Reports of a plane in distress on Saturday in Mayville were unfounded. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office received a report just before 11:00 a.m. about a low flying airplane near Honeysette Road that appeared to possibly be in … [Read more...]
Missing Hunter Found After Two Hour Search
Sheriff's Deputies and K9 were successful in locating a missing hunter in the town of Westfield on Friday. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said that a hunter was tracking a deer and became lost in the woods. He was able to contact a family … [Read more...]
JPD Looking For Suspect in Fatal Shooting
The Jamestown Police Department is looking for a person of interest in the shooting death of Corey Johnson this past August in downtown Jamestown. JPD is asking for the public's help in locating Jermaine Holloman in regards to the fatal shooting … [Read more...]
Candidate for Family Court Judge Charged With Election Law Violations
One of the candidates for Family Court Judge has been charged with election law violations. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said that they received a complaint on October 8 about possible election law violations. Following an investigation, … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Man Dies After Being Hit By Tractor-Trailer
A Dunkirk man died after being hit by a tractor trailer in the town of Westfield early this morning. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to a vehicle and pedestrian accident at 1:21 a.m. this morning. An investigation … [Read more...]
Community Mourns The Passing Of Undersheriff Richard Telford
The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office has announced that Undersheriff Richard Telford has died. Undersheriff Telford passed with his family by his side. He served in the County Sheriff's Office for over 30 years. The Jamestown Post-Journal … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Sheriff’s Office Seeking Information In Florida
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is seeking information from people in Florida about the person of interest in the Yolanda Bindics murder. The sheriff's office says Clarence Carl Carte, the sole person of interest in Bindics' murder, lives … [Read more...]
Free Car Seat Safety Event Set for Saturday at Rock Church
Parents can get their child car seat checked for safety this Saturday at the Rock Church in Lakewood. The free event from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on September 21 is part of National Seat Check Saturday and is being sponsored by the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Lakewood House Fire Ruled Accidental
A house fire in the village of Lakewood has been ruled accidental. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office reports that Lakewood Fire and mutual aid responded to 9 Alta Way around 6:45 p.m. Wednesday. The Sheriff’s Fire Investigation Team … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Narrows Down Suspects In Yolanda Bindics Murder
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office has narrowed its investigation down to one person of interest in the 2004 murder of Yolanda Bindics. Sheriff Jim Quattrone stated during an update to media on the case that following a thorough investigation … [Read more...]