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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE – KIANTONE – Jason A . Genberg, 39, of Frewsburg was charged Sunday night with fourth-degree criminal mischief. It is alleged that Genberg kicked in a door of a Kiantone residence, creating damage. JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Francicso G. Zavala, 32, of West Ellicott was charged with driving while intoxicated, DWI per se, speed in zone and passing a red light on Sunday. Officers conducted a traffic stop after observing a vehicle which allegedly passed through a red light and was speeding on East Second Street at 2:14 a.m. Sunday. Officers ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT — Quincy J. Harris, 44, of Jamestown was charged with second-degree assault, fourth-degree criminal mischief and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. At about 7:44 p.m. Friday, officers responded to an East side address for a domestic dispute complaint. The victim returned home after officers arrived. Through an investigation, it was discovered that Harris engaged in a physical domestic with the victim. It was discovered that he broke a hand of the victim and damaged property inside of the residence. Officers were advised that Harris ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY COURT Angel Vargas-Mendoza, age 43 of Jamestown, was sentenced in Chautauqua County court by Judge David Foley to an indeterminate state prison sentence of 2-4 years after being convicted of second-degree attempted assault, a class E felony. In July 2023, Vargas-Mendoza attacked the victim with a sharp metal object and caused physical injury and was charged with second-degree assault by the Jamestown Police Department. On Feb. 27, Vargas-Mendoza pleaded guilty to the lesser charge. He was sentenced as a second felony offender due to having two felony convictions ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT — Brandon T. Jimerson, 39, of Jamestown was charged with third-degree criminal trespass following an alleged incident which took place Thursday morning. At 12:17, officers responded to a complaint at a condemned residence on the southside of the city. Upon arrival, officers reported that they discovered Jimerson inside the location. Officers then took Jimerson into custody and he was transported to the city jail where he was held pending arraignment. — Jeffrey L. Buchanan, 34, of Jamestown, was charged with public lewdness Wednesday evening. Officers ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Megan M. Truver, 30, of Jamestown and Thomas J. Mann, 32, of Jamestown were both charged with two counts of third-degree criminal trespassing and two counts of seventh-degree possession of a controlled substance recently. Officers conducting a walking patrol at 6:18 p.m. April 24 on Institute Street near East First Street, property owned by the Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad LLC, allegedly found Truver and Mann trespassing. Officers report finding Truver and Mann with methamphetamine. Both Mann and Truver will be in court later.

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Michael A. Bane, 24, of Jamestown was charged with second-degree assault after an incident Sunday evening. Officers respnded to an address on the south side of town at 10:17 p.m. for a reported fight. Officers allege Bane hit a woman in the face with a metal rod. Bane was taken to the city jail for arraignment and will be in court later. - Gerald A. Samuels Sr., 42, of Jamestown was charged with endangering the welfare of a child. Officers responded to a south side address Monday evening for a complaint of a lost child. Officers arrived at the location ...