BUSTI - A Dayton Ohio man who was a fugitive from justice is now in police custody following an incident that played out Sunday afternoon in the town of Busti. Chautauqua County Sheriff's Deputies say 45-year-old Jason Wasson was wanted on a … [Read more...]
Authorities Urge Caution When Engaging in Activities on Frozen Water
MAYVILLE - County Sheriff Jim Quattrone and public safety agencies throughout Chautauqua County urge the public to exercise caution when engaging in winter sports activities on or around our many recently frozen bodies of water. While the recent … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania Man Leads Jamestown Police on High Speed Chase
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police arrested two Pennsylvania men early Monday morning after they were involved a high speed chase which started in the city and ended in a rural area outside of Frewsburg near the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus County line. City … [Read more...]
County Men Charged Following Traffic Stop in Mayville
MAYVILLE - Two Chautauqua County men are in the county jail without bail following a traffic stop that led to drug charges. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says deputies stopped a vehicle around 6:30 p.m. Friday On E. Main St. in Panama for … [Read more...]
Mayville Woman Sent to County Jail on $20,000 Bail for Drug-Related Charges
MAYVILLE - A Mayville women was sent to the county jail on $20,000 bail following a traffic stop late Wednesday morning that resulted in drug charges being filed. At about 11:15 a.m., Chautauqua County Sheriff's Deputies pulled over a vehicle … [Read more...]
Cassadaga Man Charged Following Motorcycle Chase with Police
CASSADAGA - A Cassadaga man faces charges after leading police on a high-speed motorcycle chase Friday night. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says 28-year-old Anthony Digangi was spotted making a traffic violation while riding his … [Read more...]
Sinclairville Auto Crash Sends Teen to Erie Hospital
SINCLAIRVILLE - A teenager was flown by Starflight to an Erie Hospital Thursday night following a motor vehicle crash in Sinclairville. The Chautauqua county sheriff’s office says the 17-year old-male, whose name is not being released, was driving … [Read more...]
County DA and Sheriff Announce Indictment in 2008 Murder
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson and Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph Gerace announced Thursday that a Mayville man has been indicted for the November 2008 murder of 55-year-old Jeffrey Johnson. Rance “Randy” Freeman, … [Read more...]
County Undersheriff to Retire in December
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph Gerace announces the retirement of Undersheriff Charles Holder on Friday afternoon. Undersheriff Holder has over 30 years of law enforcement experience with the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, the last … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Deputy Saves Baby from Choking
MAYVILLE - A Chautauqua County sheriff’s deputy helped to save the life of an infant during an incident at a local restaurant Monday afternoon. According to the Post-Journal, Deputy Adam McAdoo was eating lunch at the Mayville Diner with coworkers … [Read more...]
