DUNKIRK - State police in Fredonia say a Dunkirk man died Thursday night after crashing his car while fleeing from police. According to a police report, State Troopers received information on 23 year-old Bryan A. Willis from the City of Dunkirk … [Read more...]
State Police Investigate Death of 18-Year-Old Found in Creek Bed
POMFRET - Authorities in northern Chautauqua County are investigating the death of an 18-year-old after his body was found in a creek bed Thursday afternoon. New York State Police in Fredonia say 18 year-old Jacob Schuk was apparently accidentally … [Read more...]
Stepped Up DWI Patrols, Enforcement Now Underway Through Labor Day
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has directed New York State Police to ramp up enforcement efforts as part of a national crackdown on impaired driving. The 20-day campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, runs from Aug. 21 to Sept. 7 (Labor Day) and is … [Read more...]
Carroll Police Chief to Appear in Court on July 27
LEON, NY - The embattled police chief of the town of Carroll is set to appear in court at the end of this month to answer to an assault charge. Chief Tim Wright, who was charged earlier this month with 3rd degree assault following a State Police … [Read more...]
Missing Person Investigation in Sugar Grove Reportedly Connected to City Man Missing Since May 2014
JAMESTOWN - The investigation continues into a missing person’s case that led local authorities to a secluded rural area of Sugar Grove earlier this week. On Monday, a federal search warrant was executed on property off of Jones Hill Rd. in Sugar … [Read more...]
Sheriff Reminds Motorists of Stepped up Enforcement during Independence Day Weekend
MAYVILLE, NY - With the Fourth of July Holiday weekend just about upon us, the Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe Gerace is reminding motorists that there will be stepped up road patrols the entire weekend, beginning Friday and ending on Monday. During … [Read more...]
Authorities Gather in Sugar Grove to Investigate Missing Person Case
SUGAR GROVE, PA - Local, State and federal authorities were in an area of Sugar Grove Tuesday to continue their investigation into a missing person’s case. According to YNN News, Buffalo's FBI office said that a federal search warrant was executed … [Read more...]
Two Charged Following Stolen Check Investigation
JAMESTOWN - Two local residents have been arrested by state police for their alleged involvement in steeling and forging several checks from a local business. According to state police, 31 year-old Eric Woolschlager and 26 year-old Ashley Johnson … [Read more...]
Four Charged in Separate Drug Investigations
JAMESTOWN - Four people face drug-related charges after two separate investigations and drug raids early Thursday morning in Jamestown. According to a release from Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force and … [Read more...]
Gowanda Man Dies from Fatal Fall, Hiker Rescued Following Separate Incidents at Cattaraugus Creek
GOWANDA - A Gowanda man has died after a fatal fall along the Cattaraugus Creek in Cattaraugus County. Local media is reporting that 49-year-old Ronald Felle Jr. died Wednesday after falling approximately 200 feet from a cliff near Cattaraugus … [Read more...]
