MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is reminding all snowmobilers to be cautious when they are out riding this winter season. That includes making sure riders are paying attention to the signage that is placed on the trails by … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam Targeting Grandparents
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph Gerace is warning County residents to be cautious of recent telephone-based scams in the county. One of those scams is called the “Grandparent Scam” which involves a phone call from someone pretending to … [Read more...]
Sheriff Gerace Announces New Patrol Car and Design
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies will soon begin driving new vehicles with a new color and graphics design. According to Sheriff Joe Gerace, the first new patrol vehicle was put into service last week. "For over a decade, the … [Read more...]
Jadlowski Indicted on Manslaughter Charge in Connection to Fatal Hunting Incident
JAMESTOWN - The Sherman man who authorities say shot and killed his neighbor while hunting the day before Thanksgiving has been indicted on a manslaughter charge. On Thursday Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson and County Sheriff … [Read more...]
Update on Fatal Shooting in Sherman Expected Thursday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - The public will likely find out later today whether or not charges will be filed against the Sherman hunter who shot and killed his neighbor while out hunting early in the evening on the day before Thanksgiving. The Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Hunter Charged After Firing Rifle at Pickup Truck
NORTH HARMONY - An Ohio man is facing charges after firing a rifle at a pickup truck he reportedly mistook for a deer. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says 26-year-old Marvin Miller of Middlefield, Ohio fired a round at the truck at about … [Read more...]
Sherman Woman Fatally Shot After Being Mistaken for Deer by Hunter
SHERMAN, NY -The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting accident that took place early Wednesday night near 2998 Armenian Road. According to the sheriff's office media release, deputies and the Sherman Fire Department … [Read more...]
Brocton Man Charged with Arson Following Investigation into Oct. 7 Incident
BROCTON - A Brocton man has been charged with Arson following an investigation by the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Deputies say the water pump house at New Horizons Trailer Park on Route 5 in Brocton suffered severe damage from a … [Read more...]
City Man Jailed on Drug Charges Following Weekend Traffic Stop in Bemus Point
BEMUS POINT - A Jamestown man was sent to the county jail over the weekend after a traffic stop in Bemus Point turned up various drugs as well as cash. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office say 49-year-old Jeffrey Myers was taken into custody … [Read more...]
Route 394 in Town of Poland Closed to Traffic Following Multi-vehicle Accident
FALCONER - A portion of Route 394 between Falconer and Kennedy was closed to traffic on Friday following a four-vehicle crash. Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies say 21 year-old Nicholas Hettenbaugh of Kennedy was operating a farm semi-truck … [Read more...]
