CHAUTAUQUA - A four-year-old child was sent to the hospital Sunday afternoon after being involved in an accident while his family was boating on Chautauqua Lake. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says the accident happened just after noon on … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Thwarted Robbery, Shooting in Brocton
BROCTON - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation into a shooting that took place Friday Night, July 29 in the village of Brocton. According to a media release sent out Saturday morning, deputies responded to a … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Public Help in Locating Stolen Tools
POLAND, NY - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding the person or persons involved with a theft that took place on I-86 during the past weekend. Sheriff's investigators say that some time between 5 p.m. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested for Marijuana Growing Operation in Celoron
CELORON - A Jamestown man has been arrested for growing more than a hundred marijuana plants in the village of Celoron. The Chautauqua County Sheriff Office says authorities executed a search warrant at 9 Duquesne St. in the village on Monday, … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Rescues Boat in Distress on Lake Erie
PORTLAND, NY - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office water rescue team was busy Sunday afternoon rescuing four boaters on Lake Erie. At about 2:49 p.m. the Chautauqua Sheriff's Office received a report of a boat taking on water about 4.5 miles … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] WRFARadio Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi: July 2016 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, July 7, 2016. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi and get an update on the police consolidation proposal that has been in the works … [Read more...]
Mayor says Action on Police Consolidation Proposal Could Come Within ‘Next Couple of Months’
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi says the long-discussed inter-municipal Police Consolidation Proposal between the Jamestown Police Department and Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office could see action by the end of the summer. "I think we've been … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Arrests Sinclairville Man for Allegedly Making Meth
SINCLAIRVILLE - A Sinclairville man has been arrested by local authorities for allegedly making methamphetamine in his town of Charlotte home. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, on June 29 sheriff deputies and the Southern Tier … [Read more...]
STOP-DWI Enforcement Crackdown Runs from July 1 through July 4
MAYVILLE - One of the biggest holidays of the year has arrived. With this year’s Fourth of July falling on a Monday, it makes for a long holiday weekend and there’s sure to be plenty of events and activities for all to enjoy over the next few … [Read more...]
Crews Locate Body of Missing Conewango Valley Man Presumed Drowned in Chautauqua Lake
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that the body of a Conewango Valley Man who went missing in Chautauqua Lake while Tubing last weekend has been located. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office says the body of 48-year … [Read more...]