The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation into a fatal motor vehicle accident that took place Tuesday morning in Sinclairville. According to a media release from the Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched to Mill … [Read more...]
No Injuries Reported in Sherman School Bus Fire
MAYVILLE - A group of students in the Sherman School District avoided disaster on Thursday thanks to the quick thinking of the school bus driver. No one was injured after flames broke out in the wheel and engine area of a Sherman school bus that … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Reminds Snowmobilers to Use Caution Following Crash
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is reminding all snowmobilers to be cautious when they are out riding this winter season. That includes making sure riders are paying attention to the signage that is placed on the trails by … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam Targeting Grandparents
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph Gerace is warning County residents to be cautious of recent telephone-based scams in the county. One of those scams is called the “Grandparent Scam” which involves a phone call from someone pretending to … [Read more...]
Sheriff Gerace Announces New Patrol Car and Design
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies will soon begin driving new vehicles with a new color and graphics design. According to Sheriff Joe Gerace, the first new patrol vehicle was put into service last week. "For over a decade, the … [Read more...]
Jadlowski Indicted on Manslaughter Charge in Connection to Fatal Hunting Incident
JAMESTOWN - The Sherman man who authorities say shot and killed his neighbor while hunting the day before Thanksgiving has been indicted on a manslaughter charge. On Thursday Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson and County Sheriff … [Read more...]
Update on Fatal Shooting in Sherman Expected Thursday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - The public will likely find out later today whether or not charges will be filed against the Sherman hunter who shot and killed his neighbor while out hunting early in the evening on the day before Thanksgiving. The Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Hunter Charged After Firing Rifle at Pickup Truck
NORTH HARMONY - An Ohio man is facing charges after firing a rifle at a pickup truck he reportedly mistook for a deer. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says 26-year-old Marvin Miller of Middlefield, Ohio fired a round at the truck at about … [Read more...]
Sherman Woman Fatally Shot After Being Mistaken for Deer by Hunter
SHERMAN, NY -The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting accident that took place early Wednesday night near 2998 Armenian Road. According to the sheriff's office media release, deputies and the Sherman Fire Department … [Read more...]
Brocton Man Charged with Arson Following Investigation into Oct. 7 Incident
BROCTON - A Brocton man has been charged with Arson following an investigation by the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Deputies say the water pump house at New Horizons Trailer Park on Route 5 in Brocton suffered severe damage from a … [Read more...]
