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Truck strikes CSX bridge in city Dunkirk police received a call reporting that a semi had struck the CSX Bridge on Brigham Road before noon Wednesday. After an investigation it was determined that semi was travelling north on Brigham Road and struck the south side of the bridge with the top of the trailer it was hauling. CSX responded to the scene and examined the bridge and Dunkirk DPW cleared the roadway of debris. There were no injuries. CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE – WEST ELLICOTT – On Monday, at around 7:20 p.m., the Celoron Fire Department and multiple mutual aid ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE - Michael R. Shafer, 22, of Jamestown was charged with two counts of aggravated criminal contempt at 7:30 p.m. Sunday after officers responded to a south side address for a domestic dispute. Through investigation, it was found. Shafer had valid orders of protection to stay away from two people inside of the residence. Shafer was charged and taken to the city jail until he could be arraigned. - Bruce J. Miles, 36, of Jamestown was charged with second-degree criminal contempt at 10:33 p.m. March 20 after officers responded to a home on the east side for a domestic ...

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DUNKIRK FIRE DEPARTMENT A trash can fire damaged the wall of an apartment house in the city on Friday. At approximately 3:37 p.m., the city of Dunkirk Fire Department was dispatched to 787 Deer St. Upon arrival, crews found that the exterior fire had spread into the wall of the apartment house. Quick action by residents and Dunkirk Police Officers kept the fire in check until firefighters could open the wall and extinguish it. There were no injuries and the cause is currently under investigation. CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — HARMONY — At 8:12 p.m. Friday, the ...

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Dunkirk Police Department — Michael Dotson, 52, of Brocton, was arrested March 8 and charged with second- degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and four vehicle and traffic law infractions. — Adam Thornton, 43, of Dunkirk, was arrested March 11 and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and unlicensed operator. — Tina Schroeder, 23, of Dunkirk, was arrested March 14 and charged with third- degree aggravated unlicensed operation, operating with suspended registration, and operating without insurance. — Kimberly Ramey, no age listed, ...

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ELLICOTT POLICE - Mark R. Burch Jr, ,32 , of Jamestown was charged with petit larceny, resisting arrest, and seventh-degree criminal possession of controlled substance at 7:18 p.m. March 2 after Ellicott police officers responded to a shoplifting complaint where it is alleged Burch took property from an Ellicott business without paying. Burch allegedly began resisting arrest when officers attempted to place him under arrest, and officers allegedly found Burch with methamphetamine. Burch was given an appearance ticket to be in Ellicott Town Court later and was turned over to the ...

Celoron Man Sentenced To Prison On Meth Charges

A Celoron man is going to prison for selling meth. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that Darin L. Butts, Jr., 31, who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, was sentenced to serve 10 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. Assistant U.S. Attorney Louis A. Testani, who handled the case, stated that in July and August 2023, investigators conducted seven controlled purchases of methamphetamine and fentanyl from Butts. On Aug. 23, 2023, search warrants were executed at Butts’ residence and his two ...