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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - James D. Mawhir, 36, of Mayville, was charged June 1 with an unsafe lane change, failure to comply with a lawful order, reckless driving, second-degree aggravated unlicensed operator, three counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, second-degree criminal using of a paraphernalia, fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, and two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. According to officials, at about 4:57 p.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for an ...

Pa. man charged after allegedly threatening Catt. Co. deputy

A man with ties to Warren County, Pa., has been charged after allegedly threatening a Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office deputy. Layton Love, 46, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with interstate communication of a threat, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison. According to the complaint, the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office contacted the FBI regarding threatening text messages sent on May 18, 2026, to the cellular telephone number of a detective with the Sheriff’s Office. "You and your family are going to die soon!" the text message stated, ...

City woman charged after alleged stabbing, robbery

A Jamestown woman faces charges after allegedly stabbing another person and robbing them Monday night. Jamestown police report Brionna S. Bush, 26, of Jamestown was charged with two counts of first-degree burglary, second-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon at 11:21 p.m. Monday on Jamestown's east side after officers responded to a report of a person with a weapon and a person who had been stabbed. Bush allegedly went to the victim's house, forced her way inside, and engaged in a physical altercation. During the fight, both Bush and the other person ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Daniel M. Bair, 51, of Jamestown, was charged May 28 with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. According to police, at about 11:30 a.m., officers conducted a street check on Baird on North Main Street. Police said officers were aware that Baird had an active warrant through JPD. He was placed into custody without incident, and taken to Jamestown City Jail where he was found to be in alleged possession of a small quantity of methamphetamine. He will be in Jamestown City Court later. CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - ...

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WESTFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT — WESTFIELD — At approximately 12:51 p.m. Thursday, the Westfield Police Department responded to a report of an assault on North Portage Street in the village. Following an investigation, officers determined that Sean M. Mcilveen, 49, intentionally caused serious physical injury to the victim during a physical altercation. Officers further determined that Mcilveen followed the victim with a knife, causing the victim to fear further physical harm As a result of the investigation, Mcilveen was arrested on an arrest warrant for second-degree menacing ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Jack E. Wyant, 21, of Falconer, was charged May 27 with aggravated criminal contempt, and third-degree assault. According to police, at about 11:04 p.m., officers, and the New York State Police responded to an in-progress domestic dispute on the east side. Through investigation, it was discovered that Wyant allegedly engaged in a physical altercation causing physical injuries to the victim. Officers also discovered the victim had an active order of protection against Wyant. Wyant was placed into custody, and taken to Jamestown City Jail without incident. ...