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State Police Probing Possible Shooting COLLINS --- At approximately 10:20 a.m. Tuesday, Troopers out of the Collins barracks responded to a possible shooting incident at 3625 Edgewood Drive. A preliminary investigation is still ongoing and the State Police Special Operations Response Team, Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Erie County Sheriff’s Office are on scene. The area has been evacuated for safety. Police said there is no public threat outside this area. JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT — Randy J. Wright Jr., 42, of Jamestown, was charged with third-degree assault, ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT — Deven J. Colburn, 29, of Jamestown, was charged with having an active felony warrant and resisting arrest. Around 5:10 p.m. Friday, officers responded to a report of a suspicious person on the east side of the city. It was reported to officers that the male was on the caller’s porch and the caller didn’t recognize the male. Upon arrival, officers located an individual matching the provided description. Officers attempted to conduct a street check, at which time the subject fled on foot. The subject entered his residence while fleeing in an ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — SILVER CREEK — A village resident is facing charges after a domestic incident Wednesday. At around 3:56 p.m., members of the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office as well as the New York State Police were dispatched to an address. After investigation it was found that Joseph R. Miller III, 25, did intentionally cause physical injury to another person when he did punch another male in the residence in the face causing injury. This incident did occur in the presence of two juveniles who suffer from cognitive disabilities. Miller was charged ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT Marcus E. Merced, 19, of Jamestown, was charged Dec. 22 fourth-degree criminal mischief. According to police, at about 12:35 p.m. officers were flagged down, and informed of a domestic dispute at a Northside residence. Upon speaking with the victim, police said, officers determined that Merced allegedly had intentionally damaged the victim’s cellphone. Merced was placed into custody, and taken to Jamestown City Jail, and later released. He will be in Jamestown City Court later. JAMESTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT Three dogs were rescued from a first-floor window ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - Daryl D. Dunagan, 57, of Georgetown, was charged Dec. 18 with petit larceny. According to officials, On Dec. 9, 2025 around 6 p.m, deputies responded to a business on Shortman Road in the town of Ripley for a past tense shoplifting complaint. Through investigation it is alleged that Dunagan did take merchandise and consumable goods from the business on multiple occasions. Dunagan will be in Ripley Town Court later. - Deputies continue their investigation of a motor vehicle accident On Dec. 19. in Silver Creek. According to officials, around ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE – Daryl D. Dunagan, 57, of Georgetown, NY has been charged with petit larceny. On Dec. 9 around 6 p.m. deputies responded to a business on Shortman Road in the town of Ripley for a past tense shoplifting complaint. It is alleged that Dunagan took merchandise and consumable goods from the business on multiple occasions. On Thursday he was issued an appearance ticket and will return to Ripley Town Court at a later date. – Dominic R. Jamison, 23, of Hanover was charged Friday with Driving While Intoxicated, DWI per se, leaving the scene of a ...