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Gowanda Police Department — GOWANDA — A Gowanda woman is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a teen last month. On Oct. 18, at 6:40 p.m., Gowanda Police responded to a disturbance on Jamestown Street. Officers were informed that a group of juveniles were walking on the sidewalk on Jamestown Street. Amber Kettle, 42, a resident of Jamestown Street, was involved in a confrontation with the group, of which she was previously acquainted with. The confrontation then escalated to a physical altercation, in which Kettle allegedly attacked a 15-year-old female by pulling her hair ...

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DUNKIRK POLICE DEPARTMENT — Yajaira Herrera-Hernandez, 46, of Dunkirk, was arrested Nov. 2 and charged with operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration and four vehicle and traffic law violations. — Austin Lopez, 27, of Buffalo, was arrested Nov. 3 and charged with second-degree menacing. — William Taft, 46, of Dunkirk, was arrested Nov. 3 and charged with disorderly conduct. — Ryan Reading, 43, of Dunkirk, was arrested Nov. 3 and charged with disorderly conduct. — Dillon Smith, 22, of Dunkirk, was arrested Nov. 4 and charged with petit larceny. — ...

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ELLICOTT POLICE - Dustin A. McChesney, 27, of Jamestown, was charged with speed in zone, consuming cannabis in a motor vehicle, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance on Oct. 19. Ellicott police responded to a speeding vehicle on Allen Street Extension and allege McChesney was speeding while having burning cannabis in his vehicle. It was determined that McChesney’s driver’s license was suspended. A small quantity of methamphetamine was located in the vehicle McChesney’s was operating. McChesney will be in ...

Jamestown man is going to prison for selling meth

A Jamestown man is going to prison for selling meth in the city. U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross has announced that Mark R. Maio, 40, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, was sentenced to serve 10 years and one month in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti, who is handling the case, stated that in January 2019, investigators executed a search warrant at the residence of Maio and co-defendant Brittany Dellahoy. During the search, law enforcement ...

Defense rests in murder trial, lesser charge may be considered

MAYVILLE – An Ellicott man who is facing a murder charge in the killing of his stepfather in a domestic dispute nearly two years ago could be found guilty of a lesser charge. On Monday the trial of Tucker Richard resumed. He is accused of shooting to death 57-year-old Scott Blake on Jan. ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — SHERIDAN — At about 3 p.m. Saturday, multiple fire departments responded to 10539 Newell Road for a reported structure fire. At about 3:30 p.m., the Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team was requested to assist with a cause and origin fire investigation.It was found the fire was accidental in nature, caused by a riding lawnmower in a carport that was attached to the garage and house. No injuries were reported. — FRENCH CREEK — At about 2:33 a.m. Sunday, deputies responded to an address for a possible motor vehicle accident into a ...