Twelve people were arrested in a drug bust on Forest Avenue in Jamestown Friday evening. Jamestown Police said just before 5:30 p.m., the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force and Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at 70 … [Read more...]
Murder Trial For Man Accused of Killing Jamestown Woman Could Be Held In Summer 2025
A trial for the man accused of killing Kala Hodgkin may not be until Summer 2025. The Jamestown Police Department and the Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office held a joint press conference to discuss recent charges brought against 35-year … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Crack Down on Quality of Life Issues on Northside
Jamestown Police have begun cracking down on quality of life issues on Lakeview Avenue. At the June 17 City Council work session, Lakeview Avenue residents spoke out against noise from motorcycles and cars on the street, calling for more stringent … [Read more...]
Gun Violence Down 28% For First Part of 2024 in NYS
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...]
Bomb Threats Leads To Persell Middle School Evacuation
Persell Middle School was evacuated Wednesday following a bomb threat. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker issued a statement yesterday saying the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and Jamestown Police were made aware of … [Read more...]
City Council To Review Proposal To Buy Pole Cameras For Police Dept., Discuss Adding Cannabis to Smoking Ordinance
Jamestown City Council will review a proposal to purchase three pole cameras for the Jamestown Police Department. The cameras would cost $22,644 and be funded through a JAG grant of $20,694 and $1,970 in budgeted funds. They would be purchased … [Read more...]
Mayville Man Arrested On Arson Charges For Fulton St. Fire
A Mayville man has been arrested on arson charges for a recent fire on Fulton Street. Jamestown Police report Jamestown Fire and Alstar Ambulance responded to a fire at a condemned residence at 234 Fulton Street the morning of Sunday, May … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Department Receiving Grant To Enhance Technology
The City of Jamestown is receiving a $285,400 grant to enhance technology in the Jamestown Police Department. The Law Enforcement Technology Grant from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services will fund the purchase of the … [Read more...]
Faith & Blue Event Set for May 11
The Chautauqua County Sheriffs, Jamestown Police and the Blackwell Baby Cafe will hold a Faith and Blue event on May 11. The Touch-A-Truck event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at Jackson-Taylor Park. It will … [Read more...]
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 27
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is set for Saturday, April 27. Unused or expired medication can be dropped off between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at The Chautauqua Center located at 107 Institute Street in Jamestown or at Alstar Ambulance … [Read more...]
