POLAND - A Dunkirk man is in the county jail following an assault investigation that took place Saturday night in the town of Poland. Sheriff deputies say 37 year-old Dennis Wallace is accused of going to a home on Eccles Rd., assaulting a person … [Read more...]
Governor’s Office Announces $150,000 Gun Violence Grant for Chautauqua County, Jamestown
ALBANY - Local law enforcement in Chautauqua County will be getting more than $150,000 in funding to help combat gun violence. On Tuesday Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that 17 different counties in the state – including Chautauqua – will be … [Read more...]
Body of Missing Fisherman Found
ELLERY - The body of a missing fisherman has been recovered from Chautauqua Lake. Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe Gerace says that the body of 64 year-old David Spink was recovered Thursday morning, May 21 by the Bemus Point Volunteer Fire … [Read more...]
Westfield Man Charged for Possession of Child Pornography
WESTFIELD - A Westfield man has been arrested by Sheriff Deputies for allegedly possessing child pornography. Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies say 31 year-old Eric Brown has been charged with 28 counts of possessing a sexual performance by a … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Continues to Search for Missing Fisherman on Chautauqua Lake
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office reported Friday that it is conducting a search of Chautauqua Lake for a missing fisherman identified as 64 year-old David Spink of Varysburg, New York. Investigators say Spink's truck and empty … [Read more...]
Sherman Man Recovering Following Weekend Auto Accident
SHERMAN, NY - A Sherman man is recovering from injuries after being involved in a one-vehicle accident late Friday night. Sheriff Deputies say 22 year old Kasey Erhard was traveling along Mt. Pleasant Rd. just before midnight Friday when his car … [Read more...]
Wanted Jamestown Man Located, Three Others Charged Following Drug Bust
JAMESTOWN - An ongoing investigation into the unlawful manufacture and trafficking of methamphetamine in the Jamestown area has led to the arrest of four individuals. Jamestown police say members of the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force executed a … [Read more...]
Head-On Auto Accident on Route 62 Claims Life of Warren Man
KIANTONE, NY - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office has released the name of the person who died as a result of a head-on collision Tuesday morning on Route 62 in the town of Kiantone. According to a release from the sheriff's office, 57 … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Man Charged with Arson Following Investigation into 2013 Church Arson in Brocton
BROCTON - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is reporting Monday morning that a Dunkirk man has been indicted by the county grand jury on a charge of 3rd degree arson for his alleged involvement in a fire that broke out at the Tri Parish Church … [Read more...]
Bear Lake, PA Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Two Cars in Chautauqua County
KIANTONE - Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies have arrested a Pennsylvania man for allegedly stealing two vehicles in Chautauqua County – one from a residence in Kiantone and the other from a residence in Clymer. According to Sheriff deputies, 48 … [Read more...]