City man arrested for riding bicycle on sidewalk, and giving JPD a false name...
A Jamestown man stopped for allegedly riding his bicycle on a sidewalk on the city's westside faces a number of charges after allegedly giving police a false name. Jamestown police say they spotted 28 year-old James Eastham riding the bike shortly after 8 p.m. Wednesday in the area of West Sixth and Cherry Streets without proper lights. Officers stopped Eastham... but, he gave them a family member's name believing he was wanted because he had not been meeting his probation requirements. Police were able to properly identify Eastham... and, found he did have warrants for his arrest. He was also charged with second-degree criminal impersonation. He was later searched... and, found in possession of a quantity of fentanyl. Eastham was also charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance... riding a bicycle on a Sidewalk and multiple traffic tickets. He was booked and released with an appearance ticket for city court.
City man arrested following suspicious situation involving two juvenile girls...
A Jamestown man has been arrested after allegedly harassing two juvenile girls in the city's downtown early Wednesday morning. City police were called to an unidentified business shortly after Midnight for a "suspicious male." When officers arrived... they quickly located the two girls... who positively identified 22 year-old Fernando Rivera, who was still at the scene... as the man who had been following them for about a quarter-of a mile. The victims say Rivera was allegedly talking to them in a way that scared them. Police took Rivera into custody without incident... and, found there was an order of protection to stay away from one of the girls. He was taken to the city jail on charges of second-degree criminal contempt... two counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child... and, two counts of second-degree harassment. Rivera was jailed pending arraignment.
Fulton Street fire blamed on malfunctioning space heater...
A malfunctioning space heater is the apparent cause of Tuesday morning's fire that heavily damaged the front of a home on Jamestown's northside... and, killed two pets. City Fire Battalion Chief Ryan Rousch says fire crews were called to 215 Fulton Street just after 6 a.m. by a neighbor. Rousch says there was heavy fire coming from the front of the structure when crews arrived. He says the blaze was brought under control within half-an-hour. Crews were at the scene for several hours. Rousch says crews were able to rescue four dogs from the structure... but, another dog perished. There were no human injuries.
Ecklund announces two part-timers hired to replace retiring city assessor...
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund has not wasted any time deciding on how she's going to replace retiring City Assessor Lisa Volpe. Ecklund told City Council members at Monday night's work session that she has hired two part-timers... one who's very familiar with city government... to replace Volpe. Ecklund says one will be getting more of the hours... and both are starting this week. He says one was involved with the city's last revaluation with GAR Associates. Ecklund says the two new part-timers will be Heather Young-Deyell... and, Annie Golley. She adds they will also have a third person... Kevin Okerlund... who also worked for a while in the city assessor's office coming back on a contract basis when needed. Ecklund says the fact none of them will receive benefits will provide a cost savings. In addition... she says they've estimating the move to the two part-timers will save between $23,000 and $25,000 a year in salaries. The first day for the new hires will be Thursday.
City woman arrested on drug charge after walking in middle of street...
A Jamestown woman faces a drug possession charge after she was spotted walking in the middle of the road in the 600-block of Prendergast Avenue early Tuesday morning. City police say a patrol was in that area of Prendergast shortly before 3 a.m. when they conducted a street check on 35 year-old Laura Deering and another person. After further investigation... officers found that Deering had an active arrest warrant out of city court. She was then taken into custody without incident. A search of Deering turned up a quantity of methamphetamine in her possession. She was taken to the city jail... where she was additionally charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of controlled substance. Deering was then jailed pending arraignment.
Ticket sales for CSHOF Banquet Feb. 19 going well...
Ticket sales for the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame's Class of 2024 induction dinner Monday, Feb. 19 at the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club have gone very well. Hall of Fame President Randy Anderson says more than 300 tickets have been sold... but, there are still some available through the end of this week. Anderson tells our Dennis Webster that each year's class is special... and, this one is no exception... with five women being inducted... and, four men. That's the first time there have been more female athletes than males in the class. They include 97-year old master swimmer, Judy Young. Anderson says they're also inducting their first "Special Olympian" in the late Danny Bryner. The Hall of Fame will also be honoring the accomplishments of several local high school teams and players... including the State Champion Chautauqua Lake Class-D Girls Volleyball. Anderson says they'll also be recognizing the three all-state members of the Clymer/Sherman/Panama Class-D Football team. For ticket information, call Chip Johnson at 485-6991.
