ALBANY - A member of the Jamestown Police Department could soon have a state law named after him. Recognizing the heroic actions of K9 Officer Mitchell and all our state’s service dogs and horses, Senator Cathy Young (R,C,I- 57th District) has … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged Following High-Speed Chase on City’s North Side
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man is in police custody after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase early Monday morning. City police say at about 2:30 a.m. Monday, officers were patrolling the area of Grant St. when they saw a man identified as … [Read more...]
California Man Arrested for Stealing Vehicle in Jamestown, Being a Fugitive from Justice
JAMESTOWN - A California man is in police custody after being involved in an accident with an alleged stolen vehicle. City police say officers were called to the west side of the city at about 8 p.m. Monday for a report of a truck tat was recently … [Read more...]
Two Arrested on Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man and a Warren Pennsylvania man were arrested Saturday afternoon on drug charges. Jamestown Police say 55 year-old Dennis Denardi of Warren was stopped on Lafayette St. just after 2 p.m. for a traffic violation. When … [Read more...]
Three Charged with Meth Possession Following Thursday Traffic Stop
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police arrested three men on drug charges after a traffic stop Thursday evening. City Police say officers pulled over a vehicle at the intersection of Strong and Fulton streets at about 8 p.m. May 11 for an observed vehicle … [Read more...]
Two Face Drug Charges Following Monday Afternoon Raid
JAMESTOWN - Two city residents were arrested Monday after a drug investigation by local police. Jamestown Police say the arrests took place at 1:45 p.m. at 305 E. Fifth St., Apt. 37. Inside, police reportedly found a quantity of crystal … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Teresi Discusses Annexation, Street Projects, and Gives Update on Cost Saving Initiatives
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, May 4, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi about the effort by the city to annex a piece of property from the Town of Ellicott/Village … [Read more...]
Witruke Pleads Guilty in 2015 Double-Homicide Case, Will be Sentenced in August
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson announced Thursday that his office has reached a plea agreement with the man accused in the double homicide that took place in Jamestown in December 2015. Swanson said 56 year-old … [Read more...]
Police Arrest Three on Drug Charges, Child Endangerment Following Wednesday Drug Raid on Sixth Street
JAMESTOWN - The ongoing investigation into the illegal sales and trafficking of illegal drugs and other criminal activity resulted in members of the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force and State Police C-NET unit to execute a search warrant Wednesday … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Arrest City Resident Following Wednesday Morning Raid on Prendergast Ave.
JAMESTOWN - A 19 year old Jamestown man is behind bars after an investigation has found he was allegedly selling marijuana in the city. Jamestown police say 19-year-old Armando Jenks was arrested early Wednesday morning following an … [Read more...]