The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office has identified one of the bodies found in the town of Portland at the end of September as a missing Buffalo woman. The other set of remains is still awaiting identification, but Sheriff Jim Quattrone said … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office to Provide Update on Discovery of Human Remains in Portland Last Week
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office will be providing an update this morning on the discovery of human remains in Portland last month. A hiker on the Chautauqua Rails to Trails path in Portland was searching for her lost keys when police say … [Read more...]
County Legislature Unanimously Approves Deputy Sheriff’s Contract
The Chautauqua County Legislature approved new contract with the Deputy Sheriff's Association last night. The agreement is for January 1st, 2022 through December 31st, 2025. It includes a 3% wage increase in 2022 and 2023. A 2.5%wage increase in … [Read more...]
County Sheriff’s Office Announces Results of Memorial Day Crackdown
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office reported a total of 117 vehicles were stopped, arrests made, or summonses issued during the STOP-DWI Memorial Day campaign. The crackdown began Friday, May 28th and continued through Tuesday, June 1st. This … [Read more...]
Officials Urge People to Be Safe this Memorial Day Weekend
Officials are urging people to be safe this Memorial Day weekend. County Sheriff Jim Quattrone announced the “STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign for Memorial Day and Weekend.” The campaign will take place from May 28th until June 1st. … [Read more...]
Rally and Protest Events in Jamestown Remain Peaceful
JAMESTOWN - There were two rallies that took place in Jamestown on Sunday as part of the series of national protests taking place across the country. The days of protests were triggered by the death of George Floyd, a black man who died when a white … [Read more...]
County Health Officials Urge Residents to Remain Vigilant Against COVID-19 During Reopening Process
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Officials are providing more details and information regarding the gradual reopening of the local economy, including urging the community to remain vigilant and continue social distancing guidelines during the novel … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Public Defender Ned Barone Discusses Criminal Justice Reform
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County Public Defender Ned Barone to get his take on the state's new Criminal Justice reform measures that will be going … [Read more...]
Authorities Urge Caution When Engaging in Activities on Frozen Water
MAYVILLE - County Sheriff Jim Quattrone and public safety agencies throughout Chautauqua County urge the public to exercise caution when engaging in winter sports activities on or around our many recently frozen bodies of water. While the recent … [Read more...]
