3 North Collins students charged with in-school drug possession
NORTH COLLINS - New York State Police Troopers charged three North Collins High School students with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and public health law misdemeanors, after they were reportedly found in possession of illegal prescription drugs.
School officials had been suspicious of the three and were alerted to them possibly having drugs in school. When confronted, the three were reportedly found in possession of the drugs. School officials found a 14-year-old female with one Lortab pill, a 14-year-old male with a partial Lortab pill and another 14-year-old female with 4 Lortab pills. All three of the students were from the North Collins area.
The three were petitioned to Erie County Family Court as juvenile delinquents and given Erie County Family Court appearance tickets.
They were then released to their parents at the school. Evans Police warn of scam
EVANS - The Town of Evans Police, in conjunction with the New York State Police, are investigating a Craigslist scam.
The popular website posted an advertisement dated Jan. 15 which advertised a country music concert.
The ad said the concert would be held at Evangola State Park between July 13 and 15. This is a false advertisement. The ad is asking vendors for a $1,000 deposit to save their spot at the concert.
Anyone who has responded to this ad is asked to contact Capt. Danzi of the Evans Police at 549-3600 or Sgt. Krawczyk of the New York State Park Police at 354-9111.
The Evans Police tip line is 217-3585 or email detectives@evanspoliceny.com
Fatal motor vehicle accident in Franklinville
FRANKLINVILLE - New York state police in Machias are investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident which occurred at about 4p.m. Wednesday on Mt. Pleasant Avenue in Franklinville.
A bus containing a driver and seven adult passengers veered off the roadway, struck a tree and entered the ditch. The 50-year-old male driver from Olean, whose name has not yet been released, was transported by ambulance to Olean General Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. One of the passengers was also transported by ambulance to Olean General Hospital for a minor knee injury.
Preliminary investigation revealed the driver possibly suffered an unknown illness immediately preceding the crash. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation.
Franklinville fire, rescue and police departments and Machias ambulance were also on scene.
Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office
CHAUTAUQUA - Jordan Reynolds, 19, of Mayville, was charged Jan. 4 with two counts second-degree aggravated harassment after he allegedly made phone calls to various persons in the early morning hours. The calls served no legitimate purpose and alarmed recipients. Reynolds was issued tickets and will appear in the Town of Chautauqua Court at a later date.
KIANTONE - John Trout, 37, of Ashville, was charged Wednesday with second-degree criminal trespass. He reportedly entered a home unlawfully Sunday. Trout was issued a ticket and will appear in the Town of Kiantone Court at a later date.
CHARLOTTE - David J. Bruyer, 23, of Sinclairville, was taken in to custody without incident Wednesday on a warrant for fourth-degree grand larceny. Bruyer is being held in the Chautauqua County Jail.
JAMESTOWN - Tanya M. Johnson, 28, of Cherry Creek, was charged Thursday with misuse of food stamps after she allegedly failed to report to the Department of Social Services that she was employed. This allowed Johnson to collect $503 she was not entitled to have. Johnson was issued a ticket and will appear in the City of Jamestown Court at a later date.
CHAUTAUQUA - Joshua S. Danielson, 30, of Ellery, was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief Jan. 9 after he allegedly intentionally damaged property in a Chautauqua County Jail cell while he was being held as an inmate. Danielson was arraigned in the Town of Chautauqua Court and bail was set at $1,000 cash or $2,000 property bond.
