BEMUS POINT - A Bemus Point man has been arrested and charged with unlawfully growing marijuana after an investigation by the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force. According the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office, 58 year-old James Gatto of … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Man Charged After Threatening Others with Handgun in Portland
PORTLAND - A Dunkirk man was charged early Sunday morning with criminal possession of a weapon and menacing after allegedly being involved in an incident in the town of Portland. Sheriff Deputies were called to Thayer Rd. just before 3:15 a.m. … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Announces Stepped Up DWI Enforcement During Halloween Weekend
MAYVILLE - Halloween weekend has arrived and there are plenty of events and activities for people of all ages. However, anyone who will be out celebrating is reminded that they should being doing it responsibly. Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe … [Read more...]
Mayville Man Charged with Sexual Misconduct with a Minor
MAYVILLE - A Mayville man who worked as a school bus driver for a local school district has been arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with a minor. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says 46 year-old Charles Heilman was arrested at his home … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, Silver Creek School, Mourns Loss of Deputy
PORTLAND - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of its own. Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe Gerace announced Thursday that 50 year-old Deputy Kevin Link died Wednesday during an off-duty medical emergency while … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged for Selling Meth in North Harmony
NORTH HARMONY - A Jamestown man has been arrested for selling a large amount of methamphetamine to undercover police. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says that members of the Southern Tier Region Drug Task Force arrested 61 year-old James … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged with DWI Following Monday Night Crash
JAMESTOWN - A Panama resident who was involved in a motor vehicle crash Monday night has been arrested on a felony DWI charge. Sheriff deputies say 53 year-old Hipolito Pacheco was driving along Swede Rd. just after 9:30 Monday night and was … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged Following Road Rage Incident with Local School Bus
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man faces multiple charges after an investigation found he was allegedly involved in an apparent road rage incident with a local school bus. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says 49 year-old Kevin Burch of Jamestown … [Read more...]
One Person Killed, Four Others Injured in Car-Buggy Crash in Harmony
HARMONY - Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies are continuing an investigation into a fatal crash that took place late Thursday afternoon involving a vehicle and an Amish buggy. The sheriff's office says the crash took place just before 5 p.m. in … [Read more...]
Haffa Pleads Not Guilty to Charges Related to Attempted Murder of Deputy
MAYVILLE – The Cheektowaga man who allegedly attempted to kill a Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputy earlier this month has pleaded not guilty to related charges in Chautauqua County Court. On Monday, 21-year-old Justin Haffa was arraigned on charges … [Read more...]
