DUNKIRK - A Dunkirk woman has pleaded not guilty to the charge of second degree murder in connection to the shooting incident that took place Thursday night in the north county city. The Post-Journal say 28-year-old Rebecca Ruiz entered the plea … [Read more...]
Erie Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison Following Assault, Car Jacking Conviction
BUFFALO - An Erie man involved in a 2015 carjacking in Dunkirk will spend 12 years in state prison. Acting U.S. Attorney James Kennedy, Jr. announced that 21 year-old Michael Gonzalez-Colon received his sentence Monday in U.S. District Court. … [Read more...]
Local Police Warn of Especially Dangerous Heroin Following Several North County Overdoses
MAYVILLE - The Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force, in conjunction with the Village of Fredonia Police Department, Dunkirk Police Department and the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office are investigating several heroin related over doses that have … [Read more...]
Nine Dunkirk Residents Arrested Following Drug Raid
DUNKIRK - Nine people were taken into custody for methamphetamine and heroin-related crimes following a raid in Dunkirk. Dunkirk City Police say the raid took place at 36 W. Fourth St. Thursday afternoon. During the raid, eight individuals were … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged For Selling Cocaine to Undercover Police
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man faces charges after he allegedly sold cocaine to under cover police. Members of the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force (STRDTF) say 30-year-old Michael Haight of Jamestown was arrested Saturday on an outstanding … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Man Dies After Crashing Vehicle During Police Chase
DUNKIRK - State police in Fredonia say a Dunkirk man died Thursday night after crashing his car while fleeing from police. According to a police report, State Troopers received information on 23 year-old Bryan A. Willis from the City of Dunkirk … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Co. Sheriff’s Office Receives $44,000 for New Fingerprinting Equipment
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced nearly $710,000 in state grants to 51 police departments and sheriffs’ offices across the state - including here in Chautauqua County - for the purchase of electronic fingerprinting equipment. This new … [Read more...]
Six Charged Following Investigation into Cocaine Distribution Ring
DUNKIRK - Six people in northern Chautauqua County are facing federal charges stemming from a drug trafficking ring in Dunkirk. According to the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force, via the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, the six men were … [Read more...]
Three Charged Following Discovery of Meth Lab in Dunkirk
DUNKIRK - Another methamphetamine lab in Chautauqua County has landed three in jail. According to the Chautauqua county sheriff’s office, 48 year old William Tolbert, 32 year old Barry Mead, and 22 year old Kelsie Briggs have all been charged in … [Read more...]
BREAKING NEWS: Jamestown Police Locate Dunkirk Man Wanted in Connection to Shooting
JAMESTOWN - Officers with the Jamestown Police Department have captured a Dunkirk man wanted in connection to a shooting that took place last weekend in the north county city. According to a media release sent out Friday morning by the JPD, … [Read more...]
