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716 Network attempts to bring you all of the action and breaking news that happens in Jamestown and the surrounding areas. 716 Network started off as just something fun to give to the viewers on Facebook from our area. Little did I know, 716 Network became an instant hit. If there is something going on and 716 Network isn't in the position to report, my fellow viewers will report breaking news to me. 716 Network's mission is pro-community and supports the communities we live in. A very special thank you goes out to all of my friends and fellow viewers on Facebook. I am glad that everyone enjoys the page. Be sure to share the page with your friends and family. Keep checking for the latest updates! Thank you again for all of the support.

On September 25, 2026, around 2:33a.m., Officers of the Jamestown Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop ...
09/25/2026

On September 25, 2026, around 2:33a.m., Officers of the Jamestown Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle for an observed traffic violation. The vehicle failed to comply and fled from Officers and later crashed on Pratt Ave. While searching the area, Officers located a juvenile who was placed into custody and transported to the Jamestown Police Department.

Through investigation, Officers found that the vehicle was stolen from an address in the City of Jamestown that had not been reported yet. The juvenile's mother, 41-year-old Amber M. Giancotti, was notified and responded to the Jamestown Police Department, where she was placed into custody for Endangering the Welfare of a Child (failure to exercise control of a minor).

On September 23, 2026, around 10:42pm, Deputies of the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop in th...
09/24/2026

On September 23, 2026, around 10:42pm, Deputies of the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop in the Town of Pomfret that ended in the Fredonia McDonalds parking lot. The driver, identified as 46-year-old Cherish Loomis, was non-compliant and became physically resistant.

After a brief struggle, Cherish was placed in custody and later released with appearance tickets for Speed in Zone, Suspended Registration, Obstructing Governmental Administration and Resisting Arrest.

On September 23, 2026, at 3:57pm, Deputies from the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office responded to the CSX railroad tra...
09/24/2026

On September 23, 2026, at 3:57pm, Deputies from the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office responded to the CSX railroad tracks in the Village of Silver Creek for reports of a pedestrian that had been struck by a train. An investigation into the incident showed that a 16-year-old juvenile had been struck by a train on the CSX tracks.

The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Silver Creek Fire Department, Chautauqua County EMS and CSX personnel. Due to the age of the victim, their name will not be released.

On September 20, 2026, Officers of the Town of Ellicott Police Department responded to a report of a domestic dispute. T...
09/23/2026

On September 20, 2026, Officers of the Town of Ellicott Police Department responded to a report of a domestic dispute. Through investigation, Officers discovered that 33-year-old Jose E. Diaz threatened harm to the victim and brandished a knife.

A warrant was issued for Diaz's arrest, and he turned himself in on September 22, 2026. Diaz was transported the Chautauqua County Jail for Centralized Arraignment. Diaz is due to appear in Town of Ellicott Court at later date.

On September 19, 2026, at 12:32p.m., Officers of the Town of Ellicott Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a ve...
09/23/2026

On September 19, 2026, at 12:32p.m., Officers of the Town of Ellicott Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after observing several traffic violations. Through investigation, Officers determined that the driver, 46-year-old Patrick M. Frink was operating the vehicle under the influence of a drug and unable to operate the vehicle safely. Frink was charged with Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, Failure to use Designated Lane and Unreadable License Plate.

On September 11, 2026, at 9:23a.m., Officers of the Town of Ellicott Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a veh...
09/23/2026

On September 11, 2026, at 9:23a.m., Officers of the Town of Ellicott Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for numerous observed traffic violations. Officers made contact with the driver, 35-year-old Steven J. Seavy, and through investigation were able to determine that Seavy was operating the vehicle under the influence of drugs.

Seavy was charged with Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, Failed to Stop at Stop Sign, Failure to use Designated Lane and Driving on Shoulder. Seavy was processed and released with traffic tickets. Seavy is due to appear in the Town of Ellicott court at a later date to answer to the charge(s).

On September 23, 2026, at 12:53A.M., Officers of the Jamestown Police Department responded to an address on the Eastside...
09/23/2026

On September 23, 2026, at 12:53A.M., Officers of the Jamestown Police Department responded to an address on the Eastside of the city for a report of an assault complaint. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with the victim, who was found to have a severe laceration to his head. Through investigation, Officers determined that 29-year-old Austin T. Thayer had struck the victim in the head with a hammer, causing the injury. Officers located Austin inside the residence and attempted to take him into custody. While Officers were trying to take Austin into custody, he attempted to ingest a suspected controlled substance before throwing the substance into a toilet.

Officers took Austin into custody without further incident. During an inventory of Austin's property, Officers located a quantity of Fentanyl. Austin was transported to the Jamestown City Jail where he is currently being held pending arraignment. Austin T. Thayer is charged with Assault in the 2nd Degree (Felony), Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd Degree (Felony), Tampering with Physical Evidence (Felony), and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree.

On September 19, 2026, at 12:02a.m., Officers from the Jamestown Police Department conducted a traffic stop at the inter...
09/23/2026

On September 19, 2026, at 12:02a.m., Officers from the Jamestown Police Department conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Washington and West 3rd Street due to observed traffic violations. Through investigation, Officers determined that the driver, 27-year-old Jordan S. Woodmansee, was operating the vehicle under the influence of a drug.

Officers also discovered that Woodmansee was in possession of a small quantity of Co***ne. Woodmansee was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Jamestown City Jail. He was charged with Driving While Ability Impaired - Drugs, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree, along with additional traffic citations.

On September 20, 2026, around 5:09a.m., Officers from the Jamestown Police Department responded to a well-being check ne...
09/23/2026

On September 20, 2026, around 5:09a.m., Officers from the Jamestown Police Department responded to a well-being check near the intersection of Center and Crane Streets. Officers arrived and located 27-year-old Britney M. Nieves, who had driven off the road, became stuck, and fallen asleep behind the wheel.

Nieves was taken into custody and transported to the Jamestown City Jail. She was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, along with additional traffic violations. After processing, she was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in Jamestown City Court at a later date.

Today, September 16, 2026, around 1:00pm, Officers of the Jamestown Police Department were dispatched to a report of a p...
09/16/2026

Today, September 16, 2026, around 1:00pm, Officers of the Jamestown Police Department were dispatched to a report of a physical domestic dispute on W. 5th St. Upon arrival, Officers observed 21-year-old Tysean L. Mays pulling a pregnant female into the residence by her hair. Officers chased Mays into the residence, and were able to separate the two individuals.

Mays continued to fight with Officers on scene and was eventually taken into custody. Mays was charged with Harassment in the 2nd Degree, Unlawful Imprisionment in the 2nd Degree and Resisting Arrest. He was transported to the city
jail where he was being held awaiting arraignment

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