Jamestown woman arrested for DWI following crash on city's eastside...
A woman from Jamestown has been arrested for allegedly driving drunk when a property damage accident occured early Monday morning.  City police were called to the area of Falconer and Buffalo Streets shortly before 2:30 a.m. for the accident.  Officers say their investigation showed that 34 year-old Neris Dejesus-Torres was operating the car while under the influence of alcohol.  Dejesus-Torres was arrested for Aggravated DWI... and, DWI... in addition to multiple vehicle and traffic violations.  She was held pending arraignment.

Randolph man arrested for Meth possession following traffic stop in city...
A man from Randolph has been arrested for drug possession and having a suspended license following a traffic stop in Jamestown.  City police say they spotted a car... shortly after 12 a.m. Tuesday... driven by 31 year-old Cordell Wheeler.  Officers say they knew that Wheeler's license had been suspended... and, stopped the car.  Police say further investigation found that he was in possession of a quantity of methamphetamine.  Wheeler was taken into custody without incident and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance in the Seventh Degree.

Ecklund explains process to Council about process to determine which projects will get DRI funding...
The process will begin shortly to determine which of the 24 projects in Jamestown's $10-million, Downtown Revitalization Initiative will be approved by New York state.  That from Mayor Kim Ecklund... who briefed the City Council on the process at Monday night's work session at City Hall for "The Core to Shore" program.  Ecklund says city officials will be receiving documents to read and review soon from the State Department of State... and, Empire State Development.  She says they have a designated team at City Hall including the Department of Development, and Acting Public Works Director, Mark Roetzer.  Ecklund says a team of state leaders will be coming to Jamestown to discuss the proposal... and, the process with local officials.  There will also be a tour of the proposed projects.  She says a 15-member planning committee of community members will be selected to provide input to the state.  However... Ecklund says the state will have the final say.  The process will be fairly similar to the one undertaken when the city became the first in New York state to receive one of the $10-million DRI grants more than 10 years ago. 

City lawmakers to consider applying to Appalachian Regional Comm. to fund new, economic development revolving loan fund...
The city of Jamestown's Department of Development is applying for Appalachian Regional Commission funding for a new, revolving loan fund for economic development.  The City Council's Finance Committee approved the measure to apply to the ARC for up to $1.5-million under it's Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization Initiative.  Committee Chairman Doug Scotchmer says the process of applying for that grant is underway... with a letter of intent to apply submitted back on May 22.  Scotchmer says the city was invited to submit a formal application, and will do so by July 8.  Development Director Crystal Surdyk says... if approved... the new loan program will allow the Jamestown Local Development Corporation to "keep projects moving forward, and allow for expanded support for business development in Jamestown."  Mayor Kim Ecklund clarified that the city was seeking the ARC Grant to create the revolving loan fund for the JLDC.  The full council will vote on the measure next Monday night.

Man from Gowanda arrested for public lewdness...
A Gowanda man has been charged with public lewdness and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child after an investigation into a reported fight in the village Saturday evening.  State Police in Collins responded to the scene on South Water Street shortly after 8:30 p.m. and determined that two young teens were walking on the sidewalk on Buffalo Street when an older male, later identified as 32-year-old Benjamin Cole, allegedly walked in their direction with his genitals sticking out of the front of his pants. Troopers say the teens advised adults, which started the confrontation. Cole was located and arrested, and he was later issued an appearance ticket.

Lakewood man arrested in Mayville for allegedly stealing vehicle, and lying about identity...
A Lakewood man faces several charges after allegedly stealing a car... and, then lying about his identity to avoid arrest.  Sheriff's officers were called to a stolen vehicle complaint on South Erie Street in Mayville last Saturday afternoon... and, that the vehicle had been spotted on Hannum Road.  On arrival... deputies say they located a man tried to hide in the woods... but, made contact with 50 year-old Glen Barrett.  Officers say Barrett tried to give them another name... but, were quickly able to accurately identify him.  He was arrsted for third-degree grand larceny... third-degree unauthorized use of a motor vehicle... second-degree criminal impersonation... and, petty larceny.  Barrett was taken to the county jail for centralized arraignment.