The invasion reportedly took place Tuesday at 10:55 a.m. at 118 Bush St. Upon arrival, officers spoke to a man who reported being assaulted by an unknown person who broke into his home. While on scene, officers asked permission to check the apartment. The victim denied entry, at which time a search warrant was obtained. Inside, detectives recovered a large quantity of meth and $6,500 along with drug paraphernalia.

The man was transported to the hospital for treatment of his injuries and charges are forthcoming.

Police say during the course of the investigation of the shooting incident at 707 Jefferson St., a search warrant was
obtained for the residents and detectives discovered what they describe as four unlawfully possessed handguns inside the home along with over 200 rounds of ammunition  They also found approximately 12 pounds of marijuana, 1.2 ounces of cocaine and around $4,000 cash.

As a result of the investigation, 29 year-old Anthony Burris of Jamestown was placed arrested and sent to the city jail on four counts of criminal possession of a weapon, two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance – 3rd degree, and criminal possession of marihuana – 1st degree.

As the investigation continued, police were led to a residence at 438 Buffalo St. At around 10:30 p.m. Thursday, two subjects who fit the description of individuals from the shooting exited the residence and when police approached them for questioning, the two males allegedly fled on foot but were eventually captured and brought into custody. Police allege the two also discarded items while running from the scene, including two handguns, marjuana, and crack cocaine.

The two were identified as 21 year-old Torrie T. Jones and 26 year-old Mikial C. Moore, both of Buffalo. They were arrested on multiple charges and taken into custody.

Police then obtained a search warrant for the residence at 438 Buffalo Street and inside they located approximately 7 grams of crack cocaine as well as 4.7 grams of fentanyl.

Inside the residence was 18 year-old Andre D. Jones of Buffalo and 47 year-old Eddie Melendez and 39 year-old Melissa C. Kestler, both of Jamestown. All three were taken into custody on related charges.

Police say the investigation into the shooting is continuing and further charges are possible.

Assisting in the investigation were the New York State Police, the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force, and the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Jamestown Police Department at 716-483-7536 or on the TIPS Line at 716-483-8477.

(L to R) Islandah Mitchell, Bruce Page, and Kori Robinson

BUFFALO – A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Kori Robinson, 22, Islandah Mitchell, 20, both of Jamestown, and Bruce Page, 25, of Buffalo, with conspiring to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, cocaine. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, and a $1,000,000 fine.

The charges come after the three were already arrested on local charges.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeremiah E. Lenihan, who is handling the case, stated that according to the indictment and a previously filed complaint, on March 2, 2020, after receiving information that defendants Robinson and Mitchell were traveling to Jamestown with cocaine and crack cocaine in their vehicle, Jamestown Police officers conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle. As an officer approached the vehicle, the vehicle began to drive away. The officer got back into his marked patrol vehicle and initiated another vehicular traffic stop.

An officer observed the front seat passenger, identified as defendant Robinson, moving around and reaching under the front seat, and he appeared to place something in the back seat. The officer gave verbal commands for Robinson to keep his hands up and not to move around. However, Robinson continued to reach and move around.

The Officers called out for each person to exit the vehicle one at a time. Defendant Mitchell was driving, Robinson was the front seat passenger, and defendant Page was in the back seat.

The Officers detected the scent of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. They then conducted a search of the vehicle, and in the floor area of the back seat, discovered a brown purse. Sticking out from the purse, officers observed narcotics packaging baggies. Inside the purse, officers recovered a clear plastic baggie that contained two separate clear baggies containing suspected crack cocaine and powder cocaine. Officers also recovered a quantity of suspected marijuana; empty packaging materials; a metal spoon with suspected drug residue; and several cellular phones.

On January 27, 2020, the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force and the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at Mitchell’s Lafayette Street Apartment in Jamestown. Investigators recovered quantities of suspected cocaine and crack cocaine; $2,000 in cash; two digital scales; credit cards; an iPhone; and a box of ammunition.

The defendants were arraigned before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeremiah J. McCarthy. Defendant Page is being detained. Defendants Mitchell and Robinson were released on conditions.

The indictment is the result of an investigation by the Jamestown Police Department, under the direction of Chief Harry Snellings, the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force, under the direction of Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Ronald Lott, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Gary Loeffert.

Jamestown police say 22-year-old Kori D. Robinson, 25-year-old Bruce Page, 20-year-old Islandah Mitchell were taken into custody following a stop on North Main Street at Lamont Street for several traffic violations.

A search of the vehicle turned up 3.5 ounces of powder cocaine and 4.7 ounces of crack cocaine. City police say the drugs had an estimated street value of $10,000 to $12,000.

All three face drug-related charges and were sent to the city jail to await arraignment.

Richard Kinsey

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 on a federal drug trafficking warrant. Members of the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force and Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force arrived at the scene with the U.S. Marshall’s service to serve the warrant and pick up Kinsey.

During the stop they obtained observed crystal methamphetamine “in plain view” within the home and were able to get a search warrant. In all, police reported discovering 25.2 grams of methamphetamine, a loaded handgun and drug paraphernalia.

Police also say when they attempted to bring Kinsey into custody he allegedly fled the home, but was quickly captured by officers waiting outside.

Kinsey was previously charged last October on drug charges, along with possession of a weapon and possession of stolen property.

According to a report, deputies were performing an area check of the Village of Sinclairville Park just before 8 p.m. Tuesday and observed a suspicious subject in a vehicle.

A further check revealed that 23-year-old Austin Schwab was allegedly in possession of two forms of a controlled substance. It was also later determined that Schwab had allegedly provided a child less than 17 years of age with a controlled substance.

Schwab was charged with 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a controlled substance in the 7th, Endangering the Welfare of a child and Criminally Possessing a Hypodermic Instrument and processed at the county jail.

Richard Brown – Timothy Blakeslee

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 search warrant Monday around 11:20 a.m. at 135 Sprague St.

The search was the result of an investigation by the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force and Southern Tier Regional Task Force. Inside the residence investigators located over 2 ounces of crystal meth, several bags of heroin and $1,300 in cash.

Both men were arrested on related charges and sent to the city jail to await arraignments.

Clockwise from upper left: Kyle Kamholtz, Celeste Carr, Brandon Smith, and Sam Critzer

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 Kamholz around 1 p.m. Tuesday following the execution of a search warrant at 102 McKinley Ave.

Police say as part of an investigation, they received information the location was being used to traffic crystal meth. Police took Kahmolz into custody near the home and allegedly found him in possession of 4.8 grams of meth along with brass knuckles. A small quantity of meth was also reportedly found in the residence, along with packaging materials.

Kamholz was arrested on related charges and sent to the city jail for arraignment.

A separate investigation into the sale and trafficking of crystal meth in the city led to the arrest of three city residents. Police say Brandon Smith, Celeste Carr, and Samual Critzer – all 32 and all from Jamestown – were arrested at a home at 6 Terrace Pl. in the city.

That arrest came after investigators obtained information meth was reportedly being sold from that location and a search warrant was issued. Three children were also in the home. Inside the home police reportedly found 13 grams of crystal meth, packaging material, and drug paraphernalia.

All three face drug-related charges. In addition, Smith was charged with violating terms of federal probation and Carr was charged on three counts of child endangerment.

All three were sent to the city jail to await arraignment.

Warren Dinkens (left) and Ryan Stills

JAMESTOWN – The Jamestown Police Department arrested two men Thursday afternoon following an investigation into complaints of drug activity at a residence on the north side of town.

Police say 32-year-old Ryan Stills and 55-year-old Warren Dinkens were arrested on charges related to a crack cocaine drug trafficking operation out of an upper apartment at 42 W. 10th St.

Authorities reportedly found crack cocaine laced with fentanyl and drug paraphernalia as part of their investigation.

Both men were sent to the city jail to await arraignment.

Thomas kimbrough Jr, Joseph Ludovicy, and Michael Pace-Segura

JAMESTOWN – Three men are facing felony drug charges following a traffic stop last week by city police.

Jamestown police arrested 22-year-old Thomas Kimbrough Jr., 20-year-old Joseph Ludovicy and 22-year-old Michael Pace-Segura following the traffic stop Thursday around 8:45 p.m.

Authorities found nearly 29 grams of crack cocaine and 20 grams of marijuana during the stop, they say.

While being processed at the city jail, police say they found an additional 24 grams of crack cocaine in Pace-Segura’s underwear.
All three were chaged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of drug paraphernalia.