BEMUS POINT - New York State Police arrested a Jamestown man on Tuesday for allegedly burglarizing a home in Bemus Point. According to a police report, 23 year-old Richard Rolfe was arrested after authorities responded to a report of a … [Read more...]
City Firefighters Continue to Investigate Barrows St. Fire
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown firefighters are continuing their investigation into a fire that occurred Friday afternoon at the home where a grizzly double homicide occurred just one month earlier. Jamestown Fire crews were called to the scene at 235 … [Read more...]
City Police Seek Help in Solving Rash of Arson Fires
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police are asking the public to help solve a string of arson fires that were recently set in the city. Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson says three arsons occurred in vacant homes during the last part of Decmeber. The … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Aware of Troubled Financial Outlook for 2016
JAMESTOWN - City leaders will have their work cut out for them in 2016. On Friday, Jan. 1 the Jamestown City Council held its first meeting of the year, which focused mostly on approving mayoral appointments as well as appointing the council … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged in Connection to November Home Invasion
JAMESTOWN - A Chautauqua County Grand Jury has handed down an eight-count indictment against a Jamestown man for his alleged involvement in a south side home invasion that took place in November. Jamestown Police say 25 year-old Felix Lozada has … [Read more...]
Two Men Arrested Following Sunday Morning Home Invasion in City
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police have arrested two individuals following an investigation into a home invasion and robbery that took place over the weekend. Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson says 19 year-old Francisco McGowan and 20 year-old … [Read more...]
Witruke Hearing Adjourned until March 16
MAYVILLE - The Jamestown man charged with the double homicide that took place earlier this month on Barrows St. will wait until March 16 until his next day in court. The Jamestown Post Journal is reporting today that 51 year old Allen Witruke had … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested for Making Meth at 8th Street Residence
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown Police task force raided an address on 8th St. Friday leading to the arrest of 39 year-old Harry Radke on charges related to making and selling methamphetamine. Police say Radke was charged with cooking meth at that address … [Read more...]
City Man Arrested on Drug, Gun Charges
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force along with New York State Police say they searched a home on Thursday and found drugs and a loaded gun. Specifically, officers say they found a .22 caliber pistol, heroin, methadone and other … [Read more...]
Witruke Pleads Not Guilty to Two Counts of Murder
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown man accused in the double homicide that took place Tuesday morning on Barrows street has pleaded not guilty to two charges of 2nd degree murder. 51-year-old Allen Witruke was arraigned in Jamestown city court Wednesday … [Read more...]
