ELLERY - A Lakewood man could be facing charges for Driving while intoxicated after being involved in a fatal two-vehicle crash Friday night in the town of Ellery. The Chautauqua County Sheriff Office says the crash took place around 9 p.m. Friday … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Sheriff, Staff Complete Basic EMT Training
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph A. Gerace – along with three deputies, a deputy sheriff sergeant, and a corrections sergeant - were recently certified as New York State Basic-EMT’s. The Sheriff’s Office now has 13 law enforcement EMT's … [Read more...]
Legislature to Act on Resolution to Send Inmates to Wyoming County Jail
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will hold its monthly voting session Wednesday with a very light agenda. Among the items the legislature will take action on is a resolution that would allow inmates from the Chautauqua County jail to … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Announces New Member to County Jail Staff
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Jail has a new member on its staff to help with locating prison contraband. Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe Gerace says a new K-9 has joined to staff at the jail. He says Laelaps is a flat-coated female retriever who … [Read more...]
STOP-DWI Enforcement Crackdown Runs from July 1 through July 4
MAYVILLE - One of the biggest holidays of the year has arrived. With this year’s Fourth of July falling on a Monday, it makes for a long holiday weekend and there’s sure to be plenty of events and activities for all to enjoy over the next few … [Read more...]
Conewango Valley Man Presumed Drowned in Chautauqua Lake
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office have released the name of the man who went missing over the weekend in Chautauqua Lake while tubing without a life preserver. Sheriff Joe Gerace says 48-year-old Ricky Whipple of Conewango Valley … [Read more...]
Sheriff Gerace Encourages Residents to Register at Smart911.com
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe Gerace is Encouraging Residents to Be Better Protected in an Emergency by Celebrating National Smart911 Day. National Smart911 Day was created to honor and support the exceptional work 9-1-1 call takers do … [Read more...]
Project Lifesaver Program to Help Locate Missing Residents with Cognitive Conditions
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office has initiated a new program that will help provide timely response to help locate missing adults and children who wander due to Autism, Alzheimer’s, traumatic brain injuries or other related cognitive … [Read more...]
Local Law Enforcement to Step Up Enforcement During Holiday Season
MAYVILLE - The Christmas and New Year’s holidays are nearly here, and while many of us will be out enjoying time with friends and family, local law enforcement is reminding everyone to do so responsibly. Chautauqua County police agencies are … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Charges Two with Burglary
Joshua Link and Kevin WearyMAYVILLE - Two men have been arrested following an investigation into a series of burglaries throughout Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says 25 year-old Joshua Link of Fredonia and 50 year-old … [Read more...]
