The City of Jamestown, City Council members, Police Chief Tim Jackson, and Deputy Fire Chief Matt Coon are announcing investments in public safety tonight. Officials will announce investments to combat rising gun violence and to address the City’s … [Read more...]
Fire Extensively Damages Home on East Fifth Street Tuesday Morning
Four people are being assisted by the Red Cross following an early morning house fire on East Fifth Street in Jamestown on Tuesday. Jamestown Deputy Fire Chief Matt Coon said fire crews found flames on the front porch, porch roof and into the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – 2021 Public Safety Annual Report – February 17, 2022
Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson and Deputy Fire Chief Matt Coon presented the 2021 Annual Public Safety report to Jamestown City Council on Monday, February 14, 2022. … [Read more...]
Total Crimes Down 5% in Jamestown, Fire Department Calls up 10%
Total crimes were down 5% for 2021 in the City of Jamestown. Police Chief Tim Jackson and Deputy Fire Chief Matt Coon presented their annual report to Jamestown City Council Monday night. Jackson said violent crime is down 4% and property crime … [Read more...]
Police, Fire Annual Report to be Presented to Jamestown City Council
Jamestown City Council will hear the annual report from the Public Safety Department of Police and Fire at their work session Monday night. Police Chief Tim Jackson and Deputy Fire Chief Matt Coon will present their 2021 reports to the public … [Read more...]
Police, Fire Present Budgets to Jamestown City Council
Getting new police vehicles is the biggest issue for the Jamestown Police Department in the City Budget. Police Chief Tim Jackson, while presenting his budget to City Council last night, said there are nine front line cars that are used every day … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Receives Clean Report on Its Annual Audit
The City of Jamestown received a clean report in its annual audit. This was the first audit of the city done by Drescher and Malecki. Partner Carl Widmer complimented the city, saying the process was an easy transition. He said after the pandemic, … [Read more...]
County Legislature Accepts $6.2 Million from FAA for Jamestown Airport Improvements
The Chautauqua County Legislature voted to accept a $6.2 million in Federal Aviation Administration funds to rehabilitate one of the Jamestown Airport runways. Legislator Chuck Nazzaro said this is a big win, "To reconstruct the runway at the … [Read more...]
JPD Say Two Teenage Girls Responsible for Arson Fire That Destroyed Jamestown Royal Company
Jamestown Police Investigators report two teenage girls are responsible for the fire that destroyed the former Jamestown Royal Company Friday night. After reviewing surveillance videos of the area, police say they saw a 14-year old and 15-year old go … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Purchase of Property for Central Garage, Fire Software
Jamestown City Council has approved a resolution to purchase the former Hartley Buick property on Washington Street for a new Central Garage. The cost to purchase 1425 through 1505 Washington Street from Tim Shults is $400,000. Mayor Eddie … [Read more...]
