Area police
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S
¯ SILVER CREEK — Veronika Bayerl, 41, of Gowanda, was charged with third-degree grand larceny. An investigation found that over several months Bayerl allegedly took money from a Hanover business. She was issued a ticket to appear in Hanover Town Court later.
¯ CASSADAGA — Janet M. Burnett, 30, of Stockton, was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, DWI and inadequate headlights. Deputies observed a vehicle June 18 at 1:48 a.m. with a malfunctioning headlight on Maple Avenue in Cassadaga. Burnett was taken into custody following an investigation. She is scheduled to appear in Stockton Town Court later.
¯ Craig J. Whalen, 44, of Cattaraugus, was charged with driving while intoxicated, DWI per se, speed in zone and moving from lane unsafely. Deputies observed a vehicle speeding June 6 on Route 60 in the town of Pomfret. Whalen was taken into custody following an investigation. He is scheduled to appear in Pomfret Town Court later.
¯ PORTLAND — Erica F. Herman, 40, of Stockton, was charged with driving while ability impaired by the combined influence of drugs and alcohol, unlicensed operator and failure to keep right. Deputies responded Monday at 3:07 p.m. to Fish Road in the town of Portland for a reported crash. An investigation found that Herman was allegedly under the combined influence of drugs and alcohol. She was transported to a local hospital for treatement of minor injuries and is scheduled to appear in Portland Town Court later. Deputies were assisted by Portland and Brocton firefighters and Alstar EMS.
WESTFILED POLICE DEPARTMENT
¯ On June 11, Logan D. Walls, 28, of Syracuse was arrested for alleged unlawful possession of marijuana and prohibited use of studded tires.
The Westfield Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a passenger vehicle in the area of Franklin Street for an alleged traffic violation. Upon speaking with the operator officers smelled a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. Walls was allegedly found in possession of marijuana and other drug paraphernalia. He was issued an appearance ticket for unlawful possession of marijuana.