JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred Sunday night in the city, injuring one person and sending him to the hospital. According to a media release sent out Monday afternoon, Jamestown Police responded to … [Read more...]
Teresi: Arbitration Hearing Between City and Police Union Scheduled for Mid February 2018
"We are anxiously awaiting the case to move forward to be educated, apparently, on the true nature of the city's financial position." - Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi says the arbitration hearing between the city and its … [Read more...]
City Man Charged Following Investigation into Illegal Marijuana Sales
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man was arrested Friday afternoon for allegedly possessing a large amount of marijuana with intent to sell, along with allegedly possessing a loaded shot gun. City police say 23 year-old Bryan Torres was taken into custody … [Read more...]
City Police Say Thursday Shooting Was Not a Random Act of Violence, Still Seek Suspects
[UPDATE: JAMESTOWN POLICE UPDATE] (Oct. 12, 2017 - 6:57pm) "It's important to note that this incident was not a random act of violence. The location and victim appear to have been targeted in this incident." - Captain Robert Samuelson [ORIGINAL … [Read more...]
Major Financial Challenges Await 2018 City Budget Process
JAMESTOWN – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi will present his executive 2018 City Budget Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 10 in city hall. The mayor has already warned members of the Jamestown City Council that this will be a tough budget year, comparable to … [Read more...]
Two Charged After Police Find Loaded Assault Rifle in City Residence
JAMESTOWN - Two Jamestown residents have been charged with criminal possession of a weapon after they were found to allegedly be in illegal possession of an assault rifle. A media release from the Jamestown Police Department says 40-year old … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Union Endorses Borrello for County Executive
JAMESTOWN - The Republican candidate in this year’s Chautauqua County Executive race has received the support of the union representing Jamestown Police Department officers. On Tuesday the George Borello Campaign announced that the Kendall Club … [Read more...]
City Police Department Closed to Public Until Further Notice Due to Flooding
JAMESTOWN - The cleanup continues at the Jamestown Police Station on 2nd Street after it was flooded with water from a rain storm that passed late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, the general … [Read more...]
Two Charged with Child Endangerment After Police Find Two-Year-Old Wandering Alone on Second Street
JAMESTOWN - Two Jamestown residents have been charged with child endangerment following an investigation by Jamestown Police early Sunday evening. Officers were called to the area of 700 E 2nd St. just before 6:30 p.m. Sunday for a report of a … [Read more...]
City Woman Faces Child Endangerment Charge After One-Year-Old Found on City Street
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown woman was arrested Friday afternoon following a child endangerment investigation involving a one-year old child allegedly being found on a city street without any adult supervision. City police were called to 86 Falconer … [Read more...]