Nineteen people have been arrested following a narcotics investigation into a large scale fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution ring in the Jamestown area. The Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force, Chautauqua County Sheriff's Narcotics … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested on Federal Drug Warrant
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man was arrested on a federal drug trafficking warrant Thursday, but not until after he attempted to escape the police when they arrived at a residence at 126 Hedges Ave. Police say 35-year-old Richard Kinsey Jr. was wanted … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chemical Dependency Advocate Rick Huber July 2019 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing on Thursday, July 25, 2019. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with local advocate Rick Huber to get his thoughts on the current state of chemical dependency in the community as well as what more … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Investigates Death of Forestville Man at Meth House
FORESTVILLE - A home meth lab has resulted in the death of a Forestville man. Chautauqua County Sheriff deputies say 35-year-old Tye Kenny died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning believed to have been connected to a meth lab from a residence … [Read more...]
Erie Man Charged for Trafficking Methamphetamine
JAMESTOWN - An Erie man has been arrested for allegedly trafficking methamphetamine in the Jamestown area. City police say the Jamestown Metro Drug Task force arrested 39-year-old David Flannigan Friday morning after he was pulled over near Exit … [Read more...]
Warren County School Teacher Arrested on School Property Following Drug Investigation
WARREN - A Warren County School District teacher was removed from class and arrested on drug charges on Tuesday. The Post-Journal says Matthew Kiser is a teacher at Beaty-Warren Middle School and has been charged with possession with intent to … [Read more...]
Two Arrested Following Investigation of Meth Trafficking in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Local law enforcement discovered a large amount of crystal methamphetamine in Jamestown following an investigation into drug trafficking. Police arrested 39-year-old Richard Brown and 30-year-old Timothy Blakeslee after executing a … [Read more...]
Three Arrested in Mayville on Drug Charges
MAYVILLE - Three Jamestown residents face drug possession charges after a drug investigation last Thursday in Mayville. Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office deputies were conducting a warrant check in Mayville Thursday afternoon on Blanchard Street … [Read more...]
Four People Face Meth-Related Charges Following Two Separate Investigations in City
JAMESTOWN - Four people in Jamestown were arrested Tuesday on charges related to possessing methamphetamine following two separate investigations by the Jamestown Metro Drug Task force. Investigators from the Task Force arrested 32-year-old Kyle … [Read more...]
Meth Use Reportedly on the Rise in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police Chief Harry Snellings is reporting a “significant” increase of methamphetamine in the city of Jamestown. According to an article in Friday's Jamestown Post-Journal, Snellings appeared Thursday before the the Strategic … [Read more...]
