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Investigation continues into accident involving juvenile

STOCKTON – The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation of a motor vehicle bicycle accident. On Thursday around 2:15 p.m. deputies responded to a juvenile that had been struck by a motor vehicle while riding his bicycle on Frisbee Road in the town of Stockton. It is reported that the juvenile sustained serious physical injuries and was transported to Oishei Hospital in Buffalo. Further information will be released at a later date and time.

Three arrested in Silver Creek overdose

Three people from out of state have been arrested in connection to a drug overdose involving a Silver Creek resident. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Leeladhar H. Tandel, 44, of Mobile, AL, Barry M. Wright, 55, of Marietta, GA, and Jesus Andon, 56, of St. Louis, MO, were arrested and charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, controlled substances, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti, who is handling the case, stated that according to the criminal ...

Jamestown Man Convicted On Drug, Gun Charges

A Jamestown man has been found guilty of selling illegal drugs in Cattaraugus County and having a stolen weapon. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that a federal jury convicted Trenton Grant, 31, of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes, and felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 20 years in prison and a maximum of life in prison. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Johsua A. Violanti and Stacey Jacovetti, who handled ...

UPDATE: Woman Found Dead After Westfield Fire

WESTFIELD --- Chautauqua County Sheriff's Department says a Wednesday fire on McKinley Road led to the death of a Ripley woman. Alice Waters, 43, died in the blaze that took place in a camper and small structure located near 7984 McKinley Road around 12:45 p.m. The fire is still being ...

Juvenile injured after driving vehicle

STOCKTON – An unidentified juvenile has been hurt while operating a motor vehicle. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, on Friday around 11 p.m. deputies responded to a reported vehicle off the roadway on Stockton-Hartfield Road in the town of Stockton. As a result of the accident, it was found that the juvenile operator had sustained injuries. The juvenile operator was later transported to Brooks Memorial Hospital in the City of Dunkirk by Stockton EMS to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Two arrested in Dunkirk drug bust

An investigation into narcotics activity in the City of Dunkirk ended Thursday night with execution of two search warrants. At around 8 p.m. narcotics investigators from the Dunkirk Police Department, the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, the Jamestown Police Department and Dunkirk Police ...