Questions and opinions on how to deal with the rising homeless population in Jamestown were raised during City Council's public forum on Wednesday. Several questions were raised about what is being done about the homeless people under the North … [Read more...]
Over 60 People Come out to Discuss Public Safety, Other Issues at City Council Public Forum
Public safety was just one issue discussed with over 60 people who attended a public forum held by Jamestown City Council Wednesday night. Council President Tony Dolce stated one of his goals has been to hold these kinds of forums outside of the … [Read more...]
City Council Approves $3 Million in ARPA Funding to Home, Business Programs, Approves Labor Day Fireworks
Jamestown City Council has approved allocating another $3 million to home improvement and business improvement programs funded through the American Rescue Plan Act monies. The Roof, Private Sewer Lateral, Private Water Line Repair/Replacement … [Read more...]
City to Hold Public Forum Following Fatal Shooting on Prendergast Avenue
One person was killed and one injured in a targeted drive-by shooting on Prendergast Avenue Friday afternoon. Jamestown Police say the incident happened just before 1:00 p.m. in the 800 block of Prendergast. 35-year-old Jesus Batista Perez was … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison Following Child Pornography Charge Conviction
A Jamestown man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison after being convicted on child pornography charges. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 51-year old James Tracy received child pornography images, solicited a minor to send him images, … [Read more...]
[WATCH/LISTEN] Community Conversation: Public Safety & Reform Update for Jamestown and Chautauqua County – May 12, 2022
On May 12, WRFA-LP continued its series of Community Conversations, this time focusing on Public Safety and Public Safety Reform in Jamestown and Chautauqua County. The discussion featured Chautauqua County Sheriff James Quattrone, Jamestown … [Read more...]
Jamestown Officials Announce Investments in Public Safety
City of Jamestown officials announced new investments in public safety, including more police officers and firefighters in addition to purchasing a second ambulance. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the three police officers hired would be part of a new … [Read more...]
City Officials to Announce Public Safety Investments
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...]
[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...]
