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Man accused of having sex with North Collins sisters

A Rochester man is accused of having sexual relations with two underage females from southern Erie County and recording the act on his cell phone. U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross has announced that Ahmed Yaqoob, 24, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with production and possession of child pornography, which carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison, and a maximum of 30 years. Assistant U.S. Attorney Aaron J. Mango, who is handling the case, stated that according to the complaint, on Oct. 18 the Erie County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the town ...

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Dunkirk Police Department — Francisco Roman, 43, of Dunkirk, was arrested and charged with trespass on three separate occasions. The dates were Nov. 29, Dec. 3 and Dec. 4. — Doniesha Brown, 25, of Dunkirk, was arrested Nov. 27 and charged with second-degree harassment and second-degree criminal trespass. — Josephina Vega, 28, of Dunkirk, was arrested Nov. 29 and charged with third- degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and operating with a suspended registration. — Alex Colon-Ruiz, 42, no address listed, was arrested Dec. 3 and charged with ...

Battery pack blamed in fire

PORTLAND – A battery pack is being blamed for a fire Wednesday afternoon. Around 2:30 p.m. multiple fire departments responded to 6996 Route 5 in the town of Portland for a reported structure fire. The Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team ruled the fire as accidental in nature caused by an overheated lithium ion battery pack. The fire caused minimal damage and was contained to the area of origin. No injuries were reported.

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CATTARAUGUS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE LEON – Christopher Green, 48, of Route 62, Leon was charged Saturday evening with second-degree harassment, three counts of endangering the welfare of a child, and criminal obstruction of breathing. Police responded to his residence after a 911 hangup. It is alleged that he had an altercation with two family members. He was released on an appearance ticket for Leon Town Court.

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WESTFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT – WESTFIELD — William Zachary, no age or address provided, has been charged with driving while intoxicated and aggravated DWI – blood alcohol content of .18% or higher. Police said on Nov. 23 they were at 238 E. Main St. around 9:40 p.m. when Zachary arrived at the scene, allegedly in an intoxicated state. He was charged following an investigation and will answer to the charges in Westfield Village Court at a later date.

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Dunkirk Police Department — Jennifer Hite, no age listed, of Silver Creek, was arrested Nov. 23 and charged with petit larceny. — Mark Szocki, 63, of Dunkirk, was arrested Nov. 24 and charged with petit larceny. — Fernando Martinez III, 44, of Dunkirk, was arrested Nov. 26 and charged with third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, second-degree obstruction of governmental administration, three counts of second-degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia, and three counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a ...