(Bulletin)JHS falls to Port Washington in defensive, NYS semi-final game...
In local High School Boy's Basketball on WJTN tonight... Port Washington used a stiffling defense to shut-down Jamestown in the final minutes of the game to win tonight's AAA semi-final game in Binghampton, 50-to-39. The Red-&-Green played the Vikings tough the entire game... but, lost their top scorer... Elijah Farmer... who fouled out in the second half. Farmer ended up with 12 points, and Jaiden Johnson had 11 for the Red-&-Green... which finishes the season 19-and-4.
Ohio man, relative of Beardsley, sentenced to 77-months in federal prison for role in drug trafficking conspiracy...
A man from Cinncinati, Ohio will spend the next six-years and five months in federal prison for being involved in a large, drug trafficking conspiracy in the Jamestown-area. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that 25 year-old Justin Whitfield... who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 50 grams or more of methamphetamine,... received 77-months in prison from U.S. District Court Judge Richard Arcara. Prosecutors say that since April of 2019... the Drug Enforcement Administration had been investigating the activities of Rocco Beardsley... who was heavily involved in the trafficking of heroin, fentanyl... and meth. Investigators found that Whitfield was an associate and co-conspirator of Beardsley, who is also his cousin. Beardsley utilized a source of supply for meth in the Cincinnati area, and Whitfield was responsible for introducing Beardsley to the source.
Wdowiacz updates Dunkirk lawmakers on investigation into City Treasurer's Office...
The mayor of Dunkirk says the sudden closing of the Treasurer's Office at City Hall was done to preserve documents in the office as part of an open and ongoing investigation by the New York State Comptroller's Office... and, the Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office. During Tuesday's Common Council meeting... Mayor Kate Wdowiasz said the discovery of "questionable accounting practices" was brought to light through new policies, procedures, and oversight measures she implemented in order to "safeguard" public funds. Wdowiasz says all parties are treating the irregularities found so far "with utmost seriousness." She says she is committed to transparency and accountability... and, will provide more details as the investigation progresses. She added that it highlights the need for the city to have new accounting practices, and updated software is needed to accurately keep city records. Wdowiacz says her priority is to have the issue resolved quickly... but, adds the Treasurer's Office remains closed until further notice.
Zonta Club of Jamestown to host first-ever Expo dealing with sexual assault, and child abuse...
A program providing information and resources on how to deal with sexual assault... and, child abuse prevention will be held in Jamestown in early April. The Zonta Club of Jamestown will hold a first ever expo... in conjunction with the Salvation Army of Jamestown's ANEW Center... on Friday, Apr. 4. Zonta Advocacy Committee member Jodi Swindell says the program runs from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at First Lutheran Church at 120 Chandler St. Swindell says they'll be providing girls and women information on self-care, and healthy living. She says there'll be presentations, and demonstations about local services and assistance they can receive. Swindell says there will be presentations... demonstrations and information from local non-profits and agencies... including the ANEW Center. The center's Program Director, Diana Butcher, says they're happy to be supporting such a worthwhile program... and, says staff from their shelter program will be on hand. Swindell says the program is free and open to the public... and, there will be free food on hand for attendees. For more information... you can go to their Facebook page or Instagram account.
Carr sentenced in Chautauqua County Court to 15 years for firearms possession...
A repeat Felon from Buffalo will spend the next 15 years in state prison... and, faces another firearms indictment next month in Chautauqua County Court. District Attorney Jason Schmidt says 39 year-old Dion Carr was was arrested during a traffic stop in Jamestown after city police found a 9-mm pistol on the floor of the car -- just under the driver's seat. Carr pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon -- a Class C Violent Felony -- last Apr. 11. However... he failed to appear for sentencing... and, a warrant was issued for his arrest. During that time... Carr was again arrested and charged with possessing a loaded firearm and narcotics by Jamestown police last Sept. 26. He was indicted by the grand jury on new charges in January... and, those remain pending.
Trio arrested for drug possession in Jamestown...
Three men... two from Jamestown... have been arrested on drug possession charges following a traffic stop on the city's southside early Wednesday morning. Jamestown police say they spotted a car that didn't have it's headlights on about 1 AM... and, stopped the car. Their investigation showed that the driver, 51 year-old Gregory Comstock of Warren, Pa, and his passengers... 37 year-old Pablo Figueroa and 42 year-old Christopher Decker of Jamestown... were in possession of 19 Buprenorphine Naloxone Sublingual films without a prescription. They also allegedly had drug paraphernalia. All three were taken to the city jail... where police also found Decker in possession of one-gram of Fentanyl. Each were each charged with seventh-degree criminal possesion of a controlled substance... and, second-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia. Decker is also charged with a second count of seventh-degree criminal possession for the fentanyl. Decker and Comstock were released with appearance tickets... while Figueroa was jailed pending arraignment.
