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...]
County Legislature Approves Budget with No Tax Increase
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has unanimously approved a 2018 budget that contains no tax increase. During last night’s meeting, lawmakers approved a revised $234 million spending plan that contains a slight tax decrease of $0.04 … [Read more...]
Sheriff Requests Legislature Not Cut Funding in 2018 Proposed Budget
MAYVILLE - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe Gerace was making the case Wednesday for funding in the 2018 county budget that lawmakers are considering cutting. During Wednesday’s Public Safety Committee … [Read more...]
Sheriff Gerace Warns About Potential Tragic-Event Related Scams
MAYVILLE - In the wake of Sunday's tragic event in Las Vegas, the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office warns computer users to be watchful for various malicious cyber activity targeting both victims and potential donors. Residents should exercise … [Read more...]
Clymer Teacher Charged with Child Endangerment Following Alleged Relationship with Student
CLYMER - A local teacher faces a charge of child endangerment after the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said she had an inappropriate relationship with a student. According to a media release from the sheriff's office, it received a complaint … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged with Rape, Sent to Jail on $25,000 Bail
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is reporting the arrest of a Jamestown man in connection to an alleged sexual assault that took place over a year ago. According to a release from the sheriff's office, investigators received a … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Union Endorses Borrello for County Executive
JAMESTOWN - The Republican candidate in this year’s Chautauqua County Executive race has received the support of the union representing Jamestown Police Department officers. On Tuesday the George Borello Campaign announced that the Kendall Club … [Read more...]
