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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Colin A. Duffy, 29, a citizen of Belgium, was charged April 22 with driving while intoxicated. According to police, at about 12:14 a.m., officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident at Baker Street and Chautauqua Avenue. Upon further investigation, it was determined that one of the parties involved in the accident, Duffy allegedly was operating his vehicle under the influence of alcohol. He was placed into custody without incident, and taken to Jamestown City Jail. Duffy will be in Jamestown City Court later. CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S ...

Two charged after search warrant served in Ellery Mobile Home Park

Two Ellery residents face charges after a search warrant was executed earlier this week at their residence in the High Acres Mobile Home Park in Ellery. Brady M. Griffin, 30, of Ellery, was charged with second-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, third-degree criminal ...

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DUNKIRK POLICE DEPARTMENT — Delani Williams, 24, of Dunkirk, was arrested April 7 and charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief. — Phillip Decker, 27, of Stockton, was arrested April 9 and charged with third- degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. — Julie Kelsey, 31, of Westfield, was arrested April 9 and charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. — Darryl Watkins, 64, of Dunkirk, was arrested ...

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TOWN OF ELLICOTT POLICE DEPARTMENT - Michael L. Johnson, 28 , of Jamestown was charged April 16 with petit larceny. According to police, officers responded to a shoplifting complaint where it is alleged Johnson took items owned by Crosby’s in Falconer. He was issued an appearance ticket and will be in Ellicott Town Court later. - Jason R. Reed, 55, of Falconer, was charged April 10 with felony driving while ability impaired by the combined influence of alcohol and a drug, first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and numerous other vehicle and traffic violations. According to ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Joseph M. Grekalski, 41, of Jamestown, was charged April 19 with driving while intoxicated. According to police, at about 4 p.m., officers received a well being check call at a westside building complex. It was reported, police said, that there was an intoxicated male who had knocked on several apartment doors. Police said while walking away, the man was staggering his steps while getting into his vehicle. Upon arrival, officers found Grekalski behind the wheel of a running vehicle. After more investigation, it was determined that Grekalski allegedly was ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — At around 2:19 a.m. Saturday, the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Eagle Street in the village of Fredonia. The operator was identified as Alaynea P. Grover., 23, of Dunkirk. Further investigation found Grover to be driving while intoxicated. She was charged with DWI, DWI per se, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, and no or improper signal. She will answer her charges in the village of Fredonia Court. — HANOVER — At around 2:04 p.m. Saturday, deputies made a traffic stop for failing to stop ...