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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - Jouseph L. Velazquez, 24, of Jamestown was charged Oct. 25 with speeding, second-degree obstructing governmental administration, and having front/side windows that are non transparent. According to officials, around 1:54 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in Jamestown for a speeding violation. Through investigation and confrontation, Velazquez was identified as the vehicle’s operator. He will be in Jamestown City Court later. JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - James T. Leonard, 18, of Jamestown, was charged Oct. 28 with third-degree ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — At around 1:34 a.m. Sunday, the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop on E. Main St. in Fredonia. The operator was identified as Jorge E. Rosario Alvarez, 45, of Fredonia. An investigation found Rosario Alvarez to be driving while intoxicated. He was charged with DWI, DWI per se, and speed in zone. He will answer for his charges in the village court. — At around 1:20 a.m. Saturday, the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop on East Main Street in the village of Fredonia. The operator was ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - Ryan Smith, 40, of Silver Creek, was charged Oct. 22 with animal cruelty. According to officials, at about 2 p.m., deputies were dispatched for a report of animal cruelty which occurred on Angell Road in Silver Creek. After an investigation it was found that Smith did possess one horse on his property which allegedly was not provided with adequate shelter from the elements. The horse has since been relocated to a local animal rescue. Smith will be in Hanover Town Court later. JAMESTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT - A fire that broke out on Oct. 23 at ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - Harley Gurule, 39, of Irving, was charged Oct. 22 with third-degree sexual abuse. According to officials, on Oct. 11, an investigation was conducted by the criminal investigation division. Through investigation, it was found that Gurule allegedly did subject a juvenile victim to unwanted sexual contact. Gurule will be in Hanover Town Court later. - Robert I. Owens IV, 24, of Jamestown was charged Oct. 22 with first-degree criminal contempt. According to officials, at about 3:30 p.m., deputies responded to a Kennedy for a reported order of ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - David L. Babcock Jr., 57, of Silver Creek was charged Sept. 22, driving while intoxicated, DWI per se, failure to keep right, operating out of class, and making an unsafe lane change. According to officials, at about 7:39 a.m., deputies responded to a motorcycle accident in Silver Creek. The operator of the motorcycle was identified as Babcock Jr. He was transported to ECMC to be evaluated for injuries. Upon further investigation it was found Babcock to be allegedly operating the motor vehicle while intoxicated. Babcock will be in Hanover Town ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — RIPLEY — At approximately 1:12 p.m. Friday, deputies were dispatched to a trespass complaint. Through investigation it was determined that 39-year-old Skyler Miller of Ripley was charged with trespass. He will be in court later. — RIPLEY — Around 9:37 p.m. Friday, deputies were dispatched to a business on Shortman Road to assist fire and EMS with a possible assault victim. Upon arrival and after an investigation it was determined that a male subject, later identified as 64-year-old George Bonniville of Brighton, Mich., was in a ...