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Area Police Reports

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

— WESTFIELD — Around 2:45 a.m. Saturday, deputies checked on a vehicle in the village of Westfield that was parked on the road. Through an investigation it was determined that the operator of the vehicle, Stephanie J. Feiss, 49, of Ripley, was operating the motor vehicle while intoxicated. Feiss was charged with aggravated DWI, DWI, and no/stopping/standing/parking on a highway. Feiss was released with tickets to be in village court later.

— ELLINGTON — At around 6:30 p.m. Saturday, the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office responded to an address on Waterboro Hill Road for a report of a disorderly person. An investigation found Sabrina R Anderson, 44, of Sheffield Pa., did damage property belonging to another subject and engaged in conduct likely to cause physical injury to another subject. Anderson fled the scene prior to deputies arrival and was located by the town of Ellicott Police Department a short time later. Anderson was taken into custody and charged with third-degree criminal mischief and second-degree reckless endangerment. Anderson was transported to the Chautauqua County Jail to be arraigned in the Centralized Arraignment Program.

NEW YORK STATE POLICE

— KENNEDY — Troopers out of Jamestown charged Timothy Boyd, 29, of Jamestown, with first-degree criminal contempt, second-degree reckless endangerment, second-degree harassment and driving while intoxicated. Troopers responded to the eastbound lane of I-86 in Kennedy Thursday for a report of a personal injury automobile accident.

An investigation revealed that Boyd and the victim, who was later determined to be the protected party in an order of protection against Boyd, were involved in a physical domestic dispute at their residence, after which subjects got into Boyd’s vehicle and drove east on Route 394 through Jamestown and Falconer, entered Interstate 86 and continued east.

During this time, Boyd drove at a high rate of speed, through red lights and almost caused several accidents before intentionally crashing into a bridge on I-86. Boyd was placed under arrest after failing several field sobriety tests and transported to Jamestown where he provided a breath sample of 0.09. Boyd was then processed and transported to the Chautauqua County Jail. The victim was evaluated at UPMC Chautauqua for injuries sustained during the domestic incident as well as the motor vehicle accident.

— SHERMAN — Troopers out of Jamestown charged Robert Ludwig, 35, of Kennedy, with aggravated DWI – Leandra’s Law.

Troopers responded to the I-86 eastbound on ramp Thursday for a report of a vehicle off the road. The driver, Ludwig, was placed under arrest after failing several field sobriety tests and transported to Jamestown where he provided a breath sample of 0.24. Ludwig was then processed and transported to the Chautauqua County Jail. The infant inside Ludwig’s vehicle at the time Ludwig drove off the roadway was evaluated at UPMC Chautauqua in Jamestown and turned over to a third party.

JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT

Michael T. Lampman, 33, of Jamestown, was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired by alcohol and loud exhaust. Patrol stopped a vehicle at 1:33 a.m. Saturday on Harrison Street near Institute Street for a loud exhaust. An investigation found that Lampman was driving while intoxicated after failing several field sobriety tests. He was released with tickets.

Chelsea T. Coulter, 30, of Jamestown, was charged with second-degree criminal contempt and resisting arrest. Coulter was observed at 3:45 p.m. Saturday allegedly in violation of an order of protection in the area of East Eighth Street. Coulter did not cooperate while being taken into custody and allegedly pulled away from officers. She was transported to jail without incident and held for arraignment.

Austin J. Seward, 29, of Jamestown, was charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property. Seward was observed at 3:45 p.m. Saturday in the area of Liberty Street. Seward had a valid bench warrant out of Jamestown. He was later found with stolen property from a vehicle larceny that occurred Oct. 7 and was being held for arraignment.

Danielle E. Howie, 46, of Jamestown, was charged with aggravated criminal contempt, second-degree assault and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Officers responded at 5:15 p.m. Friday to a reported stabbing on the east side of the city. A victim was located with a laceration to their shoulder. An investigation found that Howie had allegedly stabbed the victim and fled prior to police arriving. Howie was quickly located and transported to jail where she was held for arraignment in court.

Rashaun M. Smith, 44, of Jamestown, was charged with first-degree burglary, third-degree assault, second-degree unlawful imprisonment, criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Officers responded at 7:50 a.m. Saturday to Spring Street for a reported violent domestic dispute. An investigation found that Smith allegedly entered a residence unlawfully and then restrained, assaulted and choked another person causing several injuries. Smith was reportedly later found in possession of methamphetamine. He was being held for arraignment in court.

LAKEWOOD-BUSTI POLICE DEPARTMENT

Brooke E. Whitehill, 29, of Jamestown, was charged with petit larceny. Officers were called at 2 p.m. Saturday to Walmart for a reported larceny in progress. Whitehill was reportedly observed concealing merchandise in a bag and attempting to leave without paying. Whitehill was held by asset protection and later issued a ticket to appear in court later.

Taylor L. Nilson, 26, of Jamestown, was charged with petit larceny. Officers were called at 2 p.m. Saturday to Walmart for a reported larceny. Nilson was observed concealing items in a bag and attempting to leave without paying. Nilson was issued a ticket and is scheduled to appear in court later.

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