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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

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On September 19, 2025, officers of the Town of Ellicott Police Department were dispatched to a fraud complaint at a loca...
09/20/2025

On September 19, 2025, officers of the Town of Ellicott Police Department were dispatched to a fraud complaint at a local business in the Town of Ellicott. Through investigation, officers discovered that 54-year-old Ericka Champlin, of Frewsburg, had been allegedly embezzling money from multiple accounts over years while being employed there. Ericka was issued an appearance ticket for Grand Larceny in the 2nd Degree, and is scheduled to be in Town of Ellicott Court at a later date.

We are enjoying the heck out of this weather! I hope everyone is doing the same!
09/19/2025

We are enjoying the heck out of this weather! I hope everyone is doing the same!

On September 17, 2025, at 5:05pm, officers of the Jamestown Police Department were working a patrol detail with the Chau...
09/18/2025

On September 17, 2025, at 5:05pm, officers of the Jamestown Police Department were working a patrol detail with the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office in the area of E. 8th Street and American Pl. and observed William E. L. Blakey sitting on the steps in the alleyway actively preparing to inject narcotics. Blakey then noticed the police and stopped. He was taken into custody without incident. A search of Blakey was performed, and a quantity of narcotics was discovered. Blakey was transported to the city jail and charged with 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree. Per NYS Bail reform, Blakey was held pending arraignment due to failing to appear in court 14 times.

The Falconer Fire Department is happy to announce their newest purchase! Check it out! The purchase was made solely from...
09/18/2025

The Falconer Fire Department is happy to announce their newest purchase! Check it out! The purchase was made solely from donations, fundraisers and very generous donation of $5,000 from the Ladies Auxiliary.

Today, September 17, 2025, at 7:35am, officers of the Jamestown Police Department were called to assist New York State P...
09/17/2025

Today, September 17, 2025, at 7:35am, officers of the Jamestown Police Department were called to assist New York State Parole at an address on the Northside of the city. Parole advised officers that they had an active warrant for 48-year-old Jamestown Resident, Sean M. McIlveen. As officers performed a search of McIlveen prior to transport, they located a quantity of Methamphetamine on his person.

McIlveen was transferred to Jamestown Police Custody and transported to the City Jail. While in the jail, McIlveen was also found to be in possession of a quantity of Opiates. McIlveen was charged with 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree. McIlveen will be arraigned in city court and remanded to county jail on his parole warrant.

On September 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM, officers from the Jamestown Police Department observed a bicycle committ a moving vio...
09/17/2025

On September 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM, officers from the Jamestown Police Department observed a bicycle committ a moving violation. After stopping the bicycle, it was determined that the operator was Bracken D. Warren, a 26-year-old resident of Jamestown. Further investigation revealed that Warren was in possession of 56.6 grams of methamphetamine. Aa a result of a search of his person, officers uncovered a loaded handgun, a large quantity of drug packaging material, and a digital scale. Warren was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Jamestown City Jail.

Warren is being charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, two counts (2) of Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the Second Degree, and Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign. He is currently being held in the Jamestown City Jail pending his arraignment.

On September 9, 2025, officers of the Town of Ellicott Police Department responded to Falconer Central School for report...
09/15/2025

On September 9, 2025, officers of the Town of Ellicott Police Department responded to Falconer Central School for reports of terroristic threats being made by a juvenile to harm others.

An unnamed juvenile under the age of eighteen, of Jamestown was charged with Making a Terroristic Threat. The juvenile was arrested and issued a family court appearance ticket. The Juvenile is due to appear in Family court at a later date.

On September 13, 2025, Maurice R. Proctor (38M) of Falconer was charged with Vehicular Assault in the 2nd Degree, Drivin...
09/15/2025

On September 13, 2025, Maurice R. Proctor (38M) of Falconer was charged with Vehicular Assault in the 2nd Degree, Driving While Intoxicated, Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs and aggravated unlicensed operation after an investigation was completed stemming from a motor vehicle accident that left a pedestrian seriously injured on April 14th, 2025.

It was alleged that Proctor was driving under the influence of drugs when he hit a pedestrian in an intersection. Through investigation, a Drug Recognition Expert on scene determined that Proctor was under the influence of drugs. Proctor was released with Traffic Tickets and an appearance ticket. Proctor is due to appear in the Town of Ellicott court at a later date to answer to the charge(s).

Jamestown NY Fire Department Local 137 Firefighter rescued cat from fire and Paramedic from Chautauqua County EMS assist...
09/14/2025

Jamestown NY Fire Department Local 137 Firefighter rescued cat from fire and Paramedic from Chautauqua County EMS assists with oxygen.

09/13/2025

Jamestown NY Fire Department Local 137 on scene of a structure fire at Barrett and Superior

Jamestown NY Fire Department Local 137 responded to an report of a fire in an apartment at The Hotel Jamestown this morn...
09/13/2025

Jamestown NY Fire Department Local 137 responded to an report of a fire in an apartment at The Hotel Jamestown this morning.

David W. Nelson was arraigned in Jamestown City Court this morning and remanded to the Chautauqua County Jail without ba...
09/13/2025

David W. Nelson was arraigned in Jamestown City Court this morning and remanded to the Chautauqua County Jail without bail.

On September 12th, 2025, at 4:54 am, officers of the Jamestown Police Department responded to an address on West Fourth Street for a suspicious situation. Officers located 62-year-old Michael R. Jaeckle deceased with an injury from a crossbow. During the investigation, 58-year-old male, David W. Nelson, of Jamestown, was taken into custody while being in possession of a crossbow. Nelson was charged with Murder in the Second Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree.

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