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Investigation underway after body found on Ripley beach

RIPLEY --- Chautauqua County sheriff's deputies are investigating the discovery of a dead body in the town. On Thursday at 9 a.m., the office responded to the area of Brockway Road and Barden Road for a report of a found human body. The body had washed up on a beach behind a nearby residence ...

Jamestown youth charged after stealing, wrecking truck

An 18-year-old Jamestown youth was charged with DWI, aggravated DWI per se .18 blood-alcohol content or higher, fourth-degree grand larceny, fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, fourth-degree criminal mischief, unregistered motor vehicle, expired registration, unlicensed ...

DSS worker arrested for allegedly stealing benefits

A Jamestown woman, who is a Chautauqua County employee, is facing numerous charges after allegedly stealing benefits from some of the clients she serves. It was announced Wednesday that a 23-count indictment has been handed down by Chautauqua County Grand Jury against 38-year-old Amber ...

State sues Bemus Point veterans charity Healing For Heroes

A Bemus Point-based veteran’s charity has been sued by the state Attorney General’s office after allegedly defrauding donors and pocketing money the charitable organization’s leadership said would benefit veterans. Attorney General Letitia James said Wednesday that her office is suing ...

Lakewood man facing rape, forcible touching charges

PORTLAND -- A Lakewood man is facing rape charges, the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Department reported on Tuesday. On July 18, an investigation was conducted by the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division. Through investigation, it was found that Alex Rosage, 29, ...