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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 · 1d

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Jamestown Police Charge Two as Fugitives from Justice

The Jamestown Police Department charged two city residents this past week with being fugitives from justice. On Wednesday, officers were patrolling the area of Stowe Street and Buffalo Street shortly after 7:30 AM, when they saw 27-year-old Kaylee Keech, who had a known warrant from the Warren County Sheriff's Office in Pennsylvania for retail theft. They tried to detain Keech while the warrant could be confirmed, but she allegedly refused verbal commands and was taken into custody after a brief struggle. Keech was taken to the Jamestown City Jail and charged with 2nd-degree obstruction, in addition to being a fugitive from justice. She was later remanded to the Chautauqua County Jail pending extradition proceedings. Then on Thursday, officers determined that 27-year-old Tarice Echevarria, who was already being held in the Jamestown City Jail for failing to appear in court, was also wanted by the Warren County Sheriff's Office for theft by unlawful taking. Echevarria was held pending arraignment and extradition proceedings.

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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,...

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Ellicott Police Arrest Falconer Man Five Times in Over Two Weeks

A Falconer man is facing a slew of charges from various incidents, including three at local businesses. Ellicott Town Police say they arrested 32-year-old William Seignious on five separate occasions over a roughly two-week span. According to police, Seignious was charged in the following incidents:. On October 22nd, officers charged...

Ellicott, NY · 1d

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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.

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Two Arrested After Neighbor Dispute Leads JPD to Find Home in Deplorable Condition

An incident in Jamestown that began as a neighbor dispute led to the discovery of a home in deplorable conditions. Jamestown Police responded to a harassment complaint at an address on the city's east side shortly before 3:45 PM Thursday and determined that 56-year-old Robert Overton, Jr. had allegedly made threats to his neighbor. He initially refused to exit the residence, but was taken into custody after a brief struggle. In addition to finding the home in deplorable condition, officers also discovered that 35-year-old Alana Overton also lived in the home, along with three children. As a result, she was taken into custody without incident. Robert and Alana are each charged with three counts of endangering the welfare of a child, while Robert also faces counts of 2nd-degree harassment and resisting arrest.

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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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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...

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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 · 1d

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Jamestown Woman, 21, Charged With DWI Following Early Morning Traffic Stop

(WNY News Now) – JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — A 21-year-old Jamestown woman faces multiple charges following an early morning traffic stop that led to a driving while intoxicated investigation on October 31. According to the Jamestown Police Department, officers assigned to Third Platoon conducted a traffic stop at approximately...

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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 · 1d

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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...

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Jamestown Man, 37, Accused of Breaking Into Neighbor's Apartment With Large Blade

Jamestown police say a 37-year-old man forced his way into a neighbor's apartment early Saturday morning armed with a large bladed weapon, then threatened the person inside and damaged their property before officers took him into custody. Demarco Lathan now faces a felony burglary charge along with two other counts stemming from the overnight incident on the city's East Side.

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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 · 12h

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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 · 1d

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Clymer Man Facing Drunk Driving, Weapon-Related Charges After Traffic Stop

A Clymer man faces several charges, including one related to weapon possession, after a Thursday night traffic stop in the Town of French Creek. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies say they pulled over a vehicle on Bush Road driven by 31-year-old Zane Tucker shortly after 10:00 PM. An investigation determined that Tucker was allegedly intoxicated. Deputies add that upon searching the vehicle, they found a large-capacity magazine. Tucker was taken into custody and charged with unlicensed operation, unregistered vehicle, uninspected vehicle, no front plate, no license plate light, consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle, DWI, and 3rd-degree criminal possession of a weapon. He was later released with appearance tickets for French Creek Town Court.

Clymer, NY · 2d

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James McIntyre Receives Joseph H. Mason Award at United Way's Labor Dinner

A retired electrical worker was recently recognized for being named the recipient of the United Way of Chautauqua County's 46th annual Joseph H. Mason Award. Jamestown resident James McIntyre, who is retired from IBEW Local 106, was presented the award at UWCHQ's annual Salute to Labor Dinner at Chautauqua Institution on October 21st. United Way representative Nick Dean says the award is a way for the organization to stay connected with the local labor community...

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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...

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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.

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