [Read more...]
City Police Investigate Shooting Death, Seek Help from Public
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police are continuing their investigation into a homicide that occurred early Friday morning. Police identified the victim of the shooting as 43-year-old Angel Oriz Rodriguez, who was found in a yard at 38 Peach Street … [Read more...]
Home Invasion Report Leads to Discovery of Drugs Inside Victim’s Home
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police are investigating a home invasion and assault that took place Tuesday morning, which also led to the discovery of a pound of methamphetamine and cash. The invasion reportedly took place Tuesday at 10:55 a.m. at 118 … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Department Adds Domestic Violence Comfort Dog to Police Force
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department has announced the newest member of the police force - Hope, an 8 week-old yellow lab, who will serve as the department’s first comfort dog. The Police Department was inspired by other departments around … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson – Dec. 17, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson - Dec. 17, 2020 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with recently appointed Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson to learn more about his goals for the JPD, as well as getting an update on the … [Read more...]