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Man faces weapons charges in Fredonia incident

A 44-year-old who resides in Maryland and South Carolina has been identified and charged in connection with a shelter in place order that occurred Wednesday in the village of Fredonia. In a news release issued Friday night, Fredonia Police Department reported that Kyle L. Denhardt, 44, was unwanted, refused to leave a residence, and was possibly in possession of a handgun during the daylong incident that started in the morning and ended around 9 p.m. Members of the Fredonia Police Department responded to the scene and assisted the resident off the property while officers attempted to ...

Jamestown duo facing drugs, weapons charges

A pair of Jamestown men are facing federal drugs and weapons charges. On Thursday, U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced a federal grand jury returned a superseding indictment charging Blake D. Smith, a/k/a Sweets, 50, and Willie Graham, a/k/a Wu, 45, with narcotics conspiracy, Hobbs Act Robbery, kidnapping, use of a firearm during a crime of violence, and use of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. In addition, Smith is charged with possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking, and distribution of fentanyl causing serious bodily injury. Both defendants face a ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Hector O. Dejesus, 44, of Jamestown was charged April 8 with third-degree criminal trespass. According to police, at about 2 p.m., officers responded to a trespass complaint at a condemned building on West Second Street near Jefferson Street. On arrival, Dejesus was located in the building. He was placed into custody without incident, and was taken to Jamestown City Jail. He will be in Jamestown City Court later. - Roberto E. Figueroa-Arroyo, 44, of Jamestown was charged April 9 with second-degree harassment, and first-degree criminal contempt. According ...

Man sentenced in Jamestown drug ring

A Jamestown man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for his role in a city drug ring. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Jaquez Thomas, 22, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra Jr. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti, who is handling the case, stated that between 2020 to 2022, Thomas distributed quantities of fentanyl and cocaine he received from Joseph Zaso. Thomas utilized Facebook and Cash App to conduct his drug ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Jeffrey M. Smith, 36, of Jamestown was charged April 6 with fourth-degree criminal mischief. According to police, at about 5:52 p.m., officers responded to a westside address for a person with a weapon complaint. Officers, police said, were advised that Smith had armed himself with a baseball bat, he allegedly used the bat to damage a refrigerator belonging to the victim inside the residence. Smith was placed into custody, and taken to Jamestown City Jail. He will be in Jamestown City Court later. - Michael S. Cook, 52, of Jamestown, and Ashley M. ...

Woman charged after driving stolen vehicle

A Warren woman has been charged after allegedly driving a stolen vehicle on Fairmount Avenue in Lakewood. Jessica M. Wolfgang, 45, of Warren was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation at 1:57 p.m. Monday. According to a police report, deputies pulled the vehicle over after it had been reported stolen out of the city of Jamestown. Wolfgang was issued appearance tickets to be in Busti Town Court later. The Jamestown and Lakewood-Busti police departments assisted. In 2023, Wolfgang was charged with walking ...