A Falconer man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for a kidnapping that resulted in a death. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Adler said according to the complaint, on May 27, 2014, 36-year old Anthony Neubauer kidnapped an individual … [Read more...]
Police Staffing, Use of JPD Officers at UPMC Discussed at City Council
Concerns over police staffing and use of police officers at UPMC were discussed at Jamestown City Council's work session Monday night. Lieutenant Sam Piazza, speaking at privilege of the floor, said that 65 officers is full staffing for the … [Read more...]
Jackson Appointed Chief of Police
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist has appointed the city's current interim police chief to serve as chief of the Jamestown Police Department for the remainder of the current term. In a media release sent out Monday afternoon, Sundquist … [Read more...]
Sundquist Calls on City Government to be More Inclusive, Calls for Removal of Policies that Favor White Residents
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Eddie Sundquist says he is focused on bringing more diversity to city hall and is calling on the community to make that a reality. On Sunday during a Community Justice rally in Dow Park, Sundquist spent about 10 minutes … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce: June 25, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce: June 25, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce to get his thoughts on the recent … [Read more...]
Councilman Defends Pro-Gun Social Media Post; Council Members Criticized for Perceived Inaction in BLM Movement
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council is under scrutiny from some members of the community for allegedly failing to attend a series of recent protests and rallies focusing on the Black Lives Matter movement. In addition, one specific council member … [Read more...]
Rally and Protest Events in Jamestown Remain Peaceful
JAMESTOWN - There were two rallies that took place in Jamestown on Sunday as part of the series of national protests taking place across the country. The days of protests were triggered by the death of George Floyd, a black man who died when a white … [Read more...]
ReOpen New York Rally to be Held Friday Afternoon in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Several groups will be holding rallies throughout the state today to protest Governor Andrew Cuomo's NY on Pause executive order. The order was put in place in March to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. But as a … [Read more...]
City Officials Aware of ‘Reopen New York’ Rally on May 1
JAMESTOWN - City officials say they are aware of a Reopen New York rally that is scheduled to take place on Friday May 1. During Monday night's Jamestown City Council work session - which was streamed and available to watch at the city website - … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Chief Announces New Procedures, Protocols in Response to COVID-19
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police Chief Harry Snellings released the following statement on Friday morning, March 20, 2020 in response to the novel coronavirus / COVID-19. The Jamestown Police Department is working with all our local, county, and state … [Read more...]
