In response to numerous complaints from community members, the Jamestown Police Department and the New York State Police conducted a joint Illegal Fireworks Interdiction detail on Saturday, June 27, 2020. The detail was conducted from noon until 5:00 P.M. resulting in the arrest of 7 people for transporting illegal fireworks into New York State. In addition, a large quantity of fireworks were seized (pictured). Of the 7 people arrested, 4 were city of Jamestown residents, 2 others were from Falconer and one was from out of the area.
They were all issued appearance tickets to appear in court at a later date. The fireworks were secured by the NYSP Bomb Disposal Unit for destruction.
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