CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

– Sarah N. Parker-Ward, 28, of the town of Portland, was charged Wednesday with second-degree assault, and endangering the welfare of a child, while Aaron J. Spencer, 30, of the town of Portland was charged with second-degree attempted assault, and endangering the welfare of a child. Officials said at 9:45 p.m. deputies responded to a reported altercation that occurred. Through investigation, it was determined that Parker-Ward and Spencer committed alleged crimes. Both were placed into custody without incident and taken to the Chautauqua County Jail for centralized arraignment. Both will be in Portland Town Court later.

– Benjamin S. Mescall, 41, of Hanover was charged Feb. 28 with fourth-degree criminal mischief. According to officials at about 6:59 a.m., deputies responded to an address in the town of Villenova for a report of a disorderly person. Upon investigation it was found that a Mescall of the allegedly had broken the phone of another. Benjamin was taken to the county jail for centralized arraignment, and will be in Villenova Town Court later.