A Mayville man was arrested following a high speed chase through the town of Ellicott and City of Jamestown late Wednesday night. Sheriff's Deputies report they were alerted that 35 year old Dimas Rios, who had an active felony arrest warrant, was … [Read more...]
County Sheriff’s Investigating Burglary in Westfield That Initially Led to Shelter In Place Order
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is investigating a burglary of a hunting camp in the town of Westfield that led to them issuing a shelter in place order for parts of Chautauqua and Westfield last night. Sheriff's officials report a suspect … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Sheriff’s Identify Second Body Found In Portland as Missing Buffalo Woman
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office has identified one of the bodies found in the town of Portland at the end of September as a missing Buffalo woman. The other set of remains is still awaiting identification, but Sheriff Jim Quattrone said … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office to Provide Update on Discovery of Human Remains in Portland Last Week
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office will be providing an update this morning on the discovery of human remains in Portland last month. A hiker on the Chautauqua Rails to Trails path in Portland was searching for her lost keys when police say … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Deputies Find Second Body in Town of Portland
The Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office is investigating the discovery of a second body in the Town of Portland. These are the second set of remains found near the Rails to Trails off of Woleben Road. The Sheriff's office believes the first body found … [Read more...]
County Sheriff’s Trying to Find Missing Westfield Girl
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and Child Protective Services are attempting to locate a missing 13 year old girl from Westfield. Gracie Vanlandingham was last seen Wednesday at about 6:00pm in Jamestown. Gracie was last seen wearing white … [Read more...]
Death of Chautauqua County Jail Inmate Being Investigated
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an inmate of the County Jail. The Sheriff's Office sent a release saying a 65-year old male began to have chest pains and difficulty breathing yesterday afternoon. Correction … [Read more...]
County Sheriff’s Office Announces Results of Memorial Day Crackdown
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office reported a total of 117 vehicles were stopped, arrests made, or summonses issued during the STOP-DWI Memorial Day campaign. The crackdown began Friday, May 28th and continued through Tuesday, June 1st. This … [Read more...]
Police Agencies Enter Final Stage of Completing Mandated Reform Plans
JAMESTOWN - Local police agencies have finalized their draft plans for the New York State Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative initiative. The plans are the result of a mandate issued by Gov. Andrew Cuomo last summer in the wake of the … [Read more...]
Corrections Officers at County Jail Respond to Suicide Attempt
MAYVILLE - The Jamestown Post-Journal says corrections officers helped save an inmate’s life following a reported suicide attempt last Thursday night at the Chautauqua County Jail. The male inmate was found hanging in his cell by an officer while … [Read more...]
