Kayaker from Westfield reported missing for five days found dead near shore of Barcelona Harbor...
A man from Westfield who went missing while riding his kayak last Tuesday night in the area of Barcelona Harbor on Lake Erie has been found dead. Sheriff's officers say investigators found the body of 23 year-old Casey Norene along the shoreline area shortly after 10 a.m. last Saturday.
City man arrested for allegedly being in possession of illegal "Ghost Gun," and high-capacity feeding device...
A Jamestown man has been arrested for allegedly being in possession of a so-called "ghost" gun during an incident on the city's northside early Monday morning. Jamestown police were called to the unidentified location shortly after Midnight for a person with a weapon. Officers say they made contact with a group of peopl there... and, saw 29 year-old Stanley Walk trying to hide behind a bush before walking back out to police. Officers quickly checked the immediate area where they saw Walk enter... where they then recovered the ghost gun with a high capacity feeding device and a mechanism to make the firearm fully automatic. Police then arrested Walk without incident on two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon... and, four counts of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon. He was jailed pending arraignment.
Justice Coalition host's "No Kings" rally in Jamestown, counterprotestors show support for Trump...
A good turn-out was on hand despite cool and rainy conditions last Saturday morning in Jamestown for one of the nationwide "No Kings" rallies. It was hosted by the Jamestown Justice Coalition at Dow Park... and, was led by the coalition's Justin Hubbard. The event featured several speakers... some residents... some were college students... and, who denounced recent immigration policies of the Trump Administration. They also provided a stark contrast to the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary parade and celebration in Washington, D.C. One of the speakers was Salamanca's Nathan Fuller... who attends the SUNY College at Fredonia... who said it's astonishing that the White House had taken down the constitution from it's webpage. Fuller says the president needs to be held accountable. Justin Hubbard spoke to the theme of the day... arguing that Mr. Trump's policies smack of someone who wants to be king.
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There was a group of counterprotestors across the street... who held Trump flags and other items... saying that Trump is not a king... but, was elected to do what he's doing. They also held signs saying "No Queens Day" to oppose the policies of NY Governor Kathy Hochul and her administration.
City man arrested when he's seen committing traffic infractions, and riding Electric Scooter on sidewalk...
A Jamestown man has been arrested for allegedly committing several traffic infractions on an electric scooter last weekend on the city's northside. Jamestown police were on patrol in the area of Prendergast Avenue shortly before 6 p.m. last Saturday... when they saw 43 year-old Marcelino Hernandez riding the scooter on the sidewalk. Officers say they attempted a street check... but, Hernandez disregarded verbal commands to stop... and tried to flee into a back yard. Police say they caught him after a brief pursuit... and, he briefly resisted before they got him into custody. He was then allegedly found in possession of a quantity of Fentanyl. Hernandez was charged with operating an electric scooter on a sidewalk... seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance... and, resisting arrest. He was jailed pending arraignment.
Woman from Dewittville arrested following single-car, DWI accident...
A Dewittville woman has been arrested for drunk driving following a single-car crash in the town of Chautauqua late last week. Sheriff's officers say they were called to the scene on Beech Hill Road shortly before 10 p.m. last Thursday on a report of the accident. Deputies say they determined the driver... 47 year-old Lisa Weaver... was under the influence of alcohol at the time. Weaver was charged with driving while intoxicated... DWI per se... unsafe backing... and, moving from lane unsafely. She was issued appearance tickets for Chautauqua Town Court at a later date.
Woman arrested in Dunkirk for alleged stabbing earlier this month...
Dunkirk Police arrested a city woman following an investigation into a recent stabbing. Officers responded to an address on Main Street during the evening hours of June 4 and located the victim, who had a minor injury to her arm. Police determined that the stabbing occurred at a Leopard Street address. The victim was transported to Brooks Memorial Hospital for her injury, and officers requested a warrant for 29-year-old Angelica Irizarry. She was later taken into custody on charges of second-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
Ecklund further discusses recent increase in parks and other public space vandalism...
A new term -- "urban mining" -- has come into play as a possible reason for some of the uptick in vandalism at parks and other public facilities in the city of Jamestown. That from Mayor Kim Ecklund... who adds that mischievious youth also cannot be ruled out in many cases. Ecklund's Office issued a press release a week ago today about a significant rise in vandalism now that nicer weather has arrived. "Urban mining" is where someone is looking for valuable metal or other materials... such as can be found on hand dryers in public restrooms and elsewhere. Ecklund says the city is working in a number of areas to try and thwart those involved... including getting the public involved if they see something to report it to police. She adds that the city is also working to get more surveillance cameras into those areas. Ecklund adds that if you see something... say something and call JPD at 483-7536.
