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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

– ELLINGTON – Shayn R. Grisanti, 36, of Conewango Valley was charged with DWI, DWI per se and moving from a lane unsafely. On Tuesday evening just after 6 p.m. deputies responded to a single-vehicle accident on Route 83 in Ellington. Through investigation, police say Grisanti was found to be operating the vehicle while intoxicated. He was arrested and will appear back in the Town of Ellington court at a later date.

JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT

– Desiree J. Barr, 23, of Jamestown was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, obstructing governmental administration in the second degree, and resisting arrest. Officers responded to a call for an alleged disorderly person. Once they arrived, it was found that Barr was engaging in physical contact with another person. When officers tried to place her under arrest, she allegedly ran into the house and picked up a child in an attempt to shield herself from the officers. Barr was eventually charged and taken to the city jail pending her arraignment.

– Burgess R. Saunders, 46, of Jamestown was charged with criminal contempt in the first degree. Officers were called to a residence in the city’s west side for a domestic dispute on Tuesday evening. Saunders allegedly threatened a person who had a valid order of protection against Saunders. He was charged and taken to the city jail until he could be arraigned.

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