NORTH HARMONY - Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office deputies have located the body of a man in Chautauqua Lake who was reported missing on Sunday afternoon. Authorities recovered the body of 46-year-old Brian Twardeski of Jamestown on late Monday … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone: July 16, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone: July 16, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Chautauqua County Sheriff James Quattrone joins us to talk about a variety of issues, including COVID-19's impact on the … [Read more...]
Four Hospitalized Following Tuesday Morning Crash Near Chautauqua Institution
MAYVILLE - Four area residents were sent to the hospital following an automobile crash that took place late Tuesday morning on Route 394 near the entrance to Chautauqua Institution. Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says 21-year-old James Meuker … [Read more...]
Sheriff Warns Public of Fake Gun Confiscation Letter
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says someone wrote a letter claiming to be a member of the sheriff's office and sent it to a local town clerk, warning them that a gun confiscation could soon be underway. According to a Facebook … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Student Misconduct at CLCS
UPDATE: The public post from the parent mentioned in our initial story has since been made private. WRFA has since reached out the parent and they stand by their allegations that were reported in our initial story. MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Wattsburgh, PA Man Dies Following Feb. 13 Car Crash in Clymer
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...]
