The Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County has announced the upcoming launch of the Sudden Loss Care Team. The team is a volunteer-based postvention program designed to provide immediate emotional support to families and individuals … [Read more...]
Ripley Woman’s Body Discovered After Fire In Westfield
A Ripley woman’s body was discovered during a fire investigation in the town of Westfield. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Investigation team were investigating a fire at a camper and small structure located at 7984 McKinley Road … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General Releases Body Cam Footage In Death Of Mina Man
New York State Attorney General Letitia James has released body-worn camera footage that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Mark Bemis. Bemis died on June 18, 2025 following an encounter with members of the … [Read more...]
Stolen Antique Buoys Returned To Lawson Center
A citizen tip has led to the recovery of antique metal mooring buoys stolen in 2016 from the outdoor display of the Lawson Boating Heritage Center in Bemus Point. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said mooring buoys are floating devices … [Read more...]
Person Suffers Serious Injuries In House Fire in Frewsburg
One person was seriously injured in a house fire in Frewsburg early Monday morning. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that Frewsburg Fire Department and several mutual aid departments responded just after 5:00 a.m. to a structure fire at … [Read more...]
Stockton Man Killed In Motorcycle Accident In Kiantone
A Stockton man was killed in a motorcycle accident in the town of Kiantone Wednesday evening. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says multiple agencies responded to the area of Route 60 and Route 62 just before 6:30 last night for a report of … [Read more...]
Dunkirk County Legislator Charged With Illegal Voting
A Chautauqua County Legislator from Dunkirk has been charged with illegal voting. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says 56-year old Marcus Buchanan was charged on June 25 after a lengthy investigation. It is alleged that Buchanan violated … [Read more...]
House Fire In Ellicott Under Investigation
A house fire in the town of Ellicott is being investigated. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that the Falconer Fire Department was called to a structure fire at 2218 ½ Willard Street Extension just before 4:00 a.m. Tuesday … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone – June 19, 2025
Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone tells us why part of the County Jail needs an overhaul. … [Read more...]
Body Of Ohio Man Who Drowned In Chautauqua Lake Found
The body of an Ohio man who drowned while swimming in Chautauqua Lake has been found. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that the body of 63-year old Peter Pizzulo of Cortland, Ohio was located around noon Sunday by the New York State … [Read more...]
