Twelve people were arrested in a drug bust on Forest Avenue in Jamestown Friday evening. Jamestown Police said just before 5:30 p.m., the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force and Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at 70 … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Mourning Death of Captain David Bentley
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is mourning one of its own after Captain David Bentley died in a lake accident in Ellery this weekend. The Sheriff's Office reports the 62-year old fell into Chautauqua Lake Saturday afternoon while … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Make Several Arrests Following Investigation into Thursday Shooting
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police arrested six people on various charges, including illegal gun possession and drug possession, following an investigation into a shooting incident that took place late Thursday morning on the city's north side. Police … [Read more...]
Two Jamestown Residents, One Buffalo Resident Indicted in Jamestown Cocaine Ring
BUFFALO - A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Kori Robinson, 22, Islandah Mitchell, 20, both of Jamestown, and Bruce Page, 25, of Buffalo, with conspiring to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, cocaine. The … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested on Federal Drug Warrant
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man was arrested on a federal drug trafficking warrant Thursday, but not until after he attempted to escape the police when they arrived at a residence at 126 Hedges Ave. Police say 35-year-old Richard Kinsey Jr. was wanted … [Read more...]
Jamestown Area Men Indicted on Federal Charges for Alleged Meth Trafficking Operation
BUFFALO - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced Monday that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Brandon Smith, 32, of Jamestown, and Mark R. Maio, 34, of East Randolph, with narcotics conspiracy, and possession with … [Read more...]
Trio Arrested in Randolph Now Face Federal Drug Charges
BUFFALO - Three individuals arrested earlier this month is what was described as the largest methamphetamine busts in the region's history now face federal charges. The U.S. Attorney's office in Buffalo announced Tuesday that 38 year-old Mark … [Read more...]
Large Methamphetamine Leads to Three Arrests in Randolph
RANDOLPH - The Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force has made one of the largest discoveries of crystal methamphetamine in its three-decade history in Randolph Wednesday night. According to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office, a search … [Read more...]
State Police PBA Endorses Quattrone for County Sheriff
JAMESTOWN - The man seeking to challenge long-time Sheriff Joe Gerace in this year’s election has received an endorsement from a group of law enforcement officers. On Thursday the New York State Troopers PBA endorsed Republican Chautauqua County … [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...]
