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Jamestown man arrested on multiple drug, gun charges

BUFFALO – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross has announced that Richard Pearson, 47, of Jamestown, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute acetyl fentanyl, cocaine, crack cocaine, and methamphetamine, being a felon in possession of a firearm, ...

Randolph postal employee charged with stealing gift cards from the mail

BUFFALO – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross has announced that Melissa Olson, 45, of Randolph, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with theft of mail by officer or employee, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles M. ...

Jamestown woman sentenced to time served on drug charge

BUFFALO – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross has announced that Brandi M. Whitford, 28, of Jamestown, who was convicted of maintaining a drug-involved premises, was sentenced to time served and three years’ probation by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua ...

County impacted by technology outage; no impact on emergency services

Chautauqua County’s Informational Technologies Department notes the global technology outage affecting Microsoft and CrowdStrike is impacting operations locally, but emergency services remain fully operational. In a statement issued Friday around 7:15 a.m., Chief Information Officer ...

Jamestown man accused of selling meth, other drugs

BUFFALO – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross has announced that Craig Vanhook, 34, of Jamestown, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1 ...

The July 18 Rundown

Here is a rundown of stories that can be found in Thursday's edition of The Post-Journal. Please click the link above ("The Rundown") in an email or the triangle (below the picture) on the website.