Forestville man arrested for allegedly trying to solicit sex acts from two females...
A Forestville man has been arrested for multiple sex crimes in which he tried to solicit sex from two women earlier this month. State Police in Fredonia say they charged 77 year-old Terry Strong, Sr. with third-degree patronizing a person for prostitution and two counts of forcible touching. Their investigation found that Strong allegedly gave a ride to a woman who was walking home from the Dollar General store in Brocton on Aug. 1. Troopers say he allegedly asked the woman for oral sex in exchange for money... but she refused and asked to get out of the car. Strong then forcibly touched the female without her consent.... and she got out. On Aug. 15, police say Strong was driving a blue Ford Escape and parked at the rest area on Route 60 in the town of Charlotte. He's then accused of asking a woman parked there if he could give her money for oral sex multiple times... but, the woman declined before he finally left the scene. Strong was taken to the county jail pending arraignment.
Sex offender from Jamestown pleads guilty to new child porn charges...
A city man has pleaded guilty to federal child pornography charges for producing images of three minor children engaged in sexual explicit conduct. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo says 65 year-old Timothy Douglas entered the plea before U.S. District Court Judge Richard Arcara to possession of child pornography by person having prior conviction related to aggravated sexual abuse... sexual abuse... and, abusive sexual conduct involving a minor. Prosecutors say that in August of 2023... Douglas knowingly possessed a cellphone that contained images of child porn. They say the images depicted pre-pubescent minors or minors under 12-years of age. Between July of 2022 and August of 2023... Douglas produced images of the three children... one of whom was five years-old... and, the other two were around 10. Back in 2003... Douglas was convicted in New York State of possessing an Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child less than 16 years old... first-degree sexual abuse... and, second-degree course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child. He faces at least 10 to 20 years in federal prison... and, a $250,000 fine.
Babe Ruth World Series moves onto single-elimination play today...
The top teams in the 45th Anniversary, 13 year-old Babe Ruth World Series have been determined... and, single-elimination play begins later today. That after 20 action-filled and thrilling games in the first five days. Thankfully... with only a couple of exceptions... each days games got in with few problems. That from Host President... and Mayor Kim Ecklund... who again praised Groundskeeper Dominic Salvaggio and his team for keeping the field in great shape. The Jamestown-Eagle Pass, Tx. game started two-and-a-half hours late on Monday due to a couple of rain delays during the day. Four teams were eliminated after Wednesday's play... and, Ecklund says it's always tough to see those teams have to leave. Jamestown was eliminated with an 0-4 record in pool play... and, were defeated by Price, Utah in their final game last night, 12-7. Two teams went 4-and-0 in pool play... and Tallahassee, Florida... and, Eagle Pass have automatically moved onto the semi-final round Friday night. The number 2 and 3 teams from each division will play tonight to see who plays the two top-seeds. For more information... go on-line to jamestownbrws.org.
BPU Deputy GM provides City Council with update on Community Fiberoptic Project...
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is making good progress towards getting the infrastructure in place for high-speed Internet in it's service area. Some time ago... the BPU received a nearly $30-million grant from the New York State "ConnectAll" program to build an open-access fiber-optic broadband network. Deputy General Manager for the Electric Division, Kris Sellstrom... says the project aims to expand high-speed internet access in Jamestown and surrounding communities... including putting 321 poles in so far, and completing that work in the English, Allen and Newton Avenue areas of the city. Sellstrom says they are working with EntryPoint Networks and Quanta Telecom Solutions on getting the high-speed Internet boxes and hook-ups in place. He says pretty much all the fiber has now been hung in the Hall and Newland Avenue areas. Underground infrastructure is also being installed in at least one area. Sellstrom says the BPU will own and operate the fiber network... and, it will be "open-access..." meaning many providers will be able to offer their services. Construction of the network is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. Sellstrom made the presentation to the City Council at this week's meeting. The project focuses on providing affordable and reliable internet, with projected monthly costs of just over $50 for 300 Mbps and $65 for 2 Gbps.
City man arrested for trespassing inside condemned home...
A man from Jamestown has been arrested for allegedly trespassing inside a condemned home on Prospect Street early Tuesday evening. City police were called to the scene shortly after 6 p.m. for a "trespass in progress..." and found 41 year-old Anthony Camarata inside the building. Officers took Camarata into custody for third-degree criminal trespass... and, he was taken to the city jail pending arraignment due to previous failures to appear in court.
