Single-car accident in Lakewood last night takes down utility pole, and power lines...
Lakewood-Busti Police expect to release more information later today or during the weekend on a single-car crash on Fairdale Avenue -- near the intersection with Summit Avenue -- early last evening.  Officials confirm the one car crash when a speeding car apparently missed a curve... and, slammed into a utility pole across from the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club... just after 6 p.m.  The accident reportedly took down some power lines... and, a crew from National Grid was called to the scene.  Traffic was shut-down in that area for a few hours.  No other information is available.  

Two city residents arrested after drug raid on Fairmount Ave. apartment...
Two Jamestown residents have been arrested during an early morning raid Wednesday on the city's westside for allegedly trafficking methamphetamine.  City police say members of the JPD SWAT Team helped the Metro Drug Task Force make entry to an apartment at 271 Fairmount Ave. about 6:15 a.m., and, arrested Kim Nutting and Timothy Blakemore -- both 48 -- at the scene.  Police say a search also uncovered 10.6-grams methamphetamine, packaging materials, and scales.  As a result... both Nutting and Blakemore were charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance... and, second-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia.  Police say they also called in the city's Department of Development due to the living conditions... and, the apartment was condemned.  Officers also took two dogs from inside...and, they were sent to "Pick of the Litter" boarding facility to be held.  The dogs appeared to be in good health.  The Chautauqua County Sheriff's office narcotics investigation team along with both department's K-9 units also assisted at the scene.

Jamestown man arrested for DWAI during traffic stop...
A Jamestown man has been arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence of drugs when his car struck at least one parked vehicle on Washington Street early Wednesday morning.  City police were called to the scene... near the intersection with Fluvanna Avenue... shortly after 5 a.m.  Officers found 45 year-old Howard McAvoy in the drivers seat with multiple injuries.  Police say McAvoy was taken to UPMC Chautauqua Hospital for treatment.  They say further investigation determined he was under the influence of drugs... and, he was arrested for DWAI-Drugs... moving from lane unsafely... and multiple other traffic charges.  McAvoy was issued appearance tickets for a later date.

Nelson explains vote against Co. Legislature natural gas motion...
Chautauqua County lawmakers have passed a motion that opposes Governor Kathy Hochul's energy plan that moves away from the use of natural gas in New York State.  The motion supporting natural gas passed, although one legislator spoke against the measure.  Jamestown Democrat Tom Nelson says he stands with Hochul on the issue... noting that the ban on using fossil fuels to power homes is limited to just smaller, "newly-constructed" buildings by 2025... and, larger ones in 2028.  However... Sheridan Republican Terry Niebel says the state is not ready to phase out the use of natural gas... and, adds the state has an "abundance" of natural gas right now.  

Two people arrested in Jamestown on drug posession charges following traffic stop...
Two people face drug and other charges following a traffic stop on Jamestown's southside late Wednesday night.  City police say a patrol conducted the stop at the intersection of The Arterial and Prospect Street about 10 p.m., and, found 39 year-old Stephen Glover, Sr. of Jamestown inside the vehicle.  Officers say Glover was wanted on outstanding City Court warrants.  Police say they then spotted drug paraphernalia inside... and, a further search of the car uncovered 27-grams of of suspected methamphetamine in possession of the driver... 30 year-old Kaula Frank of Little Valley.  Officers arrested Frank on charges of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance... and, second-degree criminally using Drug Paraphernalia.  Glover was arrested on the outstanding warrants.  Both were jailed pending arraignment.

RHJ Center President talks Russian war crimes on one-year anniversary of invasion of Ukraine...
The prosecution of Russia for crimes committed over the last 12 months in Ukraine could start as early as later this year... but getting convictions in an international tribunal will not be easy or simple.  The President of the Robert H. Jackson Center in Jamestown, Kristan McMahon, says the evidence of crimes of agression, crimes against humanity... and war crimes in general... has become abundant.  In fact... McMahon there is more than enough documentation right now of war crimes.  However... she says a major challenge is to get Russian President Vladimir Putin and others in a courtroom where justice could be meted out.  McMahon also points out that it is Ukraine itself that must conclude what is appropriately 'just' in any prosecution, not anyone else.  As chief prosecutor of the war crimes trials following World War II, Jamestown's Robert H. Jackson set the standard for the pursuit of justice in such cases.   

Langworthy announces Federal HUD Money for Jamestown and 23rd District...
The city of Jamestown is receiving a sizeable chunk of $8.1-million in grant funding from the U-S Department of Housing and Urban Development.  Local Congressman Nick Langworthy says Jamestown is receiving $1.5-million in Community  Development Block Grant funding.  Langworthy says the funding "will benefit many communities across my congressional district.  Housing availability and affordability continue to be pressing issues for many municipalities and these funds will go directly toward helping to meet those needs.”