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Jamestown woman facing federal meth charges

BUFFALO — U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced last week that Micayla L. Blair, 23, of Jamestown, was charged by criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti, who is handling the case, stated that on Oct. 30, investigators executed a search warrant at a William Street residence connected to Blair. During the search, investigators recovered a quantity of suspected crystal methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and a pistol. Blair ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Anthony L. Anzalone, 49, was charged Tuesday with fourth-degree criminal mischief, and second-degree criminal contempt. According to police, at about 11:21 p.m., officers responded to a Northside address for a domestic dispute. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the female victim. It was discovered that Anzalone allegedly had destroyed her property, inside her residence, and then fled the scene. Officers observed Anzalone attempting to get in his vehicle, but after seeing the patrol car, he fled on foot into nearby woods. After a brief search of the ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Danielle R. Raynor, 38, of Jamestown was charged Nov. 25 with petit larceny, second-degree obstructing governmental administration, and resisting arrest. According to police, at about 3:46 a.m., officers responded to 7-Eleven on North Main Street for a reported shoplifting incident. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a store employee. Through investigation it was found that Raynor allegedly had stolen merchandise from the store. She was located a short distance from the store, and then allegedly became combative with officers while being placed into custody. ...

75-year-old charged in rape of juvenile

CHERRY CREEK ­— A 75-year-old man has been charged with second-degree rape of a juvenile On Tuesday, the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division announced it conducted an investigation regarding a report of sexual misconduct involving a youth on Nov. 4. Through the course of the investigation, it was determined that Robert K. Braymiller of Cherry Creek, allegedly engaged in inappropriate sexual contact with a juvenile victim. Braymiller was taken into custody and transported to the Chautauqua County Jail for Centralized Arraignment Program (CAP) ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Destiny C. Sanneman-Butler, 25, of Jamestown, was charged Nov. 23 with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, and Mandy M. Hepler-Brady, 48, of Jamestown also was charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. According to police, at about 8:47 p.m., officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation at West Eighth and Main streets. During the investigation, it was discovered that the driver Sanneman-Butler, and passenger Hepler-Brady were in alleged possession of a loaded handgun. Both were taken into custody without incident, and ...

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Pets perish in morning Dunkirk fire Dunkirk firefighters battled a blaze Sunday morning on Lord Street where a number of pets perished. Officials say the Dunkirk Fire Department was dispatched to a report of smoke coming from a window at 106 Lord St. around 7:21 a.m. Upon arrival, crews found smoke and fire on the first floor in the rear of the home. Firefighters brought the fire under control using two hose lines and tools. The house suffered significant interior damage. Assistance was received from the Dunkirk Police Department, Fredonia Fire Department, East Dunkirk Fire ...