A house was destroyed by a fire just outside Jamestown late Sunday night. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office reports that the fire was called in just after 11:00 p.m. on Sunday at 1619 Forest Avenue Extension. Busti Fire Department … [Read more...]
Inmate Who Escaped Work Detail Charged
The inmate who walked away from a work detail has been charged in that incident. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says 44-year old Ralph Patterson has been charged with third degree escape. Patterson was part of a work crew at the … [Read more...]
Inmate Captured After Escaping Work Detail
An inmate who walked away from a work detail has been captured. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said the incident happened Monday morning in the town of Ellery. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, several law enforcement agencies … [Read more...]
Person Of Interest Named In Murder of Patricia Fairbanks in 1972
A person of interest has been identified in the homicide of a Jamestown girl in the 1970s. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in gathering more information about the murder of 14-year old Patricia … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Begins Code Blue Warnings For the Winter Season
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services has begun issuing code blue warnings for the winter season This warning is triggered when temperatures reach 32 degrees or lower, including wind chill, and requires shelter … [Read more...]
Fire Destroys Colony Motel In Ellicott
A fire at The Colony Motel in the town of Ellicott destroyed the building Tuesday morning. Celoron Fire Chief Jamison Justham said crews arrived at the scene of 620 Fairmount Avenue at 5:30 a.m. to find fire in the back of the motel. He said 15 … [Read more...]
County Sheriff Presents New Program Aimed At Reducing Recidivism
Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone has announced a new program at the County Jail aimed at reducing recidivism in inmates. The program is called I.G.N.I.T.E. which stands for "Inmate Growth Naturally and Intentionally Through Education." It … [Read more...]
County Sheriff’s Office Not Endorsing Fundraising Promotion By U.S. Deputy Sheriff’s Association
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is not endorsing a recent fundraising promotion by the the U.S. Deputy Sheriff's Association. The Sheriff's Office said they do not and have not received assistance from this organization. The Office added … [Read more...]
Health Alert Issued in Chautauqua County After Spike in Suspected Drug Overdose Deaths
Chautauqua County officials are issuing a health alert after a spike in suspected overdose deaths. The Chautauqua County Health Department, the Department of Mental Hygiene, Jamestown Police Department, and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office … [Read more...]
Wendel Signs Emergency Order Blocking Relocation of Homeless From NYC
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has signed a second Emergency Order to block a New York City program from relocating people to Chautauqua County. The order, titled "Local State of Emergency, Emergency Order No. 2 on Sustainable Migration," … [Read more...]
