Pair of Falconer residents arrested after being found in possession of alleged "Ghost Gun" and high-capacity ammo magazine...
City police have arrested two people from Falconer for allegedly being in possession of an alleged "ghost gun" and a high-capacity magazine during a traffic stop. Jamestown police say they stopped a vehicle in the area of Falconer and Thayer Streets just after 3 p.m. Thursday after seeing the driver commit traffic infractions. Officers say they found 20 year-old Caden Barrett and 19 year-old Airianna Parkhurst inside... and conducted a search. Police say they found an unregistered hand-gun -- later found to be a ghost gun -- and the high-capacity magazine. Barrett and Parkhurst were both arrested for second, third and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Both were jailed pending arraignment.
Ecklund says there are concerns as NYS Budget now nearly two-weeks late...
The New York State Legislature has approved another budget "extender" to fund the state government in Albany for another five days... as discussions remain stalled. As the 2025-26 spending is nearly two-weeks late... there is some concern among local government leaders and school districts over what may take place. Among them is Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund... who says with things "dynamic" at both the state and federal levels. Ecklund says they want to make sure they have what they need for the rest of this year, and "can pay the bills." She general state Aid and Incentives to Muncipalities aid... and, Consolidated Highway Improvement Program -- or CHIPS funding -- are two of the main sources of revenue the city gets from the state. As of now... she says there is a proposed increase in that general aid item of $500,000 for next year. The city received that increase in AIM funding this year. Ecklund made her comments for this weekend's "Community Spotlight" program on the six Media One Radio Group stations.
Borrello blasts State Legislature crime measures by Democrats that make it through committee...
Two bills in Albany that would fast-track the release of inmates from state prison recently advanced through the State Senate Crime Victims, Crime and Correction Committee. State Senator George Borrello is blasting Democrats' efforts to push through the Earned Time Act and the Fair and Timely Parole Act... calling it a "slap in the face to every victim who is still coping with the trauma of what was done to them, or their loved one." Borrello says the Fair and Timely Parole Act would "dramatically" weaken New York's parole process... by allowing good behavior to be rewarded. However... bad behavior would not be considered. Meanwhile... the Sunset Bay Republican... says the Earned Time Act would allow inmates to reduce their sentences by up to 75% through good time and merit allowances, regardless of the severity of their crimes. Borrello adds that the bill would prevent revocation of the credits, even if the inmate engages in misconduct behind bars. He also noted that these changes would apply retroactively to all current inmates.
Dunkirk man arrested on drug and weapons charges following complaint at north county business...
A man from Dunkirk faces weapon and drug possession charges following a report of a person with a weapon at a business in the north county city Tuesday night. Dunkirk Police were called to the area of Central Avenue and Lake Shore Drive East shortly after 8:15 p.m., and, learned the subject displayed a handgun in a threatening way inside the business, then fled the scene. Police later found the vehicle and suspect, 23-year-old Nathan Rivera, still in the area. They also found the firearm Rivera allegedly used, along with a substantial amount of narcotics. Officers say the firearm, a 9-mm pistol, was illegally possessed by Rivera. They also seized 20.3 grams of fentanyl packaged for street sales... along with packaging materials, scales and cash. Rivera faces charges including: two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, and, one count of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. He was taken to the county jail on $3,000 bail.
City man arrested following domestic violence incident...
A man from Jamestown has been arrested following a domestic incident in which he held down... and, choked the victim on the city's southside last night. Jamestown police were called to the unidentified scene shortly after 7 p.m., and, found that 39 year-old Kevin Johnson had violated an order of protection. Johnson is accused of holding down, hitting and choking the person... and, allegedly damaging the person's electronic devices while the victim was trying to call for help. Police say they arrested Johnson without incident on charges includling: criminal obstruction of breathing... two counts of fourth-degree criminal mischief... third-degree assault... and, unlawful imprisonment. He was jailed pending arraignment.
Langworthy issues statement on House Budget blueprint plan adoption early Thursday...
Local Congressman Nick Langworthy was in the majority early Thursday that narrowly passed the House Budget resolution. Langworthy says the measure... which provides the framework of a final bill... was adopted 216-214. He says the resolution... which was amended in the U.S. Senate... "brings us one step closer to implementing President Trump’s economic agenda. This bill provides a blueprint for delivering historic savings of taxpayer dollars that eliminates waste, fraud, and abuse while protecting essential programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security for those who truly need it." Now that these hurdles have been cleared... the Buffalo-area Republican says committees -- "will get to work developing legislation that aligns with our goals of providing critical tax cuts for workiong and middle-class Americans, spurring job growth, and reducing our deficit."
