JAMESTOWN — After an incident Friday involving a gun at Jamestown High School, Jamestown Public Schools District officials will implement the use of a weapons detection system at JHS. On Jan. 30 at approximately 11 a.m., the Jamestown High School Resource Officer, along with a Jamestown ...
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - Andrew W. Scott, 47, of Mayville was charged Jan. 28 with third-degree assault, and fourth-degree criminal mischief. According to officials, at about 7:17 p.m., deputies responded to an address in the Village of Mayville for a physical altercation in-progress. Upon further investigation, it is alleged Scott broke multiple items inside a residence during the altercation, along with also having struck another person with a shovel causing minor injuries. Scott was taken to Chautauqua County jail and will be in court later. JAMESTOWN POLICE ...
JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Brandon J. Whitmore, 41, of Jamestown was charged Jan. 25 with aggravated driving while intoxicated, DWI per se, and other traffic violations. According to police, at about 5:45 p.m., officers responded to a report of a vehicle stuck in the snow at Falconer and Cowing streets. Upon further investigation, it was found that Whitmore allegedly was operating the motor vehicle while intoxicated. Whitmore was placed into custody, and taken to Jamestown City Jail where it was determined that his blood-alcohol content was more than twice the legal limit, police ...
JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Josniel Morales, 23, of Jamestown, was charged Jan. 25 with four counts of second-degree criminal contempt, and having outstanding arrest warrants. According to police, at about 3:30 p.m., officers responded to a Southside address to conduct a warrant check. Upon arrival, officers were aware of an order of protection between the involved people. Police said the protected person gave permission to officers to enter the residence. Officers made contact with Morales, who has an order of protection requiring him to stay away from the protected person, and the ...
Jamestown man charged in sex crimes with children An 18-year-old Jamestown man is facing numerous charges for multiple sex crimes with children. On Friday, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation stationed at the State Police at Jamestown charged Benjamin A. Christ with felony predatory sexual assault against a child, felony first-degree rape, felony first-degree sex abuse, felony promoting a sexual performance by a child, felony possessing a sexual performance by a child and endangering the welfare of a child. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation at Jamestown with the assistance ...
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - Trever J. Kneer, 26, of Sherman, was charged Jan. 20 with third-degree criminal mischief. According to officials, at about 2:29 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a past tense altercation at a residence in the Village Of Sherman. Upon further investigation it was discovered that Kneer allegedly did intentionally cause damage to a vehicle, which resulted in damages over $250. Kneer was placed into custody and taken to Chautauqua County Jail. He will be in Mina Town Court later. JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Bruce J. Miles, 37, was charged ...
