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...]
Lawmakers Unlikely to Act on Proposed JPD-Sheriff’s Office Consolidation Plan
JAMESTOWN - Despite years of meetings, negotiations and over $200,000 in state money spent to complete a study and plan-of-action, it appears an intermunicipal agreement involving the Jamestown Police Department and the Chautauqua County Sheriff's … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Deputies Respond to Incident Involving Despondent Person
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Deputies are being credited with helping to save the life of a despondent individual during an incident Saturday afternoon in the Town of Chautauqua. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were called to … [Read more...]
Search Continues for Missing Boater on Chautauqua Lake
LAKEWOOD - Local authorities are still looking for a missing boater who was believed to be on Chautauqua Lake Saturday afternoon. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says 47 year-old Timothy Yocum of Falconer was believed to have taken his boat … [Read more...]
Motorcyclist Crashes After Allegedly Fleeing from Police
ELLERY - An unidentified 30-year-old man was involved in a motorcycle crash on Route 430 early Wednesday morning after allegedly fleeing from police. Chautauqua County Sheriff's Deputies say they tried to stop the motorcyclist after he committed … [Read more...]
Sheriff First on the Scene of Busti Fire, Ruled Accidental
BUSTI - Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe Gerace was the first official on the scene of a fire that broke out Tuesday Morning on Hunt Road in the town of Busti. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, the fire at 735 Hunt Road broke out … [Read more...]
Bemus Point Man Arrested for Possessing Vehicles Reported Stolen in Ohio, Pennsylvania
MAYVILLE - A Bemus Point man was sent to the county lock up late last week for allegedly purchasing vehicles with bad checks. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office say 29-year-old Matthew Mecusker was arrested after a two-week investigation that … [Read more...]
Panama Man Held on $1 Million Cash Bail Following Investigation into Sex Offense with Minors
MAYVILLE - A Panama man is in the county jail on a million dollars bail connected to the rape and committing a sex act with two minors. The Chautauqua County Sheriff Office says 50 year-old Frederick Antill Jr. of Niobe Road was arraigned in the … [Read more...]
