JPD investigating alleged stabbing...
A juvenile is in custody following an overnight stabbing on Jamestown's eastside that sent the victim to an Erie, Pa. hospital. City police were called to the area of East Second and Bowen Streets about 2:30 a.m. Wednesday on a report of a person being stabbed multiple times. The unidentified juvenile was taken into custody... while the victim was taken to UPMC Hamot Medical Center for treatment. Police say their investigation is continuing.
City man arrested for allegedly trafficking cocaine following drug raid...
A Jamestown man faces Felony drug-related charges following a Tuesday afternoon raid on his southside home. Members of the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force say they executed a search warrant at 138 Colfax St. about 2 p.m. with the help of the JPD SWAT Team... and, found 47-year-old Derek Dubois inside. Detectives searched by home... and, found 28.4 grams of cocaine inside... and, arrested Dubois on two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. The task force was assisted by the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, Lakewood-Busti Police Department, and Jamestown Fire Department. Anyone with information about drug or other criminal activity in the city can call the JPD Tip Line at 483-TIPS or 483-8477... the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at 716-664-2420.
Jamestown man arrested for allegedly shooting BBs at neighbor's windows...
A Jamestown man is accused of shooting BBs at his neighbor's windows on the city's northside Monday afternoon. Jamestown police were called to a criminal mischief complaint involving the man shooting at a neighbor's home with a pellet gun about 3:30 p.m. Once they arrived... officers spoke with 49 year-old Joseph Brisson... and, determined he intentionally shot BB's at the neighbor's windows. Brisson was arrested for fourth-degree criminal mischief... and, was taken to the city jail pending arraignment.
Fredonia house fire ruled accidental...
A fire that damaged a two-and-a-half story duplex apartment in the village of Fredonia late Tuesday morning has been ruled accidental. Fredonia firefighters and several mutual aid companies were called to the scene at 19 Central Ave. shortly before 11 a.m., and, Fire Chief Joshua Myers says the fire was moving to the upper parts of the home as they arrived... the blaze began on the second-floor. Myers says they issued a second-alarm for more manpower and apparatus. Fredonia got mutual aid from Brocton, the City of Dunkirk, East Dunkirk, Chautauqua County Emergency Services, Sunset Bay and Westfield firefighters. Myers says three people who were home at the time in one half of the duplex... and, they got out before the flames became a problem. He says one resident was treated for smoke inhalation, while one firefighter suffered a "very minor" injury. The Red Cross is providing assistance to the residents of the building. The county's Fire Investigation Team says carelessly discarded smoking materials is the listed cause.
City man facing additional charges following car pursuit...
A Jamestown man faces a slew of charges following last week's vehicle pursuit in which the driver almost struck two postal employees in the 200-block of Winsor Street. City police say received a report of a stolen vehicle shortly before Noon last Thursday... and, it was spotted near the Dollar General store at 226 Winsor St. However... the driver -- 25 year-old Jordan Thayer -- drove off -- nearly hitting the two people. Thayer then got out of the car... and, tried to flee on foot. Police caught him a short time later. He's now charged with two Felony counts of first-degree reckless endangerment... third-degree unlawfully fleeing a police officer... third-degree criminal possession of stolen property, and a controlled substance... third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation... and, speeding. He was jailed pending arraignment.
New Airport Restaurant opens... and, with it, officials hope it bolsters their case for resuming commercial air service...
The opening of a new restaurant and boutique shop in the main terminal of the Chautauqua County Airport near Jamestown is being viewed as the start of a renewed effort to bring back commercial air service. During Tuesday's ribbon cutting at the 'Studio "D"/716 Boutique...' the subject of getting Essential Air Service back in place was mentioned by local officials. One was Jamestown City Councilman Bill Reynolds... who says it's important to the city. He says "we need this airport." Also mentioning efforts to get Essential Air Service back at the airport was County Executive P.J. Wendel... who says having a restaurant and events venue will help bring more foot traffic to the airport. Wendel says they're also looking to expand the facility... and if not get the EAS designation back... at least develop a "general aviation airport."
New Jim Roselle Patio to open soon at Prendergast Library...
Work will begin later this month on a new patio to the left of the Cherry Street front doors of the James Prendergast Library in Jamestown. The library's Special Projects and Facility Manager, Jenn Champ, says the patio will be in honor one of the library's most famous patrons -- long-time WJTN morning man, Jim Roselle. Jim announced on WJTN radio for 63 years, right up to the time of his death in 2016. As Jenn Champ says... when Jim Roselle wasn't on the air, he was at the library -- and family confirmed that for them. The new patio will have space for special events and small performances... along with benches for reading. The Roselle Patio will be officially dedicated on Saturday, June 24 as part of the library's annual block party.
