(WNY News Now) – JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — Two juveniles face weapons charges after Jamestown police seized a loaded, defaced 9mm pistol during a search warrant connected to an ongoing investigation into stolen firearms and motor vehicles.

The Jamestown Police Department executed a search warrant at a North Side residence at approximately 2:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, as part of an investigation into thefts of firearms and motor vehicles from the city.

Police said the department’s SWAT team entered the residence. A subsequent search resulted in the seizure of a loaded 9mm pistol that had been defaced.

Following the search, two juveniles were charged with third-degree criminal possession of a weapon and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

The case is being handled in Chautauqua County Youth Part court. Police said the investigation remains ongoing and additional charges are expected. As are all persons accused of a crime, the accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Authorities are asking anyone with information that could assist investigators to contact the Jamestown Police Department tip line at 716-483-8477 (716-483-TIPS).