Suspicous man arrested in Jamestown on warrants, and giving police a fake name...
A Jamestown man has been arrested following a call for a suspicious man walking behind houses on the city's eastside late yesterday morning. Jamestown Police say a K-9 officer spotted 36 year-old William Blakey trespassing between the homes between Barrows and Allen Streets just after 11:30 a.m., and, tried to make contact with the suspect. Officers say Blakey then fled on foot towards Allen Street. The K-9 Officer... and, other JPD officers... were able to finally catch him on Allen Street. Police say Blakey tried to give police a false name... but, they were able to identify him... and, found he had outstanding warrants for his arrest. He was jailed pending arraignment on one count of second-degree criminal impersonation... and, on the outstanding warrants.
City pair arrested on various charges following Traffic Stop on westside...
Two people have been arrested following an early morning traffic stop on Jamestown's westside. City police say they conducted the stop shortly before 2 a.m. after seeing the driver commit a traffic violation on Washington Street -- near West Fourth. Officers identified the driver as Casey Penhollow... and, the passenger as Alvin Jusino. Police say both were sought on local warrants... and, add that Jusino was wearing a ski mask. While trying to remove the mask to confirm his identity... Jusino pinned his head on the vehicle... to prevent officers from taking the mask off. He was later found with a small quantity of methamphetamine in his possession. Jusino was taken to the city jail on charges of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance... and second-degree obstruction. Penhollow was arrested on her warrant... along with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation... and, traffic citations.
Wendel excited to see IDA receive nearly $2-million for infrastructure work on Ripley Shovel Ready site...
A project to develop a shovel-ready site in Ripley is getting another major chunk of federal funding. Congressman Nick Langworthy has announced that the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency will receive a near-2 million dollar grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission for the Ripley Interstate Shovel Ready Site project. County Executive P.J. Wendel says the grant will help bring the project one step closer to completion... and, says it's the second-time in recent weeks that the federal government has come through with funding for the project. Wendel says an estimated $17-million has now been allocated for the project to develop the 147-acre site off Shortman Road. He says there's also a significant amount of funding that's been allocated for the project from the county's more than $24-million in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. In addition to Langworthy... Wendel also thanked U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer of New York for his help. The executive says the project will help meet the growing demand for development-ready space from the manufacturing, transportation, and warehousing sectors, and will play a vital role in revitalizing the region's economy. The funding comes from the ARC's POWER program... which is designed to help coal-regions get back on their feet economically.
Ecklund pleased to have new contract with Collaborative Children's Solutions in hand...
The Jamestown City Council has approved a new, three-year contract with Collaborative Children’s Solutions to organize community events for another three years. Last month... lawmakers got details on the agreement with the not-for-profit group... known mainly for organizing the city's annual Christmas Parade in recent years. Mayor Kim Ecklund says CCS was brought in a few years ago after downsizing at city hall left fewer people to organize such events... and, she says... as a not-for-profit... CCS can better go after sponsors and other support. In addition to the Christmas Parade... which will be held on Sat., Dec. 7 this year... Collaborative Children's Solutions has also put on the "Turn the River Green" St. Patrick's Day celebration along the Chadakoin River. Ecklund says CCS is currently holding an on-line contest to decide the theme for this year's Christmas Parade... and, says the Christmas Movie and Gingerbread House themes are running "neck-and-neck." Collaborative Children's Solutions also organizes the annual Memorial Day Parade... the Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament... Labor Day celebration... and, the Winter Festival. Mayor Ecklund made her comments for last weekend's "Community Spotlight" program on the six Media One Radio Group stations.
Panama man arrested following bizarre DWI accident in Jamestown...
A Panama man faces several charges after his truck went onto the curb on Jamestown's southside last Sunday morning... then struck a car head-on at a nearby intersection. City police say an officer walking the beat on Newland Avenue about 6 a.m. saw the truck... driven by 26 year-old Tanner Newman... drive over the curb and onto the steps of a business. They say Newman continued on at a high-rate of speed... and, struck the occupied car at the intersection with Myrtle Street. Police say Newman failed field sobriety testing,... and, was taken into custody for driving while intoxicated... and, several vehicle and traffic infractions. No one was hurt. Newman was issued appearance tickets for Jamestown City Court.
