MAYVILLE - An increase in drug overdoses, and drug overdose deaths, are being reported in communities across the nation during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Such an increase is also occurring in Chautauqua County. According to the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
High Risk of Overdose continues in Chautauqua County
45 reported overdoses in March - 2 fatal - MEDIA RELEASE - MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS) is warning people that there has been a spike in overdoses in the past month, and that may be a sign … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chemical Dependency Advocate Rick Huber July 2019 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing on Thursday, July 25, 2019. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with local advocate Rick Huber to get his thoughts on the current state of chemical dependency in the community as well as what more … [Read more...]
Two Arrested Following Investigation into Complaints of Drug Activity on City’s North Side
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department arrested two men Thursday afternoon following an investigation into complaints of drug activity at a residence on the north side of town. Police say 32-year-old Ryan Stills and 55-year-old Warren Dinkens … [Read more...]
City Police Arrest Man for Possessing Fentanyl While Serving Bench Warrent
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man was arrested for possessing a fentanyl-methamphetamine mixture and a large amount of cash while serving a bench warrant. City police say 24-year-old Jesse Nahrebeski was wanted for failure to appear on a driving while … [Read more...]
Olean Woman Pleads Guilty to Homicide in Connection to Heroin-Related Death
OLEAN - An Olean woman has pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide for selling heroin that led to the death of another person. The Olean-Times Herold is reporting that 27 year-old Chelsea Lyons pleaded guilty Monday in Cattaraugus County … [Read more...]
Governor Announces Six-Point Plan to Address State’s Heroin and Opioid Crisis
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to create recovery high schools aimed at helping students recovering from addiction finish their education while staying clean. On Tuesday the governor rolled out a six-point plan that he says will combat every … [Read more...]
Hochul Calls on Three-Pronged Approach to Battle Heroin and Opioid Epidemic
BUFFALO - As prescription opioids and heroin continue to take a tragic toll on too many Americans and their families, U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul Jr. joined with the Drug Enforcement Administration on Monday for the start of Prescription Opioid … [Read more...]
Two Charged with Drug Possession Following Traffic Stop
SHERMAN - A Mayville Man and a Corry, Pennsylvania man each face drug-related charges after been arrested last Saturday in Sherman. New York State Police say a vehicle driven by 32 year-old Charles Kennedy was pulled over Saturday afternoon on … [Read more...]
Jamestown Residents Charged with Possession of Fentanyl
JAMESTOWN - Two Jamestown residents are in police custody for alleged possession of a highly addictive form of prescription pain medication. Jamestown police say 25 year-old Luis Moreno and 24 year-old Kristen Trippy were inside an apartment at … [Read more...]
