The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is seeking new information regarding the 1988 murder of Kathy Wilson. The Sheriff’s Office recently made two separate posts about the unsolved case on social media asking for the public’s help. One post is … [Read more...]
Body Of Missing Lakewood Man Found In Chautauqua Lake
The body of a missing Lakewood man has been located in Chautauqua Lake. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office received a call around 8:45 a.m., Saturday, May 23 of a possible body on the shoreline near the Stow Ferry in North Harmony. Deputies, … [Read more...]
County Sheriff’s Department Welcomes New K-9 Team
The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office has announced the formal dedication of its newest K-9 team, K-9 Rich and his handler, Deputy Kapuscinski. The team was officially introduced during a ceremony last week, marking the completion of the first … [Read more...]
County Sheriff’s Office Has New Lead In ‘Ellery Jane Doe’ Case
The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is investigating new information in regards to the “Ellery Jane Doe” case. The Sheriff’s Office posted on social media that they have received information of a possible sighting of Christopher Wilder in New … [Read more...]
Kennedy Man Arrested On Child Sexual Abuse Materials Charges
A Kennedy man has been arrested on child sexual abuse materials charges. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that deputies began an investigation in October 2025 about the possession and promotion of child sexual abuse materials in the … [Read more...]
Gerry Man Arrested For Animal Cruelty After Ball Python Death
A Gerry man has been arrested on animal cruelty charges after the death of a python in his care. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says on March 19, deputies were sent to a property on Route 380 on a report of animal cruelty. Following an … [Read more...]
Truck Belonging To Missing Lakewood Man Recovered, No One Inside
The truck belonging to a missing Lakewood man has been recovered from Chautauqua Lake with no one found inside. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said the truck owned by Daniel Emerson was found in the lake near the Chautauqua Bridge. On … [Read more...]
North Harmony Man Previously Arrested On Animal Cruelty Charges Has More Dogs Removed From Home
A North Harmony man previously arrested on animal cruelty charges has had dogs removed from his possession once again. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office received notification on Monday, March 9 that 64-year old Scott Humble had dogs on his … [Read more...]
Lakewood Woman Charged With Abandoning Animals
A Lakewood woman has been charged with abandoning animals. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that Chautauqua County Humane Society employees discovered three cats that had abandoned by the back entrance of the facility after regular … [Read more...]
County Sheriff’s Office Partners With AXON On Ring Device Program
The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with AXON to deploy its Community Request integration with Ring smart camera devices. The partnership allows the Sheriff’s Office to invite Ring users to voluntarily share camera footage that … [Read more...]





