FREDONIA - The Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office says the Fredonia police officer who shot an killed a man last December will not face any charges or disciplinary action. District Attorney Patrick Swanson held a press conference in … [Read more...]
Name of Victim in Fredonia Police Shooting Released
FREDONIA - The investigation continues into last month's police-involved fatal shooting in the village of Fredonia. The Buffalo News is reporting the identity of the man who was shot to death on December 10 at 76 Liberty Street was 23-year-old … [Read more...]
Fredonia Police Release Name of Officer Involved in Fatal Shooting
FREDONIA - Fredonia Police Chief has released the name of the officer involved in a fatal shooting that took place earlier this week in the north county village. The Jamestown Post-Journal says Chief Brad Meyers said in a press conference on … [Read more...]
District Attorney’s Office will Oversee Investigation into Fatal Shooting by Fredonia Police Officer
FREDONIA - The Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office will be the lead agency involved with investigating a fatal shooting by a Fredonia Police officer. The Post-Journal says the DA’s office received confirmation from the New York State … [Read more...]
Fredonia Police Officer Involved in Fatal Shooting During Incident Monday Afternoon
FREDONIA - One person is dead following a police-officer involved shooting incident in Fredonia Monday afternoon. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, the shooting took place at a home at 76 Liberty Street in the village just before 2 … [Read more...]
Local Police Warn of Especially Dangerous Heroin Following Several North County Overdoses
MAYVILLE - The Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force, in conjunction with the Village of Fredonia Police Department, Dunkirk Police Department and the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office are investigating several heroin related over doses that have … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County DA says No Charges will be Filed Against Fredonia Homeowner who Shot Would-be Intruder
MAYVILLE - Acting Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson has released a statement regarding the April 23, 2016 shooting incident that took place in Fredonia. "After a complete investigation.. it is the determination of my office that … [Read more...]
Fredonia Police Identify Suspect Involved in Home Invasion, Shooting Incident
FREDONIA - Fredonia Police have identified the man involved in an alleged home invasion that took place this past weekend. Village police identified one of the two suspects as James Duman, who was shot by a home owner early Saturday morning after … [Read more...]
Fredonia Police Continue Investigation into Alleged Home Invasion
FREDONIA - Police in Fredonia say a homeowner shot a man who allegedly tried to force his way into his home early Saturday morning. According to a report from the Fredonia Police Department, the incident happened at about 2:20 a.m. Saturday on … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Co. Sheriff’s Office Receives $44,000 for New Fingerprinting Equipment
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced nearly $710,000 in state grants to 51 police departments and sheriffs’ offices across the state - including here in Chautauqua County - for the purchase of electronic fingerprinting equipment. This new … [Read more...]