A Jamestown man has been sentenced to 10 years in state prison in a fatal drive-by shooting that took place in the City in August 2022. The Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office said 24-year old Kevin Roldan-Pantojas pled guilty on November … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Department Restructured Following Capt. Samuelson’s Retirement
The Jamestown Police Department has some restructuring following the retirement of Captain Bob Samuelson. Samuelson retired earlier this month following 30 years of service in the department. The Jamestown Post-Journal reported Samuelson graduated … [Read more...]
Michael Burham Sentenced For Kidnapping, Escape From Warren County Jail
Michael Burham has been sentenced to decades in prison after pleading guilty to kidnapping a Pennsylvania couple and escaping from the Warren County Jail. The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General announced that Burham was sentenced to 3 1/2 … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson Reappointed
Jamestown City Council has approved the reappointment of Police Chief Tim Jackson. Jackson’s contract will run for two years, expiring December 31, 2025. He was initially appointed in November 2020 to fill the contract of former Police Chief … [Read more...]
Person Of Interest Named In Murder of Patricia Fairbanks in 1972
A person of interest has been identified in the homicide of a Jamestown girl in the 1970s. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in gathering more information about the murder of 14-year old Patricia … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Vote on 2024 Budget
Jamestown City Council will vote on the 2024 budget tonight. Any amendments to the proposed $40.15 million executive budget will be made under new business of the voting session. Mayor Eddie Sundquist proposed a budget with no tax increase and … [Read more...]
JPS Officials Clarify Information Following Fight at the High School
Jamestown Public School officials are clarifying details following a large fight at Jamestown High School Tuesday morning. District Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker and School Board President Paul Abbott sent a joint press release to the … [Read more...]
City Council To Hear Final Budget Presentations
The Jamestown Department of Development and Fenton History Center will present their budgets to Jamestown City Council tonight. The budget presentations will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Police Training Room on the fourth floor of city hall. … [Read more...]
Police, Fire Departments Present Budgets, 2022 Budget Finally Closed Out
Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson has described tentative 2024 budget as "one of the best ones for the department in years." Jackson, presenting to Jamestown City Council, said the only issue he has in his budget is the cost of disposable gloves … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Offering Safety Tips For Trick Or Treaters
The Jamestown Police Department is offering safety tips for Halloween trick-or-treaters tonight. The official Halloween hours in the City of Jamestown are from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. tonight. JPD will be providing additional patrols of neighborhood … [Read more...]
