North county man killed in weekend tractor accident...
A Fredonia man was killed last weekend when his tractor rolled over while trying to pull another tractor that was stuck in some mud. Sheriff's officers received a report of the accident on Lamberton Road about 3 p.m. Saturday. On arrival... deputies found that 65 year-old Andrew Lawrence had been operating the tractor on his property when the vehicle rolled over backwards. Officers say Lawrence was pronounced dead at the scene. Fredonia Fire rescuers, and the county's Tech Rescue Team assisted at the scene.
House fire in Silver Creek ruled accidental...
An electrical issue on the second-floor of a Silver Creek home triggered flames that damaged to a home on Adams Street in the north county village. Sheriff's Department Fire Investigation Team members say Silver Creek firefighters were called to the scene about 11:30 p.m. Saturday, and, investigatiors were called once the blaze was out -- about an hour later. Investigators say the fire was accidental in nature due to the electrical problem. No injuries were reported.
In light of "swatting" and large fight incidents near schools, JPS district looking at new safety measures...
School safety has been front and center the past 25 years. However... it's taken on multiple facets now with 'swatting' and fights outside of Jamestown High School in recent months. School Superintendent Kevin Whitaker says the recent, nationwide "swatting" incidents have become a major concern because the Jamestown schools were among those targeted. 'Swatting' is where a someone contacts local police about a phony "active shooter" at the school. Whitaker says it's an effort to play "on people's emotions and fears about their kids in order to get a laugh or some notoriety... and, adds such calls cross a "moral and ethical line" in society. These issues were brought up at a recent school board meeting by the board's two student members who expressed the feelings of fellow students about their safety. He says... since the recent incidents... "8 to 10 people" have come forward to say they want to help with security... and, he says officials are looking to established a committee to look at new safety measures the district can take. In addition... Dr. Whitaker noted that the now underway Capital Improvement Project will include new safety measures for schools... including security badge... alarm... and updated camera systems.
City man arrested for damaging vehicle outside southside business...
A Jamestown man is accused of damaging another person's car at a business on the city's southside early last Saturday night. Jamestown Police were called to the scene shortly before 7 p.m., and, found that 50 year-old Christopher Mekus had kicked the unoccupied vehicle in the parking lot... causing minor damage. Officers say Mekus was then arrested for fourth-degree criminal mischief... and, was taken to the city jail pending arraignment.
City holds first full, outdoor Easter Egg Hunt since COVID Pandemic...
The air was crisp, but the conditions were perfect otherwise for an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday morning, allowing the City of Jamestown to have its first full outdoor hunt since before COVID-19. Mayor Eddie Sundquist scanned the crowd at Allen Park and said they're "very excited" to have it on a nice, dry weather day. Sundquist adds they also had quite a gathering of kids." The hunt took over the upper end of the park, with young people hunting in three separate age groups. One of the most fortunate egg hunters was a 9-year-old Fletcher School student named Aniyah Payne. She told our Dennis Webster that she found a golden egg as she was leaving the area she was looking for eggs in. She was excited about winning a new bike because the one she had now is broken. The candy and prizes all came from local businesses and city unions with considerable help from the Allen Park Women’s Club, as well.
Langworthy calls Trump indictment and arrest "an abuse of judicial resources...."
Local Congressman Nick Langworthy is calling this past week's arraignment of former President Donald Trump as "an abuse of judical resources." Mr. Trump was arraigned on a 34-count Felony indictment pertaining to hush money payments to a porn star for an alleged trist several years ago. Langworthy says Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's case is nothing more than a "witch hunt" to fullfill a campaign promise... and, previous prosecutors had declined to prosecute. A number of legal experts on both sides of the political spectrum even say the case againt Mr. Trump is weak. However... many have been critical of what the former president said during his 25-minute speech made when he returned to Florida. Langworthy would not criticize what Trump said... but, says he believes it should not hurt his case.
City man arrested for allegedly stealing woman's property during domestic incident...
A Jamestown man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a woman's property during a domestic incident on the city's northside last week. Jamestown police were called to the area of Sturges and Chestnut Streets about 10 a.m. Wednesday... and, victim told them that 19 year-old Joshua Tolliver had taken the property. Officers were able to find Tolliver a short distance away... but, he ignored their commands to stop. Police say he finally stopped walking... but, when asked his name... gave a false one. Tolliver was detained, and finally gave his real name to officers, but, then started to try and get away. A physical altercation then ensued, but, he was finally taken into custody. Tolliver was arrested for petty larceny, false personation... obstruction and resisting arrested.
