LAKEWOOD-BUSTI POLICE

DEPARTMENT

¯ Lisa M. George, no age or address listed, was charged with petit larceny. Officers were called at 10:07 p.m. Thursday to Walmart for a reported shoplifting. It was found that George allegedly attempted to take items passed all points of sale. She is scheduled to appear in Busti Town Court later.

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

¯ MAYVILLE — Benjamin J. Preston, 39, of Mayville, was charged with second-degree harassment and fourth-degree criminal mischief. Deputies responded at 9:24 p.m. Wednesday to Mayville for a reported altercation. An investigation found that Preston punched another person and prevented them from calling for help. Preston was picked up on a warrant and transported to Chautauqau County Jail. Preston is scheduled to appear in Chautauqua Town Court later.

¯ POLAND — Wallace H. Ryder III, 44, of Poland, was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief. Deputies responded at 4:02 p.m. Wednesday to a Poland residence for a reported criminal mischief complaint. It was found that Ryder allegedly damaged property and then left. Ryder was located a short time later and taken to jail for centralized arraignment. He is scheduled to appear in Poland Town Court later.