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Mina Man Killed In Shooting Incident With Sheriff’s Deputies

June 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Mina man was killed by a Sheriff’s Deputy Wednesday afternoon. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that deputies were called to 2900 Mina French Creek Road for a domestic incident. Upon arrival, deputies encountered 66-year old Mark … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Mark Bemis, Town of Mina

Chautauqua County Agencies Receiving Nearly $850,000 To Reduce Domestic Violence

June 3, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County agencies will receive nearly $850,000 to reduce domestic violence. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the record $20.2 million investment in 17 counties that will allow the State Division of Criminal Justice Services to support 87 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Chautauqua County Probation Department, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Domestic Violence, Jamestown Police Department, Kathy Hochul, New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Salvation Army Anew Center, Statewide Targeted Reductions in Intimate Partner Violence initiative, STRIVE Initiative

Sheriff’s Office Launch Two Programs To Help Officers Assist People With Special Needs

April 17, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is starting two programs to give officers tools for assisting people with special needs. Sheriff Jim Quattrone said the “Friends of Sheriff” initiative is about “building trust and promoting safety,” while … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Blue Envelope Program, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Friends of Sheriff Initiative, Jim Quattrone, National Autism Association, Victor Perez, World Autism Month

Two Ohio Women Arrested For Bringing Meth Into Chautauqua County

April 7, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two Akron, Ohio women have been arrested for trafficking meth into Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that County Narcotics Investigators assisted the Drug Enforcement Agency with the arrest of 26-year old Celina Serva … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Celina Serva, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Drug Enforcement Agency, drug trafficking, Jamestown Police Department, Leslie Carnes, methamphetamine, Town of Ellicott Court, U.S. District Court

Panama Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty

March 3, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A Panama woman has been charged with animal cruelty. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that deputies were dispatched to Niobe Road just before noon on Sunday, February 2 on a report of animal cruelty. An investigation found that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Animal Cruelty, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Heather Carlson, North Harmony Town Court, Panama

Petition Process For 2025 Elections Has Begun

February 26, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The petitioning process for the 2025 election cycle has begun. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections and Sheriff’s Office advise residents that candidates and volunteers will be going door-to-door to collect signatures needed to secure a place … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2025 election, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Luz Torres, Nacole Ellis

Jamestown Woman Sentenced To 12 Years For Sex Trafficking

February 6, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown woman has been sentenced in Federal Court for her role in sex trafficking. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 27-year old Jasmin Osteen, who was convicted of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of a minor, was sentenced to serve … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Department of Homeland Security, Douglas Penrose, Erin Keegan, Human Sex Trafficking, Jamestown Police Department, Jasmin Osteen, John Sinatra Jr., Trini Ross, U.S. District Court

Dunkirk Man Pleads Guilty to Labor Trafficking, Kidnapping Charges

February 5, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Dunkirk man has pleaded guilty in Federal Court to labor trafficking and kidnapping charges. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 33-year old Augusto Mateo Francisco is guilty of two counts of forced labor, and one count of transportation of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Augusto Mateo Francisco, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Department of Homeland Security, Douglas Penrose, Erin Keegan, Trini Ross, U.S. District Court

Five Arrested Following Camp Street Ext. Raid

January 30, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Five people have been arrested following a raid on a Camp Street Extension home. Jamestown Police report they attempted to stop a vehicle leaving 2200 Camp Street Extension just before noon on Monday. The driver, 32-year old Dylan Abbey, failed to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Christopher W. Smith, Dunkirk Police Department, Dylan Abbey, Ellicott Police Department, Jacklyn Webb, Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force, Jamestown Police, Jamestown Police Department, John J. Lisciandro, Kenneth Wynn, Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force

Sheriff, County Courts Warn Of Scam Phone Calls

January 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and Chautauqua County Courts have been made aware of several scam phone calls received by local residents. These phone calls falsely identify as a member of the Sheriff's Office and threaten to arrest people … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Phone Scam

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