A tornado damaged several homes in northern Chautauqua County on Wednesday afternoon. County Executive PJ Wendel described the event in the Forestville area as “tornadic activity,” "There are some definite paths, some significant damage to homes. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Woman Dies in Silver Creek Crash
A Jamestown woman died following a car crash in Silver Creek on Friday morning. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said deputies received a report of a serious accident on Dennison Road at 6:47 a.m. Friday. An investigation found that a car … [Read more...]
Gun Violence Down 28% For First Part of 2024 in NYS
Gun violence is down 28% for the first part of 2024 in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the data that was reported by police departments participating in the state’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative. The 28% decline … [Read more...]
CARES Community Connection Event Set for June 17 in Jamestown
A CARES Community Connection Event will take place June 17 in Jamestown. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and Chautauqua CARES Program are sponsoring the event that will run from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the James Prendergast … [Read more...]
Name of Jamestown Woman Killed in North Harmony Car Crash Released
The name of the Jamestown woman killed in a one-car crash on Tuesday has been released. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said the SUV driven by 19-year old Victoria Smith of Lakewood went off Route 394 near Carpenter Pringle Road in the town … [Read more...]
Bomb Threats Leads To Persell Middle School Evacuation
Persell Middle School was evacuated Wednesday following a bomb threat. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker issued a statement yesterday saying the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and Jamestown Police were made aware of … [Read more...]
Woman Dies In Rollover Accident on Rt 394 in North Harmony
A woman died following an car crash on Route 394 in the town of North Harmony Tuesday night. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said they were called to Route 394 near Carpenter Pringle Road at 6:49 p.m. for a single car rollover … [Read more...]
Teenager Injured in Motorcycle Accident
A teenager was injured in a motorcycle accident in the town of Kiantone Wednesday night. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said they responded to Route 62 just before 8:30 p.m. A 17-year old male was taken to by helicopter to an area hospital … [Read more...]
Faith & Blue Event Set for May 11
The Chautauqua County Sheriffs, Jamestown Police and the Blackwell Baby Cafe will hold a Faith and Blue event on May 11. The Touch-A-Truck event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at Jackson-Taylor Park. It will … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Receives $100,000 for Abducted, Missing, Murdered, and Unidentified Women’s Initiative
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office will receive $100,000 for its Abducted, Missing, Murdered, and Unidentified Women’s Initiative. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the federal funding as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of … [Read more...]
