(***Bulletin)Jamestown police investigating suspicious death at home on W. Fourth Street Friday...
City police are investigating a suspicious death that reportedly occured on West Fourth Street in Jamestown early this morning. City police say they were called to the location shortly before 5 a.m. As of early afternoon... officers were still investigating what they are calling a homicide... and, a suspect was detained. Police say further information will be released when possible. There is no known, specific, elevated risk to the public at this time. Jamestown police are being assisted by the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office... the Sheriff's Office... the Chautauqua County Forensic Investigation Team... State Police and others. Anyone with information on the matter is asked to call the JPD Tip line at 483-TIPS... that's 483-8477.
Cause determined in Thursday overnight fire in Celoron...
A malfunctioning lithium-ion battery inside the garage is now listed as the cause of Thursday's early morning fire in Celoron that destroyed the garage and damaged the adjacent home. Celoron Fire Chief Tim Nelson says... while the garage... and, a car inside at 22 West 9th St. were destroyed in the blaze... damage to the home was confined to a portion of the ceiling and attic. The alarm was called in shortly before 12:30 a.m., and, neighbors alerted the lone resident... who was sleeping at the time. The man escaped injury. Nelson says Lakewood, Busti and Kiantone provided mutual aid at the scene. The county's fire investigation team was called in... and, determined the cause was accidental.
County leaders commemorate "9/11 Day of Rememberance" in Mayville...
Across the United States... there were hundred of local "9/11" ceremonies on Thursday's 24th anniversary of the terrorist attack on New York City... Washington, D-C... and in Pennsylvania. An American Legion color guard provided a 21-gun salute, and a buglar performed taps. The annual ceremony was held in front of the Chautauqua County Courthouse in Mayville... and, there were new calls for unity during a time of political upheaval and unrest. County Veteran's Services Director Greg Carlson says America's values are something that should unite us. Carlson says he was united with the brave first responders to rushed into the World Trade Center towers, the thousands of service members that fought the war on terrorism, and citizens who rushed the terrorists in the hijacked plane that crashed in Pennsylvania. County Executive P.J. Wendel was a long-time friend and classmate of Amy King... who was killed when the plane she was a flight attendant on was crashed into the Twin Towers. Just a few days ago... he said he met a man named Gordon Wu... who survived the attack... lost a sister in it... and, is now dealing with eight forms of Cancer from the attacks. He said "let their story be remembered." Wendel concluded the speeches by reading a proclamation to commemorate the day in the county.
Ecklund talks about firefighter friends who were at Ground Zero, and one suffered from "9/11" related illnesses...
For family and friends of those impacted by the "9/11" attacks... it can be a difficult day. Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund was not in office at the time... but, was very involved in her Neighborhood Watch program... and, her husband, Keith, was a Jamestown firefighter. Because he was a firefighter... Ecklund says they have become friends with first responders who went to New York to help with the rescue and recovery effort. She says a lot of them are from New York City... and, either have suffered from physical or psychological issues due to loss or illness. Ecklund became emotional when talking about a friend from Cleveland who contracted Cancer from his work at Ground Zero in New York City following the attacks. She says he passed away recently. County Executive Wendel noted that 69 new Cancers have been found in people who worked there... and, some 7,700 people have died from illness caused by conditions at Ground Zero.
Jamestown man arrested for drug possession, and probation violation...
A city man has been arrested for allegedly violating his probation... and, being in possessin of cocaine... following a street check late Tuesday night. City police say a patrol in the area of the Wine Cellar at 309 N. Main St. spotted 33 year-old Kieran Hunt standing outside the business shortly before Midnight... and, were aware of the warrant. Officers took Hunt into custody without incident... and, found the cocaine in his possession. He was taken to the city jail on charges of seventh-degree criminal possesson of a controlled substance... and, the warrant. He was jailed pending arraignment.
Langworthy issues statement on murder of conservative activits, Charlie Kirk...
The assassination of conservative activist and controversial social media influencer Charlie Kirk is being condemned by both sides of the politcal aisle... but, especially among Republicans and Conservatives. Those include local Congressman Nick Langworthy... who says Kirk was murdered "for daring to speak the truth and defend freedom. He was a husband, a father, a follower of Jesus Christ, and a fearless American patriot." Langworthy adds that Kirk fought "relentlessly for a stronger America and never bowed to the forces of censorship or intimidation. His pride in our nation and his unwavering stand for free speech will never be forgotten." Langworthy says "Charlie's voice will never be silenced... his cause will only grow stronger." The Buffalo-area Republican concluded "may God bless his beautiful family in this time of immense tragedy and loss."
