FALCONER - Route 60 will finally be seeing some upgrades to address safety concerns that have led to countless accidents and more than 80 fatalities the past 45 years. Senator Cathy Young and Assemblyman Andrew Goodell joined several local … [Read more...]
Senator Young Presents Medals to Two Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Deputies for Heroic, Life-SavingAct
MAYVILLE - Sen. Cathy Young (R-Olean) was in Mayville Tuesday for the Presentation of two New York State Senate Liberty Medals to Two Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Deputies. Young joined County Sheriff Joe Gerace and County Executive Vince Horrigan, … [Read more...]
Stepped Up DWI Enforcement Planned for St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
MAVYILLE - Friday is St. Patricks Day and there’s a lot of fun and entertainment scheduled for the whole weekend across Chautauqua County, but those who plan to celebrate are being reminded to do so responsibly. Chautauqua County police agencies … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Continues Search for Escaped Prisoner
MAYVILLE - The manhunt for an escaped prisoner who was appearing in Town of Charlotte Court late Tuesday morning continues. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office says it has yet to locate 34 year-old Jacob Raynor of Sinclairville. Raynor was … [Read more...]
Sheriff Deputies Recognized for Life-Saving Response Following Motorcycle Crash
MAYVILLE - Two Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies received commendations from the County Legislature during Wednesday night's voting session. Deputies Jason Beichner and Christopher Howlett were recognized for their emergency response to a … [Read more...]
Retirement Option for Sheriff Deputies Goes from 25 to 20 Years Following Approval of New Contract
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature voted 12 to 7 Wednesday night in favor of a new 5-year collective bargaining agreement for both the Sheriff's Deputies and the Sheriff's Lieutenants. The new contract includes no wage increase in 2017; a … [Read more...]
Stepped Up Holiday DWI Enforcement Begins Friday in Chautauqua County, New York State
MAYVILLE - The holiday season is upon us and that means there will be plenty of events and activities taking place throughout the region to celebrate the season with friends and family. But for people planning to indulge in alcoholic beverages … [Read more...]
Drivers Urged to Use Caution During Winter Conditions
MAYVILLE - With the arrival of the first snowfall for this winter season, Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan and Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph Gerace are reminding drivers to please use caution this winter. “Every year it seems like … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Announces Stepped Up DWI Enforcement During Halloween Weekend
MAYVILLE - Halloween weekend has arrived and there are plenty of events and activities for people of all ages. However, anyone who will be out celebrating is reminded that they should being doing it responsibly. Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, Silver Creek School, Mourns Loss of Deputy
PORTLAND - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of its own. Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe Gerace announced Thursday that 50 year-old Deputy Kevin Link died Wednesday during an off-duty medical emergency while … [Read more...]
