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...]
Victim in Westfield Attempted Murder-Suicide in Dies from Her Injuries
ERIE, PA - The victim of the alleged attempted murder - suicide that took place last Thursday in Town of Westfield has reportedly died from her injuries. According to media reports, 29 year-old Nicole Sheehan of Lancaster died Friday afternoon at … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Investigates Attempted Murder-Suicide in Westfield
WESTFIELD - One person is dead and another is in critical condition following attempted Murder and subsequent Suicide in the town of Westfield. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, the incident took place early Thursday morning on … [Read more...]
Pre-Trial Hearing for Carroll Double Homicide Continues in Mayville
MAYVILLE - Another pre-trial hearing for one of the four men accused of killing Gordon and Joyce Skinner of Frewsburg took place Thursday in Chautauqua County Court. According to an article Friday in the Jamestown Post-Journal, three people – all … [Read more...]
Gerry Man Faces Charges Related to Animal Cruelty After Killing Neighbor’s Dog
GERRY - A Gerry man is facing charges related to animal cruelty after he shot and killed his neighbor’s dog, then buried it without informing the owner. Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies were called to a home on Damon Hill Rd. in Gerry last … [Read more...]
Investigation Results in Arrest of Two More Heroin Dealers
JAMESTOWN - Two more people have been arrested on drug charges as local police continue to crackdown on the growing problem of heroin in the community. According to the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force, the arrest of 51 year-old Jose … [Read more...]
Man Killed in Carroll Farming Accident
ORIGINALLY POSTED: 8:13 a.m. UPDATED: 9:28 a.m. with correct last name of deceased provided. CARROLL - A farming accident has claimed the life of a man in the town of Carroll. Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies say 37 year-old Michael McCray … [Read more...]
