Jamestown man pleads guilty to federal drug charge; faces up to 20 years in prision...
A city man who earlier this year was arrested during a traffic stop with suspected methamphetamine in his car has pleaded guilty to a federal charge in the case.  U.S. Attorney Trini Ross has announced that 43 year-old Willie Graham was arrested earlier this year... and, charged by criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.  Prosecutors say last September... Jamestown police conducted a traffic stop of a car that had left a known drug house... and, a search turned up what appeared to be methamphetamine, along with numerous items of drug paraphernalia.  Officers also recovered a glass bubble pipe from Graham’s waist area.  He and two other people in the car were then taken to the city jail... where Graham said he was experiencing chest pains and could not breathe.  Before Graham was taken for medical attention... officers discovered suspected fentanyl in his possession.  This past Mar. 2... Graham was a passenger in a vehicle that fled from officers trying to make a traffic stop.  A search turned up 11.6-grams of suspected meth... drug paraphernalia... and $1,134 cash.  Graham and the other two occupants were taken to the city jail... where Graham informed officers that he had eaten "dope" prior to being arrested, and was overdosing.  He was given one dose of NARCAN and transported for medical attention.  The charge carries a maximum of 20 years in prison... and, a fine of $1-million.

Two people on opposite sides of Jamestown's deer issue express interest in new committee...
The Jamestown City Council is already hearing from residents who want to serve on the newly-appointed Deer Committee.  Two residents -- who may be on opposite sides of the deer population issue -- expressed interest at last night's work session about being on the panel.  During public comment... Lucy Michael expressed grave concerns over a potential hunt... and, says all points of view should be considered.  She adds that alternatives have been show to work in other communities.  On the other side of the issue was resident Robert Sisley... who has gone before council several times about the need for a deer harvest.  Sisley says he doesn't like spending $400 to $500 on garden plants... only to see them all eaten.  He adds deer also track up is yard, and leave "deer crap in my lawn."  Council President Tony Dolce... who last week appointed a three-member committee to meet on the issue... says he doesn't see a one-size fits all situation, and solution.  Last week... Dolce appointed Fourth-Ward Councilman Joe Paterniti to chair the ad hoc committee... along with Fifth-Ward representative Bill Reynolds... and, Sixth-Ward Councilman Andrew Faulkner.  He says other members of the public can also be named.

Four-time convicted Felony arrested in city on weapons and drug possession charges...
A Jamestown man who is also a Rochester resident faces serious weapons and drug 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 East 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.  If you have any information on illegal drug or other criminal activity... you're asked to call the JPD Tip Line at 483-TIPS... that's 483-8477... or the Sheriff's Office Tip Line at 800-344-8702 or 664-2420.

Investigation continues into shooting, and stabbing incidents during "Not Fred Fest" in Fredonia last weekend...
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.  He says the person stabbed is still hospitalized, while the shooting victim was treated and released.  Ferguson adds that one suspect is in custody. 

City man arrested for punching person during eastside assault...
An early morning domestic 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, Jr. 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 was taken into custody.  Karr was jailed pendig arraignment on charges of third-degree assault... first-degree criminal contempt... and, aggravated criminal contempt.