JAMESTOWN - Two city men and a Lakewood resident face charges following the culmination of a drug investigation that took place Wednesday afternoon in Jamestown. Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson says 62 year-old Wayne Leeper and 33 … [Read more...]
Former Jamestown Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Making Online Threats
BUFFALO - U.S. Attorney William Hochul, Jr. has announced a former Jamestown police officer has pleaded guilty to making threats online. The U.S. Attorney’s office say 45 year old Michael Bush pleaded guilty on Tuesday to transmitting … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] WRFARadio Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi: July 2016 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, July 7, 2016. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi and get an update on the police consolidation proposal that has been in the works … [Read more...]
Mayor says Action on Police Consolidation Proposal Could Come Within ‘Next Couple of Months’
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi says the long-discussed inter-municipal Police Consolidation Proposal between the Jamestown Police Department and Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office could see action by the end of the summer. "I think we've been … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Seize Large Quantity of Heroin
JAMESTOWN - City police have arrested four individuals on drug-related charges following a traffic stop that took place early Wednesday afternoon in the city. Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson says officers conducted a traffic stop at the … [Read more...]
Olean Couple Face Charges Following Unlawful Imprisonment Investigation
JAMESTOWN - A couple reportedly from Olean, NY face several charges, including five counts of child endangerment and unlawful imprisonment, after being arrested early Thursday morning on Jamestown's north side. Jamestown police say officers were … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police, Federal ATF Agents Seize 55 Stolen Guns, Arrest Two City Residents
JAMESTOWN, NY - Jamestown police are announcing the arrest of two city men following an investigation into dozens of guns that were stolen from central pennsylvania. According to Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, on Friday, June 17 at … [Read more...]
Jamestown Teen Charged with Burglary, Robbery Following Domestic Incident
JAMESTOWN - An 18 year-old city resident faces multiple charges following a domestic incident that took place the morning of Wednesday, June 22. Jamestown police were called to a residence at 112 Liberty St. at 9:15 a.m. June 22 to respond to a … [Read more...]
City Man Charged After Vehicle Pursuit in Swede Hill Area
JAMESTOWN - Two Jamestown men are in police custody following a vehicle pursuit that took place Thursday afternoon. Jamestown police say a city patrol unit attempted to stop a vehicle at about 4:40 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of King and … [Read more...]
Police Identify Victim in Prendergast Shooting
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police have released the name of the victim in the shooting death that took place late Thursday afternoon on the city's north side. Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson sent out a media release Friday morning identifying … [Read more...]
