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...]
Police, Fire Annual Report to be Presented to Jamestown City Council
Jamestown City Council will hear the annual report from the Public Safety Department of Police and Fire at their work session Monday night. Police Chief Tim Jackson and Deputy Fire Chief Matt Coon will present their 2021 reports to the public … [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...]
JPD Officers Appeal to Council For More ARP Funds
Jamestown Police Department officers appealed to City Council again to designate more American Rescue Plan funds toward public safety. Kendall Club President Sam Piazza said the wish list created by Police Chief Tim Jackson was the bare minimum … [Read more...]