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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — Jaxon V. McCloskey, 18, of the town of Portland, was charged Dec. 7 with failure to keep right, driving while intoxicated, and DWI per se. According to officials, at about 4:16 a.m. deputies responded to Pullman Road in the Village of Brocton for a report of a motor vehicle accident. Through investigation, it was determined that McCloskey allegedly was driving while intoxicated. He was placed in custody and transported to the Pomfret substation for processing. He was released and will be in Portland Town Court later. — STOCKTON — A ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - Justin J. Nickerson, 21, of Kennedy was charged Dec. 7 with second-degree burglary, and second-degree criminal contempt. According to officials, at about 2:30 p.m., deputies responded to an address in Kennedy for a possible order of protection violation. Upon arrival deputies located Nickerson at the address. There is a valid order of protection in place stating Nickerson is to stay away from the address. Upon further investigation it was also found Nickerson allegedly entered the dwelling with the intent to commit a crime inside. Nickerson ...

Man charged for stolen vehicle and drugs

A 47-year-old Dunkirk man is being held on a long list of charges stemming from a report of a stolen motor vehicle. At approximately 6:34 p.m. Monday, William R. Eppinger of Bataan Avenue was observed by Dunkirk police officers operating a stolen motor vehicle on Ruggles Street in the city. ...

Fredonia Residents Charged In 7-Eleven Robbery

Two Fredonia residents have been charged after a robbery at the East Second Street 7-Eleven on Sunday. Johnee C. Thompson, 36, and Kaelyn A. Hayward, 22, both of Fredonia, were charged with second-degree robbery, third-degree grand larceny and fourth-degree conspiracy after officers ...

Jamestown man charged in Friday stabbing

A 40-year-old Jamestown man is facing second-degree assault and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon charges after a stabbing on Friday afternoon. At about 1:27 p.m., officers were dispatched to an address on the north side of the city and located the victim who suffered a severe ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — Around 1:20 a.m. Sunday, deputies conducted a traffic stop in the village of Fredonia for an alleged traffic violation. The operator was identified as Andrew E. Allenson, 21, of Fredonia and through an investigation was found to be driving while intoxicated and had a blood alcohol content at a 0.18% or higher. He was charged with consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle, DWI and aggravated DWI. He was placed in custody and transported to the Sheriff's Office substation where he was later released with tickets.