JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man is in police custody after leading police on a high speed chase Tuesday afternoon through areas of Chautauqua and Warren Counties. Jamestown Police say they tried to stop 39-year-old Larry Hicks shortly after 3:30 p.m. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Area Men Indicted on Federal Charges for Alleged Meth Trafficking Operation
BUFFALO - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced Monday that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Brandon Smith, 32, of Jamestown, and Mark R. Maio, 34, of East Randolph, with narcotics conspiracy, and possession with … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Chief Remind Public Fireworks are Still Illegal in New York
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is reminding residents that fireworks are still illegal in New York State. According to Jamestown Police Chief Harry Snellings, officers have responded to 31 fireworks complaints during the month of … [Read more...]
Republican Candidates Agree Albany Needs to Help Address Cost of Local Public Safety
LIUZZO WANTS NYCOM MORE INVOLVED IN FIGHTING MANDATES, WILFONG SAYS LEGISLATURE SHOULD HELP LEAD REGIONALIZATION EFFORTS JAMESTOWN - Both Republican candidates running for mayor of Jamestown agree that city police officers and fire fighters … [Read more...]
Erie Man Charged for Trafficking Methamphetamine
JAMESTOWN - An Erie man has been arrested for allegedly trafficking methamphetamine in the Jamestown area. City police say the Jamestown Metro Drug Task force arrested 39-year-old David Flannigan Friday morning after he was pulled over near Exit … [Read more...]
Officer Resigns From Jamestown Police Department
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that an officer with the Jamestown Police Department charged in March with criminal possession of a forged instrument has resigned. Jamestown police Chief Harry Snellings told the Post-Journal … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested in Connection to Wednesday Morning convenience Store Robbery
JAMESTOWN - Local police have now released the name of one of the suspects they believe is connected to the recent armed robbery of a West Ellicott convenience store and gas station. Ellicott Police said on Thursday that at least two people are … [Read more...]
Jamestown Sees Uptick in Violent Crimes for 2018, with Rape up 200% from Previous Year
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown saw an increase in violent crimes for 2018, up by 15.5% over the previous year. That's according to the Jamestown Office of Public Safety's 2018 Annual Report, now available at the city website. The report … [Read more...]
Two Men Charged Following Vehicle Pursuit in Jamestown, Falconer, Town of Poland
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man and a man from Pennsylvania face several charges after a high-speed police chase took place last Saturday afternoon - leading police through the city and nearby Falconer and the Town of Ellicott before finally ending in … [Read more...]
One Person Injured in Saturday Morning Shooting Incident in Jamestown, Police Seeking Information
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department asking for the public's help in providing information related to a shooting incident that took place early Saturday morning on the city's south side. Jamestown police were called to the area of Charles … [Read more...]
