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Dunkirk Woman and Daughter Killed in Saturday Accident on NY Thruway Near Silver Creek

February 17, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

SILVER CREEK - The NYSP and Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is continuing the investigation into a fatal motor vehicle accident that took place Saturday morning on the New York State Thruway near Silver Creek. According to state police, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ashley Griffith, Fatal Accident, New York State Police

Sheriff’s Office Announces Stepped Up DWI Enforcement During Super Bowl Weekend

January 30, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - If you’re heading out to watch the big game this weekend and plan on drinking, you better make sure you have a safe way to return home. Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe Gerace says his office will be partnering with other police agencies … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Ellicott Police Department, Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, Jamestown Police Department, Lakewood-Busti Police Department, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, New York State Police, STOP-DWI Foundation, STOP-DWI Program

Portland Woman Dies After SUV Struck by Train

October 15, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

PORTLAND - An accident involving an SUV being struck by a train in the north county has claimed the life of a Portland woman. Several news outlets are reporting this morning that 68 year-old Phyllis Poloncarz was the only person in a vehicle that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Auto Accident, Fatal Accident, New York State Police, Phyllis Poloncarz

Police Find Heroin, Cash and Sawed Off Shotgun During Franklin Street Drug Raid

September 4, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Local authorities have made another arrest involving the trafficking of heroin in the Jamestown area. According to Jamestown City Police, officers were able to seize 260 doses of heroin and a large sum of cash during a three-pronged … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Drug Arrest, Drug Bust, Heroin, Jamestown Police Department, Jose Sanquiche, Juan Vargas-Lopez, New York State Police, New York State Police CNET, Raul Rodriguez-Colon, Stephanie Castro

State Police Continue Investigation into Discover of Human Fetus in Portland

September 2, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

PORTLAND - New York State Police investigators are continuing their investigation into the discovery of a human fetus that had washed ashore last week on the Lake Erie shoreline in the town of Portland. On Friday morning, it was reported that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lake Erie State Park, New York State Police

City Police Work with State and Federal Officials to Shut Down Heroin Ring

July 30, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and the New York State Police, the Jamestown Police Department, the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Border Patrol today announced that narcotics possession and sale, conspiracy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alberto Alicea, Alfredo Diaz, Angelita Guzman, arlos Encarnacion, Bryan Bobe, Carlos Echiaverria, Carlos Encarnacion, Charles Brown, Christopher Freeney, Damaris Urena, Department of Homeland Security, Doris Ramos, Drug Bust, Eddie Robles, Edwin Velasquez, Enrique Torres-Baez, Eric Lundsten, Eric Schneiderman, Francis Vega, Francisco Guzman Gonzalez, Frank Orazio, Hector Cameron, Hector Colon Rodriguez, Heroin, Ivan DeJesus Pena, James Torres, Jamestown Police Department, Javier Carasquillo, Jean Noriega, Jesus Javier Suarez, John Grilla, Jonathan Ribbing, Jose Guevara, Joseph Fontanez, Joshua Van Ord, LaShawn Paige, Leslie Rodriguez, Luis DeJesus, Luis Garcia, Luis Lozada-Berberena, Michael Lisciandro, Moises Lopez-Encarnacion, Narcotics Arrest, Neftali Benitez, Neftali Cintron, New York State Police, Olga Santiago, Operation Horseback, Randall Rolison, Ricardo Ramos, Roberto Figueredo, Roberto Morales-Sanchez, Rolando Garcia, Samantha DiLallo, Stephen Bush, U.S. Border Patrol, Walter Westerdahl

Search for Suspects in Alleged Randolph Car Jacking Incident Continues

July 14, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

RANDOLPH - New York State Police are continuing their investigation into a reported car jacking incident that took place last week in Randolph. According to a published report, the incident occurred shortly after 6 a.m. Thursday when an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Car Jacking, New York State Police, Police Report

Four Men in Custody Following Investigation into Tuesday Morning Burglary and Shooting

July 2, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police have now charged four men in connection to a home invasion that included gunfire being exchanged between one of the suspects and city police. However, investigators say as many as three other individuals could still be on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 188 Falconer St., Burglary, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Ellicott Police Department, Home Invasion, Jamestown Police Department, Lakewood-Busti Police Department, New York State Police, Robert Samuelson, Shooting, Shooting Incident

City Police Investigate Overnight Officer-Involved Shooting; Search Continues for Suspects

July 1, 2014 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

JAMESTOWN (July 1, 2014 - 6:05 a.m.) - Members of the Jamestown Police Department are investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place early Tuesday morning on the city's east side. According to Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 188 Falconer St., Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Ellicott Police Department, Erie County Sheriff's Office, Home Invasion, Jamestown Police Department, New York State Police, Robert Samuelson, Shooting, Shooting Incident

[VIDEO] Governor Announces New Initiatives to Combat Rising Drug Use

June 12, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - New York State is continuing its effort to crack down on the sale and use of Heroin and other opioids. On Wednesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the State Police plans to hire 100 investigators for its narcotics unit (CNET) in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, Video Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Heroin, naloxone, New York State Police, New York State Police CNET, Opioid Addiction

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