JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man died Monday as the result of a hunting accident in the town of Busti. The Lakewood-Busti Police Department says 50 year old Thomas R. Carlson died as the result of an accidental gunshot wound from his own gun. Police … [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...]
Lakewood Independence Day Celebration is Monday, July 4
LAKEWOOD--The Village of Lakewood will host its annual 4th of July Summerfest on Chautauqua and Terrace Avenues, and at Richard O. Hartley Park on Monday, July 4. According to organizers, lots of new activities and events have been added to the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Superintendent Pleads Not Guilty to DWI Charge
BUSTI - The superintendent of Chautauqua Lake Central School District has pleaded not guilty in court to a charge of driving while intoxicated. In February 52 year-old Benjamin Spitzer was pulled over in the Town of Busti and arrested on a charge … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged with Burglary, DWAI
BEMUS POINT - New York State Police arrested a Jamestown man on Tuesday for allegedly burglarizing a home in Bemus Point. According to a police report, 23 year-old Richard Rolfe was arrested after authorities responded to a report of a … [Read more...]
Skeletal Remains Found in Cherry Creek State Forest
CHERRY CREEK - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of male skeletal remains that were located in the Boutwell Hill State Forest. The forest is located on the eastern side of Chautauqua County in the town of Cherry … [Read more...]
Police Arrested Jamestown Duo Wanted in Connection to Home Burglaries
JAMESTOWN - Two Jamestown men wanted for burglarizing several homes on the area have been found and arrested. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says 51 year-old William Lewis and 28 year-old Eric Lewis were both found Tuesday at a residence … [Read more...]
Frewsburg Man Faces Multiple Charges for Allegedly Fleeing from Police on Motorcycle
LAKEWOOD - A Frewsburg man faces multiple charges after he reportedly fled from police on his motorcycle and then later filed a false report that his bike was stolen. Lakewood Busti police say the incident took place on Tuesday when 25 year-old … [Read more...]
Teenager Dies Following Thursday Night Auto Accident on Fairmount Ave.
LAKEWOOD - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that a 16-year-old girl has died following a two-vehicle accident that took place Thursday night on Fairmount avenue. The incident took place at about 9 p.m. near the Tim Horton's in front of the … [Read more...]
Thursday Morning Accident Claims Life of Ashville Man
ASHVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says an Ashville man died Thursday morning after being in an accident that involved his motorcycle and a dump truck. According to the report sent out Thursday afternoon, the Sheriff's office was … [Read more...]
