JAMESTOWN - A Kennedy man is in the city jail awaiting arraignment after being arrested early Sunday morning for allegedly burglarizing a home on the city’s north side. Jamestown Police say 28 year-old James Tuttle faces charges of 2nd Degree … [Read more...]
City Police Investigate Friday Morning Theft and Arson of Vehicle
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police are investigating an arson of a stolen vehicle that was discovered early Friday morning in the area off of Lister Ave., on the Rail Road Tracks. The vehicle was observed by the passerby at 4:45 a.m. to be fully … [Read more...]
Two City Men Charged with Drug Possession Following Traffic Stop
JAMESTOWN - Two city men have been arrested on drug charges following a routine traffic stop Friday night in downtown Jamestown. City police say they stopped a vehicle driven by 39 year-old Walter Whitfield after he was observed allegedly using a … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Release Name of Infant Who Died in Weekend Fire
JAMESTOWN - A fire over the weekend has claimed the life of an infant, while sending five others to the hospital. According to Jamestown Police, the fire broke out at 823 Prendergast Ave. shortly before 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Fire crews arrived … [Read more...]
Jamestown Woman Charged for Assaulting Police Officer
JAMESTOWN - A city resident is in police custody after allegedly assaulting a police officer during an incident over the weekend. Jamestown police say 37 year-old Melody Lebowitz was arrested early Saturday night on charges of assault, resisting … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Jailed on Animal Cruelty Charges
JAMESTOWN - A city man faces charges related to animal cruelty for allegedly neglecting his dog of food and water. On Wednesday, just before noon, Jamestown police and probation officers conducted a home visit of 38 year-old Jose Ortiz at his … [Read more...]
Rochester Man Charged with Heroin Possession Following Parole Check
JAMESTOWN - A Rochester man is in police custody after he was found to allegedly be in possession of 95 bags of heroin. Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson says officers from the Jamestown Police Department and the New York State Division of … [Read more...]
Three in Custody Following Weekend Shooting Incident
JAMESTOWN - Three city residents are in police custody following an investigation into a shooting incident that took place on the city's south side early Sunday morning. According to the Jamestown Police Department, officers investigated a … [Read more...]
Bush Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Making Online Criminal Threats
BUFFALO - The former Jamestown Police officer who was arrested for making online threats against other members of the police department will spend a year in prison for his crime. On Thursday the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Buffalo announced that 45 … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Investigate Tuesday Afternoon Shooting, Suspect Still at Large
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police are asking for the public's help in providing information related to a shooting incident that took place Tuesday afternoon on Prendergast Ave. The male victim in the incident was not struck by the round that was … [Read more...]
