Two separate fires over the weekend in Jamestown and the Town of Poland have claimed the lives of two individuals. A Jamestown man has lost his life early Sunday morning following a fire on the city's south side. The Jamestown Police Department … [Read more...]
Bemus Point Man Charged For Possession of Electronic Stun Guns, Drugs
MAYVILLE - A Bemus Point man was arrested in Mayville early Thursday morning after police reportedly found two stun guns and a large amount of drugs inside his vehicle. Sheriff Deputies pulled over 41 year-old Gary Hannold II around 3:45 a.m. near … [Read more...]
Sinclairville Woman Charged with Assisting Escaped Prisoner
SINCLAIRVILLE - The wife of the Sinclairville man who escaped from police custody during a court appearance earlier this month is now in jail for allegedly aiding and abetting her husband, along with drug-related charges. The Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Stepped Up DWI Enforcement Planned for St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
MAVYILLE - Friday is St. Patricks Day and there’s a lot of fun and entertainment scheduled for the whole weekend across Chautauqua County, but those who plan to celebrate are being reminded to do so responsibly. Chautauqua County police agencies … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Locates Escaped Prison, Returns Him to Custody
SINCLAIRVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office has finally captured the Sinclairville man who escaped from custody last week during an appearance in Town of Charlotte Court. Sheriff Joe Gerace says deputies and State Parole officers found … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Continues Search for Escaped Prisoner
MAYVILLE - The manhunt for an escaped prisoner who was appearing in Town of Charlotte Court late Tuesday morning continues. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office says it has yet to locate 34 year-old Jacob Raynor of Sinclairville. Raynor was … [Read more...]
Authorities Search for Inmate Who Escaped During Court Appearance
CHARLOTTE - An inmate from the Chautauqua County jail is on the loose after making the slip from a Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Deputy during a court appearance in the town of Charlotte. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says 34 year-old Jacob … [Read more...]
Regional Solutions the Focus in 2017, but Public Safety Consolidation Between Jamestown and County Remains Elusive
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan will be focusing a lot on regional solutions and shared services during his final year on the job. On Wednesday night Horrigan delivered his 2017 State of the County message to the legislature, … [Read more...]
Bemus Point Main Jailed for Possession of Illegal Firearms, DWI
ELLERY - A Bemus Point man faces multiple charges after a car crash Saturday morning in the town of Ellery near Sinclairville. Chautauqua County sheriff’s deputies say the crash occurred just before 2 a.m. on Route 380 at Pickard Rd. … [Read more...]
Fatal Crash Claims Life of Lakewood Resident
SINCAIRVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash that took place Monday morning on Route 60 just outside of Sinclairville, involving a tour bus and another vehicle. The accident happened just before 9 a.m. in … [Read more...]
