Jamestown woman shot and killed during confrontation with Hamburg Police near Buffalo...
Buffalo-area media are reporting the sister of a Jamestown woman shot and killed during a pair of burglary investigations last Friday morning in the Buffalo-area was arrested for allegedly assaulting another Jamestown woman later that day. City police say their Violence Interdiction Unit and Nuisance Officer were called to the unidentified location about 10 p.m. on a reported assault with a knife. On arrival... officers say they found the victim inside with a severe cut to her face. Police say their investigation showed that 33 year-old Brandi Haight had kicked open the victim's door... and, then grabbed the knife. Haight then used the knife to stab the other woman in the face. She then reportedly left the scene before police arrived... but, she was later found inside a car at a different location. Haight then ran from the vehicle... and, allegedly resisted arrest. She was eventually taken into custody on charges including first-degree assault... two counts of first-degree burglary... third-degree criminal possession of a weapon... resisting arrest... fourth-degree criminal mischief... and, petty larceny.
Older sister from Jamestown killed in police-involved shooting after two break-ins in Hamburg, NY...
The older sister of Bradi Haight was identified last weekend as the person shot and killed by a Hamburg Police officer following the two alleged burglaries last Friday morning. WGRZ-TV in Buffalo says 36 year-old Lisa Haight was declared dead at the scene on Willett Road after police were called in about 10:30 a.m. to investigate the first burglary. Hamburg Police then say Haight allegedly broke into the second home on McKinley Parkway... which is where the shooting took place. The TV station reports officials also say they are looking into a "violent attack on a private transport van" that happened on the State Thruway. Police claim that Haight, before the Friday morning police shooting, "repeatedly and without provocation stabbed a passenger in that van, causing extensive serious physical injuries to the victim." Police say the stabbing victim received emergency treatment for her injuries. Hamburg police say officers encountered Lida Haight in the bathroom of the second house. There was reportedly a struggle, and she was shot dead. Police also say they recovered a knife at the scene.
With favorable weather, "Doors Open Jamestown" a big success...
Near Spring-like weather helped to bring out the crowds for the 20th annual ‘Doors Open Jamestown’ this past Saturday. The event was organized by the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber Coordinator in Jamestown... Carrie Swanson... said the community response was great. Swanson says she spoke with most of the 18 attractions taking part... and, she says they all saw a lot of new faces who had never been there before. Roger Tory Peterson Institute Chief Executive Officer Arthur Pearson was particularly delighted with the number of children visiting. Pearson says they were doing a lot of wood cuts with the children that are similar to what's in the museum. Similarly, Kristan McMahon, President of the Robert H. Jackson Center, enjoyed watching two and three year olds make their first visit to the center with their parents.
Jamestown man arrested for breaking into restricted area of Northwest Arena...
A city man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into a restricted area of the Northwest Arena on West Third Street... and, stealing money from a tip jar. Jamestown police were called to the location at 319 West Third about 7:45 p.m. last Friday... and, found that 35 year-old Dustin Pickett had been able to get into that part of the building to steal property. Officers say there was $15 inside the tip jar that had been taken. Police were able to locate Pickett a short time later... and, he was arrested for third-degree burglary, and petty larceny. He was jailed pending arraignment.
Wendel discusses upcoming State of the County Address...
The county's top-elected leader has begun crafting his annual State of the County Address to be given before the end of the first-quarter. Chautauqua County Executive P.J. Wendel briefly discussed the address on Media One's "Community Spotlight" Program last weekend. He says he'll be focusing on at least one new initiative for the new year... and, that's called "Vision '24" which will address space and building needs for county government. He says his administration is eyeing more efficiency. Another major emphasis of improvement will be to the area's housing stock... and, making it more affordable. Regarding economic developement... Wendel says he'll look back on a record amount of total industrial investment the past year. CCIDA Chief Executive Officer Mark Geise recently announced the agency's board had approved and/or assisted 34 projects, which will result in a total investment in Chautauqua County of $842 million. He adds those projects helped to create 574 permanent jobs... and, retain just over 2,300 jobs.
Jamestown man accused of drug, and weapons possession...
A city man is accused of being in possession of a variety of illegal drugs, and a billy club, after he was arrested by Jamestown police following a recent traffic stop. City police say they stopped 25 year-old Dale Linkous, Jr. in the area of West Fifth and Jefferson Streets early Thursday morning, Jan. 26 for alleged traffic violations. Officers say they found that Linkous was driving while his drivers license had been revoked. Officers conducted an investigation... and, first spotted drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. They say a further search turned up quantities of fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine. Police also found numerous scales, packaging material and cutting agents... as well as the billy club. Linkous faces numerous charges including: two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance... and, third-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
