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Sinclairville woman sentenced for role in chase, husband to go to trial

WARREN, Pa. – A Sinclairville woman has been sentenced for her role in a car chase in October 2024 while charges against her husband will be heard in the Court of Common Pleas later this year. Rebekah Klein had previously pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree felony aggravated assault, one count of recklessly endangering another person, obstructing administration of law or other government and resisting arrest. The rest of the charges against her were not prosecuted. She was sentenced to between 1 year and 23 months of confinement with credit for 342 days already served as ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CELORON – On Thursday around 12:15 a.m., the Celoron Fire Department and several mutual aid departments responded to a garage fire at 22 W 9th St. After extinguishing the fire, the Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team determined that the fire originated in the northeast portion of the garage and was caused by the malfunction of a lithium-ion battery back.

Jamestown woman pleads guilty to narcotics conspiracy

A Jamestown resident is headed to prison after admitting to being involved in selling illegal drugs in the city. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Sandra Pavlock a/k/a Sondra L. Pavlock, 45, of Jamestown, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra Jr. to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine, 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 Pavlock was an associate ...

Jamestown man sentenced for selling drugs that caused overdose

A Jamestown man has been sentenced for selling drugs that nearly killed a person. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Bradley D. Knapp, 46, of Jamestown, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine, was sentenced to serve 8 years and one month in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti, who handled the case, stated that during the conspiracy, Knapp bought and sold heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine for profit and his own use, ...

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FREDONIA POLICE Fredonia Police Department – Thomas Brewster, 39, of Fredonia, was picked up on a warrant Aug. 29. – Jon Dolling, 32, of Cherry Creek, was arrested Sept. 2 and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. – Andrew Dzierzanowski Jr., 42, of Jamestown, was picked up on a warrant Sept. 3. – Antonio Crabtree-Pratt, no age or address listed, was picked up on a warrant Sept. 3. – Timothy Will, 36, of Fredonia, was arrested Sept. 4 and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and ...

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Beaver Club accident driver wasn't hospitalized The driver of a vehicle that hit the Beaver Club in Fredonia Monday afternoon “was evaluated on scene by Fredonia Fire (Department) and did not require transport to the hospital,” Fredonia Fire Chief Joshua Myers said Tuesday morning. He said the car “struck the Prospect Street side of the building, causing minor exterior damage.” The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Fredonia Police Department. Firefighters help sinking vessel A vessel was assisted back to the city marina after it began taking on water. ...