MAYVILLE - An estimated 100 fewer inmates are at the Chautauqua County Jail today compared to the average during last year. That was the news delivered Wednesday during the Chautauqua County Community Justice Coordinating Council's first meeting of … [Read more...]
Jamestown Area Man Charged Following Robbery in Warren County
MAYVILLE - A Jamestown area man was taken into custody this week after allegedly threatening another man at gunpoint and leaving him “completely nude and in the dark" in a rural area of Warren County, PA. The Post-Journal says 23-year-old Thomas … [Read more...]
Identity of Inmate Who Died in County Jail Revealed, Investigation Still Underway
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office has yet to release the name of the prisoner who died in the Chautauqua County Jail last week, but his family is speaking out to the media and have given permission to reveal his identity. The … [Read more...]
Perez Indicted on 2nd Degree Murder Charge in Connection to 2014 Death of Toddler
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown man considered a person of interest in the 2014 death of a toddler has been indicted on charges of second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter. The indictment against 35-year-old Tyler Perez was handed down on … [Read more...]
Person of Interest in 2014 Death of Baby Arrested on Manslaughter Charges
MAYVILLE - The Jamestown man considered a person of interest in the 2014 death of a toddler is no in the county jail on Manslaughter charges. The Jamestown Post-Journal says 35-year-old Tyler Perez was booked and sent to the Chautauqua County Jail … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Sheriff James Quattrone January 2019 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 Chautauqua County Sheriff James Quattrone talks with WRFA's Jason Sample about his first month on the job and gives an update on several initiatives involving the county … [Read more...]
Gerace Announces Improvements to Helping Jail Inmates Battle Addiction
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe Gerace is announcing that the Sheriff’s Office Jail Division has accomplished the first steps in a Reentry Program for those challenged with addictions, especially those with opioid addiction. With the an … [Read more...]
Sheriff, Public Defender Discuss Solutions to Jail Over Crowding
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe Gerace has put forward new ideas to deal with overcrowding in the county jail. The sheriff outlined some of the ideas during a recent meeting of the county's … [Read more...]
Legislature to Act on Resolution to Send Inmates to Wyoming County Jail
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will hold its monthly voting session Wednesday with a very light agenda. Among the items the legislature will take action on is a resolution that would allow inmates from the Chautauqua County jail to … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Announces New Member to County Jail Staff
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Jail has a new member on its staff to help with locating prison contraband. Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe Gerace says a new K-9 has joined to staff at the jail. He says Laelaps is a flat-coated female retriever who … [Read more...]
