CLYMER - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says a Wattsburg, Pa. man has died as a result of injuries he sustained from a two-vehicle crash that took place last week in the town of Clymer. Deputies say the crash occurred just before 4:30 p.m. … [Read more...]
One Person Dies Following Crash Between Farm Tractor and Pick Up Truck in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Wednesday night in the town of Charlotte. The Sheriff's office says deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash with personal injury on Charlotte … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged with Grand Larceny for Allegedly Stealing Cash, Jewelry from Westfield Residence
WESTFIELD - A Jamestown man is facing 3rd degree grand larceny charges out of the Town of Westfield for allegedly stealing a large amount of cash and valuable jewelry from a family member. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies say 29-year-old Ryan … [Read more...]
Owner of Mayville Diner Charged with Arson
MAYVILLE - The man who owned and operated a Mayville restaurant before it was destroyed by fire last week has been charged with Arson. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says 40-year-old Michael Ellis of Mayville was charged Tuesday morning … [Read more...]
False Report of Westfield Shooting Likely a “Swatting” Prank
WESTFIELD - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says a weekend call involving an armed subject at a home in Westfield may have been part of a prank to get police to show up at someone's home. The Sheriff's Office, along with New York State … [Read more...]
Early Thursday Morning Crash in Stockton Claims Life of Bemus Point Woman
STOCKTON - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says a Bemus Point woman lost her life during a car crash that took place Thursday morning, Sept. 26 in the Town of Stockton. Deputies say they received a report just before 6 a.m. of a motor … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County DA Patrick Swanson and Sheriff James Quattrone
ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE WRFA SOUNDCLOUD PAGE WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson and Chautauqua County Sheriff James Quattrone about the impact the recent Criminal Justice Reform measures enacted by the … [Read more...]
Two Die in Separate Automobile Crashes Wednesday in North Harmony
NORTH HARMONY - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's office says two separate automobile crashes on Wednesday have resulted in two people losing their lives. Both accidents occurred in the Town of North Harmony - one on Interstate 86 and the other on … [Read more...]
Falconer Man Charged After Vehicle Strikes Amish Buggy, Leaves Accident Scene
POLAND - A Falconer man has been arrested on several charges including drunk driving and leaving the scene of an accident after the vehicle he was driving allegedly struck an Amish buggy late Sunday night in the town of Poland. The Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania Man Drowns After cliff Jumping into Lake Erie in Ripley
RIPLEY, NY - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is reporting a drowning incident that took place in Lake Erie in the Town of Ripley Thursday afternoon. According to a media release, the Sheriff's Office, Westfield Police and numerous fire … [Read more...]
