City man arrested on slew of charges after allegedly stealing pick-up, and pursuit...
A Jamestown man faces numerous charges after allegedly stealing a pick-up truck... and, leading police on a vehicle pursuit that began on the city's eastside... headed north out of the city... then went back into Jamestown. City police say a patrol spotted 35 year-old Douglas Parsons driving the white-colored truck in the area of Falconer St. and James Ave. about 2:30 Monday afternoon. Police say Parsons began to drive over the sidewalk and into the grass... and, refused to stop for the officer after he turned on his emergency lights and sirens. Parsons continued on Falconer, towards Curtis Street... He continued on Curtis... leaving the city north... but, then turned back onto Route 60 heading back towards Jamestown. Parsons then allegedly struck another vehicle on Route 60 -- south of Horton Road. He was taken into custody at the location and faces charges including unauthorized use of a Motor Vehicle... third-degree criminal Possession of Stolen Property... and, third-degree unlawfully Fleeing a Police Officer. He was jailed pending arraignment. No one was hurt in the accident.
Estranged family members arrested following domestic incident in Jamestown...
Two estranged family members have been arrested following a domestic dispute on Jamestown's southside late Tuesday afternoon. City police were called to the undisclosed address about 5 p.m., and, spoke with both 44 year-old James Godfrey of Kennedy... and, 49 year-old Laurie Godfrey of Lakewood. Officers say each had orders of protection against the other... and, had violated those orders. Both James and Laurie were arrested for criminal contempt... while James is also charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance... and second-degree criminal possession of marijuana. Both were jailed pending arraignment.
City still looking for new police officers with Civil Service list dried up...
City lawmakers in Jamestown have made strides in addressing public safety needs using American Rescue Plan Act funding. However... the full effect has not been seen yet because the pool of potential officers has temporarily dried up. That from City Council President Tony Dolce recently following a meeting of the panel where public safety was brought up. Dolce says, as was stated during last month's public forum on safety matters, there are candidates attending the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Academy... but, no one on the Civil Service list. City Council recently approved the hiring of five more officers to bring the total to 65. However... there's no one available right now on the Civil Service list.
Frewsburg man arrested on child porn, weapons charges...
A Frewsburg man has been arrested for allegedly being found in possession of child pornography... and a loaded handgun. State Police in Jamestown say their Bureau of Criminal Investigation received information in late September from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's 'Cyber Tip line' that multiple pornographic files of underage subjects had been uploaded to electronic devices belonging to 38 year-old John Peterson. The center reported this allegedly took place between December of 2020 and this past March. Troopers say they raided Peterson’s home, and found a de-serialized, loaded 9-mm handgun, and two electronic devices. The Troop A Computer Crime Unit analyzed the devices and confirmed the images were present. Peterson was arrested on 10 counts of possessing a sexual performance by a child... and second and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
Another Frewsburg man arrested for assault...
A Frewsburg man has been arrested for allegedly punching another person in the face... causing injuries. State Police in Jamestown were called to the location Sunday... and, arrested 26 year-old Devin Haskins for third-degree assault, and endangering the welfare of a child. Troopers say Haskins went into a friend's home... and, confronted the victim and struck them in the face. Police say this all happened in front of a juvenile. Haskins was arrested and taken to the State Police barracks for processing. He was then issued appearance tickets for Carroll Town Court.
CHQ Plus opens in downtown Jamestown...
The Resource Center has opened it's first-ever retail store. It is called 'CHQ Plus' and is located in the Wellman Building at the corner of the Third and Cherry Streets in downtown Jamestown. TRC's Director of Employment and Community Based Services, Terri Johnson, says the store will provide essential training for people enrolled in their Community Prevocational Services Program. The store will be selling consumer goods made locally... or those created by persons with disabilities. Store manager, Andi Shierling, says they're hoping to create a certain 'vibe...' with a nice warm atmosphere. Fifteen vendors signed up for Tuesday's opening. CHQ Plus will be open Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Gebbie Foundation and the Chamber of Commerce worked with the Resource Center for more than a year to bring CHQ Plus to life.
Nestlé Purina celebrates 50 Years in Dunkirk...
A manufacturing facility for Nestle Purina PetCare is celebrating 50 years in the north county city of Dunkirk. Local civic leaders, community partners and leadership from Purina’s North American headquarters recently gathered to commemorate half a century of manufacturing at the company’s operations in Dunkirk. Officials say the event celebrated and recognized current associates, retired team members and their families for their many contributions. Purina began operating in Dunkirk in 1972... and, now employs more than 500 people. Purina has made significant upgrades to the facility since it officially opened... including a recent $19-million expansion a couple of years ago.
