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County Legislator Part of Fatal Crash in Westfield

July 13, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, Jeffrey Duchaine, John Hemmer, Westfield Police Department

False Report of Westfield Shooting Likely a “Swatting” Prank

November 18, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, New York State Police, Westfield Police Department

County DA and Sheriff Announce Indictment in 2008 Murder

November 29, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Homicide, Jeffrey Johnson, Joe Gerace, Murder Investigation, Patrick Swanson, Rance "Randy" Freeman Jr., Stephen Cass, Westfield Homicide, Westfield Police Department

Westfield Man Dies Following Car-Pedestrian Accident

April 24, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Car-Pedestrian Accident, Fatal Accident, Thomas Baideme, Westfield Police Department

Body of Missing Westfield Man Found, Foul Play Not Suspected

June 23, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Patrick Thompson, Westfield Police Department

Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing Westfield Man

June 21, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Missing Person, Patrick Thompson, Westfield Police Department

Jamestown City Council Approves Purchase of Body-Worn Cameras for Police Department

September 29, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Harry Snellings, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Linstar INc., Niagara Falls Police Department, Tony Dolce, Westfield Police Department

Jamestown Man Wanted on Meth Charges Captured in New Orleans

March 30, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Christopher Swanson, Jamestown Police Department, Lakewood-Busti Police Department, Meth Lab, methamphetamine, Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force, Westfield Police Department

Westfield Woman Charged with Assaulting Officer Following Tasing Incident

January 7, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Jodi Semanovich, Taser Incident, Westfield Police Department

Westfield Police Investigate Arson

April 10, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arson, Fire, Westfield Police Department

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