(WNY News Now) – JAMESTOWN, NY — A 27-year-old Jamestown woman was taken into custody after officers attempting to detain her on an outstanding Pennsylvania warrant reported a brief physical struggle in the city.

According to the Jamestown Police Department, officers were patrolling the area of Stowe Street near Buffalo Street at approximately 7:35 a.m. on November 4, 2026, when they observed Kaylee N. Keech, who was wanted on a warrant issued through the Warren County, Pennsylvania, Sheriff’s Office for retail theft.

Police said officers attempted to detain Keech while confirming the warrant. However, she allegedly refused verbal commands, resulting in a brief physical struggle before officers took her into custody.

Keech was transported to the Jamestown City Jail, where she was charged with Fugitive From Justice and Obstructing Governmental Administration in the Second Degree.

Following her arrest, Keech was remanded to the Chautauqua County Jail, where she remained pending arraignment and extradition proceedings.

The case is scheduled to be handled in Jamestown City Court. The charges are accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.