Dunkirk Police

Aubrey Simbeck, 21, of McKinley Avenue was charged with theft of service on Jan. 17.

Julio Aponte, 39, of Dunkirk was charged with second-degree harassment on Jan. 17.

Lisa Mist, 30, of Lincoln Avenue was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and obstructed view on Jan. 19.

Michelle Hamilton, 35, of Blasdell was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to obey a red light on Jan. 19.

Jamie McQuiggan, 28, of Lincoln Avenue was charged with second-degree harassment on Jan. 19.

Jose Rivera, 36, of Warwick, R.I., was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, no insurance and no or inadequate headlight on Jan. 20.

Nathasha Feliciano, 20, of Lake Shore Drive East Upper was charged with disorderly conduct and violating a noise ordinance on Jan. 22.

Priscilla Kaiser, 38, of Main Street, Sinclairville, was charged with petit larceny on Jan. 22.

Michael Marshman, 26, of East Courtney Street Lower, and Jose Ruiz Jr., 30, of North Jerboa Street, were both charged with petit larceny on Thursday.

Jacob Wise, 34, of Lake Shore Drive East was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief and second-degree harassment on Friday.

John Seekings, 38, of Ruggles Street was charged with second-degree harassment on Friday.

Mamon Feliciano, 20, of West Fourth Street was charged with endangering the welfare of a child on a bench warrant on Friday.

Monserate Perez of Buffalo was charged with second-degree harassment on Friday.

Richard McArthur, 38, of Main Street Lower, Silver Creek, was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and no inspection on Sunday.

Angel DeJesus III, 25, of Lake Shore Drive West was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content of .18 percent or greater, driving while intoxicated common law, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, suspended registration, move from lane unsafely, no insurance, speed unreasonable and obstructed driver’s view on Sunday.

Fredonia Police

Jorge Antonetti, 21, of Schenectady was charged with leaving the scene of a property damage accident on Jan. 18.

Maria Sams, 20, of East Main Street was charged with second-degree menacing and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child on Jan. 18.

D.M. Bongiovanni Jr., 26, of Dove Street, Dunkirk, was charged with unsafe backing on Jan. 21.

According to an accident report, at 8:15 a.m., Matthew Bennink, 25, of Clymer was traveling east on East Main Street just east of Clinton Avenue when Bongiovanni was backing out of a private driveway and onto East Main Street. Bongiovanni told police he slid down the driveway while backing up, striking Bennink’s vehicle.

Gail Korzeniewski, 55, of Middle Road, Dunkirk, was charged with six counts of petit larceny on Jan. 22.

Paula Wilson, 38, of Riceboro, Ga., was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, driving while intoxicated, failure to keep right, failure to use designated lane and improper use of turn signal on Thursday. Wilson was held on $1,000 bail.

David Wolcott Jr., 35, of Christy Road, was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and suspended registration on Thursday.

Alfaro Oralia, 45, of Franklin Avenue, Dunkirk, was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and no headlamps on Thursday.

Sheila Goulding, 63, of Fay Street, Portland, was charged with petit larceny on Saturday.

Matthew Miller, 30, of Central Avenue, Silver Creek, was charged with two counts of first-degree criminal contempt and two counts of second-degree aggravated harassment on Saturday and Sunday (one count of each charge for both days). Bail was set on Sunday at $10,000 cash or $20,000 property bond.

Daniel Alessi, 34, of New Road, Dunkirk, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident and backing unsafely on Sunday.

According to police, around 1:10 a.m., Alessi was parked in the parking lot at 32 W. Main St. when he hit a parked and unoccupied vehicle. Alessi allegedly pulled away from the scene, but was stopped shortly after leaving because a police officer had spoken with a witness who pointed out the vehicle and what had happened.

Gregory Faso, 38, of Liberty Street was charged with unreasonable speed/-special hazards due to weather conditions on a roadway on Sunday.

According to an accident report, around 2 p.m., an officer responded to a vehicle in a ditch on Porter Avenue. Skid marks were reportedly noticed by the officer in the snow leading up to where the vehicle came to rest.

State Police-Fredonia

State Police Fredonia Troopers arrested John W. Lehner, 73, of Canonsburg, for driving while intoxicated early Saturday morning.

Troopers pulled him over on Route 5, town of Dunkirk, for driving left of the pavement markings. After failing field sobriety tests, he was transported to Fredonia State Police for processing.

His test result was .12 percent blood alcohol level.

Lehner was issued tickets.

Westfield Police

Timothy D. Dulmus, 41, of Clinton Street was charged with driving while intoxicated, aggravated driving while intoxicated, unlicensed operation, having no turn signal and having an open container in a vehicle on Sunday. Police observed Dulmus’ vehicle allegedly commit a turn signal violation on Clinton Street. During the traffic stop, Dulmus was found to be allegedly intoxicated with two open containers in the vehicle. He was also found to have only a learner’s permit.

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

BROCTON – Fredrick Brown, 27, of Portland was charged with petit larceny on Saturday.

At 8:30 p.m., deputies responded to a residence on Smith Street for an alleged altercation between Brown and another individual. Brown had also reportedly stolen prescription pills from the residence. He will appear in Brocton Village Court.

Crash sends two

to hospital

NORTH HARMONY – An accident sent two individuals to the hospital Friday.

According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, Cindal Nicole Thomas, 19, of Bemus Point was traveling west on I-86 when she encountered icy road conditions. Thomas lost control of her vehicle striking a guide rail on the north side. The vehicle then bounced off the guide rail and exited the roadway on the south side coming to rest in the median. Both Thomas and her passenger, Sarah Newman, 19, of Jamestown were transported to WCA Hospital with minor injuries.

Area Police

Three charged in alleged theft of safe

SILVER CREEK – Three Silver Creek residents have been charged in the reported theft of a safe from a village residence.

According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, a fire combination safe was reported missing on Thursday. Through investigation, it is alleged Jessie S. Nahrebeski, 19, of Lafayette Street, Ian T. Ward, 21, of Hickory Street and Adam N. Mox, 19, of Alleghany Road removed the safe from the residence and took it to a local pawn shop.

All three were charged with petit larceny and fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property.

The three individuals will appear in Silver Creek Village Court at a later date.

Area Police

Gowanda teen allegedly stabs three individuals

GOWANDA – A Gowanda teenager allegedly stabbed three individuals Friday evening. According to Gowanda Police, Andrew D. Estrada, 18, of Walnut Street was involved in a fight with three other males when he allegedly stabbed two of the males in the abdomen and arms. Estrada’s girlfriend, who allegedly tried to break up the fight, was also stabbed by accident. All three victims were transported by ambulance to Lake Shore Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Estrada was charged with three counts of second-degree assault, first-degree endangerment and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon. He was arraigned in Persia Town Court and sent to the Cattaraugus County Jail in lieu of $1,000 bail. The New York State Police and Erie County Sheriff’s Office assisted with this call.

Three-vehicle crash sends one to hospital

HARMONY – A three-vehicle crash on Route 474 sent one to a hospital Friday. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, Lawrence T. Linkous III, 30, of Panama was traveling east when he allegedly lost control of his vehicle and crossed into the westbound lane. His vehicle struck a vehicle operated by Jocelyn E. Bensink, 20, of Clymer then continued on to collide with a vehicle operated by Charles R. Rugg, 39, of Panama, who were both traveling west.

Bensink was transported to WCA Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Linkous was evaluated at the scene but declined further treatment. Linkous was charged with speed not reasonable and prudent and failure to keep right. He will appear in Harmony Town Court at a later date.

Man charged with rape in Gowanda

GOWANDA – David A. Green, 35, of Bath was charged with third-degree rape on Friday. Green was a prior village resident and police had began an investigation where Green had allegedly been having sex with a minor on multiple occasions since July. Green returned to Gowanda for a visit and was taken into custody. He was arraigned in Persia Town Court and was sent to the Cattaraugus County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bail.

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

WESTFIELD – Terri A. Himelein, 48, of Felton Road was charged with driving while intoxicated and moving from lane unsafely on Friday. Himelein was traveling on Prospect Road just before 4 p.m. when she allegedly lost control of her vehicle, landing in a ditch coming to rest on the vehicle’s side. Himelein was found to be allegedly intoxicated. She will appear in Westfield Town Court at a later date. Westfield Police also responded to this call.

POLAND – Racheal L. Anderson, 21, of Jamestown was charged with third-degree criminal mischief and second-degree harassment on Friday. At 11:30 p.m. Anderson allegedly damaged a vehicle during an argument that took place on Route 62. She also allegedly harassed two victims at the location. Anderson will appear in Poland Town Court at a later date.

WESTFIELD – Chaz T. Clutter, 22, of Westfield was charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, false personation, failure to maintain lane and failure to signal on Saturday. At 2:44 a.m. deputies observed Clutter’s vehicle allegedly operating erratically on Main Street. The vehicle was stopped and Clutter allegedly provided police with false information. Clutter also had an outstanding warrant from Erie County, Pa. A passenger in the vehicle, Zachary P. Kemp, 22, of Brocton was found to be in alleged possession of marijuana. He was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and will appear in court at a later date. Clutter was sent to the Chautauqua County Jail in lieu of $8,000 cash or $16,000 property bail. He will be extradited to answer the charges in Pennsylvania. Westfield Police also assisted with this call.

SILVER CREEK – Bradley M. Dimmer, 22, of Silver Creek was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana on Saturday. At 1:45 a.m. deputies responded to a complaint on Howard Street. Upon arrival, an alleged strong smell of marijuana was present. Dimmer was found to be in possession of an alleged quantity of marijuana. He will appear in Silver Creek Village Court at a later date.

Area Police

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

The Sheriff’s Office is investigating a recent break in at the Old Morse Hotel located at 133 West Main St. in Sherman that occurred toward the end of December. The public’s help is sought in identifying the person in the picture. If anyone has any ideas who this person could be please call 753-4925. All tips will be held confidential.

HANOVER – On Thursday, deputies and Hanover Center and Silver Creek fire departments responded to Angell Road in the town of Hanover for a car accident with personal injury.

It is alleged that William Kaiser, 66, of Brocton failed to yield the right of way while pulling out of a driveway and struck a vehicle that was eastbound on Angell Road.

A female passenger in the vehicle that was struck was transported by ambulance to Lake Shore Hospital for apparently non life-threatening injuries.

Kaiser was transported by a private vehicle to Brooks Memorial Hospital for evaluation.

Kaiser was issued a traffic ticket for failure to yield the right of way when entering or crossing a roadway.

STOCKTON- On Friday deputies, along with Cassadaga and Stockton fire departments and Alstar, responded to Fredonia-Stockton Road in the Town of Stockton for a car accident with personal injury.

Lindsay Griffin, 28, of Fredonia was operating a vehicle southbound on Fredonia- Stockton Road when she lost control of the car and rolled over into a ditch.

Griffin and a child passenger were transported by ambulance to Brooks Memorial Hospital with non life- threatening injuries.

Gowanda Police Department

Mardi M. John, 20, of Miller Street was charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property on Jan. 3. Police found John in possession of an alleged stolen iPod. She was released to appear in Collins Town Court at a later date.

Tamara L. Budziszew-ski, 43, of Buffalo Street was charged with speeding and driving while intoxicated on Jan. 4. Budziszewski was stopped for speeding on Buffalo Street and was found to be allegedly intoxicated. She reportedly refused a chemical breath test and was arraigned in Collins Town Court. She was released on her own recognizance to appear in court at a later date.

Weyland E. Cleland, 21, of East Main Street was charged with violation of probation on Jan. 9. New York State Police notified officers Cleland was wanted for a violation of parole. Cleland was sent to the Erie County Holding Center to be processed by New York State Parole.

John A. Silverheels, 57, of West Main Street was charged with criminal obstruction of breathing on Jan. 11. Officers were called to a domestic dispute at a West Main Street residence where Silverheels allegedly got into a verbal argument with a female relative. Silverheels, who appeared to be intoxicated, allegedly forced the female to the floor and choked her with his hands around the victim’s throat. He was released on an appearance ticket for Persia Town Court.

Eric K. Pierce, 30, of Jamestown Street was charged on a warrant on Jan. 12. Pierce had previously been arrested and when he failed to appear in court, a warrant was issued. Pierce was arraigned in Collins Town Court and sent to the Erie County Holding Center in lieu of $1,000.

Wade F. Wampler, 36, of Aldrich Street was charged on a warrant on Jan. 13. Wampler was previously arrested for aggravated unlicensed operation by police and when he failed to appear, a warrant was issued. Wampler was released from the Erie County Holding Center on an unrelated matter and was arraigned in Persia Town Court. He was sent to the Cattaraugus County Jail in lieu of $1,000 bail.

Nicole J. Breedlove, 25, of Buffalo Street was charged with driving while using a cell phone and driving while intoxicated on Jan. 15. Breedlove was pulled over for allegedly talking on her cell phone on Buffalo Street. During the traffic stop, it was found she was allegedly intoxicated with a blood alcohol content of .16 percent. Breedlove was released to appear in Collins Town Court at a later date.

Mellissa A. Meadows, 22, of Buffalo Street was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle on Friday. Police responded to the report of a property damage accident in a village business on West Main Street at 3:06 p.m. Meadows was found to have an allegedly suspended license. She was released to appear in Persia Town Court at a later date.

Leiondie R. Mohawk, 29, of Commercial Street was charged with petit larceny on Friday. Mohawk allegedly stole clothing from a village business on Buffalo Street. Mohawk was released on an appearance ticket for Collins Town Court. All stolen items were recovered by police.

Sammie Harris, 25, of Buffalo was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle on Saturday. At 3:25 a.m. police stopped a vehicle on Sand Hill Road for an alleged traffic violation. During the traffic stop it was found that Harris’ license was suspended. He was released to appear in Collins Town Court at a later date.

Area Police

Firefighters put out dryer fire in Fredonia

• The Fredonia Fire Department made quick work of a dryer fire at 9351 Chautauqua Road in the town of Pomfret late Wednesday morning.

According to a press release, the call for a reported structure fire came in around 11:30 a.m. Arriving units found the dryer fire was starting to spread, but they quickly knocked it down. The house was then ventilated and cleared of smoke and the dryer was removed.

Crews were on scene for about half an hour.

New York State Police

On Thursday at about 8:45 a.m. troopers were called to a complaint of a one-car property damage accident on West Lake Road in the town of Dunkirk.

Upon arrival, the operator, Stella M. Karin, 42, of Dunkirk was interviewed and given sobriety tests and then arrested for driving while intoxicated.

Karin was transported to Fredonia State Police Barracks, processed and issued appearance tickets for driving while intoxicated and speed not reasonable and prudent.

Karin was released on her own recognizance and is to return to the Town of Dunkirk Court on Jan. 27 at 7 p.m.

Humane Society offers $400 reward in store burglary

JAMESTOWN – The Chautauqua County Humane Society has announced that a $400 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for the burglary at their Second Chances Thrift Store last month. The reward was donated by a concerned citizen.

The burglary occurred sometime after the close of business Friday, Dec. 20, and the reopening of business the following day.

“This is a great thing one of our local community members is doing for us,” said Jeff Lubi, Executive Director for CCHS. “The money taken doesn’t just affect us. It also affects all of the animals in our care.

“We hope that someone will come forward not just for the reward, but also because it is the right thing to do,” said Lubi.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Town of Ellicott Police Department at 665-7083.

Area Police

Jamestown man arrested for stalking

JAMESTOWN – On Friday, New York State Police arrested Nicholas S. Evans, 20, of Jamestown for fourth-degree stalking. Evans continually called his ex-girlfriend while she was being interviewed by the police and kept calling even after being ordered not to call by troopers.

He was located in Ellicottville by State Police Machias troopers and turned over to Jamestown State Police. He was arraigned in Ellicott Town Court, where an order of protection was issued. He was released on his own recognizance.

Immediately after being released, Evans again contacted the victim and left a voice mail message. He spoke with her on Facebook and had a friend contact her to set up communication between them. Troopers arrested Evans again Monday and charged him with second-degree criminal contempt. He was arraigned in the Town of Stockton Court and committed to Chautauqua County Jail.

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

GERRY – Riley Sheldon, 21, of Jamestown was charged with following too closely on Tuesday.

At 8:42 a.m. Sheldon was traveling south on Route 60 and allegedly ran into the rear of another vehicle which was stopped in traffic. Sheldon’s vehicle pushed that vehicle into a third vehicle. Route 60 was closed for a short time while the accident was cleared. All drivers refused medical attention. Sheldon will appear in Gerry Town Court.

CASSADAGA – Michael P. Austin, 33, of Ulrich Park was charged on a violation of probation warrant on Monday. At 4:30 p.m. deputies conducted a warrant check for Austin who was on the sheriff’s most wanted list. He was allegedly found in a trailer and was taken into custody without incident. He was sent to the Chautauqua County Jail and will appear in court at a later date.

New York State Police at Jamestown

CONEWANGO – Candice T. Brown, 19, of Randolph was charged with felony grand larceny on Friday. It is alleged Brown stole nine credit cards from a resident. She was released to appear in Conewango Town Court at a later date.

Area Police

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

VILLENOVA – Franklin Blum, 49, of Buffalo Street, Silver Creek, was charged with driving while intoxicated and failure to stop at a stop sign on Wednesday.

Around 6:40 p.m., deputies responded to an accident involving two motor vehicles on South Mills Road. After further investigation, Blum was found to allegedly be intoxicated.

He will appear in Villenova Town Court.

CHAUTAUQUA – Ryan Somers, 34, of Mayville was charged with driving while intoxicated, insufficient headlamps and an uninspected vehicle on Wednesday.

Around 8:30 p.m., Sheriff’s patrol stopped a vehicle on Route 394 for allegedly having a headlight out. An investigation revealed Somers, the driver, to allegedly be intoxicated.

He will appear in Chautauqua Town Court.

RIPLEY – Travis Garske, 43, of Main Street, Ripley, was charged with felony driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or greater and speed in zone on Saturday.

Around 9:30 p.m., deputies observed a vehicle allegedly speeding on Route 20. An investigation found Garske, the driver, to allegedly be intoxicated. It was also discovered Garske had previously been convicted of DWI within 10 years.

He will appear in Ripley Town Court.

ELLERY – Kevin Maytum, 44, of Dewittville was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content of .18 percent or greater on Saturday.

Around 2:15 a.m., deputies responded to a restaurant on Route 430 in the town of Ellery for a suspicious vehicle parked in the parking lot. Upon arrival, deputies located the vehicle in the back of the parking lot. An investigation revealed Maytum, the driver, was allegedly intoxicated.

He will appear in Ellery Town Court.

New York State Police at Fredonia

Jack Flagler, 65, of Ontario was charged with driving while intoxicated early Sunday morning.

Troopers pulled Flagler over for allegedly going over the fog line twice on Route 60 in the town of Pomfret. He reportedly failed field sobriety tests and had a blood alcohol content of .11 percent.

He will appear in Pomfret Town Court.

Area Police

Three charged after search in Pomfret

A search of a Pomfret residence Saturday led to three being charged with criminal possession of precursors of methamphetamine and endangering the welfare of a child.

According to a press release, around 11:45 a.m., the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force and the Town of Pomfret Constable executed a search warrant at 9587 Route 60.

Three subjects were found inside the residence along with two children under the age of 5.

Melanie Green, 37 of Silver Creek, Laura Lewetzski, 26, and Sara Tolbert, 35, both of Fredonia, were charged and taken into custody.

The Chautauqua County Haz Mat Team and Fredonia Fire Department also responded to the scene and assisted with the recovery and removal of toxic items of evidence from the residence.

The subjects were arraigned in the Pomfret Town Court and sent to the Chautauqua County Jail on $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 property bond.

Investigation into the incident is still ongoing.

New York State Police at Fredonia

WESTFIELD – Brian Peters, 54, of Hamburg, was taken into custody after it was discovered he was wanted on a felony warrant issued by the Hamburg Town Court.

Peters was found walking east on Route 20 in the town of Westfield after allegedly acting suspiciously in a Ripley restaurant.

Peters was wanted for third-degree criminal mischief. He was taken to the village of Hamburg Police Department.

Jeffery Greiner, 37, of Union City, Pa., was charged Friday with unlawful possession of marijuana, following a traffic stop Route 60 in the Town of Pomfret.

Troopers stopped Greiner for a broken head lamp around 9:30 p.m. and allegedly noticed the smell of marijuana emanating from the vehicle.

A search of vehicle allegedly found he was in possession of a marijuana smoking pipe and approximately seven grams of marijuana.

Greiner is scheduled to appear in the Pomfret Town Court at a later date.

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

WESTFIELD – Matthew R. Jaynes, 32, of Westfield was charged with two counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, failure to dim high beams and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration on Tuesday. At 8:24 p.m. deputies observed Jaynes’ vehicle allegedly fail to dim high beams on approaching traffic on North Portage Street. During the traffic stop, Jaynes was found to be in alleged possession of several controlled substances and had an alleged suspended registration. He will appear in Westfield Village Court at a later date. Westfield Police Department assisted with this call.

• Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of an altercation at a residence around 4 a.m. Saturday on Route 5 in the town of Pomfret.

It was alleged Victor M. Candelaria, 33, of Rochester, was present at the residence with a female that had an active court order of protection directing that Candelaria stay away from her. Candelaria was taken into custody and charged with second-degree criminal contempt.

He was arraigned in the Pomfret Town Court and remanded to the Chautauqua County Jail in lieu of bail.

Area Police

Dunkirk Police

Matthew Heppner, 36, of White Street, Fredonia, was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, no insurance and a suspended registration on Jan. 9.

Marieliz Pena, 17, of West Fourth Street was charged with petit larceny on Jan. 10.

Lino Ortega, 32, of King Street was charged with petit larceny on Jan. 10.

Nicole Abbarno, 28, of Central Avenue, Silver Creek, was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, no inspection and no child restraint for a child under four years of age on Jan. 10.

Thomas Millin, 50, of Central Avenue Upper was charged with two counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana on Jan. 10.

Anthony Darling, 21, of Jamestown was charged with second-degree menacing and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon on Jan. 11.

Ralph Dolce, 47, of West Second Street Upper was charged with first-degree attempted rape, third-degree assault, fourth-degree criminal mischief and sexual misconduct on Jan. 11. Dolce was then charged with second-degree assault on Thursday.

Abenamar Jimengi-Gomez, 43, of Lake Shore Drive West was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief and obstruction of breathing on a warrant on Sunday.

Laura McCall, 47, of Deer Street was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny on Monday.

Jessica Dascenzo, 31, of Miller Road, Fredonia, was charged with failure to obey a red light, operating a motor vehicle while using a cell phone and having an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle on Monday.

Cheryl Jessie, 50, with no given address, was charged with petit larceny on Monday.

Adam Jessie, 24, with no given address, was charged with one count of third-degree and one count of second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, following too closely and leaving the scene of an accident on Monday.

Kenneth Wolf, 42, of Courtney Street was charged with issuing a bad check on Tuesday.

Fredonia Police

David Cash, 51, of Lake Shore Drive West, Dunkirk, was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, driving while intoxicated and speed in zone on Jan. 10.

Cassandra Johnson, 20, of Route 5, Brocton, was charged with disorderly conduct on Jan. 11.

Angel Soto-Alvarez Jr., 24, of Ruggles Street, Dunkirk, was charged with criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument, petit larceny and trespassing on Sunday. Soto-Alvarez was then charged with two counts of petit larceny on Wednesday.

Natasha Mercado, 26, of West Second Street, Dunkirk, was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest on Sunday.

Paige Plaza, 22, of West Second Street, Dunkirk, was charged with two counts of aggravated harassment of a police or peace officer, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct on Sunday.

Cheryl Jessie, 50, of Lake Shore Drive East, Dunkirk, was charged with criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument on Monday.

Jose Reyes-Collazo, 23, of Main Street, Dunkirk, was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana on Tuesday.

Area Police

Woman charged after attempted U.S. News robbery

By A.J. RAO

Special to the OBSERVER

JAMESTOWN – A Jamestown woman was charged Thursday after allegedly attempting to rob a local U.S. News store on Jan. 5.

According to the Jamestown Police Department, an investigation into the attempted robbery revealed that Jena S. Blocker, 27, entered the U.S. News store, located at 1377 E. Second St., and handed a note to the clerk demanding money from the register.

Blocker was picked up Thursday morning at her residence after a warrant was issued for her arrest, police said.

She was charged with third-degree robbery and has been committed to the Jamestown City Jail.

Chautauqua County Court

MAYVILLE – District Attorney David W. Foley announced the following pleas and sentences in Chautauqua County Court:

Joseph Rancka, 42, of Dunkirk, was sentenced to 6 years determinate in state prison with 3 years post-release supervision for third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance.

James G. Hall, 34, of Ashville, was sentenced to 5 years in state prison with 5 years post-release supervision for first-degree attempted assault.

Lorenzo A. Terry, 47, of Rochester, was sentenced to 2 years determinate in state prison and 3 years post-release supervision for fourth-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance.

Kerry L. Anderson, 46, of Stockton, was sentenced to 1 1/3 to 4 years in state prison for fourth-degree grand larceny concurrent with 1 1/3-4 years in prison for first-degree scheme to defraud. He was also ordered to pay restitution.

James B. Duman, 21, of Dunkirk, was sentenced to 2 years determinate in state prison and 2 years post-release supervision for fifth-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance concurrent with 2-6 years in prison for third-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

Mark D. Reynolds, 48, of Sherman, was sentenced to 5 years probation and a $2,500 fine for felony driving while intoxicated.

Douglas Volpe, 50, of Conewango Valley, was sentenced to 5 years probation, 4 months weekend work release and a $1,000 fine for felony driving while intoxicated.

Erik Nollinger, 35, of Sinclairville, was sentenced to 5 years probation for fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Area Police

New York State Police- Jamestown

JAMESTOWN – On Tuesday, Antonieo D. Thomas, 26, of Jamestown was arrested as a fugitive from justice by New York State Police at a scheduled court appearance in the Town of Kiantone Court.

Troopers had a warrant from the Pennsylvania State Police in Warren, Pa., for larceny stemming from a merchandise theft that occurred in September 2013 at the Walmart store in Warren, Pa.

Thomas was also arrested for violation of probation on a warrant from Chautauqua County Probation. Thomas was taken to Chautauqua County Jail.

ELLICOTT – On Tuesday, Rodney E. Thomas, 49, of Jamestown was arrested by New York State Troopers for felony driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop on Route 60 for no license plates on the vehicle he was driving.

Further investigation found the vehicle was stolen from a Jamestown area car dealer.

Thomas was transported to the State Police barracks in Jamestown where a breath test determined his blood alcohol level to be .14 percent.

Thomas was arraigned in the Town of Ellicott Court on charges of felony driving while intoxicated, felony aggravated unlicensed operation, felony criminal possession of stolen property and other traffic violations. Thomas was remanded to Chautauqua County Jail.

Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office

DAYTON – Charles M. Evans, 54, of Cattaraugus was charged with third-degree assault and criminal obstruction of breathing on Saturday. These charges stem from an incident that occurred within the town the previous evening. Evans was arraigned in Dayton Town Court and sent to the Cattaraugus County Jail in lieu of $1,000 bail.

Area Police

Silver Creek man arrested for DWI

SILVER CREEK – Fredonia Troopers arrested Jonathan Valenti, 24, of Silver Creek for driving while intoxicated on Tuesday.

Valenti was observed driving with inadequate plate lamps and an expired inspection.

After failing field sobriety tests he was arrested for driving while intoxicated and brought back to the station. Valenti provided a breath sample showing his blood alcohol level to be a .15 percent.

He was issued tickets for the village of Silver Creek Court on Feb. 5.

ELLICOTT – On Sunday, State Troopers arrested Alijhiah G. Minor, 18, of Naples, for drug possession after a traffic stop for speeding on I-86 in the Town of Ellicott.

Minor, a passenger in the vehicle, was found to be in possession of marijuana.

He was issued an appearance ticket for unlawful possession of marijuana returnable to the Town of Ellicott Court on Jan. 22.

New York State Police-Jamestown

NORTH HARMONY – On Sunday, Kasey M. Erhard, 21, of Sherman, was arrested by New York State Troopers for third-degree criminal possession of a weapon and drug possession following a traffic stop for a loud exhaust on State Route 394 in the Town of North Harmony.

Erhard possessed a shotgun with defaced serial numbers and further investigation found him to be in possession of marijuana and fireworks.

Erhard was issued appearance tickets for third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, unlawful possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of fireworks returnable to the Town on North Harmony Court.

ELLERY – On Saturday, New York State Police arrested Joel A. Peterson, 26, of Jamestown for drug possession after a traffic stop for speeding.

Peterson, a passenger in the vehicle, was found to be in possession of marijuana and issued an appearance ticket for unlawful possession of marijuana returnable to the Town of Ellery Court.

GERRY – On Friday, Riley S. Gustafson, 20, of Frewsburg was arrested by New York State Police for drug possession after a traffic stop on Route 60 for a loud exhaust.

Investigation found Gustafson to be in possession of marijuana.

He was issued tickets for unlawful possession of marijuana and loud exhaust returnable to the Town of Gerry Court.

Erie County Sheriff’s Office

SENECA NATION OF INDIANS – Michael E. Schwanz, 29, of Eden was charged with driving while intoxicated on Monday. At 9:30 p.m. deputies responded to the report of an alleged one-vehicle accident on Route 438. It was found that Schwanz was allegedly intoxicated and was found to have an alleged blood alcohol content of .14 percent. Schwanz was released to a sober third party and will appear in Brant Town Court at a later date. The Seneca Nation of Indians Marshals also responded to this call.

Area Police

City man charged with rape

• A 36-year-old West Second Street man has been charged in an alleged rape that occurred over the weekend in the city of Dunkirk.

According to police, Jermaine Batten was charged with first-degree rape and unlawfully dealing with a child. He was taken into custody after an arrest warrant and search warrant was issued by city Court Judge Walter F. Drag. The warrants were issued as a result of an investigation by members of the Dunkirk Police Department of an alleged rape that occurred.

Batten was arraigned and held without bail in Chautauqua County Jail pending a felony preliminary hearing.

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

SILVER CREEK – Danielle P. Pawlak, 19, of Dunkirk was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and having less than two stop lamps on Sunday. At 9:45 p.m. deputies stopped Pawlak on Central Avenue for allegedly having less than two stop lamps. Upon further investigation, it was found that Pawlak’s driving privileges were allegedly suspended in New York state. She will appear in Silver Creek Village Court at a later date.

BUFFALO – Cody J. Cook, 21, of Irving was taken into custody by officers Monday. He was wanted by sheriff’s for several misdemeanors on an arrest warrant. The warrant can be canceled and Cook has been taken off the Chautauqua County’s Most Wanted list. He was held at the Erie County Holding Center.

State Police-Jamestown

• POLAND – On Fri-day, Michael J. Mata, 51, of Kennedy was arrested for driving while intoxicated after being pulled over for speeding on State Route 394.

According to authorities, a strong odor of alcohol emanated from the vehicle and a breath test showed a blood alcohol level of .12 percent.

Mata was issued appearance tickets for driving while intoxicated, speeding and possessing an open container of alcohol in a vehicle and released.

Tickets are returnable Thursday to the Town of Poland Court.

• ELLERY – On Satur-day, Jeffrey M. Edwards, 59, of Bemus Point, was driving west in the eastbound lane of State Route 430 when he was stopped by Jamestown Troopers.

Edwards was arrested for driving while intoxicated after failing field sobriety tests and transported to the State Police barracks in Jamestown.

A breath test was administered and a blood alcohol level of .22 percent was reported.

Edwards was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated and released. He is to appear in Ellery Court.

• RANDOLPH – On Sunday, Gage Ellis, 22, of Randolph, was arrested by Jamestown-based State Police for driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop on Weeden Road.

Ellis was transported to the State Police barracks in Jamestown and a breath test resulted in a reported blood alcohol level of .10 percent.

Ellis was issued tickets for driving while intoxicated and are returnable to the Town of Randolph Court on Jan. 23 and released.

• ELLICOTT – On Sunday, Mark Steenburn, 38, of Jamestown, was arrested for driving while intoxicated after a traffic stop on Route 60 by New York State Police.

He was given a breath test with a result of .16 percent blood alcohol level.

Steenburn was issued tickets for driving while intoxicated returnable to the Town of Ellicott Court on Jan. 29 and released.

Area Police

Interstate car chase results in injuries, charges

A 43-year-old Pennsyl-vania woman was taken to the Chautauqua County Jail after leading police on a high-speed chase that ended in the town of Dunkirk Saturday evening.

According to the Chau-tauqua County Sheriff’s Office, around 10 p.m., deputies were alerted to the vehicle chase engaged by Pennsylvania State Police that had started in North East, Pa., and crossed into New York state on Route 5. Christina Trump, 43, of North East, Pa., apparently failed to stop her vehicle when contacted by police.

As the pursuit continued on Route 5, deputies were able to successfully deploy spike strips, disabling the suspect vehicle’s tires. Trump reportedly continued to operate her vehicle for several more miles, but then left the roadway and struck a utility pole near Willow Road, severing it.

Trump was transported to Brooks Memorial Hospital for apparently minor injuries. She was charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs, as well as multiple traffic charges in both New York and Pennsylvania.

Trump was arraigned in Dunkirk Town Court and remanded to the county jail on $2,000 cash bail or $4,000 property bond.

The New York State Police and Westfield Police assisted in the incident.

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

SILVER CREEK – Diana Breaux, 32, of Silver Creek was charged with second-degree criminal trespass and fourth-degree criminal mischief on Friday.

Around 11 a.m., deputies responded to a residence on Main Street for a possible past-tense burglary. Breaux voluntarily turned herself in when she unlawfully entered a residence after allegedly having prior knowledge of abandoned animals inside the dwelling.

Breaux will appear in Silver Creek Village Court at a later date.

MAYVILLE – Ronald Reichardt, 51, of Jamestown was charged with driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or greater, failure to maintain a lane and having a loud exhaust on Sunday.

Around 1:55 a.m., deputies reportedly stopped a vehicle on West Lake Road after observing a lane violation and noting the vehicle had an excessively loud exhaust. Following an investigation, Reichardt was allegedly found to be intoxicated.

He will be arraigned in Chautauqua Town Court later.

SILVER CREEK – Mary Voss, 37, of Dunkirk was charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, operating without an interlock device and operating an uninspected motor vehicle on Sunday.

Around 10 a.m., deputies reportedly stopped Voss’ vehicle on Central Avenue with an expired inspection sticker. Voss was allegedly found to be driving on a revoked New York state driver’s license. She was also reportedly found to be violating her restrictions by operating a motor vehicle without an interlock device installed.

Voss will appear in Silver Creek Village Court at a later date.

Area Police

Collins DWI accident injures driver

COLLINS – An alleged drunk driver in a one-vehicle car accident was injured during Saturday morning. Matthew Anderson, 22, of the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation was traveling west on Route 39 when he apparently lost control of his vehicle. His vehicle crossed the center of the roadway at 7:46 a.m. leaving the road coming to rest in an open field approximately 400 feet from the road. During the incident, he was allegedly found to be intoxicated. Anderson was charged with driving while intoxicated and failing to keep right. He was transported to Erie County Medical Center by ambulance where he is listed in stable condition. The crash is still under investigation.

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

MINA – Cassandra K. Hoitink, 31, of Clymer was charged with driving while intoxicated and operating a handheld electronic device while driving on Friday. At 8:45 p.m. deputies responded to the report of a vehicle in a ditch on Mann and West Mina Hill roads. Deputies located Hoitink, who allegedly left the scene, at a nearby residence. It was determined she allegedly drove her vehicle into the ditch while using her cell phone while allegedly intoxicated. She was released to appear in Mina Town Court at a later date.

HANOVER – Three youths were charged with violating the curfew law on Saturday. At 1:10 a.m. deputies were dispatched to the Sunset Bay to check on a suspicious group. A 17-year-old female, a 17-year-old male and a 16-year-old male, all from Silver Creek were found allegedly loitering on Parkway Avenue. All were released to appear in Hanover Town Court at a later date.

STOCKTON – Robert D. Hubler, 30, of Cardinal Road was charged with felony driving while intoxicated, failure to keep right and failure to maintain lane on Saturday. At 12:31 a.m. deputies stopped a vehicle on Maple Avenue for an alleged traffic infraction. Hubler was found to be allegedly intoxicated during the traffic stop. He had a previous DWI conviction making this charge a felony. He was arraigned in Stockton Town Court and sent to the Chautauqua County Jail in lieu of $1,000 cash or $2,000 property.

Area Police

Snowplow driver charged after allegedly driving drunk

LAKEWOOD – A snowplow driver has been charged after allegedly driving drunk on Jan. 3. Bruce James, of Ashville was charged after reportedly driving erratically on Fairmount Avenue and crashing into a ditch on Hern Avenue. Upon investigation, it was found that James was allegedly intoxicated. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, speed not reasonable or prudent, failure to keep right, having an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle, failure to stop at a stop sign, reckless driving and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released to appear in Busti Town Court.

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

SHERIDAN – John-David Gozdzlak, 48, of East Main Road was charged with driving while intoxicated and speeding on Thursday. At 8:56 a.m. police stopped a vehicle on Route 20 for allegedly speeding. Gozdzlak was found to be allegedly intoxicated during the traffic stop. He was released to appear in Sheridan Town Court at a later date.

Dunkirk Police Department

Shaqua McCullum, 21, of Swan Street was charged with operating an uninspected and uninsured motor vehicle, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and a broken windshield on Sunday.

Bridget Putnam, 22, of Jamestown was charged with petit larceny on Monday.

Sara Leone, 23, of Washington Avenue was charged with second-degree harassment on Monday.

Nancy Halftown, 49, of Lincoln Avenue Upper was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief on Tuesday.

John Morain, 38, of Lake Shore Drive East was charged with second-degree harassment, endangering the welfare of a child, governmental obstruction and resisting arrest on Thursday.

Fredonia Police Department

Thomas Storer, 43, of Route 380, Stockton, was charged with having an expired inspection and unlicensed operation on Jan. 2.

Robert Stalter, 53, of Portland was charged with having an expired inspection and passing in a no-pass zone on Tuesday.

Matthew Messere, 22, of Willowbrook Avenue, Dunkirk, Jamie Jackson, 22, of East Courtney Street, Dunkirk, and Jorge DeJesus, 21, of North Roberts Road, Dunkirk, were all charged with unlawful possession of marijuana on Wednesday.

John Rawlinson, 74, of Watson Avenue, Westfield, was charged with failure to yield the right of way at a traffic light on Wednesday.

According to an accident report, around 11:40 a.m., Eric Prince, 46, of Wentworth Road, Forestville, was attempting to turn left from Bennett Road onto East Main Street on a green arrow. Rawlinson allegedly turned right from Bennett Road onto East Main Street on a red light, thus striking Prince.

Timothy Schrader, 27, of Route 380, Brocton, was charged with petit larceny on Thursday.

Area Police

Two men charged following incident at Peek ‘n Peak ski resort

FRENCH CREEK – Two men from Pennsylvania have been charged following an alleged incident at Peek ‘n Peak Sunday.

Zackary Pfeffer, 21, of Girard, Pa., and Nathan Erie, 21, of Fairview, Pa., were both charged after security staff had observed Pfeffer allegedly jump onto a wooden fence, causing damage at 5:15 p.m.

Through investigation it was found Pfeffer and Erie had both allegedly failed to purchase a lift pass.

Pfeffer was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief and theft of service and Erie was charged with theft of services.

Both were released to appear in French Creek Town Court.

Gowanda man injures trooper during arrest

GOWANDA – In a report received Tuesday, a Trooper from Buffalo State Police responded to a report of a one-car property damage auto accident on I-190.

While interviewing the driver the trooper noticed signs of intoxication and performed field sobriety testing, which the driver, Wade F. Wampler, 36, of Gowanda, failed and was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated.

During handcuffing, Wampler began struggling with the trooper and was eventually handcuffed with the assistance of Buffalo Fire personnel.

While being placed in the State Police vehicle Wampler continued to resist arrest and began kicking the trooper.

Wampler has been charged with second-degree assault (D Felony), resisting arrest (A Misdemeanor), obstructing governmental administration (E Felony), false personation (B Misdemeanor), and driving while intoxicated.

He is currently being held in the City of Buffalo Police lockup awaiting arraignment.

The trooper was treated and released from Erie County Medical Center.

Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office

PERRYSBURG – Nathan F. Nephew, 35, of Van Vleck Road was charged with a violation of probation on Dec. 18 for a warrant issued from Perrysburg Town Court.

Nephew was taken into custody and arraigned in Persia Town Court. He was held on $1,000 bail to appear in Perrysburg Town Court at a later date.

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

SHERIDAN – Zuleika Belardo-Sanchez, 23, of Lancaster, Pa., was involved in a one-vehicle accident Tuesday.

Deputies responded to Route 5 at 12 p.m. when Belardo-Sanchez’s vehicle allegedly struck a guard rail on the north side of the road.

She was uninjured, but her vehicle sustained heavy damage. There were no charges reported.

Area Police

Man found sleeping in parked vehicle

on Center Road

has been charged

SHERIDAN – A Stockton man who was found asleep behind the wheel while parked in his vehicle has been charged.

Chad D. Jaquith, 33, of Stockton was charged with parking on pavement, driving while intoxicated and aggravated DWI early Sunday morning.

According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to Center Road at Route 39 at 12:55 a.m. for the report of a vehicle parked on the roadway.

Jaquith had allegedly stopped at the stop sign and was sleeping in the driver’s seat with his foot on the brake and the vehicle was in drive.

Deputies woke up Jaquith, who was found to be allegedly intoxicated.

He was released to appear in Sheridan Town Court at a later date.

Chautauqua County Court

MAYVILLE – District Attorney David W. Foley announced the following pleas and sentences in Chautauqua County Court:

• Adam C. Fox, 38, of Corry, Pa., was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 6 years probation for third-degree attempted criminal sex act.

• Nicholas Rose, 31, of Jamestown, was sentenced to 5 years probation, $2,000 fine, 60 months ignition interlock device and 1 year driver’s license revocation for felony driving while intoxicated.

• Jean Rodriguez-Diaz, 32, of Dunkirk, was sentenced to 3 years probation and restitution for fourth-degree criminal mischief.

• Chad H. Blakely, 28, of Forestville, was sentenced to 3 years probation for third-degree assault.

New York State Police-Jamestown

• JAMESTOWN – On Saturday, a traffic stop on Main Street in Randolph, for an expired inspection sticker resulted in the arrest of Timothy J. Slater, 48, of Kennedy, for drug possession and vehicle and traffic charges.

A computer check showed that Slater had no driver’s license. It had been revoked and was suspended in New York State.

Slater was also found to be in possession of marijuana.

He was charged with uninspected motor vehicle, aggravated unlicensed operation and unlawful possession of marijuana.

He was arraigned in the Town of Randolph Court and released, to appear on Thursday.

Area Police

Fredonia teen missing

New York State Police in Fredonia are requesting assistance from the public in locating Austin Lamont, 16, of Irving.

Lamont left his foster residence on Dec. 22 and may be in the Buffalo area.

He is described as a Native American male, 6-foot 4-inches, approximately 240 pounds, wearing a green North Face jacket, jeans and DC sneakers.

Law Enforcement officials are concerned for his health and safety. Anyone who has had contact with Lamont or has information regarding his whereabouts are asked to contact the State Police in Fredonia at (716)679-1520.

Woman injured during New Years Eve dispute

CATTARAUGUS INDIAN RESERVATION – State Police in Collins received a report Jan. 31 of a 27-year-old woman “being beaten up and left out in the cold” by the woman’s father.

Suspect Christopher M. Lone, 31, was allegedly found walking near the residence with blood on his hands.

The victim was located down the street a short time later with minor injuries to her face from a shattered window.

Investigation determined that the couple got into an argument inside their home, which allegedly led to the victim being hit and fleeing to her car.

The victim locked herself in her car and began calling her father for help.

Lone approached her and tried to gain entry into the car. He allegedly punched the window, which caused the glass to shatter and hit the victim in the face.

The victim was evaluated for minor injuries by emergency personnel.

Lone was transported to the Collins Barracks and charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief and two counts of second-degree harassment.

He is due in Perrysburg Town Court at a later date.

The investigation was assisted by members of the Gowanda Police, Erie County Sheriff’s Office and the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation Fire Company.

Gowanda man injured in car crash

CONCORD – A Gowanda man was seriously injured in a collision Saturday around 10 a.m.

Jesse Gens, 21, of Gowanda, was driving north on Trevett Road when he allegedly failed to stop for a stop sign at the intersection of Trevett and Genesee roads.

Gens vehicle entered the intersection and was struck by vehicle driven by William Howles, 66, of Eden, who was traveling east on Genesee Road.

Howles and his passenger Janet Howles, 64, also from Eden were not injured in the crash.

Gens was transported by Mercy Flight to Erie County Medical Center, where he is listed in stable condition.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation by Erie County Sheriff Timothy Howard and the Erie County Sheriff’s Office Crash Investigation Unit.

Area Police

Shooting suspect still at large

OBSERVER Staff Report

The man wanted in connection a New Year’s Day shooting in the city of Dunkirk is still at large. Traiquane C. Nance, 24, of no known address is wanted on charges of second-degree assault, a class D felony, and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

It is alleged Nance shot a male victim around 4 a.m. Wednesday near a residence at 426 Swan St. The victim was located by police with a single gunshot wound to the right hip. The victim was transported to Brooks Memorial Hospital with apparent non-life threatening injuries.

Anyone who has information on the incident or the whereabouts of Nance is asked to call the police department at 366-2266 or the confidential tip line at 363-0313. All calls will be kept confidential.

Two local men face charges after allegedly sending explicit texts

Two local men have been charged for allegedly sending explicit text messages to a teenage girl of Stockton. New York State Police at Fredonia charged Jonas T. Greenstein, 23, of Stockton and Daniel P. Meder, 23, of Dunkirk with promoting the sexual performance of a child, a class D felony and endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor. Following a two-week investigation, police allege the men had exchanged sexually explicit text messages and nude photographs with the 16-year-old female. Both men were arraigned and released on bail.

Portland teen charged under Leandra’s Law

PORTLAND – A town of Portland teenager was charged Monday evening with aggravated driving while intoxicated after police say they found a 13-year-old passenger in the vehicle he was driving that had subsequently gotten into an accident.

According to the Chau-tauqua County Sheriff’s Of-fice, around 9 p.m., deputies and New York state troopers responded to a car accident in the Ellicott Estates Trailer Park on Ellicott Road. A vehicle driven by Mathew Miles, 19, had allegedly left the roadway in the trailer park and had traveled through a lawn and eventually struck a tree and other items in the lawn.

An investigation resulted in Miles being charged with felony DWI, as well as unlicensed operation. Miles was issued tickets and will answer the charges in Portland Town Court.

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

FRENCH CREEK – Jeremy Glovier, 25, of Cly-mer was charged with driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or greater and disobeying a stop sign on Sun-day.

Around 12:40 a.m., deputies allegedly observed a vehicle disobey a stop sign on King Road and proceed across Route 426 to continue on Mann Road. The vehicle was subsequently stopped and the operator was identified as Glovier.

Glovier was taken into custody and will answer the charges in French Creek Town Court.

FRENCH CREEK – Mark Thompson, 25, of Waterford, Pa., was charged with driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or greater and disorderly conduct on Tuesday.

Around 11:30 p.m., Thompson allegedly began “doing donuts” in the parking lot of the Peek’n Peak Ski Resort following a fireworks display. This action allegedly occurred directly in front of a parked patrol car and with other vehicular and pedestrian traffic present in the parking lot.

Thompson was interviewed regarding the operation of his vehicle and was subsequently charged with DWI. He will answer the charges in French Creek Town Court.

HANOVER – Denee Dolce, 32, of Bennett State Road was charged with second-degree harassment on Wednesday.

At 6:40 a.m., deputies were called to a residence on Bennett State Road for an alleged altercation. Dolce allegedly struck another person several times.

She was taken into custody and arraigned in Hanover Town Court. She was sent to the Chautauqua County Jail in lieu of bail.

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

POLAND – Joel L. Lanphere, 40, of Kennedy was charged with third-degree criminal mischief on Wednesday. Deputies were called to a residence on Route 394 for an alleged altercation at 5:45 a.m. Lanphere allegedly got into an argument with another individual that resulted in him damaging many household items. Lanphere was arraigned in Poland Town Court and sent to the Chautauqua County Jail in lieu of bail.

Thomas A. Lanphere, 28, of Jamestown as charged with second-degree harassment Wednesday. At 4:52 p.m., deputies responded to the report of an alleged fight at a residence on Chau-tauqua Road in the town of Pomfret. It is alleged Lan-phere pushed and punched another individual several times. He will appear in Pomfret Town Court.

New York State Police at Jamestown

• JAMESTOWN – On Wednesday, a traffic stop on I-86 in the Town of North Harmony for a loud exhaust resulted in the arrest of Miguel A Ayala, 38, of Jamestown for fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property and several other charges after a computer check showed Ayala’s license plate to be stolen from Erie, Pa.

Ayala was also charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon after he was found to be in possession of a billy club.

He was issued tickets for aggravated unlicensed operation, unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle and loud exhaust.

Ayala was arraigned in the Town of North Har-mony Court and committed to Chautauqua County Jail in lieu of $2,500 bail.

He is scheduled to appear in the Town of North Harmony Court on Jan 16.

• SHERMAN – State Police in Jamestown investigated a personal injury accident that occurred Jan. 1 on Titus Road at the intersection of Route 76.

It was found Cassie M. Seekings, 20, of Corry, Pa., was traveling westbound on Titus Road and allegedly failed to stop at the intersection. The vehicle slid through the intersection then down a snow embankment into a field off of Route 76.

Two passengers Christopher S. Gibbons, 24, of Sherman, and Justin M. Gibbons, 23, of Corry, Pa., were both transported to Westfield Memorial Hospital by Sherman Ambulance with minor injuries.

Seekings was issued traffic tickets for failure to stop at a stop sign and unsafe tires and will appear in Sherman Town Court at a later date.

Area Police

New York State Police at Collins

COLLINS – Andrew Greinert, 23, of Gowanda, was charged with three counts of misapplication of property and three counts of petit larceny following a complaint from a family member on Dec 15.

Greinert was allegedly helping the family member the day before the arrest, and reportedly stole a chainsaw and wrench before he left.

Troopers interviewed family members and it was found Greinert stole the property and allegedly sold it to a Gowanda resident.

Greinert was processed at the Collins State Police barracks, arraigned in Collins Town Court and sent to the Erie County Holding Center on $1,000 bail.

COLLINS – Nathan Nephew, 35, of Versailles, was charged Dec. 18 with petit larceny following a report of shoplifting on Dec. 15.

Troopers responded to Thirsty’s Pizzeria in Collins, after staff reported a male had stolen a $16 bottle of liquor.

Using surveillance pictures posted at the register after the theft, patrons were able to identity Nephew.

Given an opportunity to pay for the bottle, Nephew failed to show up to the store over the next three days.

He was then located and processed by the Collins State Police, and will appear in the Collins Town Court at a later date.

GOWANDA – On Dec. 16, State Police and the Gowanda Police Department took Anthony Schmitz, 38, of Gowanda, into custody on an Erie County Family Court warrant.

Schmitz was taken into custody without incident and troopers relayed him to the Erie County Sheriff’s substation in North Collins, where he was turned over to deputies.

COLLINS – Kenneth Olszewski, 53, of Angola, was charged Dec. 17 with unlawful possession of marijuana after a traffic stop on Route 438 and Richardson Road. Olszewski’s car was stopped for an inadequate exhaust, and he was subsequently found with a bag containing four-and-a-half grams of marijuana and a glass pipe with marijuana in it.

He will appear in Collins Town Court at a later date.

BRANT – On Dec. 17, State Police responded to a 911 call, reporting an explosion at the Renaldo Sales and Service on Milestrip Road. An employee was injured while conducting maintenance on a propane delivery truck.

The victim, Lawrence Szal, 54, of Eden, sustained second- and third-degree burns to his face, hands and legs. Prior to the explosion, Szal was working near the rear of the tanker truck, when residual fumes inside the tank ignited, causing the explosion.

Co-workers were able to extinguish the fire, while removing Szal and providing him with first aid.

Rural Metro transported Szal to Lake Shore Hospital for treatment.

Fire companies from Brant and Farnham responded to the scene, along with Brant Police and the Erie County Sheriff’s Office.

HANOVER – Salvatore Scinta, 48, of Cherry Creek, was charged Dec. 18 with unlawful possession of marijuana after a traffic stop on Route 5 and 20.

He was allegedly not wearing a seatbelt. During the stop troopers allegedly smelled marijuana.

Scinta was subsequently found in possession of a bag with a small amount of marijuana in it.

He will appear in Hanover Town Court at a later date to answer to the charges.

VERSAILLES – Keith Young, 35, of Versailles, was taken into custody on Dec. 18 for a bench warrant from Cattaraugus County Family Court.

Troopers responded to a report of a verbal domestic dispute between Young and his sister at a Burning Springs Road residence.

Young had left the scene when troopers arrived, but returned a short time later.

After an investigation, troopers discovered the warrant and took him into custody.

Young was turned over to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office.

Area Police

Warrant issued for Dunkirk man

• Carlos D. Vazquez, 33, of Dunkirk has been taken into custody by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant issued by the Cattaraugus County Probation on Dec. 27 at 1:35 p.m.

Vazquez is charged with violating his probation, and was turned over to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office and taken to the City of Salamanca for arraignment.

Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office

RANDOLPH – Cody Reichenbach, 20, of Randolph was charged with petit larceny on Saturday.

Police responded to a complaint at the 7-Eleven store in Randolph around 3:25 p.m. Reichenbach allegedly took an item without paying for it.

Reichenbach was located a short time later with the item that was reportedly stolen. He was taken into custody, processed and released on an appearance ticket.

State Police at Collins

PERRYSBURG – On Dec. 16, troopers arrested Brynn Castellano, 25, of Perrysburg for two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, fourth-degree criminal mischief, and second-degree harassment following a domestic dispute.

Castellano, waiting with their two young children, confronted her estranged husband, and a female friend, outside his Perrysburg home.

She reportedly attacked and punched the female. The two women had to be separated by her husband, who took the victim and the two young children into the house.

Castellano followed them into a mud room screaming at the victim and punching a window, breaking it.

She was arrested at the scene by troopers, processed at State Police Collins and is due in the Perrysburg Town Court.

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