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Pennsylvania Man Drowns After cliff Jumping into Lake Erie in Ripley

August 9, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

RIPLEY, NY - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is reporting a drowning incident that took place in Lake Erie in the Town of Ripley Thursday afternoon. According to a media release, the Sheriff's Office, Westfield Police and numerous fire … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Drowning, Ripley Beach

Sheriff’s Office Investigates Woman’s Death After Vehicle Went into Pond

August 5, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

HARMONY - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 56-year-old woman after a vehicle went into a pond in the town of Harmony late Saturday night. Sheriff's deputies and Panama firefighters responded to a report of a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office

City Man Identified as Lake Erie Drowning Victim

July 22, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Sheriff's office says a city man lost his life due to drowning in the waters of Lake Erie while swimming off a break wall in the town of Westfield. Deputies say 24-year-old John Penhollow was swimming Friday afternoon with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barcelona Harbor, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Drowning, John Penhollow

Hikers Rescued from Arkwright Area After Being Lost for Over Four Hours

July 16, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ARKWRIGHT - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's office is being credited with helping to find a group of lost hikers Monday night in the north county town of Arkwright. According to the Sheriff's office, authorities received a call shortly before 9:30 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office

One Person Dies in Early Morning Jeep-Semi Accident in Ellington

July 15, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ELLINGTON - One person died early Friday morning after the vehicle he was driving crashed into an oncoming semi truck in the Town of Ellington. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says 22-year-old Ramon Spunaugle of Conewango Valley died at the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Fatal Crash, New York State Police, Ramon Spunaugle, Steven Warner

Sheriff’s Office Investigates Death of Forestville Man at Meth House

June 21, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

FORESTVILLE - A home meth lab has resulted in the death of a Forestville man. Chautauqua County Sheriff deputies say 35-year-old Tye Kenny died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning believed to have been connected to a meth lab from a residence … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Meth Lab, methamphetamine, Tye Kenny

Republican Candidates Agree Albany Needs to Help Address Cost of Local Public Safety

June 18, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

LIUZZO WANTS NYCOM MORE INVOLVED IN FIGHTING MANDATES, WILFONG SAYS LEGISLATURE SHOULD HELP LEAD REGIONALIZATION EFFORTS JAMESTOWN - Both Republican candidates running for mayor of Jamestown agree that city police officers and fire fighters … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2019 City Budget, 2019 Election, 2019 Primary Election, Andrew Liuzzo, Center for Governmental Research, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Compulsory Interest Arbitration, David Wilfong, Ellicott Police Department, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Police Department, Kendall Club, Lakewood-Busti Police Department, Mayor of Jamestown, Police Consolidation Study, State Supreme Court

Busti Man Arrested on Rape, Sexual Abuse Charges Following Investigation

June 12, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Busti resident on rape charges following an investigation into an alleged suspicious situation that took place recently in the Towns of Ellery and Sheridan. The sheriff's office say … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, New York State Police, Rape, Richard Lafrance, Sexual Assault

18-Year-Old Dunkirk Man Charged Following Stabbing Incident in Ellicott

May 13, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ELLICOTT, NY - Ellicott Police say an 18-year-old from Dunkirk has been arrested and charged following an investigation into a stabbing incident that took place late Saturday night in Ellicott. On Saturday, May 11 just before 11:45 p.m., both … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alec Stanley, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Ellicott Police Department, Stabbing, Stabbing Incident

Ashville Family and Home to be Featured on Military Makeover Program, Official Unveiling is Thursday

May 9, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ASHVILLE - An Afghanistan War veteran and his family are seeing their home in Ashville get a complete makeover as part of the nationally televised reality TV program Military Makeover with Montel. The show, which airs on Lifetime TV, will feature … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Art Edmonds, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Homestead Stables, Lifetime TV, Lisa Haglund, Military Makeover, Montel Williams, United States Air Force

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