Jamestown Police Department

JPD Crime Statistics April 4 - April 10

Hope, Domestic Violence Officer Ward, and Community Resource Officer Rhinehart made a visit to the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation today.

Go check out Blake's Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society by following the link below!! https://www.facebook.com/donate/441957643532634/10158891150857324/

On 4/14/21 at about 1027 hours, members of the Jamestown Police Department 1st Platoon and the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force responded to an E. 5th Street address for a reported gunshot complaint. It was reported that New York State Parolee, Anthony M. Camarata, had discharged a firearm inside his apartment. The bullet traveled through the floor and into the apartment below his. No injuries were sustained by anyone during this incident. When officers arrived on scene, they ...were able to call Camarata out of his apartment without incident. A search warrant was obtained from Jamestown City Court by the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force for the residence. As the investigation into locating the gun continued, Detectives watch video surveillance from nearby locations which assisted in the recovery of the shotgun used. The gun used during this incident was recovered from the porch of a nearby home. Camarata was charged with Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, and Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree and brought to the Jamestown City Jail pending arraignment. The Jamestown Police Department was assisted by the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department and their K-9 Unit. See more

***UPDATE - Bailed out, but grounded.*** Thanks for everyone's help!! This pup was located in the area of Cole Avenue and South Main Street and is currently in custody waiting for her parent(s) to bail her out but she’s being tough and won’t give us any names.

UPDATE: Owner has been located. This pup was found in the 300 Block of Foote Avenue and will be at Pick of the litter in Falconer. Chautauqua Missing Pet Alert

Today, Hope, Officer Ward, and Officer Rhinehart visited Slone Melhuish Insurance. Hope wanted to get some information about taking out an insurance policy on her favorite monkey and bone

The window to register for the Deputy Sheriff/Police Officer Civil Service Examination is now open. Check out the Academy Video on our page to see what the Academy is all about! https://chqgov.com/human-resources/employment-opportunities https://www.sunyjcc.edu/programs/sheriff-academy