Men from Persia, Perrysburg facing drug charges

Two men – one from Persia and another from Perrysburg – were facing drug charges in separate incidents on Friday, according to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Department.

Peter D. Calhoun, 66, of 12065 Main St., Perrysburg, was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and unlawfully growing marijuana after members of the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force in Olean allegedly found a number of marijuana plants located behind his residence.

Terry D. Winfield, 68, of 9561 Broadway Road, Persia, is also facing those charges after task force members allegedly found a number of marijuana plants behind his residence.

Calhoun will appear in Perrysburg Town Court Sept. 11 to answer charges, while Winfield will appear in Persia Town Court on Sept. 23.

The drug task force was assisted by state police, state environmental conservation officers and Cattaraugus County sheriff’s deputies.

State Police at Collins

VERSAILLES – Hannah Leroy, 23, of Versailles, was charged Aug. 9 with driving while intoxicated following an early morning accident. Leroy was allegedly driving on Burning Springs Road when she struck a utility pole. Troopers arrived on the scene to find Leroy had fled on foot. She was located a short time later by Seneca Nation of Indians Marshals. Leroy was treated for minor injuries at Lake Shore Hospital and released. She will appear in Perrysburg Town Court at a later date.

PERRYSBURG – Daniel Kowal, 18, Axavier Ridyk, 18, and Saige Flinkinger, 17, all of Angola, were charged with trespassing Aug. 10 after the three were allegedly found inside the fenced grounds of JN Adam at around 1:30 a.m. They will appear in Perrysburg Town Court at a later date.

DAYTON – Eugene Longbine, 64, of Eden, was charged Aug. 14 with unlawful possession of marijuana after a traffic stop. Troopers stopped Longbine for an expired inspection sticker, when they allegedly smelled marijuana. A wooden pipe with marijuana inside and a bag containing 20 grams of marijuana were allegedly found in Longbine’s possession. He will appear in Dayton Town Court at a later date.

GOWANDA – Brian Kendall, 43, of Gowanda, was charged Aug. 16 with endangering the welfare of a child and second-degree harassment following a domestic dispute the night before. It is alleged Kendall slapped his girlfriend multiple times in the face in front of their 2-year-old son. He was processed and released with tickets to appear in Persia Town Court at a later date. Gowanda Police assisted with the incident.

LANGFORD – Daniel Murawski, 19, of Hamburg, was charged Aug. 16 with two counts of third-degree assault and petit larceny after an incident on Aug. 3 at the Langford Jamboree. It is alleged Murawski assaulted another man after luring him to a remote part of the grounds. The victim’s wrist watch fell off during the incident and Murawski allegedly took it as the victim ran away. The victim was able to get away because of a friend coming to his aid and pulling Murawski off him. Murawski allegedly also assaulted this man before the fight ended. Murawski was taken into custody and released to appear in North Collins Town Court at a later date.

SOUTH DAYTON – Brent Wickamgreen, 21, of Cattaraugus, was charged Aug. 18 with unlawful possession of marijuana after a traffic stop for an expired inspection sticker. He was allegedly found in possession of a pipe and bag containing marijuana. Wickamgreen will appear in South Dayton Village Court at a later date.

SOUTH DAYTON – A 13-year-old male was charged Aug. 19 with second-degree menacing after a domestic dispute at his home on Aug. 13. The youth allegedly grabbed a steak knife and threatened to stab a family member, while walking toward the victim. The youth then allegedly fled the home and was located in Cherry Creek later that night by a family member. The youth and his parents will appear in Cattaraugus County Family Court at a later date.

DAYTON – Jesse Graser, 33, of Cattaraugus was charged Aug. 23 with second-degree burglary after an incident on Markham-Wesley Road. It is alleged the daughter of the homeowner came home and noticed a strange vehicle in the driveway. She called her mother, who was not home, and her grandfather came over and spoke to the driver of the car. After the conversation, he went to the front door and Graser allegedly exited from the back, jumped in the car and left. Troopers spoke to the homeowner and witnesses, who were able to get a license plate number. Troopers and Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s searched for the car and allegedly found it parked at a Cattaraugus home. Graser was taken into custody, arraigned in Dayton Town Court and sent to Cattaraugus County Jail on $5,000 bail. The driver of the car was not charged.

GOWANDA – Davin Lay, 21, of the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation, was charged Thursday with first-degree criminal contempt, criminal obstruction of breathing and third-degree harassment following a domestic incident at his girlfriend’s home a week earlier. Lay allegedly visited his girlfriend’s home in the early morning hours to talk to her. After a short conversation Lay allegedly became upset and choked her for around 10 minutes before the victim’s screams for her mother made him stop and leave. It was discovered that Lay violated an order of protection from the court. He was arraigned in Collins Town Court and is due back at a later date.

PERRYSBURG – Richard Wienckowski, 20, of Lackawanna, Karen Reese, 17, of Blasdell, Cody Lynch, 20, Alissa Timmerman, 17, and Alexandria Timmerman, 16, all of Hamburg, were charged with trespassing Friday after troopers noticed two cars parked near the abandoned JN Adam Hospital grounds around 3 a.m. Troopers waited for the five to walk out before taking them into custody. Alissa Timmerman was found in possession of a small quantity of prescription pills and a glass pipe with marijuana inside and was additionally charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana. Reese was found in possession of a pipe with marijuana inside and a bag containing 5 grams of marijuana and was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana. All will appear in Perrysburg Town Court at a later date.

COLLINS – Leroy Gates, 51, of the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation, was charged Friday with felony aggravated driving while intoxicated and felony first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation after a traffic stop on Taylor Hollow Road for allegedly crossing the center line. Leroy allegedly failed field sobriety tests and a computer check found his license was revoked from a DWI charge in 2005. He was processed with a reported blood alcohol content of .19 percent and was arraigned in Collins Town Court. He will appear back in court at a later date.

IRVING – Sara Pulci, 22, of Fredonia, was charged Saturday with aggravated driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop on Routes 5/20 for crossing the hazard line. Pulci allegedly failed field sobriety tests and was processed with a blood alcohol content of .21 percent. She will appear in Hanover Town Court at a later date.

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Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

SILVER CREEK – Jeremy B. Watson, 40, of Park Place was charged with driving while intoxicated and failure to use signal lamps on Thursday. Deputies stopped a vehicle for allegedly failing to use its signal lamp while turning on Lincoln Avenue at 9:31 p.m. The driver, Watson, was found to allegedly be intoxicated. Watson was released to appear in Silver Creek Village Court.

SILVER CREEK – Ryan T. Taggart, 34, of Silver Creek was charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and having an uninspected motor vehicle on Friday. Deputies stopped Taggart’s vehicle on Central Avenue for allegedly having an expired inspection sticker at 12:25 p.m. Taggart’s driving privileges were found to be allegedly revoked in New York state. Taggart was released to appear in Silver Creek Village Court.

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New York State at Fredonia

On Wednesday, Fredonia State Police stopped a vehicle on Route 60 in Pomfret for speeding.

Two passengers were reportedly found to be in possession of marijuana. A 16 year old from Celoron and a 17 year old from Busti were issued appearance tickets for unlawful possession of marijuana returnable to the Town of Pomfret Court on Sept. 9.

New York State Police at Jamestown

JAMESTOWN – On Wednesday, at approximately 11 p.m. New York State Police arrested Tammie L. Yonkers, 41, of Jamestown after a traffic stop for erratic driving on Willard Street.

Yonkers was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated and transported to Jamestown for processing where a blood alcohol level of .09 percent was obtained.

She was issued tickets for felony driving while intoxicated after a computer check showed a previous conviction for driving while intoxicated.

Yonkers will answer to these charges in the City of Jamestown Court at a later date.

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

Justin D. Twarog, 19, of Amherst was charged with driving while intoxicated, aggravated DWI, unsafe tire and improper right turn on Thursday.

Shortly before 1 a.m., deputies reportedly observed Twarog’s vehicle turning from Central Avenue onto Millard Fillmore Avenue in the city of Dunkirk with an alleged blown front tire. The turn was allegedly an improper right turn.

Twarog was found to be allegedly intoxicated during the traffic stop with a blood alcohol content of .18 percent or higher. Twarog was released to appear in Dunkirk City Court at a later date.

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Man arrested for reckless endangerment

On Tuesday, Fredonia State Police responded to a report of an incident on State Route 5, in the town of Dunkirk.

Alan Will, 30, of Dunkirk had shot one 12-gauge round from the second-story window into the ground below, while there were people in the yard and children in the residence.

Fredonia State Police arrested Will for two counts of first-degree reckless endangerment, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child and encon law of discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a residence.

Will was arraigned at the Town of Pomfret Court and remanded to the Chautauqua County Jail on $5000 cash/$10,000 property bond. He is to appear in the Town of Dunkirk Court on Sept. 8.

Alleged Westfield murderer accused of grand larceny

SHERMAN – Jonathan M. Conklin, one of the two men charged in the homicide of Westfield resident Mary E. Whitaker, has additionally been charged with fourth-degree grand larceny stemming from an early August incident.

Police say Conklin enter-ed Murdock’s Family Res-taurant in Sherman during normal business hours Aug. 3 and stole $1,150. Conklin then allegedly traveled to Erie, Pa., to avoid sheriff’s deputies and warrants were obtained for his arrest.

On Aug. 22, while in Erie, Conklin was apprehended on the homicide charges. He is currently in Chautauqua County Jail awaiting court action on the grand larceny charges.

Gowanda Police Department

Nathan F. Bley, 18, of Allen Street was charged on an arrest warrant on Aug. 12. Bley was arrested by police previously in June for seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. When Bley failed to appear in Persia Town Court, a warrant was issued. Bley was arraigned and sent to the Cattaraugus County Jail in lieu of $1,000 bail.

Scott White, 49, of Route 438 was charged with having an open container on Aug. 13. Police saw White in a business parking lot on Buffalo Street with an alleged open container. He was released to appear in Collins Town Court.

Leiondie R. Mohawk, 30, of Commercial Street was charged with having an open container on Aug. 13. Police observed Mohawk in a business parking lot on Buffalo Street with an alleged open container. Mo-hawk was released to ap-pear in Collins Town Court.

Tammy M. Chojnacki, 43, of Jamestown Street was charged with having an open container on Aug. 13. Police observed Chojnacki allegedly consuming an alcoholic beverage on Torrence Street. Chojnacki was released to appear in Persia Town Court.

Ray Silverheels, 25, of West Hill Street was charged with having an open container Aug. 13. Police saw Silverheels al-legedly with an open container in a Buffalo Street business parking lot. Sil-verheels was released to ap-pear in Collins Town Court.

John R. Korbar, 49, of Broadway Road was charged on an arrest warrant on Aug. 13. Police were investigating an alleged suspicious vehicle under the Aldrich Street bridge. A computer check revealed Korbar had a warrant from Lackawanna City Court. Police arrested Korbar and turned him over to the Lackawanna City Police.

Leiondie R. Mohawk, 30, of Commercial Street was charged with third-degree assault on Aug. 16. Police received a report of an alleged disturbance at a West Hill Street address on Aug. 15. Mohawk allegedly punched a male victim in the face numerous times causing injury. Mohawk left the scene prior to police arrival. Mohawk was located the following day, arraigned in Persia Town Court and released on her own recognizance to appear in court.

Walker A. Cygan, 18, of East Main Street was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and substance in a non-original container on Aug. 16. Police observed a suspicious vehicle parked on Buffalo Street and discovered smoke coming from the vehicle. Cygan was found to be in alleged possession of a small baggie of marijuana and a loose amitriptyline pill. Cygan was released to appear in Collins Town Court.

Matthew G. Rosevink, 19, of Jamestown Street was charged with disorderly conduct and second-degree obstructing governmental administration on Aug. 16. Police were investigating a suspicious vehicle on Buf-falo Street when Rosevink allegedly started to walk away from police and refused requests to return to the vehicle. Rosevink allegedly pulled away out of police’s grasp and physically resisted. Rosevink was released to appear in Collins Town Court.

Austin M. Phearsdorf, 17, of Killbuck was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and un-lawful possession of marijuana on Aug. 17. Police saw Phearsdorf in alleged violation of the village curfew on Buffalo Street. Phearsdorf was found to be in alleged possession of a powdery white residue found to be a narcotic substance and a small quantity of marijuana. Phearsdorf was released to appear in Collins Town Court.

Jason W. Alexander, 35, of Perry Street was charged with obstructing governmental administration and resisting arrest Aug. 19. Alex-ander was allegedly physically aggressive toward a female acquaintance at a Perry Street residence. He allegedly became physically aggressive toward police, attempting to elbow an officer in the face, then continued to fight with police. Alexander was released to appear in Collins Town Court.

Alex Haynes, 23, of St. Johns Street was charged on an arrest warrant on Aug. 19. Police responded to the report of a suspicious person on Johnson Street. Haynes was found walking and to allegedly have an active warrant by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office. Haynes was arrested and turned over to the sheriff’s office.

Jeremy J. Steves, 34, of South Dayton was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and illegal turn signal on Aug. 23. Steves was stopped by police for an alleged traffic violation on Walnut Street. Steves’ license was found to be suspended in July 2013 for failure to pay a find and again in November 2013 for failure to appear. Steves was arraigned in Persia Town Court and sent to the Cattaraugus County Jail in lieu of $500 bail.

New York State Police at Jamestown

CHARLOTTE – On Tuesday, New York State Police arrested Jose C. Vazquez Perez, 24, of Jamestown after a traffic stop for dark tinted windows on Route 60 in the town of Gerry.

A passenger, Vazquez Perez, was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun and five grams of marijuana. Perez was placed under arrest and transported to Jamestown for processing.

He was arraigned in the Town of Charlotte Court and committed to Chautauqua County Jail in lieu of $5,000 bail.

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Teen allegedly drunk when he struck tree in Fredonia

OBSERVER Staff Report

A West Seneca teenager has been handed multiple charges after police say he crashed his vehicle into a tree in the village of Fredonia while intoxicated on Saturday.

According to an accident report at the Fredonia Police Department, around 3:23 a.m., 19-year-old Devin Karnath was traveling north on Liberty Street when he failed to navigate a slight right turn. He subsequently struck the tree on the west side of the road, in the front yard of 219 Liberty St.

Karnath was charged with driving while intoxicated, failure to keep right, failure to use designated lane, unreasonable speed, fake license, refusal to take a breath test, second-degree obstruction of a governmental administration and unlawful possession of alcohol.

Dunkirk Police

John Swogger, 57, of Central Avenue was charged with leaving the scene of a property damage accident, driving while intoxicated and first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation after a two-vehicle accident on Pike Street near West Second Street on Sunday.

According to an accident report, around 7 p.m., Swogger was allegedly backing out of a driveway at 218 Pike St. when he backed into and sideswiped a parked vehicle on the street. He reportedly left the scene and headed east on West Second Street. Police located Swogger on Central Avenue and executed a traffic stop. Swogger was subsequently taken into custody.

Paul Tafel, 30, of Leming Street was charged with two counts of petit larceny on Monday.

Elon DeJesus, 20, of Lake Shore Drive West reportedly failed to appear in court for the January charges of driving while intoxicated and unlawful possession of marijuana on Tuesday.

Fredonia Police

A total of 11 underage people were charged with unlawful possession of alcohol on Friday and Saturday.

Thomas Haas, 22, of Springville was charged with disorderly conduct on Saturday.

Lucas Bauer, 21, of Canadaway Street was charged with disorderly conduct on Saturday.

Edward Lynch, 24, of Front Street, Dunkirk, was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana on Saturday.

New York State Police at Jamestown

RANDOLPH – On Aug. 18, New York State Police arrested Lindsey E. Brown, 23, of Randolph after an investigation into a report of a forged prescription.

Brown had presented the prescription at a pharmacy, but was told it could not be filled because there was no amount indicated.

Brown returned a short time later, after the doctor had reportedly “fixed” the prescription by adding a high dosage amount.

Brown is charged with felony fourth-degree grand larceny and felony second-degree possession of a forged instrument. She was arraigned in the Town of Randolph Court and released, to appear at a later date.

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Motorcycle accident sends one to hospital

On Saturday, Fredonia State Police responded to a personal injury motorcycle accident on Route 60.

Investigation revealed the motorcycle was northbound on Route 60 in Pomfret when the operator, Larry Robinson, 57, of Forestville, reportedly became light headed and lost consciousness.

The motorcycle exited the roadway in a northeasterly direction and came to rest at the bottom of an earth embankment adjacent to the road.

Robinson was ejected from the motorcycle and transported to Brooks Memorial Hospital with a complaint of head pain. The motorcycle was towed.

Car accident sends three to hospital

On Friday, Fredonia State Police responded to a two-car personal injury accident on Route 60 in the town of Dunkirk.

A vehicle operated by Emilie Riosarce, 26, of Dunkirk was southbound on Route 60.

A second vehicle, operated by Jennifer Joy, 37, of Forestville was westbound on Williams Street when Joy allegedly failed to yield the right of way when crossing Route 60, striking the Riosarce vehicle.

Riosarce and two passengers, Charles Rodriguez, 32, of Dunkirk and Iris Arce, 64, of Dunkirk, were transported to Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk by various local ambulance companies.

Riosarce and Rodriguez were treated for non-life threatening injuries. Arce was transported to the Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo via ambulance as a precaution for treatment of a head injury. ECMC reported Arce was in stable condition.

Joy was also transported to Brooks Memorial Hospital by a local ambulance for a non-life threatening injury. Joy stated she had injured her shoulder at home and had been driving herself to Brooks Hospital for treatment at the time of the accident.

There was extensive front-end damage to both vehicles, which were towed. Joy was issued tickets for failure to yield the right of way and operating in violation of restrictions, returnable to Dunkirk Town Court on Sept. 22.

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

MINA – Michael E.L. Wolfe, 22, of Cranberry Township, Pa., was charged with trespassing on Friday. This charge stems from an incident that occurred on Aug. 22 when Wolfe allegedly went onto a person’s property without permission. Wolfe was released to appear in Mina Town Court.

Kevin L. Bellardo, 18, of Lakewood was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest on Saturday. Deputies responded to Denny’s restaurant, Bennett Road, Pomfret at 7:22 p.m., for an allegedly report of a disorderly person. Bellardo allegedly was asked to leave by a manager for using obscene language and refused. Bellardo continued to cause a disturbance inside the restaurant and allegedly spit on the seat of a patron’s motorcycle in the parking lot. When police arrived, Bellardo allegedly continued to use obscene language in front of patrons and allegedly try to pull away from police. Bellardo was released to appear in Pomfret Town Court at a later date.

NORTH HARMONY – Thomas M. Brown, 43, of Mayville was charged with driving while intoxicated, aggravated DWI with a blood alcohol content of .18 percent or higher and parking on highway. Deputies found Brown allegedly asleep at the wheel while parked on Panama-Stedman Road shortly after 8 p.m. Brown was found to be allegedly intoxicated. Brown was released to appear in North Harmony Town Court.

New York State Police at Fredonia

• ARKWRIGHT – On Saturday, Fredonia State Police stopped to assist a vehicle with four-way flashers activated that was located on the side of Hamlet Road at the intersection of County Route 85.

The operator, Doris Garrison, 50, of Tonawanda stated she was traveling from Route 83 to South Hill Road but had missed her turn.

The vehicle was towed. Garrison was transported to Fredonia barracks for processing. Garrison’s blood alcohol level was .18 percent.

Garrison was issued tickets for felony aggravated driving while intoxicated returnable to Arkwright Town Court on Sept. 11. Garrison was then released to a third party.

New York State Police at Jamestown

• POLAND – On Friday at about 9:30 p.m. New York State Police arrested Thomas J. Schosek, 28, of Jamestown after a traffic stop on Route 62 for reportedly failing to use his turn signal.

Schosek was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated. He was transported to Jamestown barracks for processing where a blood alcohol level of .15 percent was obtained.

Schosek was issued tickets for driving while intoxicated, consumption of alcoholic beverages in a vehicle, and numerous traffic infractions, including an improper turning signal, all returnable to Poland Town Court at a later date. Schosek was released to a third party.

• NORTH? HARMONY – On Aug. 19, New York State Police arrested Orion E. Purslow, 43 of Panama, charging him with three counts of public lewdness after investigating a complaint of a subject who was exposing himself to passing motorists while parked on Route 86 in the town of North Harmony.

State Police have had three previous reports involving the same subject and vehicle over the past four months. Purslow was located at his residence by State Police who followed up on the vehicle and plate description. He was transported to Jamestown barracks for processing, charged with three counts of public lewdness and issued an appearance ticket returnable to the North Harmony Town Court .

State Police are asking anyone with information or additional sightings to contact them at 665-3114.

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Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

SILVER CREEK – Joseph Sheedy, 37, of Central Avenue was charged with third-degree sexual abuse, second-degree harassment and trespass on Thursday at 7 p.m.

Sheedy, who was arrested on a warrant, was remanded to the County Jail and will appear in Silver Creek Village Court.

HANOVER – Timothy P. Murphy, 55, of Buffalo was charged with driving while intoxicated on Friday.

Murphy was stopped for an alleged traffic violation on Routes 5 and 20 shortly before 11:30 p.m. Murphy was found to be allegedly intoxicated during the traffic stop. He was released to appear in Hanover Town Court.

ELLERY – Boyd M. Freeborough, 58, of Sugar Grove, Pa., was charged with driving while intoxicated and having no headlights on Friday.

Deputies witnessed Freeborough’s vehicle operating on Lakeside Drive allegedly with no headlights. Freeborough was found to be allegedly intoxicated during a traffic stop. Freeborough was released to appear in Ellery Town Court.

ELLICOTT – Timothy A. Penhollow, 48, of Gerry was charged with driving while intoxicated and unsafe lane change on Friday.

Penhollow was stopped on Route 60 for an alleged traffic violation. Penhollow was found to be allegedly intoxicated during this stop. Penhollow was released to appear in Ellicott Town Court.

FORESTVILLE – Johnathan Eddings, 22, of Silver Creek was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and no driver seatbelt on Saturday.

Around 11:52 a.m., deputies on patrol reportedly observed Eddings not wearing a seatbelt while operating a motor vehicle on Main Street in Forestville. Deputies stopped his vehicle and allegedly found a quantity of marijuana and paraphernalia in Eddings’ possession.

Eddings was charged and released. He will appear in Hanover Town Court.

GERRY – Craig Kofod, 59, of Sinclairville was charged with driving while intoxicated, DWI per se with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or higher, speed in zone and failure to keep right on Sunday.

Around 12:50 a.m., deputies on patrol in Gerry allegedly observed Kofod’s vehicle speeding and failing to maintain its marked lane of travel. After stopping Kofod, deputies deemed him intoxicated while operating the vehicle.

Kofod was processed and released. He will appear in Gerry Town Court.

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Fire damages home

SILVER CREEK – A fire caused minimal damage Friday afternoon to a Silver Creek residence. The Silver Creek Fire Department was called to 26 Howard St., around 2 p.m., and crews were on scene for about an hour. The fire did not cause much damage to the residence but three families were displaced due to code violations. The American Red Cross is assisting those families.

“It was just a small fire that was on the exterior of the building. Crews got there quick and put it out. Damage was very limited…,” Silver Creek Fire Chief Jim Tytka Jr., said.

The Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team is currently investigating. Sunset Bay and Fredonia fire departments also responded. No injuries were reported.

Hanover accident injures three

HANOVER – A two-vehicle accident sent three to the hospital with apparent non-life threatening injuries Saturday afternoon. According to the Silver Creek Fire Chief Jim Tytka Jr., one vehicle was rear ended by a truck at the intersection of Hanford Road and Routes 5 and 20. The accident happened shortly after 12 p.m., with Silver Creek, Sunset Bay, Forestville and Irving fire departments and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office responding. Names of those involved have not been released.

Crash leads to charges

POLAND – A one-vehicle car accident resulted in a driving while intoxicated charge for a 21-year-old man Saturday.

According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the accident on Hartson Road shortly before 1 a.m. Deputies found John D. Devereaux, of Kennedy was the operator of the vehicle in the ditch.

Devereaux was found to be allegedly intoxicated and was subsequently charged with moving from lane unsafely and DWI. Devereaux was released to appear in Poland Town Court.

Devereaux suffered minor injuries while getting out of the vehicle and was taken to WCA Hospital. Kennedy Fire Department also responded to the scene.

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Fire damages home

SILVER CREEK – A fire caused minimal damage Friday afternoon to a Silver Creek residence. The Silver Creek Fire Department was called to 26 Howard St., around 2 p.m., and crews were on scene for about an hour. The fire did not cause much damage to the residence but three families were displaced due to code violations. The American Red Cross is assisting those families.

“It was just a small fire that was on the exterior of the building. Crews got there quick and put it out. Damage was very limited…,” Silver Creek Fire Chief Jim Tytka Jr., said.

The Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team is currently investigating. Sunset Bay and Fredonia fire departments also responded. No injuries were reported.

Hanover accident injures three

HANOVER – A two-vehicle accident sent three to the hospital with apparent non-life threatening injuries Saturday afternoon. According to the Silver Creek Fire Chief Jim Tytka Jr., one vehicle was rear ended by a truck at the intersection of Hanford Road and Routes 5 and 20. The accident happened shortly after 12 p.m., with Silver Creek, Sunset Bay, Forestville and Irving fire departments and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office responding. Names of those involved have not been released.

Crash leads to charges

POLAND – A one-vehicle car accident resulted in a driving while intoxicated charge for a 21-year-old man Saturday.

According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the accident on Hartson Road shortly before 1 a.m. Deputies found John D. Devereaux, of Kennedy was the operator of the vehicle in the ditch.

Devereaux was found to be allegedly intoxicated and was subsequently charged with moving from lane unsafely and DWI. Devereaux was released to appear in Poland Town Court.

Devereaux suffered minor injuries while getting out of the vehicle and was taken to WCA Hospital. Kennedy Fire Department also responded to the scene.

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Dunkirk Police

Glenn Fisher, 23, of Kosciuszko Avenue was charged with second-degree burglary, fourth-degree grand larceny and petit larceny on Aug. 15.

A 17-year-old West Doughty Street resident, a 17-year-old Main Street resident and Hector Quinones, 18, of South Beaver Street were all charged with disorderly conduct on Aug. 15.

Stephen Fasley, 27, of Lincoln Avenue was charged with third-degree assault and resisting arrest on Aug. 15.

Terry Young-Copeland, 26, of Deer Street was charged with obstruction of breathing on Aug. 16.

David Torres, 25, of Main Street was charged with driving while intoxicated and failure to keep right on Aug. 17.

Hector Camacho, 44, of Tenney Street was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance on Aug. 17.

Dawn Vento, 39, of Webster Road, Fredonia, was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, suspended registration and no insurance on Aug. 18.

Andre Vasquez, 43, of East Second Street was charged with driving down a one-way street the wrong way, disobeying a traffic control device and driving while intoxicated on Aug. 18.

Edward Perez-Masonet, 28, of Lincoln Avenue was charged with second-degree harassment and fourth-degree criminal mischief on Wednesday.

Fredonia Police

Jonathan White II, 18, of Gowanda was charged with unlawful possession of alcohol and open container on Aug. 13.

Hannah Bolling, 22, of Lambert Avenue was charged with petit larceny on Aug. 13.

Cheryl Carlson, 52, of Westfield was charged with passing a red light after a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Route 20 and Newton Street around 1:15 p.m. on Aug. 13.

Andrew Vangilder, 33, of Risley Street was charged with leaving the scene of a property damage accident on Aug. 18.

Christian Ruiz, 20, of Temple Street was charged with following too closely after a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of West Main Street and Water Street on Aug. 18.

One person was taken to the hospital for unknown injuries after a two-vehicle accident on East Main Street near the intersection with Route 60 at 11:50 a.m. on Aug. 18.

According to an accident report, Mereline Pegelow, 59, of Fredonia Stockton Road was traveling west on East Main Street when Edwin Peinkofer, 80, of Sherman allegedly pulled out in front of Pegelow to turn left from an access road. Peinkofer’s attempt to enter traffic was reportedly halted by oncoming eastbound vehicles.

No charges were filed. Pegelow was transported to the hospital.

Christopher Shutt, 21, of Hanover was charged with criminal mischief on Tuesday.

New York State Police at Fredonia

On Wednesday, Fredonia State Police arrested Edward Perez-Masonet, 28, of Dunkirk on a warrant for petit larceny. The warrant was the result of a complaint received by Fredonia State Police on July 18 of a shoplifter leaving the Tops Market on Vineyard Drive, with groceries totaling approximately $269.23 without paying for them.

After continued investigation and interviews, along with assistance from the City of Dunkirk Police Department, it was determined the shoplifter was Perez-Masonet, and a warrant was requested on July 23, for his arrest for the petit larceny.

Perez-Masonet was arraigned at the Town of Dunkirk Court and will return to the Town of Dunkirk Court on Sept. 8 to answer to the charges.

POMFRET – On Thursday, Fredonia State Police responded to a request to check the well being of a subject sleeping in a vehicle parked on the side of Wilbur Road in the Town of Pomfret.

Jordan Warrick, 28, of Dunkirk was in possession of a glass smoking pipe with burnt marijuana residue. Warrick was issued an appearance ticket for unlawful possession of marijuana returnable to the Town of Pomfret Court on Aug. 26.

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Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

HANOVER – Jona-than P. Rudewicz, 37, of Amherst was charged Tuesday with having an open container. Deputies observed Rudewicz in alleged possession of an open container while he was walking on Iola Drive at 11:30 p.m. Rudewicz was released to appear in Hanover Town Court.

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Meth lab located in Cattaraugus County; man charged

LITTLE VALLEY – Law enforcement officers have uncovered a clandestine methamphetamine lab in Little Valley.

Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s deputies discovered the lab at 102 South Court St., Sunday, and investigators determined Lucas S. Leclerc, 32, had been running a large-scale methamphetamine manufacturing operation.

The Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force contacted the New York State Police Contaminated Crime Scene Emergency Response Team for assistance with hazardous material clean up, as well as evidence collection. The Little Valley Fire Department and Cattaraugus County Emergency Services also assisted.

As a result of the search, investigators seized numerous pieces of lab equipment, precursors, reagents, solvents and surveillance equipment. They also seized 14.8 ounces of methamphetamine. DEA Buffalo will adopt the case and prosecute federally, according to police.

Leclerc is being held in Cattaraugus County Jail awaiting arraignment in Buffalo Federal Court. The investigation continues, and more arrests are expected. The Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force can be reached at 373-2773 with more information on this case.

New York State Police at Jamestown

• JAMESTOWN – On Sunday at approximately 1:30 a.m., New York State Police arrested Amara S. Olsen, 20, of Jamestown after a traffic stop on West 10th Street for driving while intoxicated.

She was transported to Jamestown barracks where a blood alcohol level of .14 percent was obtained. She was issued tickets for driving while intoxicated and unlawful possession of fireworks.

A passenger, Jacob M. Komenda, 18, of Jamestown was charged with unlawful possession of alcohol under age 21. Both Olsen and Komenda are to appear in the Jamestown City Court.

• JAMESTOWN – On Sunday at approximately 1:15 a.m. while on patrol, troopers were speaking to a small group of people on West 10th Street when they observed one of the group members threw a taser on the ground.

The taser was seized and a 17-year-old Jamestown youth was placed under arrest for fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. He was issued an appearance ticket returnable to Jamestown City Court and released.

• PANAMA – On Saturday, New York State Police arrested Courtney M. Phillips, 23, of Panama, after troopers responded to her residence for a report of a disturbance. The investigation found Phillips to be in possession of heroin and marijuana.

Phillips was processed and issued appearance tickets for seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, second-degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia and unlawful possession of marijuana and released. She is to appear in the Town of Panama Court.

• RED HOUSE – On Monday New York State Police arrested Angie L. Koscielak, 46, and Jeffrey W. Koscielak, 53, of Hicksville, Ohio, after a traffic stop on I-86 for an obstructed plate.

Angie was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and a stun gun. She was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. She was arraigned in the Town of Red House Court and committed to Cattaraugus County Jail in lieu of $5,000 bail.

Jeffrey was found to be in possession of a dagger and was issued an appearance ticket for fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon returnable to Red House Town Court and was released.

Chautauqua County Court

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

Alyce Valery, 41, of Jamestown, was sentenced to 2-4 years in state prison for fourth-degree grand larceny.

Dakota S. Sugg, 19, of Silver Creek, was sentenced to 1-3 years in state prison for violation of probation.

William R. Owens, 30, of Jamestown, was sentenced to 1 year in jail, a $1,000 fine and 36 months ignition interlock device for felony driving while intoxicated concurrent with 90 days in jail, a $500 fine and 3-year conditional discharge for second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Jesus M. Ramos, 30, of Dunkirk, was sentenced to 6 months in jail and 5 years probation for third-degree attempted burglary.

Patricia M. Raynor, 28, of Jamestown, was sentenced to time served and 5 years probation for second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument.

Area Police

ATV accident injures two

An all-terrain vehicle accident injured two in the town of Pomfret and left a 20-year-old Hahn Road resident with charges.

According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, deputies investigated the accident on Saturday evening. Darien R. Draggett of Hahn Road was allegedly operating the ATV on private property when the vehicle overturned shortly before 11:30 p.m.

Draggett was allegedly operating the ATV after consuming alcohol. According to police, Draggett said the chain seized, causing the ATV to lurch to the left and overturn, ejecting Draggett and a 16-year-old female passenger. Neither were wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. Draggett returned to his residence and was transported to Brooks Memorial Hospital via private vehicle. The female called an adult and was taken to the Cassadaga Fire Hall where she was examined and then transported to Brooks Memorial Hospital. Draggett suffered minor injuries to his shoulder while the female had a possible head injury. Both were treated and released.

Draggett was released on an appearance ticket.

New York State Police at Fredonia

• VILLENOVA – On Aug. 14, Fredonia State Police stopped a vehicle for speeding on Route 83.

William Clutter, 60, of South Dayton had a suspended driver’s license and four active warrants out of the Jamestown Police Department. Three warrants were for bad checks and one was for misapplication of property with a total of $20,000 bail.

Clutter was issued tickets for second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, speeding and unlicensed operation returnable to Villenova Town Court on Sept. 18.

Clutter was then turned over to Officer Jeremy Maggio from the Jamestown Police Department on their four active warrants.

• SHERIDAN – On Aug. 14, Fredonia State Police responded to Chapin Road for a report of two people trespassing on private property and looking at a horse inside a barn.

Kelly Shumaker, 44, and Robert Shumaker, 34, both from Silver Creek, allegedly identified themselves as humane society personnel. A neighbor had previously seen these same people on the property going into the barn and looking at the horse and told them to leave.

Kelly reportedly told officers she worked for the human society in New Jersey and was there to remove the horse or help the owner care for it. Further interviews revealed that the Shumakers did not work for the humane society or have any correlation with the group.

Kelly and Robert were arrested at the scene for trespassing and issued appearance tickets to appear in the Town of Sheridan Court on Aug. 21.

• On Aug. 15, Fredonia State Police stopped a vehicle on Route 60 in the town of Pomfret for inadequate exhaust. Michael Huch, 29, of South Dayton, reportedly failed standard field sobriety tests with a blood alcohol level of .10 percent, and was subsequently arrested for driving while intoxicated.

Huch was processed at the Fredonia State Police station and issued uniform tickets for muffler exhaust system violation, operating a motor vehicle with .08 percent of 1 percent or more alcohol in blood and first-offense driving while intoxicated, all returnable to the Pomfret Town Court on Sept. 16.

• On Sunday, Fredonia State Police responded to a report of a vehicle that was tailgating and crossing over the fog line traveling northbound on Route 60 in the town of Pomfret.

Daniela McGaughy, 28, of Jamestown, allegedly failed standard field sobriety tests and was arrested for driving while intoxicated. McGaughy had also originally given a false name and date of birth and was additionally arrested for second-degree criminal impersonation.

McGaughy was processed at the Fredonia State Police station where she recorded a blood alcohol concentration level of .09 percent. She was issued citations for moving from lane unsafely, operating a motor vehicle with .08 of 1 percent or more alcohol in blood and first-offense driving while intoxicated and issued an appearance ticket for second-degree criminal impersonal all returnable to the Pomfret Town Court.

A computer check revealed McGaughy also had three active bench warrants out of the Jamestown Police Department for failure to pay fines on the charges. She was transported to the Jamestown Police Department and turned over to them on their warrants.

• STOCKTON – On Sunday, Fredonia State Police stopped a vehicle on Route 60 for failing to dim headlights. The operator, Ruben Rosario Jr, 24, of Buffalo, failed standard field sobriety tests and was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

Rosario was also allegedly found to be in possession of approximately one gram of marijuana. A passenger, Ebony Azua, 23, of Buffalo was found to be in possession of approximately 2.3 grams of marijuana, a small marijuana roach, four Hydrocodone 325 mg pills and two Oxycodone 325 mg pills.

Both subjects were processed at the Fredonia State Police station. Rosario’s blood alcohol level was .09 percent. Rosario was given citations for failure to dim lights, operating a motor vehicle with .08 of 1 percent or more alcohol in blood and first-offense driving while intoxicated and given an appearance ticket for unlawful possession of marijuana, all returnable to the Town of Stockton Court on Sept. 15.

Azua was arrested and issued appearance tickets for unlawful possession of marijuana, two counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and two counts of a controlled substance outside the original container, all returnable to the Town of Stockton Court on Sept. 15.

New York State Police at Jamestown

JAMESTOWN – On Sunday at approximately 1:30 a.m., New York State Police arrested Amara S. Olsen, 20, of Jamestown after a traffic stop on West 10th Street for driving while intoxicated.

She was transported to Jamestown barracks where a blood alcohol level of .14 percent was obtained. She was issued tickets for driving while intoxicated and unlawful possession of fireworks.

A passenger, Jacob M. Komenda, 18, of Jamestown was charged with unlawful possession of alcohol under age 21. Both Olsen and Komenda are to appear in the Jamestown City Court.

JAMESTOWN – On Sunday at approximately 1:15 a.m. while on patrol, troopers were speaking to a small group of people on West 10th Street when they observed one of the group members threw a taser on the ground.

The taser was seized and a 17-year-old Jamestown youth was placed under arrest for fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. He was issued an appearance ticket returnable to Jamestown City Court and released.

PANAMA – On Saturday, New York State Police arrested Courtney M. Phillips, 23, of Panama, after troopers responded to her residence for a report of a disturbance. The investigation found Phillips to be in possession of heroin and marijuana.

Phillips was processed and issued appearance tickets for seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, second-degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia and unlawful possession of marijuana and released. She is to appear in the Town of Panama Court.

Area Police

Joint DWI detail nets alleged offenders

OBSERVER Staff Report

A number of people were arrested during a joint driving while intoxicated detail Saturday night in northern Chautauqua County.

According to a press release, the New York State Police and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office conducted a sobriety checkpoint and saturation patrols, as part of a “Drunk Driving, Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over” national crackdown. The crackdown runs until Sept. 1.

Four drivers were arrested for DWI that night with 40 traffic violations in total. Also handed out were: one criminal possession of a weapon charge, one possession of alcohol by a minor charge, one possession of fireworks charge, three suspended operator charges and one suspended registration charge.

The goal of the crackdown is to maximize DWI enforcement efforts to ensure motorists are not needlessly injured or killed by an intoxicated or drug-impaired driver during this time.

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

KIANTONE – Nich-olas J. DiBuono, 18, of Little Egg Harbor, N.J., was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of alcohol under 21 and speeding on Thursday. Deputies stopped DiBuono’s vehicle for allegedly speeding on Route 62 shortly before 4 a.m. Both DiBuono and passenger, Dustin B. Sims, 18, of Tuckerton, N.J., were found to be in alleged possession of marijuana and alcohol under 21. Sims was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of alcohol under 21. Both were released to appear in Kiantone Town Court.

HANOVER – Ter-rance Kingsberry, 30, of Kittrell, N.C., was charged with driving while intoxicated, DWI per se, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, speed in zone and visibility distorted/broken glass on Saturday.

Around 5:23 p.m., deputies stopped a vehicle for alleged traffic violations on Routes 5 and 20. The driver identified himself as Kingsberry and upon investigation, it was found that he had allegedly been operating his vehicle in an intoxicated condition.

A check of Kingsberry’s records also revealed that his driving privileges in New York state had been suspended.

He was taken into custody and later released. He will appear in Hanover Town Court at a later date.

Andrew Phillips, 24, of Route 39, Forestville, was charged with driving while intoxicated, DWI with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or greater, uninspected motor vehicle, inadequate stop lamps and insufficient tail lamps on Sunday.

Around 3:53 a.m., deputies stopped a vehicle on Route 60 in the town of Pomfret for numerous alleged equipment violations. Through an investigation, it is alleged that Phillips was operating his vehicle in an intoxicated state.

Phillips was taken into custody and later released. He will appear in Pomfret Town Court at a later date.

CARROLL – Tina Holland, 30, of Falconer was charged with driving while intoxicated, DWI with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or greater, fail to keep right, aggravated unlicensed operation and unlicensed operation on Sunday.

Around 3:40 a.m., Deputies stopped Holland on Route 62 for an alleged violation of the Vehicle and Traffic Law during an Operation Crackdown patrol. Holland was allegedly found to be operating her motor vehicle while intoxicated and was taken into custody without incident.

Further investigation found that Holland was also allegedly operating the motor vehicle while her privileges to operate a vehicle in New York state were suspended.

Holland was issued traffic tickets and will appear at a later date in Carroll Town Court. She was released to the Jamestown Police Department to satisfy an outstanding arrest warrant from a previous incident.

Area Police

Car-buggy accident sends two to hospital, leads to DWI charge

CLYMER – Chautauqua County Sheriff’s deputies along with fire departments from Clymer, Panama and Sherman responded to a car accident Friday involving a horse and buggy.

Investigation found Ann C. Beebe, 67, of Panama, was traveling on Route 474 near Wickwire Road when she struck a horse and buggy from behind.

The buggy was occupied by two adults and four children. An adult female and one of her children were treated at the scene and transported to Hamot Medical Center for further treatment of their injuries. The adult male and the other three children were evaluated, but did not require treatment.

Beebe was allegedly found to be intoxicated.

She was charged with driving while intoxicated common law, speed not reasonable, failure to use care when approaching a horse and imprudent speed approaching a horse. She was taken into custody and will answer to charges in Clymer Town Court. Additional charges are pending as the investigation continues.

Warrant check leads to standoff in Jamestown

JAMESTOWN – A warrant check Friday on Fulton Street turned into a much more complicated incident.

According to Jamestown Police, officers arrived at 218 Fulton St. around 6:30 p.m. to conduct a warrant check on Maurice C. Hough, 32, of Jamestown. Hough was wanted in Jamestown City Court for violation of probation.

When officers attempted to locate Hough, he allegedly resisted arrest by climbing out a window. Upon seeing officers outside waiting for him, Hough allegedly went back inside and barricaded himself in a bedroom with a knife.

Jamestown Police’s SWAT Team was called to assist. Hough was taken into custody without further incident. He was charged with resisting arrest in addition to the warrant charge. He was transported to the Jamestown City Jail.

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

HANOVER – Ira T. Huff, 23, of Basom, was charged Saturday with failure to stop at a stop sign, driving while intoxicated and aggravated DWI after a traffic stop on Alleghany Road. Investigation allegedly found Huff to be intoxicated. Huff was processed and released to appear in Hanover Town Court at a later date.

Area Police

Area police increasing DWI enforcement

By A.J. RAO

Special to the OBSERVER

MAYVILLE – As local residents prepare for Labor Day weekend festivities, police agencies brace instead for impaired – and potentially deadly – drivers.

Joseph Gerace, Chautauqua County sheriff, announced Thursday that local police agencies will strengthen their enforcement of roads this weekend as part of the nationwide STOP-DWI Crackdown effort.

The crackdown, which was similarly conducted during the July 4 weekend and led to more than 80 arrests, will run through the holiday.

“Removing intoxicated drivers from Chautauqua County roadways is one of our top priorities,” Gerace said. “If you choose to drink, don’t drive. Drunk drivers not only put themselves in danger, they threaten everyone who shares the highway with them.”

Agencies participating in the effort include the New York State Police and Jamestown, Ellicott, Lakewood-Busti and Fredonia police departments.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, the STOP-DWI campaign has led to significant reductions in the number of alcohol and drug-related fatalities.

It is funded by the New York State STOP-DWI Foundation through a grant from the governor’s Traffic Safety Committee via the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Home health care assistant allegedly steals jewelry

CHAUTAUQUA – A home health care assistant has been charged after allegedly stealing items from a home. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, Sheryl M. Barton, 33, of Falconer was charged with third-degree grand larceny on Wednesday.

Barton allegedly stole a bag containing jewelry on July 13 from a Crescent Avenue residence inside Chautauqua Institution. A joint investigation by the sheriff’s office and Chautauqua Police led to the recovery of the jewelry. Barton was arraigned in Chautauqua Town Court and released under supervision of probation.

Buffalo man charged with transporting cigarettes

BRANT – A Buffalo man has been arrested after allegedly attempting to import untaxed cigarettes. The Erie County Sheriff’s Office report Cigarette Task Force Members charged Hamid Thompson, 43, following an investigation. Deputies stopped Thompson on the New York State Thruway at about 8 a.m., Thursday as he was returning from North Carolina.

Task force members obtained a search warrant for Thompson’s car which revealed 200 cartons of untaxed cigarettes in duffel bags in the vehicle’s trunk. Thompson was also found to be in alleged possession of false identification. A check of this second ID revealed an arrest warrant from Virginia concerning untaxed cigarettes.

Thompson was charged with possessing and transporting untaxed cigarettes, fourth-degree criminal tax fraud and unlawful possession of marijuana. He is being held at the Erie County Holding Center pending arraignment.

Dunkirk Police

Corey Oliver Jr., 26, of West Main Street, Fredonia, was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief on Wednesday.

Elizabeth Rolon, 52, of West Second Street was charged with second-degree reckless endangerment and second-degree menacing on Thursday.

Gowanda Police

Jesse J. Trapasso, 32, of Allen Street was charged with petit larceny and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance on July 31. Trapasso allegedly stole numerous items totaling $52 from a Buffalo Street business. Trapasso was found to also be in alleged possession of two narcotic substances. He was released to appear in Collins Town Court.

Kayla S. Jimerson, 16, of Collins was charged with petit larceny on Aug. 1. Jimerson allegedly took an alcoholic beverage from a Buffalo Street business without paying. She was released to appear in Collins Town Court.

Nicholas P. Smith, 31, of Johnson Street was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance on Aug. 1. Smith was stopped for an alleged traffic violation on Cemetery Hill Road. During the traffic stop, Smith was found to be in alleged possession of a small amount of a narcotic substance. He was released to appear in Collins Town Court at a later date.

Kyle Neubeck, 20, of North Collins was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, possession of a hypodermic instrument and unlawful possession of marijuana on Aug. 5. Police responded to the report of an alleged suspicious person on railroad tracks near Commercial Street. Neubeck allegedly tried to flee from police but did comply with police orders. Neubeck was found to be in alleged possession of 10 bags of suspected heroin, a hypodermic needle and a small bag of marijuana. He was arraigned in Persia Town Court and sent to the Cattaraugus County Jail in lieu of $5,000 bail.

Jennifer L. Gardner, 39, of Cherry Creek was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation on Aug. 8. Police stopped Gardner’s vehicle on Jamestown Street after a complaint she was allegedly operating in an erratic manner. A DMV computer check revealed Gardner’s license was suspended in June for failure to appear in court. She was arraigned in Persia Town Court and sent to the Cattaraugus County Jail in lieu of $1,000 bail.

Leiondie R. Mohawk, 30, of Commercial Street was charged with third-degree assault on Aug. 10. Mohawk allegedly physically assaulted another female by punching the victim causing facial injuries on Aug. 9. Mohawk was released to appear in Persia Town Court.

Stephen Schindlebeck Jr., 28, of Commercial Street was charged with forcible touching on Aug. 10. Police received a complaint from a female that Schindlebeck allegedly touched her without permission in a creek off Commercial Street. Schindlebeck was arraigned in Persia Town Court and sent to the Cattaraugus County Jail in lieu of $2,000 bail.

Area Police

Teen driving on permit charged with marijuana possession

ELLICOTT – A Frewsburg teen driving under a learner’s permit was found to be in alleged possession of marijuana and alcohol during a traffic stop. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, Thomas M. Lombardo, 16, was found to be the operator of a car stopped for an alleged traffic infraction on Fairmount Avenue.

Lombardo was found to be allegedly operating on only a learner’s permit with passenger Richard A. Carlson, 19, of Jamestown. During the traffic stop, both males were found to be in alleged possession of marijuana and alcohol.

Lombardo was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of alcohol, unlicensed operator, operating out of class, failure to keep right and improper left turn. Carlson was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of alcohol and permitted unlicensed operation. Both were released to appear in Ellicott Town Court.

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

HANOVER – Rebecca Oswald, 22, of Rochester was charged with speeding Tuesday. Deputies stopped her vehicle at about 1:15 p.m., on Routes 5 and 20.

A passenger, Aaron K. Joehlin, 23, of Grand Rapids, Mich., was found to be in alleged possession of a quantity of marijuana, prescription narcotics in an unlabeled container and various other drug paraphernalia. Joehlin was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of a controlled substance outside original container. Both individuals were released to appear in Hanover Town Court at a later date.

SILVER CREEK – Kenneth A. Czop, 35, of West Seneca was charged with speeding and unlawful possession of marijuana Wednesday. Deputies stopped Czop’s vehicle on Central Avenue at 10:21 a.m. Czop was also allegedly in possession of marijuana during the traffic stop.

Czop was released to appear in Silver Creek Village Court.

Area Police

Information sought

in homicide

ALLEGANY – Cattarau-gus County sheriff’s deputies are requesting the public’s assistance after an Olean man’s body was found Aug. 7 at the Scenic Overlook on Route 16.

Deputies report the body of Otis Lamont Parks, also known as Lamont Clemons, of Seneca Avenue was found on Thursday morning by a Pennsylvania couple.

The death has been ruled a homicide and is the result of a gunshot wound. The investigation is ongoing. Those with information can call 938-9191. All calls will be kept confidential.

Medical condition allegedly causes crash

GOWANDA – A two-vehicle accident Monday allegedly was caused by a medical condition. According to Gowanda Police, they responded to the accident on Buffalo Street shortly before 2:30 p.m. Nancy C. Betterley, of Buffalo Street was traveling south when she experienced a medical event. Her vehicle swerved left, striking a vehicle operated by Margaret R. Moritz, also of Buffalo Street. Both drivers were evaluated by Gowanda Ambulance and there were no injuries reported. Betterley was taken to Buffalo General Hospital by helicopter for her medical condition.

Dunkirk Police

Peter Paredes, 37, of Lincoln Avenue was charged with driving while intoxicated on Aug. 5.

Julio Rivera-Ayala, 28, of Main Street was charged with second-degree harassment on Aug. 6.

Kevin Hardee Jr., 18, of Lincoln Avenue was charged with petit larceny on Aug. 6.

Zachary Cave, 26, of Webster Road, Fredonia, was charged with leaving the scene of a property damage accident on Aug. 6.

Amanda Decker, 29, of Middle Road was charged with disorderly conduct on Aug. 7.

Marisol Mendez, 40, of Lake Shore Drive East was charged with second-degree criminal contempt on Friday.

Kimberly Potter, 53, of Middle Road was charged with disorderly conduct on Friday.

Devin Smith, 22, of Middle Road was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a weapon on Friday.

Arcadio Soto-Irizarry, 29, of Park Avenue was charged with second-degree harassment and trespass on Sunday.

Alvin Jusino, 19, of Dunkirk was charged with second-degree harassment on Monday.

An accident involving a juvenile bicyclist occurred on Tuesday around 3 p.m. at the intersection of Front Street and Irving Place.

According to an accident report, a 9-year-old female Front Street resident on a mountain bike failed to stop at a stop sign and ran into the side of a vehicle traveling west on Front Street, causing damage to the vehicle. A parent transported the child to Brooks Memorial Hospital for treatment to her right arm and leg.

Fredonia Police

Jeffrey Carlson, 22, of Chestnut Street was charged with disorderly conduct on Friday.

New York State Police at Fredonia

CHERRY CREEK – On Aug. 8, troopers arrested Regis Lilley, 24, of Cherry Creek, on Southside Avenue on a bench warrant for third-degree assault and criminal mischief. Lilley was ar-raigned at Cherry Creek Town Court. Lilley is to appear at the Town of Cherry Creek Court on Sept. 4.

Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office

PERRYSBURG – Shaina R. Gates, 23, of Irving was charged with an outstanding warrant on Aug. 7. Deputies were called to Burning Springs Road to assist the Seneca National Marshals with a domestic incident. Gates was found to have an alleged outstanding warrant from the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. She was turned over to Chautauqua County deputies on the warrant.

Area Police

Brant woman charged under Leandra’s Law

BRANT – A Milestrip Road woman has been charged under Leandra’s Law for allegedly driving while intoxicated with three children in the vehicle.

According to the Brant Police Department, Inez S. Buffalo, 29, was stopped for a traffic stop Sunday shortly before 2 p.m.

Buffalo consented to a breathalyzer test which reportedly found her blood alcohol content to be .16 percent, double the legal limit.

In Buffalo’s vehicle were three children ages 11, 6 and 5. Buffalo was charged with driving while intoxicated, aggravated DWI under Leandra’s Law and endangering the welfare of a child. New York State Child Protection Services was notified.

The Erie County Sheriff’s Office and Erie County District Attorney’s Office also assisted with this call.

Woman charged with allegedly selling narcotics

JAMESTOWN – A Pardee Avenue woman has been charged after allegedly selling heroin to undercover agents. According to the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force, Amanda L. Huber, 32, was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance on Friday.

An arrest warrant from the Jamestown City Court was issued after Huber allegedly sold a quantity of heroin to undercover agents of the task force. Huber was arraigned in Jamestown City Court and sent to the Chautauqua County Jail in lieu of bail.

The investigation is continuing and further charges are pending. The task force is comprised of officers from the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and the Dunkirk Police Department. Anyone with information about narcotic-related activity is asked to contact their local police department or the task force at 664-2420. Residents can also call the task force’s hotline at 1-800-344-8702. All calls are kept confidential.

New York State Police at Fredonia

• STOCKTON – On Sunday, Fredonia State Police stopped a vehicle on Maple Avenue for speeding, 63 mph in a 30 mph zone.

Joshua Horner, 22, of East Aurora, was found to have marijuana in the vehicle.

Horner was charged with speeding and unlawful possession of marijuana. Horner is to appear in Stockton Town Court on Aug. 25.

• CHARLOTTE – On Sunday, State Police stopped a vehicle on State Route 60 for an inadequate plate lamp and an inadequate muffler/exhaust system.

Mark Holland, 34, of Jamestown, was found to have a suspended driver’s license.

Holland was arrested for second-degree driving while suspended and issued a ticket.

Holland was then arraigned in the Charlotte Town Court where he posted $500 cash bail. Holland is to appear in the Charlotte Town Court on Sept. 16.

New York State Police at Jamestown

• BEMUS POINT – On Saturday at about 1 a.m., New York State Police arrested Kelly E. Hanrahan, 23, of University Heights, Ohio, for driving while intoxicated after patrol observed her swerving across double solid lines.

Hanrahan was placed into custody after field sobriety tests, and transported to Jamestown State Police barracks, where a blood alcohol level of .20 percent was obtained.

She was issued appearance tickets for aggravated driving while intoxicated, failure to signal and crossing hazardous markings for Ellery Town Court. Hanra-han was released to a third party.

• NAPOLI – On Sunday shortly after midnight, New York State Police responded to Benson Road in Cattaraugus County for a report of a personal injury ATV accident.

Upon arrival at the incident location, troopers found the ATV driver, Christa Jimerson, 42, of Silver Creek and passenger Daniel Bonafede, 29, of Irving, injured.

Jimerson was transported to Hamot Medical Center and Bonafede was taken to WCA Hospital. Jimerson was charged with driving while intoxicated and Bonafede was issued a ticket for not wearing a helmet both returnable to Napoli Town Court.

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

BEMUS POINT – John W. Peterson, 31, and Kelley L. Peterson, 35, both of Warren, Pa., were charged with trespassing Sunday. Deputies responded to a Lakeside Drive business around 1:30 a.m. for the report of a disorderly person. the Petersons were allegedly involved in an altercation inside the business and were told to leave several times, but apparently refused. Both individuals were released to appear in Ellery Town Court at a later date.

SILVER CREEK – Jesse S. Nahrebeski, 19, of Silver Creek was charged with unauthorized open burning Sunday. Deputies responded to the report of a loud party on Lafayette Street around 11:30 p.m. Deputies observed an alleged large fire at the residence upon arrival. Nahrebeski was allegedly hosting the party. Nahrebeski was released to appear in Silver Creek Village Court.

• HANOVER – On Sunday at about 4:30 p.m., deputies received a report of a possible domestic dispute in progress in a moving vehicle on Michigan St. in Sunset Bay.

John J. Thompson, 37, of Niagara Falls was in possession of a small quantity of marijuana.

Thompson was issued an appearance ticket for unlawful possession of marijuana and will appear in Hanover Town Court.

Chautauqua County Court

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

• Cleophis Harris, 52, of Jamestown, was sentenced to a determinate time of six years in state prison with three years of post-release supervision for third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance.

• Johnny Nunez, 44, of Jamestown, was sentenced to two and a half to five years in state prison for third-degree burglary.

• Byron P. Lawton, 40, of Jamestown, was sentenced to three years in prison with three years post-release supervision for violation of probation.

• Matthew Glinski, 45, of Silver Creek, was sentenced to two to four years in state prison for third-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

• Larry Passinger, 46, of Mayville, was sentenced to five years probation, a $1,000 fine and five years ignition interlock device for felony driving while intoxicated.

Area Police

Teen charged after accident involving motorcycle

OBSERVER Staff Report

ELLINGTON – A 16-year-old Leon resident is facing charges after police say the vehicle she was driving crashed into a motorcyclist in Ellington Saturday.

Britney Clifton was charged with failure to yield the right of way while entering roadway and unlicensed operator. Her passenger van allegedly entered the roadway from a parked position and collided with a motorcycle traveling north on Thornton Road at 8:30 p.m.

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s officers responded with the Ellington Fire De-partment. The motorcyclist, Gregory Livermore, 54, of Dewittville, along with Clifton, were transported to WCA Hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

Clifton reportedly had a learner’s permit, but the licensed driver supervising her was allegedly not 21 years old. Clifton’s 18-year-old female passenger was not injured in the crash.

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

SILVER CREEK – Carlee Northrup, 26, of Main Street, Silver Creek, was charged with driving while intoxicated, DWI per se with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or higher, no turn signal and failure to maintain lane Saturday.

Around 9:19 p.m., deputies stopped a vehicle for allegedly failing to maintain its lane and failing to signal a turn on Williams Street. The driver was identified as Northrup and upon investigation, it was alleged she was intoxicated. She was processed and will appear in Silver Creek Village Court.

HANOVER – Philip Porpiglia, 61, of Exchange Street, Irving, was charged with driving while intoxicated, DWI per se with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or higher and no turn signal on Sunday.

At 12:38 a.m., deputies stopped a vehicle on Ex-change Street for allegedly failing to signal a turn. The driver was identified as Porpiglia and upon investigation, it was alleged he was intoxicated. He was processed and will appear in Hanover Town Court.

HANOVER – Brandon Brooks, 19, of Route 438, Gowanda, was charged with driving while intoxicated, DWI per se and failure to stop at a stop sign Sunday.

At 12:04 a.m., deputies stopped a vehicle on Routes 5 and 20 for allegedly failing to stop at a stop sign. The driver was identified as Brooks and upon investigation, it was alleged he was intoxicated. He was pro-cessed and released to appear in Hanover Town Court.

SHERMAN – Marcus Lindstrom, 19, of Stebbins Road, Sherman, was charged with first-degree unlawfully dealing with a child Sunday.

At 1:30 a.m., deputies responded to a reported underage party at a Stebbins Road residence. Upon arrival, deputies allegedly located several underage people in possession of alcohol. Lindstrom was identified as the alleged person who was hosting the party.

Lindstrom was processed and will appear in Sherman Town Court.

CHAUTAUQUA – Kristen M. Brooks, 40, of Mayville was charged with felony driving while intoxicated, first-degree felony aggravated unlicensed operation and aggravated DWI Saturday. Deputies received information there was a possible drunk driver in the parking lot of a business on Route 430 around 2:45 p.m. Brooks was found to be allegedly intoxicated. A check of her driver’s license revealed it was allegedly revoked due to a prior DWI charge. She was arraigned in Chautauqua Town Court and sent to the Chautauqua County Jail in lieu of bail.

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Domestic call leads to smashed police window

POLAND – State police in Jamestown responded to a domestic disturbance call Thursday at 21 Birch St.

Rebecca L. Dahlgren, 29, of Jamestown was charged with disorderly conduct and second-degree harassment. After being placed in the backseat of the police car, Dahlgren proceeded to kick the rear passenger side widow, shattering it.

She was additionally charged with third-degree felony criminal mischief. Dahlgren was arraigned in the Ellicott Town Court and sent to the Chautauqua County Jail on $20,000 bail.

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

MAYVILLE – Thomas J. Bottomley, 31, of Patterson Street was charged with having no headlights, consuming alcohol in a motor vehicle and felony driving while intoxicated on Friday. Deputies stopped Bottomley’s vehicle on Valley Street for allegedly having only one working headlight. Bottomley was found to be allegedly intoxicated and to be in possession of an open container. Bottomley was convicted previously with DWI within 10 years making this charge a felony. Bottomley was released to appear in Chautauqua Town Court at a later date.

NORTH HARMONY – Jason C. Bang Jr., 25, of Jamestown was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon and speeding on Friday. Around 10 p.m., deputies stopped Bang’s vehicle on Route 394 for allegedly speeding. Bang was found to be in alleged possession of a stun gun during the traffic stop. Bang was released to appear in North Harmony Town Court at a later date.

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Accident sends man to hospital

KIANTONE – On Friday at approximately 6 a.m., Chautauqua County Sheriffs’ deputies responded to a motor vehicle accident on Route 62 involving a car and motorcycle.

Roger Bromley, 60, of Jamestown was northbound on Route 62 when he fell asleep and drifted into the southbound lane where his vehicle struck a motorcycle head on.

The motorcycle was operated by Richard Penhollow, 56, of Jamestown.

Penhollow was transported to WCA for apparent non-life threatening injuries.

Bromley’s vehicle sustained heavy damage, but he sustained no injuries. Bromley was issued a traffic ticket for failure to keep right and will answer to that charge in court at a later date.

Kiantone Fire Department, EMS, and Alstar assisted.

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

CHERRY CREEK – Darcy L. Marquart, 51, of Maple Street was charged with second-degree harassment, third-degree criminal mischief, illegal open burn, unlawful growing cannabis and two counts of unlawful possession of marijuana on Aug. 2. Deputies responded to an incident on Maple Street where Marquart allegedly shoved and pushed another individual. Marquart also allegedly burned property belonging to the victim. Marquart was found to be in alleged possession of marijuana and allegedly found to be growing the plant. Marquart was released to appear in Cherry Creek Town Court at a later date.

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Dunkirk man charged with stealing natural gas from well

SHERIDAN – On Monday, Fredonia State Police arrested David Hughes, 74, of Dunkirk for fourth-degree grand larceny, second-degree criminal tampering and theft of services.

These charges were the result of an investigation of a complaint received on July 3, regarding illegal piping and use of natural gas from a gas well located on Lake Shore Drive East without permission from the owner. The estimated natural gas value that was used is $3,396.89.

Hughes was processed at the Fredonia State Police barracks and issued appearance tickets on the above charges returnable to the Town of Sheridan Court on Aug. 14.

New York State Police at Fredonia

HANOVER – On Tuesday, Fredonia State Police stopped a vehicle on Buffalo Road for no turning signal. Sydney Sprague, 21, of Forestville was found to have an active bench warrant for second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation from the Fredonia Police Department.

A check of the DMV revealed that Sprague still had an expired and suspended NY driver’s license.

Sprague was issued uniform tickets for second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, unlicensed operator, inadequate or no directional signals, failure to comply with a lawful order of police, and was issued an appearance ticket for unlawful possession of marijuana, all returnable to the Town of Hanover Court on August 28.

Sprague was then transported to the Village of Fredonia Police Department and turned over to Fredonia Police Officer Noble on their active bench warrant for second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation.

Fredonia Police warn of stolen items on Risley Street

The Fredonia Police Department is advising residents living in the Risley Street area to check their vehicles and properties for any missing items.

Earlier this week, the warning appeared on the police department’s Facebook page.

“On the 27th day of July 2014, the Fredonia Police Department has reason to believe that items recovered through investigation may have been removed from vehicles or property in the area,” the Facebook post reads. “Several items have been recovered. If you are missing anything, please come to the Fredonia Police Department with a description of your property.”

Police Chief Bradley Meyers was unavailable for comment due to being on vacation.

The police phone number is 679-1531.

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Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

Graciela Soto, 36, of Park Avenue, Dunkirk was charged with welfare fraud on Tuesday. Soto allegedly failed to report her husband was employed and residing with her at a city of Dunkirk residence from June 1 through Oct. 31, 2013.

Soto allegedly received $3,213 in unentitled benefits. Soto was released to appear in Jamestown City Court.

To report suspected welfare fraud, call the WeTip hotline at 1-800-782-7463 or the county welfare fraud hotline 1-800-388-5365.

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Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

CHAUTAUQUA – On Saturday, at about 3:45 p.m. Chautauqua County Sher-iffs Office received a complaint of a vehicle driving in an unsafe manner on Route 394.

Thomas D. Przepiora, 59, of Mayville was arrested for driving while intoxicated and subsequently charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated per se and felony aggravated unlicensed operation. He is to return to Chautauqua Court at a later date.

HANOVER – On Mon-day, at approximately 3:30 p.m., deputies observed two male youths on the Sunset Bay breakwall in possession of open containers of an alcoholic beverage.

Subject one, male, 17, of Silver Creek; and subject two, male, 16, of Buffalo were both arrested for un-derage possession of alcohol.

Both youths were charged with open container, underage possession of alcohol, and littering violations of the Town of Hanover Local Law and will appear in the Town of Hanover Court on a later date.

New York State Police at Fredonia

POMFRET – On Sun-day, Fredonia State Police stopped a vehicle on State Route 60 for failure to dim lights. Nicholas Siracuse, 23, of Dunkirk arrested for driving while intoxicated and transported to the Fredonia State Police barracks for processing.

Siracuse was issued tickets for first-offense driving while intoxicated, operating a motor vehicle with .08 of 1 percent or more alcohol in blood and failure to dim lights.

The tickets are returnable to Town of Pomfret Court on Aug. 19.

HANOVER – On July 31, Fredonia State Police arrested Robert Bargy, 49, of Falconer on an arrest warrant from the Town of Hanover Court for petit larceny.

The warrant was the result of an investigation involving shoplifting at the Stagecoach West, 353 Main St., Irving, on Feb. 14.

Bargy had put on a black leather shirt jacket under his coat valued at $149.99, and had hidden two pairs of insulated work boots under his jacket valued at $204.99 each. Bargy was processed and arraigned at the Town of Hanover Court.

He was remanded to Chautauqua County Jail in lieu of $1,000 cash bail.

New York State Police at Jamestown

CHARLOTTE – On Sunday, at about 8:50 a.m., troopers responded to Pros-pect Street in Sinclairville to investigate a report of a vehicle in a ditch and arrested the driver, James A. Huston Jr., 36 of Sinclairville.

Huston was arrested for driving while intoxicated and transported to Jamestown barracks where a blood alcohol level of .17 percent was obtained.

He was issued tickets for driving while intoxicated, no inspection and unsafe tires returnable to the Town of Charlotte Court at a later date. He was released to a third party.

NORTH HARMONY – On Sunday, at approximately 4:30 p.m., New York State Police responded to Chautauqua Avenue for a report of a motor vehicle accident, and arrested Scott C. Nelson, 62, of Mayville. Nelson had backed his vehicle into a ditch and after field sobriety tests was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated.

He was transported to Jamestown for processing where a blood alcohol level of .23 percent was obtained. Nelson was issued tickets for aggravated driving while intoxicated, unsafe backing, uninspected motor vehicle and open container, all returnable to the Town of North Harmony Court and was released to a third party.

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I-86 accident injures two

ELLERY – A one-vehicle crash sent two individuals to the hospital Monday. According to the Chautau-qua County Sheriff’s Office, Jared A. Gambrell, 21, of Sayre, Pa., was traveling west on I-86 around 3:45 p.m., when he allegedly fell asleep at the wheel. The vehicle entered the median striking a culvert.

Gambrell and passenger, Zoe R. Wiefeldt, 22, of Kalamazoo, Mich., were transported to WCA Hos-pital for evaluation. Gam-brell was charged with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and moving from lane unsafely and was released to appear in Ellery Town Court. New York State Police and Bemus Point Fire Department also responded to the scene.

Dunkirk Police Department

William Buchanan, 33, of West Second Street was charged with first-degree criminal contempt on July 31.

Enzo Rossi, 63, of East Second Street was charged with driving while intoxicated, two counts of failure to keep right, no signal and failure to stop at a stop sign on Friday.

Nassib Elhassani, 54, of Swan Street was charged with third-degree assault on Saturday.

David Feliciano, 41, of Main Street was charged with disorderly conduct on Saturday.

Shane Morgis, 25, of Middle Road was charged with disorderly conduct on Saturday.

Elsa Rodriguez, 42, of Lincoln Avenue was charged with disorderly conduct on Sunday.

Fredonia Police Department

Bryce Feiner, 18, of West Seventh Street, Dunkirk, was charged with failure to stop at a stop sign, leaving the scene of a personal injury accident and unlicensed operator on July 31 after an accident around 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Barker and Center streets.

According to an accident report, Feiner was facing east at the intersection and a bicyclist (with a passenger on the handlebars) was facing north. Feiner’s vehicle allegedly entered the intersection and was struck by the bicyclist on the passenger-side door.

The 16-year-old operator of the bicycle received minor injuries and was transported to Brooks Memorial Hospital by the Fredonia Fire Department. The injured person was released from the hospital shortly thereafter.

A 17-year-old resident of St. Hedwigs Avenue, Dunkirk, and a 16-year-old resident of South Roberts Road, Dunkirk, were both charged with unlawful possession of marijuana on Saturday.

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

SHERMAN – Christo-pher T. Triana, 29, of North East, Pa., was charged with third-degree aggravated un-licensed operation, unlawful possession of marijuana and not having head lights Sun-day. Deputies stopped his vehicle on Route 430 for allegedly operating without headlights at 1:09 a.m.

He was found to allegedly have a suspended driver license and in possession of marijuana. He was released to appear in Sherman Town Court.

SHERMAN – Mark E. Griswold, 53, of Clymer was charged with driving while intoxicated and speeding on Sunday. Deputies stopped Griswold’s vehicle on Hart Street for allegedly speeding at 2:15 a.m.

Griswold was found to be allegedly intoxicated during the stop. Griswold was arraigned in Sherman Town Court and released to appear in court at a later date.

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Stolen gasoline leads to arrests

GOWANDA – Collins State Police responded to a report of a driver stealing almost $50 in gasoline from a local gas station and driving away.

Troopers, along with Erie County Sheriffs and Gowanda Police searched the area for the driver, but were unsuccessful. A witness followed the driver and later called the gas station and reported the vehicle’s location to a trooper. An NYS ENCON officer stopped the car on Route 62 in Kennedy.

The driver was identified as Michael Orazio, 43, of Falconer. Orazio was handed over to Collins State Police and charged with petit larceny.

Upon Orazio’s release, it was discovered the individual who had come to pick him up, Anthony Boris, 46, of Eden, smelled of alcohol. Troopers checked Boris’ vehicle and allegedly found an open container of alcohol. A check found his license was also suspended. After failing several field sobriety tests, Boris was charged with driving while intoxicated. He was processed and was found to have a blood alcohol content of .10 percent.

Both Orazio and Boris will appear in Collins Town Court at a later date.

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

MAYVILLE – Joshua Ryan Asel, 24, of Mayville, was charged early Saturday with passing a stop sign, failure to keep right, driving while intoxicated, operating above a .08 percent blood alcohol content and aggravated DWI after a traffic stop on East Chautauqua Street. Asel was allegedly found to be intoxicated and was taken into custody. He was released with tickets to appear in the Chautauqua Town Court at a later date.

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ATV accident injures child

RIPLEY – An ATV accident has left a child with injuries Thursday afternoon. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, the 10-year-old female was riding the ATV around 3:20 p.m., on Wattlesburg Road.

According to police, for an unknown reason the ATV overturned in the roadway causing the victim to be thrown. The operator was treated at the scene by Ripley Fire Department before being flown to the Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh for treatment of her injuries. The investigation is continuing.

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

HANOVER – Lynn M. Tunney, 54, of Silver Creek was charged with petit larceny and fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property on Sunday. Deputies responded to the Colony Restaurant on Routes 5 and 20 on July 24 for the report of an alleged theft. Tunney had allegedly stolen property from a vehicle parked at the restaurant. Tunney was released on an appearance ticket for Hanover Town Court.

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Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

Marqus S. Singh, 22, of Fredonia was charged with two counts of first-degree unlawfully dealing with a child on July 25. Deputies witnessed Singh allegedly purchase alcohol and hand it to two different females around 11:30 p.m., at the Chautauqua County Fair. Tyisha S. Kaiser, 17, of Fredonia and Jessica M. Berry, 17, of Dunkirk were both charged with unlawful possession of alcohol under 21. All three subjects were released to appear in Dunkirk City Court.

CASSADAGA – Ste-ven Thomas, 48, of North Main Street was charged with criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation on Wednesday. Thomas allegedly choked another individual briefly during an altercation at 1:40 a.m., on North Main Street. Thomas was located and released to appear in Stockton Town Court.

New York State Police at Collins

VERSAILLES – Eliza-beth Crouse, 43, and Raquel Crouse, 24, both of Burning Springs Road were charged with third-degree assault and trespassing on Thursday. The charges stem from an incident that happened two weeks prior on Burning Springs Road. The mother and daughter allegedly were involved in an altercation and were told to leave the victim’s property. When the Crouse females did not leave, they allegedly assaulted a victim who stepped in to break up the fight. By the time police arrived, both females had fled the scene and the victim was taken to Lake Shore Hospital. Arrest warrants were issued by Perrysburg Town Court where both Crouse females were arraigned. They were released to appear in court at a later date.

COLLINS – Amy Hudson, 35, of Taylor Hollow Road was charged with second-degree identity theft on Thursday. Hudson allegedly used a victim’s name to secure cable services and owed money. When the victim tried to relocate to a new apartment and turn on cable services, she was alerted about the outstanding bill. Hudson was released to appear in Collins Town Court.

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