A woman died in a house fire in the town of Gerry early Wednesday morning. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said fire and rescue crews were called to 4532 Route 60 in Gerry just after 3:30 a.m. While attempting to put out the fire, … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Agencies are Reminding Residents to Store Guns Safely
Chautauqua County agencies are reminding residents to safely store their guns. The Chautauqua County Board of Health, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, and Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Unsolved Crimes Unit Focusing Further on Yolanda Bindics Case
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office Unsolved Crimes Unit is focusing their latest investigation into the death of Yolanda Bindics. Bindics was last seen leaving the Family Dollar Store on 194 Fluvanna Avenue at approximately 8:10 p.m., Tuesday, … [Read more...]
Parents Warned About “Rainbow Fentanyl” That Looks Like Candy
Parents are being warned about fentanyl drugs that look like candy. The Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office have issued an alert about “rainbow fentanyl,” which … [Read more...]
Fire Investigators Say Stockton Fire was Arson
Three people are homeless following a house fire in Stockton that Sheriff's Officials say was intentionally set. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office say fire crews were called to 4943 Munger Road just after 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Inundated With Pistol Permit Requests as New Gun Laws Went Into Effect September 1
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office has been inundated with pistol permit requests in anticipation of the new state gun laws that went into effect September 1. The Sheriff's Office said in a release that it received 1,000 applications in the … [Read more...]
Two Escape Serious Injury in Glider Accident near Mayville
Two men escaped serious injury after their glider crashed near Mayville Saturday afternoon. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office reports they received a call about an airplane accident on North Erie Street in the town of Chautauqua around 1:30 … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s K9 Finds Missing Six-Year Old in Mina
A 6-year old who went missing in the town of Mina Wednesday has been found safe. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office responded to Route 430 just before 8:00 p.m. on a report of a missing girl. Deputies began searching the area and, after one … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested After Police Say He Shot at Someone In a Parked Car
A Jamestown man has been arrested after police say he fired a gun at someone in a parked vehicle. Jamestown Police responded to 810 Washington Street just after midnight, Tuesday, August 16, to a report of gunshots. 35-year old Joshua Hammer … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Spoke at Chautauqua Institution Sunday, Condemning Attack on Salman Rushdie
"So wisdom will always prevail over this. I'll also say that tolerance will always prevail over hate. Courage will always prevail over fear. And the pen will always prevail over the knife." Governor Kathy Hochul spoke those words at Chautauqua … [Read more...]
