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...]
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...]
