Earnest Bishop (left) and Ralph Crayton

JAMESTOWN – Jamestown police say two more men have been arrested and charged in connection to a home invasion that took place in 2014 on Falconer Street.

According to Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, both 30 year-old Ernest Bishop and 27 year old Ralph Crayton, both of Buffalo, were recently handed 16-count indictments by a Chautauqua County Grand Jury.

The two are believed to be part of a group of men who allegedly invaded a residence at 188 Falconer St. in July 2014. The invasion involved an assault and robbery of four individuals inside and was believed to be drug related. When officers first responded to the scene they were allegedly fired upon by one of the suspects and initial reports had said that at least one of the suspects was shot by a police officer.

The arrest of both Bishop and Crayton were the result of new information that was collected following a forensic evaluation of evidence. Both men were charged with three counts of first-degree robbery, aggravated sexual abuse, first-degree criminal sex act, first-degree use of a firearm, four counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and six counts of second-degree assault.

Both were charged and sent to the Chautauqua County Jail on $500,000 cash bail or $1 million property bond.

Four other men had previously been charged in the crime. All except one – 27 year-old Levelle Jones – were from the Buffalo area. All four were already sentenced for their crimes and each are spending between two and 5 years in state prison for their crime.

Two of the four suspects connected to the July 1 home invasion, assault and robbery that took place at 188 Falconer St. – Levelle Jones and Jacon Hicks.

MAYVILLE – Three of the four men who reached plea deals regarding their involvement in a home invasion that took place last summer on Falconer St. have been sentenced in county court.

According to the DA’s office, 27 year-old Jacon Hicks, 27 year-old Level Jones and 24 year-old Jaqwan Martin were sentenced on Monday on burglary-related charges. The men were convicted on the burglary charges after reaching plea deals with the DA’s office last month.

• Hicks, from Buffalo, was sentenced to a determinate term of 5 years in state prison and 5 years post release supervision as a second violent felony offender for attempted burglary in the 2^nd
• Jones, from Jamestown, was sentenced to a determinate term of 4 years in state prison with 5 years post release supervision as a predicate felon for attempted burglary in the 2^nd
• Martin, from Buffalo, was sentenced to a determinate term of 4 years in state prison with 5 years post release supervision for burglary in the 2^nd He was also sentenced to 2-4 years in state prison for burglary in the 3^rd degree.

Jaqwan and Maqwan Martin

A fourth individual, 24 year old Maqwan Martin, is still waiting to be sentenced.

The home invasion to place at 188 Falconer St. on July 1, 2014. Not only was the home broken into with four of the residents being assaulted, but gun exchange also broke out between one of the suspects and a member of the JPD, who had arrived at the scene to investigate. The incident was reportedly drug-related.

 Jaqwan and Maqwan Martin

JAMESTOWN – Four men arrested for their alleged involvement in a 2014 home invasion on Falconer St. that also included gunfire exchanged with a Jamestown Police Officer have reached plea agreements with the county district attorney’s office.

Chautauqua County District Attorney David Foley said the four men each have pled guilty to a charge of burglary. He said the agreement was based on conversations with the victims and their willingness to proceed with the case.

Those pleading to burglary charges were 23 year-old Jaqwan Martin, 23 year-old Maqwan Martin, 26 year-old Jacon Hicks, and 26 year-old Levelle Jones. All four men were from Buffalo and all four face multiple years in prison.

Levelle Jones and Jacon Hicks

The Martin brothers were originally handed a 22-count indictment by a Chautauqua County grand jury that included robbery, sexual abuse, criminal use of a firearm and weapons possession charges.

The home invasion took place at 188 Falconer St. on July 1 involved an assault of four residents inside and was reportedly drug-related.

Two of the four suspects now indicted on charges connected to the July 1 home invasion, assault and robbery that took place at 188 Falconer St. – Levelle Jones and Jacon Hicks, both 26 years old and both from Buffalo, NY.

JAMESTOWN – Two more suspects involved in the July 1 home invasion on Falconer St. that resulted in a shootout with police have been indicted by a Chautauqua County Grand Jury.

Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson says that 26 year-old Levelle Jones and 26 year-old Jacon Hicks, both from Buffalo, were each indicted on 22 counts, which include multiple charges related burglary, robbery, sexual abuse, and criminal use of a firearm. In addition, the two each face a charge of first-degree criminal sex act. Both were committed to the Chautauqua County Jail on $1 million cash bail.

The charges are identical to the 22 counts that were handed down last week against two other suspects – twin bothers Jaqwan Martin and Maqwan Martin, both 23 and also from Buffalo. An additional two suspects whose identities have not been released remain in police custody, while police are continuing their search for a seventh suspect.

On July 1 at about 3 a.m., the group of seven men are accused of invading a home at 188 Falconer Street and assaulted the residents inside the home. While not many details have been released regarding the incident, police believe the motive was drug-related.

Also, when police arrived on the scene to investigate, one of the suspects allegedly fired at the officer. As a result, the officer returned fire and may have possibly hit the individual.  However, the alleged shooter, along with two other men, fled out a window and were not apprehended. Police did, however, locate both the Martin inside the home that morning.

Later that afternoon, two other men allegedly connected to the burglary were spotted and arrested while walking on the railroad tracks in Celoron. One of those men was Hicks. Also on July 3, two addition individuals allegedly connected to the case – one of which being Jones – were located in Buffalo and arrested.

Police say the investigation into the case is ongoing and anyone who may have information is asked to call the Jamestown Police Department at 483-7531 or can leave an anonymous tip at the department’s anonymous tip line at 483-8477 (Tips). All calls will be kept confidential.

Two of the suspects indicted on charges connected to the July 1 home invasion, assault and robbery that took place at 188 Falconer St. – Jaqwan and Maqwan Martin, both 23 years old and both from Buffalo, NY.

JAMESTOWN – Two of the six suspects involved in the July 1 home invasion on Falconer St. that resulted in a shootout with police have been indicted by a Chautauqua County Grand Jury on several charges, including robbery, sexual assault and criminal use of a fire arm.

In a media release sent out Tuesday afternoon, Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson said Jaqwan Martin and Maqwan Martin, both 23 and from Buffalo, were the two suspects who were located at the scene of the home invasion that took place at 188 Falconer St. The two men were indicted by a Grand Jury and are now facing several charges from a 22 count indictment that was handed down last week.

The two each face four counts of first degree burglary, six counts of first degree robbery, three counts of first degree sexual abuse, one count of criminal sex act in the first degree, two counts of criminal use of a firearm in the first degree, two counts of first degree criminal possession of a weapon and four counts of second degree assault. The two are currently being held in the Chautauqua County Jail on $1 million cash bail.

On July 1 at about 3 a.m., a group of seven men are accused of invading a home at 188 Falconer Street and assaulted the residents inside the home. When police arrived on the scene to investigate, one of the suspects allegedly fired at the officer. As a result, the officer returned fire and may have possibly hit the individual.  However, the alleged shooter, along with two other men, fled out a window and were not apprehended. Police did, however, locate both Jaqwan Martin and Maqwan Martin inside the home that morning. Later that afternoon, two other men allegedly connected to the burglary were spotted and arrested while walking on the railroad tracks in Celoron. And on July 3, two addition individuals allegedly connected to the case were located in Buffalo and arrested. A seventh man, believed to be the one involved in the shootout with officers and who may have been hit, is still on the loose.

Anyone who may have information on the case are asked to call the Jamestown Police Department at 483-7531 or can leave an anonymous tip at the department’s anonymous tip line at 483-8477 (Tips). All calls will be kept confidential.

Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson says two of the three other suspects that were still at large have now been located in Buffalo. On Thursday afternoon, Samuelson sent out a media release saying the two were brought into police custody with the assistance of the New York State Division of Parole. One of the two has been taken into custody and is being held on parole violation in Erie County. The other subject is currently being interviewed by investigators from the Jamestown Police Department in the city of Buffalo.

Police are still withholding the names of the suspects at this time, due to the investigation still being ongoing.

The two arrests brings the total number of arrested individuals allegedly connected to the incident to six. However, Samuelson adds that investigators are still looking for a seventh suspect who may be injured as a result of being shot by police.

On Tuesday morning, July 1, at about 3 a.m., a group of seven men allegedly invaded a home at 188 Falconer Street and assaulted the residents inside the home. When police arrived on the scene to investigate, one of the suspects allegedly fired at the officer. As a result, the officer returned fire and may have possibly hit the individual.  However, the alleged shooter, along with two other men, fled out a window and were not apprehended. Police did, however, locate two others inside the home that morning. Later Tuesday afternoon, two other men allegedly connected to the burglary were spotted and arrested while walking on the railroad tracks in Celoron.

Anyone who may have information on the whereabouts of the injured suspect is asked to contact the Jamestown Police at 483-7537 or they can leave an anonymous tip at 483-8477. Al calls will be kept confidential.

Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson says two of the suspects were found hiding inside of the apartment at 188 Falconer St. shortly after the incident took place early Tuesday morning. Two other suspects brought in Tuesday afternoon when they were spotted walking the railroad tracks in nearby Celoron.

City police were called to the address on Falconer St. just after 3 a.m. Tuesday morning to respond to a reported fight in progress. While inside the apartment, police saw three men escaping through a window with one of the suspects allegedly firing at an officer. The officer – who was not injured in the incident – fired back and may have hit the individual. However, all three men were able to flee the area before being captured by police.

During the investigation, police located two other men hiding inside the residence and charged them with first-degree burglary for their role in the home invasion. Their names are not being released at this time. Officers also found a large caliber handgun outside the residence.

Later Tuesday, after receiving several reports, police were arrested two individuals who matched suspect descriptions walking on the railroad tracks in Celoron. Both were taken into custody after initially trying to flee from police. They are being held on parole violations and as persons of interest in the home invasion.

Police are still looking for as many as three additional suspects involved in the incident and one who may be injured as a result of the gunfire exchange with police.

Police say the incident was drug related. Anyone who has information on this or the whereabouts of any of the participants is asked to contact the Jamestown Police at 483-7357 or leave an anonymous tip at 483-8477 (Tips).

The New York State Police, Ellicott Police, Lakewood-Busti Police and county sheriff’s office all assisted the JPD in the investigation.

In an updated to a report sent out Tuesday morning, Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson says that the incident that took place Tuesday morning at 3 a.m. at 188 Falconer St. was a home invasion conducted by five individuals. When a Jamestown Police officer responded to the scene, a single shot was fired by one of the suspects at the officer. The officer was not hit, but returned fire and may have hit the suspect. Following the exchange, three of the five suspects, including the shooter, fled the residence on foot. The shooter reportedly jumped out of a window in his effort to escape.

Two other individuals were arrested by police. They were charged with first degree burglary and are awaiting arraignment in city court. Samuelson says that at this time, police are withholding the names of the two individuals.

Police are also continuing their search for the three men who remain at large. All three men are described as black males with the shooter being described as a black male with a stocky build with dreadlocks and wearing a baggy red shirt. Samuelson says he may be seeking medical attention for a possible gun shot injury.

Samuelson says investigators also recovered a large caliber hand gun outside the residence and it is believed to be the one used by the suspect.

Anyone who may have information on the whereabouts or identity of the suspects who fled is asked to call city police at 483-7531 or can leave an anonymous tip at the department’s anonymous tip line at 483-8477. All calls will be kept confidential.

According to Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, officers responded to a call at 3:00 a.m. Tuesday morning at 188 Falconer St. on a report of a fight at the location. Upon arrival, police encountered three subjects who fired at the officers at the scene. Officers returned fire and it is believed one of the suspects was struck. No officer was reported as injured, but all three suspects were able to flee the scene and ran away from the residence.

As of 6 a.m. Tuesday morning, police were still looking for the suspects. They are described as three black males. the suspect who is believed to be shot is a black male with long dreadlocks. The suspect was wearing a red baggy shirt and is heavy set.

Since the incident took place, officers are searching the area of Falconer and E. Second Streets between Winsor and Buffalo Streets and are using K-9 units to assist with the search. Police also conducted vehicle stops during the initial phase of the search. Air 1 from the Eric County Sheriff’s Department is also on the scene assisting.

Anyone with information into the incident is asked to call the Jamestown Police Department at 483-7531 or dial 911 if they know the location of any of the suspects.

City police are being assisted by the New York State Police, the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, the Erie County Sheriff’s office and the Town of Ellicott Police.