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Jamestown Police Department’s SWAT Team Receives Federal Grant

The Jamestown Police Department has been awarded $75,000 through the Tactical Team Grant Program to support its Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team. The funding is intended to address operational needs by improving equipment, expanding specialized training and ensuring team members are better prepared for high-risk incidents and extended deployments. The grant will provide resources to upgrade and modernize the gear and equipment used by the SWAT Team, while also supporting specialized training opportunities to enhance skills and readiness. The Jamestown Police Department’s ...

Jamestown Duo Facing Drugs, Weapons Charges

A pair of Jamestown men are facing federal drugs and weapons charges. On Thursday, U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced a federal grand jury returned a superseding indictment charging Blake D. Smith, a/k/a Sweets, 50, and Willie Graham, a/k/a Wu, 45, with narcotics conspiracy, Hobbs Act Robbery, kidnapping, use of a firearm during a crime of violence, and use of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. In addition, Smith is charged with possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking, and distribution of fentanyl causing serious bodily injury. Both defendants ...

JBGC Honors February Youth Of Month

The Winifred Crawford Dibert Boys & Girls Club of Jamestown recently named its February Youth of the Month. Youth are chosen based on attendance, participation and attitude. The Winifred Crawford Dibert Boys & Girls Club is a United Way partner agency. Youth of the Month are: Art Room: ...

Senses Come Alive In Spring

The clocks have ‘sprung forward,’ daylight hours are growing, and the natural world is coming back to life. Being present in a ‘go-go-go’ world is hard to achieve, but all you need is your body and an outdoor space. Mindfulness is the practice of fully embodying what is happening in ...

Scare in Fredonia ends peacefully

The Fredonia Police Department lifted the shelter in place that was initiated around 3 p.m. Wednesday for residents on White Street around 11:30 p.m. In a news release issued by the department, police say the incident that prompted the shelter in place has been resolved peacefully and ...

Man sentenced in Jamestown drug ring

A Jamestown man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for his role in a city drug ring. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Jaquez Thomas, 22, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra Jr. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti, who is handling the case, stated that between 2020 to 2022, Thomas distributed quantities of fentanyl and cocaine he received from Joseph Zaso. Thomas utilized Facebook and Cash App to conduct his drug ...