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Dunkirk men facing federal fraud charges

Two Dunkirk men are being charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States and theft of government funds. On Wednesday, U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that a federal grand jury returned the indictment on Lamont Brown, 37, and Jesus Ramos, 41. The charges carry a maximum penalty ...

Jeep loses control, crashes in Westfield

A jeep traveling experienced brake failure, leading the driver and passengers to exit the moving vehicle around 10 a.m. The unoccupied vehicle then continued through a ditch, crossed Felton Road in the town of Westfield and came to a stop near a grape field. Personal injuries were reported. ...

Mexican man arrested in county pleads guilty for illegal re-entry

A Mexican man who has been removed twice from the United States has pleaded guilty to re-entering the country illegally. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 31-year-old Jose Roberto Perez-Solis, 31, a citizen and national of Mexico, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge ...

Injuries reported in city vehicle mishap

Dunkirk police and fire departments responded to an accident around 10 a.m. Tuesday at Third and Park avenues. Two vehicles were involved and injuries were reported. One of the vehicles struck the train underpass in the incident. Photos by Greg Bacon and submitted

Election charges against county legislator suspended

Election charges against a sitting elected county official are being suspended and will likely be dropped. In July, Marcus Buchanan, who was 56, was charged with illegal voting for allegedly violating the State Election Law pertaining to the use of absentee ballots during the 2023 election ...

Sinclairville woman charged after shooting incident

GERRY -- A Sinclairville woman is facing charges after recklessly discharging a firearm and injuring an individual. Chautauqua County sheriff's deputies report they and New York State Police responded to an residence on Old Chautauqua Road in the town of Gerry for a reported gunshot victim ...