Area Police Reports
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
¯ BROCTON — Erick K. Lawton, 45, of Cuba, N.Y., was charged with driving while intoxicated, DWI per se, consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle and moving from lane unsafely. Deputies responded at 9:33 p.m. May 4 to a vehicle off the road on Central Avenue in the village of Brocton. An investigation found that Lawton was allegedly operating the vehicle while intoxicated. He is scheduled to appear in Portland Town Court later.
¯ MAYVILLE — William R. Thomas Jr., 62, of Dewittville, was charged with driving while intoxicated, DWI per se and parking on pavement. Deputies were alerted at 11:58 a.m. Monday to a suspicious situation at the intersection of Route 394 and Route 430 in Mayville. Thomas was charged following an investigation. He is scheduled to appear in Chautauqua Town Court later.
JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT
¯ Andrew C. Meacham, 22, of Jamestown, was charged with second-degree criminal contempt and aggravated family offense. Officers responded at 3:39 a.m. Monday to a Bradmar Village address in an attempt to locate a male with an outstanding warrant. Meacham was located sleeping inside the residence of a woman who had a valid order of protection. He was transported to Jamestown City Jail on the charges in addition to his warrant.
