LAKEWOOD-BUSTI POLICE DEPARTMENT

— William J. Bognar, 45, was charged Feb. 6 with driving while intoxicated, refusing to take a breath test, leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, and speeding. According to police, at about 11:20 p.m., officers, with the help of New York State Police Troopers, responded to Route 474 in Ashville for a report of a possible motor vehicle accident, and a female who could be heard in distress. Upon arrival, police said, officers observed a vehicle off the road in a snow bank, and a female with facial lacerations, who was the passenger, standing near the wrecked vehicle. During the investigation, officers were told that Bognar allegedly had fled the scene, leaving the passenger behind because he was fearful of potential charges. Once the scene was secure, police said, officers began searching for Bognar. Officers followed Bognar’s footprints in the snow for about one half mile before finding him in a random driveway. Police said Bognar allegedly smelled of intoxicants, had slurred speech, and had blood-shot eyes, and was detained for investigation. After the scene was cleared, Bognar was placed in custody, and due to inclement weather, taken to the LBPD station in Lakewood for field sobriety testing. Bognar allegedly admitted to officers that he had been drinking, but allegedly refused all testing. Bognar will be in Busti Town Court later.

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

— Justin H. Myers, 36, of the town of Ellery was charged Feb. 12 with second-degree obstruction of government administration. According to officials, at about 8:34 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a vehicle complaint on Ellery Centrailia Road, in the town of Stockton. Through further investigation, one of the occupants was identified as Myers. Myers was later released with tickets to appear in Stockton Town Court later.

TOWN OF ELLICOTT POLICE DEPARTMENT

– Christopher J. Jenkins, 38 , of Falconer was charged Feb. 2 with aggravated cruelty to animals, a felony. According to police, at about 1:30 a.m., officers responded to an animal cruelty complaint where it is alleged that Jenkins recorded a video that occurred over a month of him choking and torturing a kitten. Police said Jenkins also allegedly sent the video to other people. Upon review of the video, police said, it appears the kitten sustained injury. During the investigation, police said Jenkins could not produce the kitten for a check of its well-being, and it is believed that the animal is deceased and was discarded weeks or months prior to the filed complaint. Jenkins was placed into custody, and taken to Chautauqua County Jail, and will be in Ellicott Town Court later.

– Scott A. Dickerson, 57 , of Jamestown, was charged Feb. 3 with second-degree criminal contempt. According to police, at about 4 p.m., officers responded to a domestic incident where it is alleged that Dickerson had been in contact with a victim who had an order of protection against Dickerson. He was placed into custody, processed, and later released. He will be in town court later.

– Jaykup D. Durlin, 30 , of Jamestown, was charged Feb. 4 with fourth-degree criminal mischief, second-degree harassment, and unlawful imprisonment. According to police, at about 12:45 a.m., officers responded to a domestic incident where it is alleged that Durlin had damaged a wall, and then held the victim up against the wall restricting the victim’s freedom of movement. Durlin was placed into custody, and taken to Chautauqua County Jail, and will be in town court later.

– Jerry L. McMaster, 56 , of Jamestown was charged Feb. 4 with having a dog at large. According to police, officers responded to an animal complaint where it is alleged that McMaster’s dog was at large in the town of Ellicott. Police said the department has received several complaints over the past months involving McMaster’s dog allegedly being at large. He was issued an appearance ticket, and will be in town court later.

– Anthony C. Cooley, 24 , of Jamestown, was charged Feb. 4 with second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, and several traffic citations. According to police, officers conducted a vehicle and traffic stop, and found Cooley allegedly was operating a motor vehicle that was not registered, not insured, and had improper plates. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the vehicle’s license plate was an alleged forged New York State license plate. Cooley was issued an appearance ticket, and will be in town court later.

JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT

– Debra K. Leeper, 58, of Jamestown was charged Feb. 12 with petit larceny. According to police, at about 1:59 a.m., officers responded to a shoplifting incident at a Northside business. Upon arrival, officers were informed that Leeper allegedly had stolen two bags of cat treats. Leeper fled the scene in a vehicle, and a short time later, the vehicle was located, and Leeper was placed into custody without incident. Leeper, police said, allegedly was still in possession of the merchandise which was returned to the business. Leeper was taken to Jamestown City Jail, and will be in Jamestown City Court later.