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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT — Robert M. Porter Jr., 58, of Celoron, was charged with first-degree burglary, third-degree assault and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Officers responded at 4:19 a.m. Sunday to a downtown address for a reported domestic dispute. An investigation found that Porter had allegedly forced his way into an apartment and punched another person repeatedly causing injuries. Porter was later found to be in possession of Suboxone. He was held for arraignment in court. CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE — MINA — Rachel E. ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT --- There was a lot more than just fireworks after Jamestown police pulled over a vehicle late Saturday. Darci L. Giaimo, 33, of Jamestown, was charged with two counts of fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, two counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, unlawful dealing with fireworks, dangerous fireworks, consumption of an alcohol in a motor vehicle and second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. At 10:33 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop at North Main and Lamont streets for an ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE — HANOVER — William J. Hayes, 62, of North Tonawanda, was charged with felony driving while intoxicated, aggravated DWI, first-degree aggravated unlicensed operator, unlicensed operator and moving from lane unsafely. Deputies responded at 4:12 p.m. Thursday to a vehicle off the road on Beebe Road in the town of Hanover. An investigation found that Hayes was allegedly operating the vehicle while intoxicated. He is scheduled to appear in Hanover Town Court later. — Austin R. Sample, 21, of Brocton, and Kimberly A. Vannorstand, 26, of ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT — Jared G. Leroy, 43, of Jamestown, was charged with second-degree criminal trespass and fourth-degree criminal mischief. Officers responded at 10:04 p.m. Tuesday to the east side of the city for a trespass complaint. Upon arrival, officers observed a person in an apartment and shortly after heard glass breaking. Leroy was eventually taken into custody and transported to Jamestown City Jail. He was held for arraignment in court. — James D. Eastham, 28, of Jamestown, was charged with second-degree criminal impersonation, seventh-degree criminal ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT — Fernando O. Rivera, 22, of Jamestown, was charged with second-degree criminal contempt and two counts each of endangering the welfare of a child and second-degree harassment. Officers responded at 12:10 a.m. Wednesday to a downtown business for a suspicious male who was allegedly following two juvenile females. One of the females later identified Rivera who followed them for a quarter mile. The victims stated that while the male was following them, he was speaking to them in a manner that scared them. Rivera was taken into custody and held for ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE — MAYVILLE — Bayshawn Barlow, 34, of Mayville, was charged with second-degree reckless endangerment and fourth-degree criminal mischief. Deputies responded at 5:12 p.m. Monday to a Mayville address for a suspicious situation complaint. An investigation found that Barlow allegedly endangered the lives of others and damaged another person’s property. Barlow was processed and transported to Chautauqua County Jail for arraignment. JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT — Laura L. Deering, 35, of Jamestown, was charged with seventh-degree criminal ...