JPD asking public's help in search for stolen car and occupants...
Jamestown police are looking for the driver of a stolen car that officers pulled over on the city's westside Thursday afternoon... that then sped off. City police say a patrol stopped the 2019 Mazda CX 5 on West Sixth Street -- at Clinton -- about 1:40 p.m. Officers say there were two men inside the black-colored vehicle. Police say the driver refused to roll down his window and cooperate with the stop... and, drove off. (**UPDATE: JPD is now identifying the man as 21 year-old Joseph Marcov of Brooklyn.. and, say the car was stolen Monday from an address in Staten Island about 10:30 p.m. Monday from the victim's driveway). Police say the vehicle was last seen traveling at a very high rate of speed southbound on Foote Avenue to Ivy Street before turning west onto Cole Avenue. The car was reported stolen from Staten Island in New York City... and, did have the plate number NY JMH 7363. Anyone with information on the vehicle can call JPD at 483-7537 or the Anonymous Tip at 483-TIPS... that's 483-8477.
Woman from Frewsburg arrested with stolen vehicle...
A Frewsburg woman has been arrested in Jamestown for allegedly stealing truck later found in the city of Jamestown. State Police in Jamestown say they were investigating the theft, which was reported this past Tuesday, when they found the vehicle. Troopers say they arrested 40 year-old Deborah Leroy for third-degree unauthorized use of a Motor Vehicle. She was arraigned in Carroll Town Court, and issued an appearance ticket for a later date.
Wendel outlines rebranding of CARTS in State of County Address...
Expanding public transportation and economic development are among the top priorities of Chautauqua County Executive P-J Wendel who delivered his State of the County message Wednesday evening in Mayville. Among the goals, the rebranding of the Chautauqua Area Regional Transportation System -- or CARTS. Wendel spoke about a new logo and a new name... which will be "CHQTransit." He says a transportation hub will be constructed in Jamestown, along with other enhancements. Those will include three new trolleys for the fleet. Wendel also announced some county Industrial Development Agency projects, including the acquisition of large parcels of land for future development. He says they're also targeting large commercial and other buildings for reuse... including Jamestown's Furniture Mart Building... the former Silver Creek School, and the former NRG Power Plant. Wendel did not give a lot of specifics about the projects, but expressed the need for economic growth in the county.
Hochul keeping timeline in place for decision on dropping mask mandates for schools...
There is no change in New York Governor Kathy Hochul's timeline for deciding whether to drop the current mask mandate in the state's public schools. While encouraged by the ongoing fall in COVID-19 numbers... Hochul says she wants to see where the numbers are once students return from the Winter break. She says it will be drive "by the data that's in front of us." During a winter storm briefing held in Westchester County Thursday... Hochul gave the COVID-19 updating... adding that her administration is asking parents to test their kids on Monday morning following the winter break. She says there should be enough kits to test them again in a couple of days in case they were exposed to a positive case.
Reed and Hochul say New Yorkers should be ready to welcome Ukrainian refugees...
The start of a full-scale invasion by Russian troops into Ukraine is adding to concern that there could be at least 1-million to 5-million refugees fleeing the eastern European country. Some news reports indicate that many of those may go into neighboring Poland. Residents of the 23rd Congressional District should be welcoming to those refugees... if they ultimately wind up in the United States. That from local Congressman Tom Reed... who says he's ready to help assist those refugees. Reed says he is encouraging those groups who will be involved in resettling refugees fleeing Ukraine to look at the Southern Tier as a place that would welcome those people with open arms.
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Governor Kathy Hochul today is standing with the people of Ukraine... and, says New York "stands ready to welcome Ukrainian refugees" if they decide to come to America. Hochul says New Yorkers are "watching the situation in Ukraine with fear and outrage. New York is proudly home to the largest Ukrainian population in the United States. We condemn the unjustified violence and we are grateful to President Biden for his leadership in this moment of global crisis."
Two people arrested during burglary in Lakewood...
A man and woman have been arrested for allegedly breaking in to a home in the village of Lakewood home early Wednesday morning. Lakewood-Busti Police were called to a "burglary-in-progress" about 2 a.m., and, both suspects were still inside then they arrived. Officers say Brent Robbins and Chasity Anderson tried to flee, but, were taken into custody while trying to run off. Police say Robbins and Anderson were both charged with third-degree burglary and fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property. Officers say Anderson was also charged with false personation when she lied to police about her name. Both were taken to the county jail pending centrailized arraignment. Sheriff's officers and Ellicott Town Police assisted with the arrests.
