CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

– Scott Humble, 64, of the town of North Harmony was charged March 9 with two counts of second-degree criminal contempt. According to officials, at about 3 p.m., deputies received notification that Humble was in possession of dogs on his property. A search warrant was executed for the property, resulting in the discovery of two five-month-old Keeshond dogs located within a rear kennel. A court order, previously issued by the town of North Harmony on October 16, 2025, explicitly prohibited Humble from owning, harboring, or having custody or control of any animals until the final disposition of his pending animal cruelty case, stemming from an incident on September 24, 2025, which remains unresolved. Both dogs were seized and forfeited to the Chautauqua County Humane Society. Humble will be in North Harmony Town Court later.

LAKEWOOD-BUSTI POLICE DEPARTMENT

– Kaylee N. Keech, 27, of Jamestown, was charged March 6 with petit larceny, fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, and tampering with physical evidence. According to police, at about 8 p.m., officers were investigating a suspicious acting person in the area of the Lakewood Walmart. During the investigation, it was discovered that Keech allegedly had stolen merchandise from the store. Keech was stopped, and placed into custody, and determined that she was in alleged possession of a controlled substance, and attempted to conceal it from officers. She will be in Busti Town Court later.

JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT

– Kenneth Walker, 41, of Jamestown was charged March 9 with second-degree harassment, fourth-degree criminal mischief, third-degree burglary, and resisting arrest. According to police, at about 7 a.m., officers responded to an Eastside business for a report of a male who had allegedly thrown items at an employee. Upon arrival, it was determined that Walker, who had previously been banned from the business, became upset and allegedly threw several bananas at an employee on scene, and damaged store property. Officers, police said, located Walker a short distance away, and refused verbal commands from officers. After a brief struggle, Walker was placed into custody, and taken to Jamestown City Jail. He will be in Jamestown City Court later.

– Danielle N. Braun, 39, of Jamestown, was charged March 10 with second-degree criminal contempt, and Vanessa R. Stevens 35, of Jamestown was charged with second-degree harassment. According to police, at about 1:59 a.m., officers responded to a Northside address for an order of protection complaint. Through investigation, it was found that Braun was at the residence and in alleged violation of an order of protection. While on scene, officers also found that Stevens allegedly threatened multiple people within the residence. Both were placed into custody, and taken to the city jail. Both will be in city court later.

– James L. Lindsay III, 50, was charged March 10 with second-degree harassment, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, and being a fugitive from justice. According to police, at about 7:31 p.m., officers were on patrol in the area of Forest Avenue when they observed Lindsay walking. Officers were aware that Lindsay had active warrants from Jamestown as well as Warren, Pa. Officers placed Lindsay into custody, and recovered a small quantity of crack cocaine from his person. Lindsay was taken to Jamestown City Jail, is awaiting extradition, and will be in Jamestown City Court later.