CHERRY CREEK - A Brocton man was flown to an Erie Hospital after he was run over by a snowmobile Thursday afternoon. Chautauqua County Sheriff deputies say 44 year-old James Karalus was riding his snowmobile on a trail near Thorton Rd. in the town … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Responds to Fatal Drug Overdose in Ellery
ELLERY - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office responded to a fatal drug overdose on Wednesday. According to a media release sent out by the sheriff's office, deputies were called to a home in the Town of Ellery at about 9:44 a.m. for a suspected … [Read more...]
Project Lifesaver Program to Help Locate Missing Residents with Cognitive Conditions
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office has initiated a new program that will help provide timely response to help locate missing adults and children who wander due to Autism, Alzheimer’s, traumatic brain injuries or other related cognitive … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Snowmobile Accident in French Creek
FRENCH CREEK, NY - A Panama man has died and a Pennsylvania man is in critical condition following a head on snowmobile accident that took place late Saturday night in French Creek. Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies say 25 year-old Mathew … [Read more...]
Tuesday Accident on Harris Hill Claims Life of Gerry Woman
ELLICOTT - A Gerry woman has died following a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Harris Hill Rd. in the town of Ellicott Tuesday afternoon. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office say 35 year-old Jill Hamrick died as a result of injuries … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi: February 2016 Interview
Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016 (Part 1) and Thursday, Feb. 9 (Part 2). MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE For WRFA's February interview with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, public affairs director Jason Sample reviews the mayor's 2016 State … [Read more...]
Two Illegal Immigrants Taken into Custody During Traffic Stop in Elllington
ELLINGTON, NY - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office took two illegal immigrants into custody early this morning following a traffic stop in the town of Ellington. Sheriff Deputies stopped a vehicle on W. Main St. in the town of Ellington at … [Read more...]
Four Facing Drug Charges Following Parole Check in North Harmony
NORTH HARMONY - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is reporting the arrest of four individuals following a parole check on Thursday, Jan. 21. Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies and New York State Parole checked a residence on Wall St. in the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged Following Drug Investigation
JAMESTOWN - Local police have made another arrest in their fight against the selling of heroin in the area. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says 41 year-old Juan A. Perez Aponte was arrested last week on a warrant at his Ellicott St. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged with Burglary, DWAI
BEMUS POINT - New York State Police arrested a Jamestown man on Tuesday for allegedly burglarizing a home in Bemus Point. According to a police report, 23 year-old Richard Rolfe was arrested after authorities responded to a report of a … [Read more...]
