JAMESTOWN - A city man faces drug charges after police found more than 230 bags of heroin at his McKinley Ave. home on Monday. City police say 23 year-old Moises Lopez was charged after they not only allegedly found the drugs in his apartment, but … [Read more...]
Three Arrested in Separate Drug Raids
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police are continuing their fight against drug trafficking in the city with the recent arrest of three men, two of them being parolees. Last Wednesday the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force searched a home at 21 Sturges St. and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, June 2015 Interview
Originally airing Thursday, June 4 2015. Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi sits down with WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample and discusses the possibility of the Jamestown Police Department using body cameras for all members of the JPD. Plus he … [Read more...]
Teresi Offers Update on Effort to Develop Police Consolidation Plan
JAMESTOWN - The effort to create a viable plan for the consolidation of the Jamestown Police Department and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office is close to completion. That’s according to Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, who told WRFA this week that … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Arrest City Man on Burglary Charges
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police have arrested a city man on suspected burglary charges. Police say early Tuesday they responded to Hazzard Street to respond to a potential burglary of a nearby home. Officers who responded say they spotted Eric Barbee … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Chief Offers Details on Body-Worn Cameras for JPD Officers
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown is looking into the issue of getting body cameras for every member of its police department. On Monday Jamestown Public Safety Director and police Chief Harry Snellings went over the details of equipping every … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested on Heroin Charges Following Police Chase
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man has been arrested for possessing a large amount of heroin while also leading police on a chase Wednesday afternoon. Jamestown police say 36-year-old Juan Velazquez was spotted early Wednesday afternoon speeding through … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Charge Six Students Following Vandalism Incident at High School
JAMESTOWN - Six Jamestown students are facing several charges following a vandalism incident that took place on Memorial Day at the high school. Jamestown police say an investigation into a reported burglary that occurred at the high school has … [Read more...]
Governor’s Office Announces $150,000 Gun Violence Grant for Chautauqua County, Jamestown
ALBANY - Local law enforcement in Chautauqua County will be getting more than $150,000 in funding to help combat gun violence. On Tuesday Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that 17 different counties in the state – including Chautauqua – will be … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Seek Public’s Help in Arson Investigation
JAMESTOWN - City police are asking for the public’s help in solving a rash of arsons that have taken place in the city. According to a recent media release, police believe there is pattern in a series of arsons that have taken place in the city … [Read more...]
