A Jamestown man has been arrested after police say he fired a gun at someone in a parked vehicle. Jamestown Police responded to 810 Washington Street just after midnight, Tuesday, August 16, to a report of gunshots. 35-year old Joshua Hammer … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Spoke at Chautauqua Institution Sunday, Condemning Attack on Salman Rushdie
"So wisdom will always prevail over this. I'll also say that tolerance will always prevail over hate. Courage will always prevail over fear. And the pen will always prevail over the knife." Governor Kathy Hochul spoke those words at Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Two Injured in Plane Crash in Harmony
Two Ohio men were injured after their plane crashed in the town of Harmony late Thursday night. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says they received a report of a plane down on Baker Street Extension just after 11:00 p.m.. The pilot, … [Read more...]
Investigation Into Fire at Fredonia Bar Continuing
Fire investigators are looking into the cause of a fire at a Fredonia bar Monday afternoon. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says the Fredonia Fire Department was called to Heenan's Bar on 39 East Avenue around 3:00 p.m. for a structure … [Read more...]
Missing Person in Boat Incident on Lake Erie Found
The body of the man who went missing after falling off a boat in Lake Erie two weeks ago has been found. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office reports 70-year old Fred Forsythe Jr. of Coudersport, Pennsylvania was discovered on Friday in the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Sheriff’s Office Asks for Information in Missing Persons Cold Case from 1976
The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for information in a missing persons cold case from 1976. 22-year old Judith Threlkeld was reported missing to the Silver Creek Police Department on March 8, 1976. She was last seen … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Mourning Death of Captain David Bentley
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is mourning one of its own after Captain David Bentley died in a lake accident in Ellery this weekend. The Sheriff's Office reports the 62-year old fell into Chautauqua Lake Saturday afternoon while … [Read more...]
Cassadaga Man Identified as Shooting Victim in Sinclairville
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office has identified the man who died in a shooting in Sinclairville on Tuesday. Sheriff's Officials say 18-year old Joseph Misciagno of Cassadaga was the victim in the shooting incident. The Sheriff’s Office is … [Read more...]
Man Missing After Falling off Fishing Boat into Lake Erie
A man is still missing after falling off a boat into Lake Erie in Ripley Thursday. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said emergency crews responded to Barcelona Pier at 8:30 a.m. following a report of someone falling off a fishing charter … [Read more...]
Man Dies in Shooting in Sinclairville
A man died following a shooting in the village of Sinclairville Tuesday night. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office reports deputies responded just after 7:30 p.m. to a report of a shooting. A male victim was found on Reed Street and transported … [Read more...]






