The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office will be providing an update today into the investigation of the murder of Yolanda Bindics in 2004. Sheriff Jim Quattrone is holding a press conference at 1:00 p.m. to release new information and provide a … [Read more...]
Sinclairville Woman Charged With Arson
A Sinclairville woman has been charged with arson in a house fire that happened in July. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said fire crews responded on July 23 to a fully involved house fire at 38 East Avenue in the village of … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Announces STOP-DWI Campaign Results for July 4
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office has announced the results of a STOP-DWI Campaign over the Independence Day holiday week. The agencies participated in the state-wide High Visibility Engagement Campaign during 4th of July resulted in a total … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested for Digging Up Time Capsule
A Jamestown man has been arrested for digging up the town of Gerry's time capsule. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said that deputies found 69-year old Dennis Torrey digging up the time capsule on Saturday, August 3. He allegedly damaged … [Read more...]
House Fire Under Investigation in Sinclairville
A house fire in the village of Sinclairville is under investigation. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said the Sinclairville Fire Department and several mutual aid fire departments responded to East Avenue just before 10:00 a.m. Tuesday for … [Read more...]
County Jail Inmate Escapes Briefly
An inmate of the Chautauqua County Jail briefly escaped the facility last Thursday. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said that at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, July 11, 36-year old Eric Ryals gained access to the roof top of the jail, running from … [Read more...]
UPDATE: EF-1 Tornado Damages Homes In Northern Chautauqua County
A tornado damaged several homes in northern Chautauqua County on Wednesday afternoon. County Executive PJ Wendel described the event in the Forestville area as “tornadic activity,” "There are some definite paths, some significant damage to homes. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Woman Dies in Silver Creek Crash
A Jamestown woman died following a car crash in Silver Creek on Friday morning. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said deputies received a report of a serious accident on Dennison Road at 6:47 a.m. Friday. An investigation found that a car … [Read more...]
Gun Violence Down 28% For First Part of 2024 in NYS
Gun violence is down 28% for the first part of 2024 in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the data that was reported by police departments participating in the state’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative. The 28% decline … [Read more...]
CARES Community Connection Event Set for June 17 in Jamestown
A CARES Community Connection Event will take place June 17 in Jamestown. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and Chautauqua CARES Program are sponsoring the event that will run from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the James Prendergast … [Read more...]
