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On January 6, 2026, around 12:00am, officers from the Jamestown Police Department were dispatched to a residence on the ...
01/07/2026

On January 6, 2026, around 12:00am, officers from the Jamestown Police Department were dispatched to a residence on the southside of Jamestown where it was reported that 23-year-old Darius J Thomas had returned to the property of a previous incident. Earlier in the day, officers took a complaint from a victim stating that Thomas had committed multiple offenses including Robbery in the 3rd Degree, Grand Larceny in the 4th Degree, and Criminal Obstruction of Breathing. Upon officers' arrival to the residence, Thomas jumped out of a second story window in an attempt to flee officers. Thomas was quickly taken into custody and transported to Jamestown City Jail where he is awaiting arraignment. Further investigation discovered that Thomas will additionally be charged with Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree.

Crews from the Jamestown NY Fire Department Local 137 are currently operating at Hope's Windows in the city for a report...
01/06/2026

Crews from the Jamestown NY Fire Department Local 137 are currently operating at Hope's Windows in the city for a report of gas leak that was caused due to ice falling from the roof and breaking the gas meter.

JFD was also just called out to Appleyard Terrace on 2nd St. in the city for a report of a first-floor fire alarm. Please avoid the areas and find alternate routes.

Crescent St. Jamestown, NYJamestown NY Fire Department Local 137 Jamestown Police Department
01/05/2026

Crescent St.
Jamestown, NY
Jamestown NY Fire Department Local 137
Jamestown Police Department

01/05/2026

Structure Fire City of Jamestown. CRESCENT ST near Buffalo St

On January 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM, officers from the Jamestown Police Department responded to a report of an unwanted perso...
01/04/2026

On January 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM, officers from the Jamestown Police Department responded to a report of an unwanted person on the west side of the city. As officers arrived on scene, the suspect, 30-year-old Gregory M. Messere Jr. of Celoron, fled the area in a truck and led officers on a vehicle pursuit. Messere failed to stop as he traveled through the city into the Village of Celoron, then back into the City of Jamestown via Jones and Gifford Avenue. He continued onto Lister Street before traveling west toward Celoron again where he ultimately abandoned the vehicle behind a village owned property in Celoron.

During the pursuit, Messere drove directly toward a marked Jamestown Police vehicle at a high rate of speed, nearly causing a head-on collision. He
also nearly lost control of the vehicle while navigating an intersection at a high rate of speed, creating a substantial risk of serious injury to officers and the public. Messere fled the vehicle on foot but was later taken into custody without
incident following a coordinated response involving multiple law enforcement agencies.

The Jamestown Police Department was assisted by the New York State Police, Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, Chautauqua County Sheriff Crisis Negotiation Team, Lakewood Busti Police Department, and the Town of Ellicott Police Department. Messere was charged with Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, Reckless
Endangerment in the First Degree, Unlicensed Operator, Reckless Driving, Failure to Comply, along with numerous additional traffic violations.

On January 2nd, 2026, around midnight, officers of the Jamestown Police Department performed a traffic stop for an obser...
01/02/2026

On January 2nd, 2026, around midnight, officers of the Jamestown Police Department performed a traffic stop for an observed moving violation on the southeast side of the city. Through investigation, officers discovered that Taylor S. Hernandez was in possession of 67.9g of Methamphetamine and 42.7g of Fentanyl. Officers also discovered that Bradley M. McKay was in possession of 40g of Methamphetamine along with a quantity of Fentanyl. The operator of the vehicle, Zachary C. Clark was found to be in possession of 10g of Methamphetamine.

All three individuals were arrested and transported to the Jamestown City Jail where they were held pending arraignment. Hernandez is being charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 2nd Degree (Class A-2 Felony) and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree (Class B Felony.) McKay is being charged with two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree. Clark is being charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree and was issued two traffic citations.

On December 18, 2025, during the overnight hours, officers of The Town of Ellicott Police Department responded to a repo...
01/02/2026

On December 18, 2025, during the overnight hours, officers of The Town of Ellicott Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious person at Falconer Central School gathering items from a school dumpster. The school's video cameras showed the individual possessing an exposed weapon in his waistband.

Ellicott Police located Jamestown resident Kevin L. Newby and the weapon. Newby was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Weapon on School Grounds. He was released with an appearance ticket and is due to appear in the Town of Ellicott court at a later date to answer to the charge(s).

On December 24, 2025, officers of Jamestown Police Department responded to a complaint of a domestic dispute that occurr...
12/30/2025

On December 24, 2025, officers of Jamestown Police Department responded to a complaint of a domestic dispute that occurred at an E 2nd St. residence. The victim had visible injuries and reported to officers that Amanda M. Pearsall, 30,
of Jamestown, had used a knife to forcibly steal his phone and prevented him from leaving the residence. Pearsall was later arrested by Jamestown Police Department's second platoon on charges of Robbery in the 1st Degree, Aggravated Criminal Contempt, Menacing in the 2nd Degree, Unlawful Imprisonment in the 1st
Degree, Assault in the 3rd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 4th Degree. Pearsall was arraigned in Jamestown City Court and remanded to the Chautauqua County Jail.

12/29/2025

Live weather condition from Lucille Ball Park in Celoron, NY.

On December 28, 2025, at 6:33 PM, officers from the Jamestown Police Department responded to a downtown address regardin...
12/29/2025

On December 28, 2025, at 6:33 PM, officers from the Jamestown Police Department responded to a downtown address regarding a report of an unwanted person. Through investigation, officers determined that the individual in question, 33-year-old Alexander E. Schultz had an active felony arrest warrant issued by the Jamestown City Court. Schultz was taken into custody without further incident.

During a search incident to arrest, officers found a $100.00 check that did not belong to Schultz. In addition to the active felony warrant, Schultz is being charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fifth Degree. He is currently being held in the Jamestown City Jail pending his arraignment.

On December 26, 2025, at 7:42pm, officers from the Jamestown Police Department responded to a residence on the city's so...
12/28/2025

On December 26, 2025, at 7:42pm, officers from the Jamestown Police Department responded to a residence on the city's south side for a reported domestic dispute in progress. Through investigation, officers determined that Nicholas R. Barrett engaged in a physical altercation with the victim in the presence of two young children, resulting in the victim sustaining multiple physical injuries. During the incident, Barrett prevented the victim from calling 911 by taking the victim’s phone and smashing it on the floor, and also prevented the victim from leaving the residence by physically pushing the victim back when the victim attempted to exit.

Barrett was taken into custody on scene and transported to the Jamestown City Jail where he was held pending arraignment on the charges of Assault in the Third Degree, Unlawful Imprisonment in the Second Degree, two counts of Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree, and two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. On 12/27/25 Barrett was arraigned by Jamestown City Court and released.

On December 26, 2025, at 5:10pm, officers of the Jamestown Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious perso...
12/27/2025

On December 26, 2025, at 5:10pm, officers of the Jamestown Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious person on the Eastside of the city. It was reported to officers that there was a male on the caller's porch that they didn’t recognize. Upon arrival, officers located an individual matching the provided description. As officers attempted to conduct a street check, the subject fled on foot. The subject entered his own residence while fleeing in an attempt to evade officers. Officers were able to locate the male inside the residence, and he was taken into custody.

The individual was identified as Deven J. Colburn. Further investigation revealed that Colburn had outstanding Felony Warrants issued by the Jamestown City Court. Colburn was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Jamestown City Jail where he was being held pending arraignment. In addition to the outstanding warrants, Colburn was additonally charged with
Resisting Arrest.

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