1+ hour, 33+ min ago  (248+ words) Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a comprehensive plan to protect residents against ICE. Hochul said this plan builds on previous proposals and would "enhance protections and safeguard the rights of New Yorkers from the overreach of rogue federal immigration authorities....

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (222+ words) WRFA-LP 107. 9 FM Body camera still provided by the NYS Attorney General's Office No charges are expected in a fatal shooting by an officer in the town of Mina New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation has issued…...

2+ week, 2+ hour ago  (166+ words) WRFA-LP 107. 9 FM The Jamestown Police Department has been awarded $75, 000 through the Tactical Team Grant Program to support its Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team. This funding will go toward improving equipment, expanding specialized training, and ensuring team members are better…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (184+ words) WRFA-LP 107. 9 FM A Jamestown man who is a convicted sex offender has been arrested for possessing and distributing child sexual abuse materials Attorney Michael Di Giacomo announced that 42-year old John Peterson has been charged by criminal complaint with distribution…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (260+ words) The Chautauqua County Office of Probation has launched a new offender accountability program. Funding by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) under the STRIVE Grant initiative has enabled the department to expand resources, provide specialized training…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (290+ words) A Gerry man has been arrested on animal cruelty charges after the death of a python in his care. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says on March 19, deputies were sent to a property on Route 380 on a report of animal…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (184+ words) WRFA-LP 107. 9 FM Kristen Mc Cauley, Darian Mc Cauley Two Jamestown residents are facing animal cruelty charges after neglected animals and a dead puppy were found on their property Jamestown Police said that officers got a search warrant on March 23 to…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (119+ words) A second person has been arrested in connection with a shooting last summer. Jamestown Police said that 24-year old Ian Sanchez has been arrested for attempted murder and 1st Degree assault. On July 24, 2025, a male victim with gunshot wounds that caused…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (199+ words) Crime is down 2. 35% in the City of Jamestown for 2025. Now retired Police Chief Tim Jackson relayed that news in the Public Safety Annual Report. There was one murder in 2025 where 62-year old Michael Jaeckle was killed with a crossbow. 58-year…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (303+ words) A Jamestown woman has been arrested for allegedly trying to kidnap a child. Ellicott Police say this past Saturday, February 28, 33-year old Angelea Luszcak allegedly approached an 8-year old girl, grabbed her coat, and was attempting to drag her down…...