BUFFALO - A Clymer teacher who was charged last week with Child Pornography has been released from police custody on $50,000 cash bail. That’s according to a report from the Jamestown Post-Journal, which also says 60-year-old Scott Aikens is … [Read more...]
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Former Owner of Fresh Cuts Meats and More Sentenced in Food Stamp Fraud Case
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown business owner who was convicted to Food Stamp Fraud has been sentenced to six months home detention by the U.S. District Court in Buffalo. The U.S. Attorney’s office says 57 year old Joseph Gullotti was sentenced earlier … [Read more...]
Comptroller’s Audit Says Department of Health Not Thoroughly Inspecting Nursing Home Equipment
ALBANY - The state Department of Health (DOH) should be doing more to insure that nursing homes are properly inspecting, maintaining and testing their medical equipment. That’s according to a recent audit by State Comptroller Thomas … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Investigate Drowning Incident Near Brooklyn Square
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police have released the name of the person whose body was found in the Chadakoin River Monday morning. The body of 61-year-old Robert Cavender was recovered from the river around 6:30 a.m. Monday in the vicinity of Victoria … [Read more...]
Westfield Man Charged for Selling Assault Rifle to Undercover Agents
STOW - A Westfield resident faces felony charges for illegally selling a firearm to undercover agents. Chautauqua County Sheriff's Deputies say the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force arrested 57-year-old David Marracino Monday afternoon in … [Read more...]
Ellicott Police Ask for Public’s Help in Identifying CVS Pharmacy Robbery Suspect
FALCONER - The Town of Ellicott Police Department is asking for assistance identifying the suspect involved in the robbery of the CVS Pharmacy in Falconer. Police say at around 8:25 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 17, a black male entered CVS and walked to … [Read more...]
Erie Man Arrested Following High Speed Pursuit with PA State Police, Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Deputies
FINDLEY LAKE - An Erie man is in police custody after being involved in an alleged high speed chase with authorities last Monday night. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says it received a request for assistance from the Pennsylvania State … [Read more...]
Recent Attack on Deer Prompts Councilwoman to Remind Public of Coyotes in Area
JAMESTOWN - A member of the Jamestown City Council is reminding residents to be vigilant against coyotes within the city limits. During Monday night’s city council work session, Councilwoman Maria Jones - who also chairs the council's Public … [Read more...]
City Planning Commission to Review Details of $34 Million Gateway Lofts Proposal on Tuesday
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Planning Commission will review details of the proposed multi-million dollar Gateway Lofts project when it meets Tuesday, Sept. 18 in city hall. The project $34 million project is an effort by Southern Tier … [Read more...]
Clymer Teacher Faces Child Pornography Charges
BUFFALO - A teacher from the Clymer Central School district in Chautauqua County has been placed on administrative leave after he was arrested and charged with possession of child pornography. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Buffalo on Friday … [Read more...]
