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Cocaine, Crack and Fentanyl Seized in Dunkirk Drug Probe

A narcotics investigation in Dunkirk ended with the arrest of a city man last week. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says its narcotics investigators saw 49-year-old Germaine Dias walking in the area of 515 Main Street shortly after 2:00 PM Wednesday. Dias was detained at that location due to a search warrant. As a result of the search, investigators seized 28.18 grams of crack cocaine, 5.15 grams of fentanyl, 3.95 grams of cocaine, 74 dosage units of suboxone, scales and packaging material, and $1,653 in cash. Dias was charged with two counts of 3rd-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, one count of 7th-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, and one count of 2nd-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia. Dias was transported to the Dunkirk Police Department and arraigned in Dunkirk City Court. He is being held in the Chautauqua County Jail on $100,000 bail. Dunkirk Police officers and Jamestown Police detectives assisted in the probe.

Dunkirk, NY · 2d
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Jamestown Man Indicted By Federal Grand Jury On Drug Trafficking Charges

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 24-year old Dasai Bradberry has been charged with distribution of fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, using and maintaining a drug involved premises, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes. If found guilty, Bradberry faces a mandatory minimum penalty of 20 years in prison and a maximum of life.

Jamestown, NY · 2d
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Jamestown Pair Charged After Three Children Found Living in Deplorable Conditions

A well-being check of three children at a residence on Jamestown's south side led to the arrest of two city women Tuesday evening. Jamestown Police say they were called to the scene at about 7:15 PM while working a domestic violence STRIVE detail. Officers say 31-year-old Mary Elizabeth Gillen and 65-year-old Pamela Gillen were taken into custody after determining that the three children in the home were living in deplorable conditions. Both women were charged with endangering the welfare of a child and were held pending arraignment in Jamestown City Court. The three children were turned over to a family member.

Jamestown, NY · 14h
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Woman arrested on drug charge in Ellicottville

ELLICOTTVILLE, NY — A woman was arrested on a drug charge following a traffic stop on Route 219. Ginae-Marie G. Gayton, 39, of Olean, was stopped at 12:40 p.m. Nov. 6, 2026, according to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office. Further investigation revealed a quantity of suspected fentanyl on...

Ellicottville, NY · 1d
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Western New York Man Charged with Burglary in Tioga County, Pennsylvania

TIOGA CO., Pa. (WENY) — A Western New York man is facing several charges after allegedly breaking into a home in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. According to Pennsylvania State Police, troopers were searching for 35-year-old Matthew Kennedy of Irving, New York, at the request of his family on October 27th.

Tioga County, PA · 16h

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Two men charged with shoplifting in Jamestown

JAMESTOWN, NY — Two Jamestown men were arrested after officers responded to a shoplifting in progress at a north side business on Oct. 29. Officers were called to the scene at 11:58 a.m. and located the two suspects a short distance away. Steven C. Morris Jr., 42, of Jamestown,...

Jamestown, NY · 1d

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Falconer Man Charged in Domestic Dispute, Criminal Mischief

A Falconer man faces several charges stemming from a pair of incidents. Ellicott Town Police say 31-year-old Nicholas Zentz was arrested on October 29th and charged with two counts of 3rd-degree criminal mischief, plus one count each of 2nd-degree harassment and 2nd-degree unlawful imprisonment. Ellicott Town Police say Zentz threw an item at a victim during a domestic dispute, causing damage to their vehicle. He also allegedly blocked the victim's vehicle in the driveway, preventing them from leaving after they repeatedly asked. Officers add that the incident occurred with a juvenile in the back seat of the victim's vehicle, allowing them to witness the incident. In the second incident, Zentz allegedly damaged property belonging to the Village of Falconer. Zentz will answer his charges in Ellicott Town Court at a later date.

Falconer, NY · 1d

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Army Corps Completes $13 Million Dunkirk Harbor Breakwater Rehab Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced the completion of a $13 million rehabilitation project on the outer breakwater at Dunkirk Harbor. According to the USACE Buffalo District, the rehabilitation finished on October 19th, strengthening critical infrastructure that protects the harbor and the surrounding community from Lake Erie's powerful waves and ice. The federally funded project repaired approximately 2,300 linear feet of the 2,800-foot structure, addressing deterioration caused by years of exposure to harsh Great Lakes conditions. The improvements are designed to enhance structural stability, support safe navigation, and extend the service life of the breakwater.

Dunkirk, NY · 1d

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18-Year-Old Amherst Woman Charged With DWI Following Fredonia Traffic Stop

(WNY News Now) – FREDONIA, N.Y. — An 18-year-old Amherst woman faces multiple traffic-related charges following a late-night traffic stop in the Village of Fredonia, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies reported that the incident occurred at approximately 1:28 a.m. on November 1, 2026, when...

Fredonia, NY · 2d

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Two Sites Being Considered for Development of County-Run Homeless Facilities

Discussions are underway in an effort to develop facilities that Chautauqua County can use to house the homeless as part of a transitional housing program. That from County Executive P.J. Wendel, who recently provided an update on the situation as a way to move away from depending on local hotels and motels to provide that shelter. Wendel says he and others are talking about a possible site at the southern end of the county...

Chautauqua County, NY · 2d

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Randolph Woman Convicted Of Mail Theft

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 47-year old Melissa Olson was convicted of theft of mail by postal employee and sentenced to serve two years’ probation by U.S. District Judge John Sinatra, Jr. Olson was hired by the United States Postal Service in 2023 as a rural carrier associate...

Randolph, NY · 2d

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Jamestown Man Charged Following West Side Domestic Dispute Involving Child

(WNY News Now) – JAMESTOWN, NY — A 38-year-old Jamestown man was taken into custody early Friday after police investigated a domestic dispute on the city’s West Side that allegedly involved conduct placing a child’s welfare at risk. According to the Jamestown Police Department, officers from...

Jamestown, NY · 2d

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Jamestown Man Charged After Allegedly Using Inactive Bank Account to Pay for Services in Kiantone

(WNY News Now) – KIANTONE, N.Y. — A 39-year-old Jamestown man faces a charge of issuing a bad check following an investigation into a payment made with an inactive bank account, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies reported receiving a bad check complaint on November...

Jamestown, NY · 2d

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Dunkirk DPW Will Begin Collecting Leaves on November 16th

The Dunkirk DPW has announced that it will begin a citywide sweep of bagged, barreled and loose leaves on Monday, November 16th. The sweep will begin in District A. Districts B, C and D will follow at a weather-permitting pace. The DPW is asking residents that when they place leaves at the curb, they should keep them clear of receivers and utility poles and out of the street. Brush/branches will not be picked up at this time; just leaves only. Any leaf piles that have branches or brush mixed in will not be collected. Please contact the City of Dunkirk Streets Department at (716) 366-4411 or DPW at (716) 366-9832 with any questions or concerns.

Dunkirk, NY · 1d

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Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Announce Survey Of Unsold Grapes

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Lake Erie Regional Grape Program has announced the 2026 Survey of Unsold Grapes. The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program surveyed growers in 2025 to find out how many grapes were not sold after harvest. This data was used to show the economic impact of the current market conditions on grape growers in Pennsylvania and New York. Data was collected, analyzed, and can be found in this article: 2025 Unsold Grapes Survey Results.

Chautauqua County, NY · 2d

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SCFCU Cuts Ribbon on New Jamestown Branch

The ribbon has been cut on the sixth and newest branch of the Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union (SCFCU). A ceremony was held Tuesday morning at the new location at 811 North Main Street in the former Rite-Aid building in Jamestown. CEO John Felton, said they're pleased to be open after several renovations were done to the building. Felton says the original operation was out of his parents' home, and, they later merged with the Lingenfelter family to form what is now SCFCU...

Jamestown, NY · 1d

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WJTN News Headlines for Mon., Nov. 9, 2026

Jamestown man arrested for allegedly breaking into neighbor's apartment and threatening them with a "large-bladed" weapon... A city man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into a neighor's apartment... and, threatening that person with a weapon on Jamestown's eastside. City police say they were called to the scene about 12:30 a.m. Saturday for a disorderly person... and, found that 37 year-old Demarco Lathan had forced his way into the nearby apartment. Officers say Lathan was armed with a "large-bladed weapon..." and, made threats to the victim. He's also accused of damaging property in the victim's apartment. Lathan was arrested without further incident for first-degree burglary... second-degree menacing... and, fourth-degree criminal mischief. He was held pending arraignment.

Jamestown, NY · 2d

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Jackson Center, CRCF Invite Community to Welcome Incoming Chautauqua President

The incoming president of Chautauqua Institution will be welcomed to the greater Jamestown area during a program at the Robert H. Jackson Center on Tuesday. The center and the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation are collaborating to present the program with Mark Johnson, who officially takes over as the Institution's 19th president in January. CRCF Executive Director Tory Irgang says with Johnson's deep local roots, she's looking forward to the program...

Jamestown, NY · 2d

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Chautauqua Striders Awarded $150,000 To Expand Programming In Dunkirk

Chautauqua Striders has been awarded $150,000 to strengthen youth mentoring and social-emotional learning (SEL) programming in Chautauqua County. The funding is coming through the 2026 Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Fund and will have a particular focus on Northern Chautauqua County. Chautauqua Striders was selected as one of 20...

Dunkirk, NY · 13h

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CA BOCES Belmont CTE Announces High Honor and Honor Roll Students

CA BOCES Announces High Honor and Honor Roll Students Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES recently announced its Career and Technical Education High Honor and Honor Roll students for the first quarter from CTE […] The post CA BOCES Belmont CTE Announces High Honor and Honor Roll Students appeared first on THE WELLSVILLE SUN .

Belmont, NY · 1d