A County Legislator was part of a fatal crash in Westfield. Westfield Police report that just before 3:00 p.m.on Thursday, July 6, 77-year old John Hemmer of Westfield was driving north on Hardenburg Road when he drifted into the southbound lane … [Read more...]
False Report of Westfield Shooting Likely a “Swatting” Prank
WESTFIELD - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says a weekend call involving an armed subject at a home in Westfield may have been part of a prank to get police to show up at someone's home. The Sheriff's Office, along with New York State … [Read more...]
County DA and Sheriff Announce Indictment in 2008 Murder
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson and Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph Gerace announced Thursday that a Mayville man has been indicted for the November 2008 murder of 55-year-old Jeffrey Johnson. Rance “Randy” Freeman, … [Read more...]
Westfield Man Dies Following Car-Pedestrian Accident
WESTFIELD - No charges are being filed in a car-pedestrian accident that led to an individual’s death. Westfield Police say 65-year-old Thomas Baideme of Westfield was crossing Main St. in the village and was hit by a vehicle exiting the … [Read more...]
Body of Missing Westfield Man Found, Foul Play Not Suspected
WESTFIELD - The body of a Westfield man reported missing since June 12 was discovered Wednesday afternoon in the village. Westfield police were called to a location off Bourne Street at about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, where the body of Patrick Thompson … [Read more...]
Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing Westfield Man
WESTFIELD - A search continues for a missing 31 year-old Westfield Man who was last seen nine days ago. Westfield Police are asking the public for information that could lead to helping to locate 31-year-old Patrick Thompson, last seen on Monday, … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Purchase of Body-Worn Cameras for Police Department
JAMESTOWN, NY - Jamestown’s police officers will soon be wearing body cameras while working out in the field. That after the Jamestown City Council Monday night approved a resolution to purchase 48 body worn cameras for its police department. The … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Wanted on Meth Charges Captured in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS - A Jamestown man wanted for allegedly making meth at separate locations in Westfield, Busti and Jamestown - the latter leading to a small explosion and fire in Jamestown - is now in police custody. The Southern Tier Regional Drug Task … [Read more...]
Westfield Woman Charged with Assaulting Officer Following Tasing Incident
WESTFIELD - A Westfield woman who was tased by Sheriff Deputies following an incident that took place New Years Eve is now in the county jail on $50,000 bail. Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies released a report on Tuesday detailing the incident, … [Read more...]
Westfield Police Investigate Arson
The Westfield Police Department is continuing its investigation into an apparent arson that took place early Wednesday morning the village of Westfield. According to the sheriff’s office, fire crews were called to an apartment house at 41 Clinton … [Read more...]