MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA 2018 Election Special: Candidates for Chautauqua County Sheriff Candidates for Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph Gerace (Democratic incumbent) and James Quattrone (Republican challenger) respond to a series of … [Read more...]
Sheriff Warns of Increased Risk of Car-Deer Accidents
MAYVILLE - Deer migration and mating season is underway, and that means we’re likely to see increased deer activity in both the early morning and early evening hours around Chautauqua County. As a result Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph Gerace is … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Head-On Collision in Ripley
RIPLEY - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is reporting one person has died following a head-on automobile crash that took place Sunday night in the town of Ripley. The crash took place on Route 20 just before 8 p.m. when a westbound vehicle, … [Read more...]
Silver Creek Man Charged in Mayville Burgalary
MAYVILLE - A Silver Creek man has been arrested on burglary charges following an investigation in Mayville by the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. Police say deputies were called to a location in the Village of Mayville on Sept. 19 for report … [Read more...]
Westfield Man Charged for Selling Assault Rifle to Undercover Agents
STOW - A Westfield resident faces felony charges for illegally selling a firearm to undercover agents. Chautauqua County Sheriff's Deputies say the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force arrested 57-year-old David Marracino Monday afternoon in … [Read more...]
Erie Man Arrested Following High Speed Pursuit with PA State Police, Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Deputies
FINDLEY LAKE - An Erie man is in police custody after being involved in an alleged high speed chase with authorities last Monday night. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says it received a request for assistance from the Pennsylvania State … [Read more...]
Fredonia Man Charged for Alleged Sexual Acts with a Juvenile
FREDONIA - A Fredonia man is in the county jail on $50,000 bail for allegedly sexually assaulting a child. Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies day 27 year old Joshua Northrop-Dowdall faces four counts of 2nd degree rape. An investigation found … [Read more...]
Bemus Point Man Charged for Resisting Arrest
ELLERY - A Bemus Point Man has been arrested for allegedly resisting arrest during an incident that took place early Saturday morning. Chautauqua County Sheriff’s deputies were called to an address on Williams Ave. in the Town of Ellery just after … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Offers Back to School Safety Tips for Both Motorists and Students
MAYVILLE - Thousands of students will be heading back to school this week and with that, Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph Gerace is sending out a list of things to keep in mind to ensure safety for students at the bus stop as well as those walking to … [Read more...]
Two Charged Following High-Speed Chase on I-86
SHERMAN - Two people from Erie are facing charges after leading police on a high speed chase Saturday. Chautauqua County Sheriff deputies say 48-year-old William Lisek and 36-year-old Shaline Pepperman were listed on Erie Top Ten most wanted. When … [Read more...]
