MAYVILLE - Authorities from the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Attorney's office say they've arrested two men they believe are connected to the shooting death of Mary Whitaker, the 61-year-old Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra violinist. … [Read more...]
Victim in Westfield Homicide May Have Interrupted Burglary in Progress
UPDATE (2:50 p.m., Aug. 22, 2014): Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph Gerace and District Attorney David Foley will hold a press conference in Mayville at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 for all available media regarding the homicide. More details on the case … [Read more...]
Sheriff Releases Name of Westfield Homicide Victim
MAYVILLE - Sheriff Joseph A. Gerace announced today the name of the victim of a homicide on Wednesday, October 20, 2014 in the Town of Westfield as 61-year-old Mary E. Whitaker of 8448 Titus Road in that town and also of New York City. No other … [Read more...]
County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Homicide in Westfield
WESTFIELD - Chautauqua County sheriff deputies are investigating a reported homicide that was discovered Wednesday afternoon in the town of Westfield. The sheriff’s office has yet to send out a media release on the investigation, but a report from … [Read more...]
House Fire Claims Life of Ripley Resident
RIPLEY - A house fire Tuesday afternoon in Ripley has claimed the life of one person who lived in the home. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says fire crews from Ripley were called to a home at 108 W. Main St. shortly after 4 p.m. to respond to … [Read more...]
City Council Approves More Funding for Police Consolidation Study, Okays Labor Contract with City Administration Union
JAMESTOWN - The effort to look into the consolidation of the Jamestown Police Department and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office will be moving forward. The Jamestown City Council Monday night approved a resolution for the city to continue to … [Read more...]
JCC to Host Disaster Preparedness Drill on Wednesday
JAMESTOWN - Several area emergency management agencies are collaborating with Jamestown Community College to conduct a disaster preparedness drill on the Jamestown Campus on Wednesday, July 30. The activity will provide JCC personnel with an … [Read more...]
Nine Local Fire Departments Receive Federal Funding to Upgrade Communication System
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have announced more than $360,000 in federal funding for nine fire departments in Chautauqua County. The Lakewood Fire Department applied for this funding on behalf of the … [Read more...]
Four Men in Custody Following Investigation into Tuesday Morning Burglary and Shooting
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police have now charged four men in connection to a home invasion that included gunfire being exchanged between one of the suspects and city police. However, investigators say as many as three other individuals could still be on … [Read more...]
City Police Investigate Overnight Officer-Involved Shooting; Search Continues for Suspects
JAMESTOWN (July 1, 2014 - 6:05 a.m.) - Members of the Jamestown Police Department are investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place early Tuesday morning on the city's east side. According to Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, … [Read more...]
