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New York State Police to Start Using Drones as Part of Law Enforcement Efforts

January 11, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - State police in western New York will be among the first across New York State to use drone technology to assist with law enforcement efforts. That’s according to Governor Andrew Cuomo, who announced on Wednesday the launch of the new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, New York State Police, State Police Unmanned Aerial System

Lakeview Shock Employee Arrested for Official Misconduct

January 10, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BROCTON - A state corrections officer who lives in Arkwright is facing charges for allegedly having a personal relationship while employed at the Lakeview Shock Incarceration Facility in Brocton. According to State Police, 38 year old Matthew … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: James Beam Jr., Lakeview Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility, Matthew Antolini, New York State Police

New Law Requires State Police, NYPD Candidates to Have CPR Training Prior to Becoming Officers

August 28, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation, known as Briana's Law, which requires New York State Police and New York Police Department candidates and officers to receive CPR training prior to graduation and every two years after. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Briana Ojeda, Briana's Law, New York State Police

Ripley Woman Killed After SUV is Hit by Train

August 25, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

RIPLEY - One woman is dead after a train struck her SUV during a collision that took place Thursday afternoon in Ripley. State police say 58 year-old Marilyn Triana of Ripley was killed after a CSX train on the westbound tracks struck her vehicle … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Car-Train Accident, Marilyn Triana, New York State Police

Mayville Man Arrested for DWAI in Wyoming County Fatal Crash

July 13, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

VARYSBURG, NY - A Chautauqua County man is accused of driving while on drugs leading up to a deadly crash this past weekend in Wyoming County. State police say two motorcycles with two people on each bike were riding on Route 20A near Route 98 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Driving While Ability Impaired, Fatal Crash, Joshua Huntress, Motorcycle Accident, New York State Police

Investigation Continues into Ambulance Crash that Led to Death of Dunkirk Man

April 21, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

DUNKIRK - The Post-Journal is reporting that the ambulance driver who was operating an ambulance when it veered off the road and crashed – resulting in the death of a patient – has not received any criminal charges related to the incident, though the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ambulance Crash, Arthur McArthur, Fatal Crash, New York State Police, Robin Morey

Two Arrested Following Prendergast Ave. Drug Investigation

April 19, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Two Jamestown residents were arrested on drug charges following a raid by the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force and State Police on the city’s north side. Police say 39 year-old Esteban Santiago and 24 year-old Rachyra Rivera-Rios were … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cocaine, Drug Arrest, Drug Investigation, Estaban Santiago, Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force, Jamestown Police Department, New York State Police, Rachrya Rivera Rios

Stepped Up DWI Enforcement Planned for St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

March 17, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Joe Gerace, New York State Police, New York State STOP-DWI Enforcement Crackdown, St. Patrick's Day, STOP-DWI Program

Traffic Stop Results in Discovery of Meth Making Materials

February 28, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - State Police in Jamestown are working with several other law enforcement agencies in investigating and cleaning up a suspected rolling meth lab discovered during a traffic stop early Tuesday morning. According to State Police, on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Drug Arrest, methamphetamine, Morgan Keech, New York State Police, Sean Barrett

Two Olean Residents for Allegany County Homicide

February 3, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

OLEAN - New York State Police have arrested two Olean residents for their alleged role in a murder that took place early Wednesday morning in Allegany County. Police were called to the town of Clarksville in Allegany county at about 12:30 a.m. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allegany County Homicide, Homicide, Lana Joseph, New York State Police, Richard Mosher III, Royce Chapman

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