The Chautauqua Belle (courtesy of www.facebook.com/ChautauquaBelle)MAYVILLE - The most famous vessel on Chautauqua Lake ran into a problem over the weekend that resulted in more than 70 passengers having to be rescued. Early Saturday night at … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Charges Two with Burglary
Joshua Link and Kevin WearyMAYVILLE - Two men have been arrested following an investigation into a series of burglaries throughout Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says 25 year-old Joshua Link of Fredonia and 50 year-old … [Read more...]
Two Sent to Hospital Following Car-Buggy Accident in Poland
A Buggy was significantly damaged after being hit by a car on Quaint Rd. Friday, Aug. 28, 2015.POLAND, NY - An Amish family is recovering from injuries sustained after their horse and buggy was hit by a distracted driver at approximately 11:00 a.m. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Rocky’s Owner Goes on Record, Requests Policy Changes for Dealing with Loose Dogs
MAYVILLE - Members of the Chautauqua County Legislature learned more about the incident surrounding the shooting death of Rocky - a 10 year old boxer - by a member of the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. On Wednesday night the legislature held … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Jamestown Resident Plans to Speak to Legislature Following Shooting of His Dog
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be holding its monthly meeting Wednesday night in Mayville and lawmaker could see a large turnout from local pet owners and animal rights activists. Joe Donisi, a Jamestown resident whose dog Rocky … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Woman Faces Welfare Fraud Charges
MAYVILLE - A joint investigation into welfare fraud has led to seven felony charges against a Dunkirk woman. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, 51-year-old Marcia Brown allegedly lied about employment income and unemployment … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting of City Resident’s Dog by Deputy
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the recent shooting of a resident’s dog by a sheriff’s deputy, but it appears unlikely any punishment or even change in policy will come from the incident. The Jamestown Post … [Read more...]
Mayville Man Charged Following Burglary Investigation
MAYVILLE - A Mayville man has been charged following a burglary incident that took place this past weekend at the Chautauqua Harbor House Restaurant. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says the burglary took place between Saturday night and … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Faces Rape Charges
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man has been arrested on charges related to second degree rape. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says 20 year old Justin Putt of the Spanish Gates Apartment has been charged with three counts of second degree rape in … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Deputy Shoots City Resident’s Dog After Feeling ‘Threatened’ by the Animal
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown family is demanding justice from the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office after their dog was shot and killed while a deputy was serving papers to a neighbor. Jamestown resident Joe Donisi posted on Facebook that he working … [Read more...]
