MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County has reached a financial settlement with two individuals connected to the case of a former county corrections officer who had sexual contact with an inmate. On Wednesday night the county legislature voted on an … [Read more...]
Gerry Teen Dies Following Tractor Rollover Accident
GERRY, NY - A Gerry teenager died over the weekend following a farming accident. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office says 18 year-old Alan Harding of 28 Creek Road was operating a farm tractor when it overturned, causing fatal injuries. The … [Read more...]
Brocton Man Sent to Erie Hospital After Being Run Over by Snowmobile
CHERRY CREEK - A Brocton man was flown to an Erie Hospital after he was run over by a snowmobile Thursday afternoon. Chautauqua County Sheriff deputies say 44 year-old James Karalus was riding his snowmobile on a trail near Thorton Rd. in the town … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Responds to Fatal Drug Overdose in Ellery
ELLERY - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office responded to a fatal drug overdose on Wednesday. According to a media release sent out by the sheriff's office, deputies were called to a home in the Town of Ellery at about 9:44 a.m. for a suspected … [Read more...]
Project Lifesaver Program to Help Locate Missing Residents with Cognitive Conditions
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office has initiated a new program that will help provide timely response to help locate missing adults and children who wander due to Autism, Alzheimer’s, traumatic brain injuries or other related cognitive … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Snowmobile Accident in French Creek
FRENCH CREEK, NY - A Panama man has died and a Pennsylvania man is in critical condition following a head on snowmobile accident that took place late Saturday night in French Creek. Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies say 25 year-old Mathew … [Read more...]
Tuesday Accident on Harris Hill Claims Life of Gerry Woman
ELLICOTT - A Gerry woman has died following a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Harris Hill Rd. in the town of Ellicott Tuesday afternoon. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office say 35 year-old Jill Hamrick died as a result of injuries … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi: February 2016 Interview
Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016 (Part 1) and Thursday, Feb. 9 (Part 2). MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE For WRFA's February interview with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, public affairs director Jason Sample reviews the mayor's 2016 State … [Read more...]
Man Charged Following Alleged Road Rage Incident
BUSTI - A Frewsburg man was arrested by Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies following a pursuit Friday night. Sheriff deputies say 41 year old Eric Sohl of Frewsburg was arrested for reckless driving, failure to comply and speeding. Police say … [Read more...]
Two Illegal Immigrants Taken into Custody During Traffic Stop in Elllington
ELLINGTON, NY - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office took two illegal immigrants into custody early this morning following a traffic stop in the town of Ellington. Sheriff Deputies stopped a vehicle on W. Main St. in the town of Ellington at … [Read more...]
