Student approached by suspicious vehicle in Silver Creek

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Central School District sent out an alert to parents this afternoon about a 13-year-old female student being approached by a suspicious vehicle on Bennett State Road.

According to Superinten-dent Daniel Ljiljanich, the school received the report from the student’s parent that a man in a suspicious vehicle approached the student to ask if she needed a ride. An automated alert was sent out to parents warning of the event.

According to the Chau-tauqua County Sheriff’s Office the man was 50 to 60 years old with white hair and a mustache and wearing glasses with a medium build. He was reported to be driving a green SUV Jeep-type vehicle.

The student did not get in the vehicle and the man drove away. Deputies arrived on the scene shortly after but did not locate the vehicle.

The public is asked to contact the sheriff’s at 753-2131 if they see a person by this description.

Correctional officer attacked at Gowanda Correctional Facility

GOWANDA – A correctional officer suffered injury in an inmate attack. The attack occurred on April 3 during an inmate transfer, according to a press release from the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Associa-tion Inc.

According to the release, inmate Michael Ayers, 33, was being processed by an officer for a transfer out of Gowanda. During an inmate search prior to the transfer shortly before 9 a.m., Ayers allegedly punched the officer in the right side of his face. Two other officers and a sergeant came to assist the officer and used body holds to get the inmate under control and into restraints.

The officer complained of dizziness, head, knee and arm pain. He also vomited after the incident as a result of sustaining a concussion. He was taken to Lake Shore Hospital in Irving for treatment.

Ayers is currently serving seven years after being convicted of second-degree burglary in Kings County last year. Following the incident, he was transferred to the Collins Correctional Facility and placed in a special housing unit.

The attack at Gowanda is one of four incidents that occurred last week in separate incidents. The other three attacks were reported at Wende Correctional Facility in Erie County. Statewide, the number of violent felony offenders has increased as well. In 2013, 82 percent of inmates in maximum security facilities were violent felony offenders, compared to 77 percent in 2008. For medium security facilities, 57 percent of inmates were violent felony offenders, compared to 51 percent in 2008.

“Correction officers put their safety on the line every day to protect the public and the people they serve, and these assaults are another reminder that even routine procedures can spiral out of control when inmates become violent. As the officers recover from injuries sustained in these attacks, NYSCOPBA will continue to monitor the situation to ensure that the violence at these two facilities are contained,” Mike Dildine, NYSCOPBA western New York regional vice president, said.

New York State Police at Jamestown

JAMESTOWN – On Wednesday, New York State Troopers arrested David P. Gendron, 42, of Jamestown charging him with felony driving while intoxicated after he ran a red light on Second Street in the City of Jamestown.

Gendron was transported to Jamestown State Police for processing where a blood alcohol level of .08 percent was obtained.

Gendron was issued tickets returnable to the City of Jamestown Court and released to a third party.

MAYVILLE – On April 5, New York State Police checked a residence on State Route 430 in Mayville for a subject wanted on a warrant and arrested the residents for drug possession, growing marijuana and criminal possession of a weapon.

Martin L. Wenzel, 27, of Mayville and Kyle C. Langer, 24, of Mayville were both charged with unlawful growing of marijuana, fifth-degree criminal possession of marijuana and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

Wenzel was additionally charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

A third man Dustin D. Taves, 25, of Sherman was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.

All three subjects are to appear in the Town of Chautauqua Court.

New York State Police at Fredonia

SINCLAIRVILLE – On Tuesday at about 7:40 p.m., Fredonia Troopers arrested Jessica L. Langworthy, 25, of Sinclairville for driving with a suspended license and possession of marijuana, following a traffic stop on Route 60 in the town of Pomfret.

Charges are to be answered in the Town of Pomfret Court on April 29.

On Wednesday, Fredonia State Police stopped a vehicle on State Route 20 in the town of Pomfret for having no front plate.

Michael Murphy, 34, of Lakeview was arrested for seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and having a controlled substance in non-original container.

Murphy was issued appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Pomfret Court on April 15.

Law enforcement to conduct cell phone and texting while driving crackdown April 10-15

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that State Police and local law enforcement are stepping up patrols and checkpoints throughout the state from April 10-15 as part of “Operation Hang Up,” which encourages drivers to focus on the road instead of using mobile devices. This effort combines periods of intense enforcement of anti-texting and hand held cell phone laws coupled with advertising and media outreach to let people know about the enforcement and convince them to obey the law.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2012, 3,328 people across the country were killed in crashes involving a distracted driver and an estimated 421,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving a distracted driver. Additionally, 10 percent of fatal crashes were reported as distraction-affected crashes.

Current laws include strict penalties for distracted drivers:

For a first offense, the minimum fine is $50 and maximum fine increases to $150.

For a second offense committed within 18 months, the minimum fine is $50 and the maximum fine increases to $200.

For a third or subsequent offense committed within 18 months, the minimum fine is $50 and the maximum fine increases to $400.

Beginning on Nov. 1, new laws take effect for young drivers:

Young and new drivers convicted of texting-while-driving will have their license suspended for 120 days on the first offense.

For second offense, young and new drivers will have their license suspended for one full year.

Governor Cuomo also di-rected the state Department of Motor Vehicles to implement tougher penalties for distracted driving for all drivers. DMV has increased the number of points earned against an individual’s driving record upon conviction for texting-while-driving and cell-phone related infractions from three points to five points.

Troopers will be using both marked State Police vehicles and Concealed Identity Traffic Enforce-ment vehicles as part of the operation in order to more easily identify motorists who are using handheld devices while driving.

Area Police

Brocton pair burglarize business

BROCTON – A pair of Brocton residents allegedly burglarized a business in the village of Brocton. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the St. Stephen’s Hotel, 2 W. Main St., on Saturday for the report of a burglary that occurred overnight.

Investigation revealed Ricky J. Grant, 20, and Adam Neubauer, 24, both of 7 W. Main St., allegedly were involved in the incident. Both men were charged with third-degree burglary, fourth-degree criminal mischief and petit larceny. Arrest warrants were obtained for both men. Neubauer was arraigned in Brocton Village Court on Tuesday and sent to the Chautauqua County Jail in lieu of $15,000 cash or $30,000 property bail. Grant was already being held in the county jail on unrelated charges from New York State Police. All stolen items have been recovered.

New York State Police at Fredonia

On Sunday Fredonia State Troopers stopped a vehicle on State Route 5, in the Town of Dunkirk for having a headlight out.

Dierra Leber, 17, of Dunkirk was arrested for unlawful possession of marijuana and issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Dunkirk Court on April 28.

PORTLAND – On Saturday, Fredonia State Troopers arrested Ricky Grant, 20, of Dunkirk for two counts of felony third-degree criminal mischief.

Fredonia Troopers had received a report of criminal mischief to a store front window on Main Street in the Village of Brocton.

Investigation revealed a second window was also broken nearby.

Value of the two windows was $2,000.

Grant was arraigned at the Town of Portland Court and remanded to Chautau-qua County Jail with no bail.

CHERRY CREEK – Fredonia State Troopers stopped a vehicle on County Route 68 for no tail lamps.

Seth Howard, 33, of Cherry Creek was found to be intoxicated after failing standard field sobriety tests. Howard was processed at Fredonia State Police and issued UTT’s for inadequate/no stop lamps, No Plate Lamps, and felony driving while intoxicated, all returnable to the Town of Cherry Creek Court on April 15.

PORTLAND – Fredonia State Troopers arrested Charles Karlstrom Jr., 26, of Fredonia on a warrant from the Town of Portland Court for disorderly conduct.

Karlstrom Jr. was arraigned in the Town of Portland Court and remanded to Chautauqua County Jail on $500 cash bail.

He is due back in Town of Portland Court on April 10.

POMFRET – On April 4, Fredonia State Troopers stopped a vehicle on State Route 20 for not having any headlights or tail lights.

Colin Kilpatrick, 22, of Binghamton was arrested for driving while intoxicated and processed at Fredonia State Police.

Kilpatrick was also charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated and issued UTT’s for the Town of Pomfret Court on May 6.

Gowanda Police

Jeremiah A. Bednarek, 33, of Miller Street was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief on March 29. Police responded to the report of an alleged disturbance at a Buffalo Street residence. Bednarek allegedly damaged two entry doors with physical force then fled the scene on March 26. Bednarek turned himself into the police department and was released on an appearance ticket for Collins Town Court.

Mary Buckley, 56, of Chestnut Street was charged with driving while intoxicated on March 30. Police responded to an apparent fight on Miller Street where a combatant had left the scene in a vehicle. Police stopped a vehicle on Commercial Street with Buckley’s passenger being the apparent combatant. During the traffic stop, Buckley appeared to allegedly be intoxicated. She was found to have a blood alcohol content of .14 percent. She was released on an appearance ticket for Persia Town Court. The Erie County Sheriff’s Office and the Seneca Nation Marshals also assisted with this call.

Blain Lay, 46, of Chestnut Street was charged with third-degree assault and second-degree menacing on March 30. Police responded to the report of an assault on Buffalo Street. Lay had allegedly attacked and assaulted a male by repeatedly punching him in the face causing injury. Lay then allegedly threatened to cause more physical injury to the victim. He was arraigned in Collins Town Court and sent to the Erie County Holding Center in lieu of $1,000 bail. The New York State Police and the Erie County Sheriff’s Office also assisted with this call.

Derrick A. Struchen, 18, of Palmer Street was charged with third-degree assault, second-degree harassment and child endangerment on March 31. Struchen allegedly assaulted a 13-year- and 14-year-old female on the railroad tracks near Commercial Street. Struchen allegedly punched the victims in the face and the abdomen causing injury. He was released on an appearance ticket for Persia Town Court. The Erie County Sheriff’s Office also assisted with this call.

Wade F. Wampler II, 36, of Aldrich Street was charged on an warrant on April 2. Wampler had previously been charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation by police. When he failed to appear in court, a warrant from Persia Town Court was issued. Wampler was arraigned in Persia Town Court and released on his own recognizance to appear again in court at a later date.

Ian T. Williamson, 33, of Palmer Street was charged on a warrant on April 4. Williamson was previously charged with petit larceny by the Hamburg Police Department. Patrol received a notice of the warrant from Hamburg Town Court and Williamson was taken into custody at his residence. He was turned over to Hamburg Police.

Area Police

Erie County Sheriff’s Office

IRVING – A 17-year-old female from Orchard Park was charged with driving while intoxicated, having an open container and unlawful possession of marijuana on Saturday. At 5 a.m., deputies were called to Southwestern Boulevard for the report of a vehicle allegedly leaving the scene of a fight.

A breath test revealed the teen’s blood alcohol content to be .13 percent. She was processed at the North Collins substation and released on appearance ticket. The teen’s name was not released due to age.

New York State Police at Fredonia

VILLENOVA – Fredo-nia Troopers responded to Hurlbert Road for a report of an operator slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle in the roadway.

Further investigation found Daniel Tyma, 41, of South Dayton to be operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs.

Tyma was given appearance tickets for first offense operating a motor vehicle impaired by drugs, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and controlled substance in non original container all returnable to the Town of Villenova Court on April 17.

New York State Police at Jamestown

ELLICOTT – On Saturday, New York State Police arrested Kenneth L. Drake, 36, of Ashville for felony driving while intoxicated after a traffic stop on Dow Street in Falconer.

Drake was transported to Jamestown State Police where a blood alcohol level of .09 percent was obtained.

He was issued tickets for felony driving while intoxicated and felony first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and is to appear in the Town of Ellicott Court.

Drake was released to a third party.

VILLENOVA – On Friday, State Troopers arrested Kevin F. Bailey, 47, of South Dayton after a traffic stop on Smith Road and charged him with driving while intoxicated.

Bailey was transported to Jamestown State Police for processing, where a blood alcohol level of .09 percent was obtained.

He was issued tickets for failure to keep right and driving while intoxicated returnable to the Town of Villenova Court.

Bailey was released to a third party.

Area Police

Dryer lint blamed for Falconer fire

FALCONER – Excess dryer lint has been blamed for an accidental fire that left one person without a home Saturday evening.

According to the Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team, around 10:20 p.m., the Falconer Fire Department responded to a reported house fire at 174 S. Work St., Falconer. The first floor of the apartment building there was vacant, and the second floor tenant was able to escape without any injuries.

The fire investigation team announced Sunday morning that lint had ignited in the dryer’s vent pipe, which was being used in the second floor apartment.

The resident is being assisted by the Red Cross.

The Gerry, Jamestown, Kennedy and Kiantone fire departments assisted at the scene.

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

Jonathan Golden, 28, of Lake Avenue, Brocton, was charged with felony driving while intoxicated, third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, speeding, uninspected motor vehicle and refusal to submit a breath test on Saturday.

Around 2:15 a.m., deputies stopped Golden for allegedly speeding on Webster Road in the town of Pomfret. An investigation led to Golden being arrested for felony DWI and he was additionally charged with possessing a gravity knife.

He was committed to the Chautauqua County Jail on bail.

SILVER CREEK – Eric Salisbury, 47, of Amherst was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and second-degree harassment on Saturday.

Around 12:20 p.m. on Madison Street, Salisbury allegedly ensued in an altercation with the victim that occurred in front of a child.

He was released and will appear in Silver Creek Village Court at a later date.

Area Police

Mayville man charged with forcible touching

MAYVILLE – On Wednesday at around 10:53 p.m., Sheriff’s Patrol responded to a complaint from a female victim reporting that a male had groped her against her will.

Douglas A. Swan, 46, of Mayville allegedly touched the intimate parts of a female in an inappropriate manner. Swan was arrested and charged with forcible touching.

He will appear the Town of Chautauqua Court at a later date.

State Police at Fredonia

SOUTH DAYTON – On March 31, troopers arrested Joseph Gierszewski, 20, of South Dayton after an investigation revealed he had taken a Citizens Bank debit card PIN number from a residence in the town of Leon without the owner’s knowledge or permission.

Gierszewski then used the debit card for three transactions at the South Dayton Super Duper. Gierszewski was charged with three counts of petit larceny and one count of fourth-degree grand larceny, credit card.

Gierszewski was issued appearance tickets to appear in the Town of Leon Court for the grand larceny and in the Village of South Dayton Court for the petit larceny.

CHERRY CREEK – Seth Howard, 33, of Cherry Creek was stopped by troopers on County Route 68 for no tail lamps.

He was processed at the Fredonia barracks and issued UTT’s for inadequate/no stop lamps, no plate lamps and felony driving while intoxicated, all returnable to the Town of Cherry Creek Court on April 15.

SHERIDAN – Troopers arrested Devon Wilson, 19, of the city of Dunkirk for fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property. Wilson was attempting to sell stolen goods to Pawn Starz from a burglary that had occurred in the city of Dunkirk.

Wilson was processed at the Fredonia State Police Station and issued an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Sheridan Court on March 20. The city of Dunkirk Police Department was advised.

Area Police

Troopers ticketed four motorists passing school buses

OBSERVER Staff Report

On Thursday The New York State Police in Troop A participated in Operation Safe Stop, a key component of the highway safety strategy of the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee.

Troopers are always on patrol responding to complaints and enforcing traffic laws; however, for Operation Safe Stop 2014, Troopers covering eight counties of Western New York, were assigned to follow and observe school buses at the stops and cite violators.

Four motorists were cited for passing stopped school buses while students were disembarking and three other citations were issued for other vehicle and traffic law offenses.

One of the motorists cited was the operator of a tractor trailer traveling on State Route 16 in the Town of Holland. When questioned he stated that he didn’t see the flashing lights in time to stop “I wasn’t paying attention; I was playing with the radio.”

Operation Safe Stop is a semi-annual, one day enforcement campaign, which targets motorists who pass stopped school buses while they are displaying flashing red stoplights indicating that students are being dropped off at their stops.

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

STOCKTON – Jennifer L. Brown, 37, of Mayville was charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, speeding and unlicensed operation on Tuesday. At 6:40 p.m., deputies stopped Brown for allegedly speeding on Route 380. Brown’s license was found to be allegedly revoked for a prior DWI charge. She will appear in Stockton Town Court at a later date.

MAYVILLE – On Wednesday at about 7 p.m. deputies located Jenell L. Long, 38, of Mayville at a residence on Plank Road in the Town of Portland. Long had an active forgery warrant in the Town of Busti.

Long was taken into custody by the Sheriff’s Office and turned over to Lakewood Busti Police.

ELLERY – On Thursday at about 8:45 p.m. deputies and K9 Drago located Faith I. Swartz, 39, of Falconer at a residence on Townline Road in the Town of Ellery. Swartz had an active probation warrant stemming from a second-degree grand larceny with property value greater then $50,000 arrest.

Swartz was taken to the Chautauqua County Jail and held without bail.

CHAUTAUQUA – On Thursday at about 7:45 p.m. deputies located Kyle C. Lager, 24, of Sherman at a residence on Route 430 in the Town of Chautauqua. Langer had an active probation warrant stemming from a second degree assault arrest.

Langer was taken to the Chautauqua County Jail and held without bail.

Area Police

New York State Police at Jamestown

JAMESTOWN – On Wednesday, Jamestown State Police arrested Jennifer A. Seymour, 30, of Jamestown after a traffic stop on South Main Street.

She was transported to Jamestown State Police for processing where a blood alcohol level of .09 percent was obtained.

Seymour was issued traffic tickets for passing a red light and failure to keep right and an appearance ticket for driving while intoxicated. All tickets are returnable to the City of Jamestown Court.

Seymour was released to a third party.

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

to participate in Operation Safe Stop

Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph Gerace said the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with state and local police agencies throughout the county, will participate today in a zero-tolerance enforcement dubbed “Operation Safe Stop.”

Operation Safe Stop is an annual enforcement and awareness day intended to educate the public of the dangers associated with unlawfully passing stopped school buses. Children continue to be injured and killed each year as a result of motorists failing to exercise appropriate caution and stop as required by law for school buses that are loading or discharging passengers.

Police throughout the county will be following and observing school buses as they travel their routes today. The New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law prohibits drivers from passing a school bus from either direction when the bus is stopped with its red lights flashing while on a public highway, street or private road, including school parking lots and driveways. Due to the significant danger to children, violations of the law are dealt with harshly. Drivers convicted for the first time face fines of $250 to $400 or up to 30 days in jail, or both. Subsequent convictions within a three-year period can result in fines of up to $850 or 180 days in jail, or both.

Area Police

Jamestown police seeking armed robber

JAMESTOWN – James-town Police are on the lookout for an armed robber, who according to police, pulled a gun out during a robbery at 7-Eleven at the corner of East Second and Buffalo streets in Jamestown.

The robbery occurred just before 2 a.m. Tuesday. According to police, the suspect is described as a black male in his early-20s being between 6-foot and 6-foot-2 tall with a thin build, wearing a black coat with a black hood and black pants.

The suspect allegedly entered the store and demanded cash from the two employees. He fled the store with an undisclosed amount of cash on foot and ran away to the west toward Buffalo Street.

Anyone who may know the suspect is asked to contact the Jamestown Police Department at 483-7531 or they can leave an anonymous tip at 483-TIPS (8477).

All calls will be kept confidential.

Elderly man charged with DWI

DAYTON – An 80-year-old man has been charged with driving while intoxicated, among others, following a one-vehicle accident on Route 62.

According to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office, Franklin K. Nephew, 80, of Versailles was charged after deputies responded to the call of a truck in the ditch on Saturday. A passerby had called police about the accident and provided information that assisted police in locating Nephew who had allegedly fled the scene.

Nephew was found and brought back to the scene where he was found to be allegedly intoxicated. It was found he was allegedly traveling too fast for conditions when he lost control of the vehicle. Investigation found there were open beer cans in the vehicle and Nephew’s licensed had been revoked for a prior DWI conviction.

He was charged with felony DWI, first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, operating without an interlock, speed not reasonable, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to maintain lane and consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle.

Nephew was arraigned in Persia Town Court and held on $500 bail. He is to appear in Dayton Town Court at a later date.

Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office

LEON – Robert A. Wyatt, 40, of Cherry Creek was charged with driving while intoxicated, aggravated DWI with a blood alcohol content of .18 percent or more and failure to keep right on Sunday.

At 12:02 a.m., deputies stopped Wyatt’s vehicle on County Road 6.

He was released on appearance tickets for Leon Town Court at a later date.

New York State Police at Jamestown

• ELLICOTT – On Monday, Jamestown State Police arrested Randall A. Goodwill, 30, of Jamestown on a drug charge following a traffic stop on Route 60.

He was issued traffic tickets and an appearance ticket for unlawful possession of marijuana returnable to the Town of Ellicott Court.

• GERRY- On Monday Jamestown State Police arrested Joshua P. Mleczko, 19, of Dunkirk on a drug charge following a traffic stop on Route 60.

He was issued a traffic ticket and an appearance ticket for unlawful possession of marijuana returnable to the Town of Gerry Court.

Chautauqua County Court

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

• Kevin W. Schrecen-gost, 26, of Celoron, was sentenced to 3 years determinate in state prison with 3 years post-release supervision for two counts of second-degree attempted burglary concurrent with 1-3 years in prison for two counts of third-degree burglary and first-degree possession of a dangerous contraband in prison.

• Jacob M. Raynor, 31, of Sinclairville, was sentenced to 2-6 years in state prison for each of two counts of third-degree burglary to run concurrently with one another.

• Melvin L. Jackson, 53, of Kennedy, was sentenced to 2-4 years in state prison for second-degree attempted assault.

• Rodney G. Clyburn, 33, of Buffalo, was sentenced to 2 years determinate in jail with 1 1/2 years post-release supervision for fifth-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance.

• Jeremiah D. Toliver, 34, of Dunkirk, was sentenced to 1 year in jail for second-degree criminal contempt consecutive to 6 months in jail for second-degree criminal contempt.

• Edwin Gibbon, 29, of Jamestown, was sentenced to 5 years probation, 4 months of weekend work release, a $2,500 fine and 36 months ignition interlock device for felony driving while intoxicated.

Area Police

Westfield man charged with choking woman, endangering children

WESTFIELD – A 30-year-old village man is in county jail after allegedly choking a woman, endangering the welfare of two children and damaging items in a Third Street home.

Westfield police report this morning that officers were called to the home at 7 p.m. Saturday.

During the investigation, it was alleged that Eric S. Morrison was involved in a domestic incident with a female.

Morrison was taken into custody and charged with two counts of criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, and three counts fourth-degree criminal mischief.

Morrison was arraigned in the village court and remanded to Chautauqua County Jail on bail.

Westfield Police Department

Paul E. Morris Jr., 51, of Erie, Pa., was charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and driving across hazard markings of roadway on Saturday.

Police observed Morris’ vehicle allegedly cross the white hazard lines multiple times for no apparent reason on North Portage Street at 2:28 a.m.

During the traffic stop, it was found Morris’ driving privileges were suspended for an alcohol-related offense.

He was released to appear in Westfield Village Court at a later date.

New York State Police at Jamestown

POLAND – On Monday at 7:15 a.m. New York State Police at Jamestown responded to a report of an erratic driver westbound on I-86 in the Town of Poland.

Driver Martin N. Gomez III, 36, of Bradford, Pa., was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated after field sobriety tests.

Passenger, Andrew F. Owens, 18, of Bradford, was also placed under arrest.

Both subjects were transported to Jamestown State Police where a blood alcohol level of .13 percent was obtained for Gomez.

Gomez was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, criminal possession of a controlled substance and give or sell alcohol to a person under age 21.

Owens was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of alcohol under the age of 21.

Both subjects were arraigned in the Town of Poland Court and committed to Chautauqua County Jail, Gomez in lieu of $1,000 bail and Owens in lieu of $500 bail.

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