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...]
Law Enforcement Reminds Drivers ‘Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving’ This Holiday Weekend
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is reminding drivers this holiday weekend that "buzzed driving is drunk driving." The Sheriff's Office and local police agencies will be engaged in higher visibility campaigns now through July 5. Sheriff … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Warns of Texting Scam
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about a recent texting scam. Deputies say reports have come in about people getting random texts from a local bank asking them to click on a web link, similar to a link sent when you … [Read more...]
Police Looking for Driver of Van Involved in Fiery Crash on Route 20 in Sheridan
Sheriff's Deputies are looking for the driver of a van involved in a fiery crash on Route 20 that shut down the Thruway on Tuesday in the town of Sheridan. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said a van traveling on Route 20 lost its wheel, … [Read more...]
Frewsburg Man Killed in ATV Accident
A Frewburg man was killed in an ATV accident early Monday Chautauqua County Sheriff's Officials said deputies responded just after 1:30 a.m., May 30, to an ATV accident on Woodchuck Hill Road in the town of Carroll. EMS was at the scene trying … [Read more...]
[WATCH/LISTEN] Community Conversation: Public Safety & Reform Update for Jamestown and Chautauqua County – May 12, 2022
On May 12, WRFA-LP continued its series of Community Conversations, this time focusing on Public Safety and Public Safety Reform in Jamestown and Chautauqua County. The discussion featured Chautauqua County Sheriff James Quattrone, Jamestown … [Read more...]
