City man -- also from Rochester -- arrested as predicate Felon in possession of a weapon...
A Jamestown man who is also a Rochester resident faces serious weapons possession charges following a raid on the city's eastside Sunday afternoon. Jamestown police say members of the Metro Drug Task Force... and Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force executed a search warrant on the upper apartment at 312 E. Sixth St. about 1:20 p.m. with the help of the JPD SWAT Team. Officers say 35 year-old Bruce aka "Magic" Miles was found alone inside of the residence. After securing the residence... detectives say they found a sawed-off and defaced shotgun. Miles is a four-time convicted felon and prohibited from possessing firearms... and, he was arrested and taken to the city jail. He was charged with one count of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon... criminal possession of a firearm, and one count of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance for possessing 10 Suboxone Sublingual Films. He was sent today to the county jail without bail... due to his previous felony convictions pending a preliminary hearing. The Sheriff's Office, and Dunkirk Police also assisted with the raid.
Fredonia mayor confirms "Not Fred Fest" shooting and stabbing incidents...
The Fredonia Police Department is investigating a shooting and a stabbing that occurred over the weekend during the "Not Fred Fest" event. Few details have been made available by police... but, Fredonia Mayor Mike Ferguson has confirmed both incidents. Ferguson says the shooting took place on Green Street, while the stabbing occurred on Main Street. He says one of the suspects is in custody. Ferguson says the shooting victim was treated at the hospital, and released... while the stabbing victim remains hospitalized. He says Police Chief David Price will release more information once the investigation is complete.
City man faces assault charge following domestic incident on eastside...
An early morning domectic incident on Jamestown's eastside had led to multiple charges -- including assault -- against a city man. Jametown police were called to the unidentified location shortly before 2 a.m. Monday... and learned that 49 year-old Charles Karr, Junior had punched the victim in the face... causing an injury. Officers say Karr then fled the residence. However... he was later found hiding in a bush a short distance away, and he was taken into custody. Karr was taken to the city jail pending arraignment on charges including third-degree assault.
County Chamber to host local NYS lawmakers for annual breakfast this Friday...
The county's two New York state legislators will be on hand in Mayville this coming Friday for an interactive event to discuss several issues with the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce. The chamber will host its annual State Legislative Breakfast featuring Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Goodell on May 10 at Chautauqua Suites. Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Dan Heitzenrater says this year's edition is being held later in the calendar compared to previous years... partly because budget negotiations lasted far beyond the deadline of Apr. 1... so they hosted the County Executive Breakfast before the State Legislative event. Borrello says they plan to go more in depth about some of the issues facing the state... including the budget, the state's future, and big issues during an election year. Advanced registration for the State Legislative Breakfast is due today (Monday, May 6).
Jamestown's arborist updates Urban Forest as warmer weather months arrive...
Trees in the city of Jamestown have been something to see this spring. That from City Arborist, and Parks Manager Dan Stone... who says if you've been driving around Jamestown the past two weeks... you'll see many of the trees in full bloom already, including the Cherry and Crabapple trees. Stone is hopeful the colors will be just as brilliant in the Fall. Stone spoke with our Dennis Webster following last Friday's tree planting ceremony at 16 Bowen St., the boyhood home of naturalist Roger Tory Peterson. Stone says most of the 330 kinds of trees known to be in Jamestown are doing well, but there are potential problems... with the Spotted Lanterfly now in the region. It has not yet reached the southern tier... but, is at "infestation level" along the Niagara Frontier. Jamestown’s effort to deal with the Emerald Ash Borer began with the removal of several hundred municipal trees earlier in the decade.
Chautauqua Lake wins Media One's High School Bowl competition...
Chautauqua Lake Central School has won Media One’s High School Bowl tournament for 2024. The team defeated Ellicottville 91 to 31 in the final match, broadcast over the weekend. As a result, the school is sending the team to New Orleans to compete in the National Academic Competition in New Orleans over Memorial Day Weekend. It’s not your average field trip, but Chautauqua Lake Superintendent, Josh Lydell, says it’s the right thing to do, and they strive to support both the academic and athletic teams equally. The trip presents a first-time opportunity for all the team members... who will travel to New Orleans with coaches Mary Jantzi and Connor Barnes.
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This year’s win for Chautauqua Lake is the school’s seventh… the most for any school in the history of the competition. The championship match will be re-broadcast this coming Saturday at 11 a.m. on WJTN, and Sunday at 7 a.m. on SE-93-FM.
