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Dunkirk fire blamed on electric malfunction Investigators from the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department said a fire early Friday in the city of Dunkirk originated on the exterior of the residence as a result of a malfunctioning electrical service entrance cable. Three pets perished and a family was displaced after the fire at 122 Lake Shore Drive East in the city on Friday. Dunkirk firefighters reported at 2:13 a.m., they were dispatched to the location. Prior to arrival, additional reports for a working fire were relayed and a second alarm was dispatched. At the scene, crews ...

Ellicott police respond to homeless, trespass complaints

FALCONER - Although progress has been made, safety and compliance problems concerning the homeless population are surfacing again. In October 2025, officials aired concerns for student safety due to the Quality Inn’s proximity to the Harvey C. Fenner Elementary School. The concerns, related to the homeless populations housed at the Quality Inn, 1980 E. Main St., grew worse in the fall as Falconer Central School safety officials kept seeing more negative incidents on school grounds. Recently the town of Ellicott Police Department had been called to the hotel, and to school grounds ...

Dunkirk man in standoff facing federal charges for drugs, weapons

A Dunkirk man involved in a more than seven-hour standoff with city police March 24 is now facing federal charges. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Thursday that Christopher Marcinkowski, 39, was charged by criminal complaint with maintaining a drug involved premises and being a ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Richard A. Goodman III, 40, of Jamestown, was charged with resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct. According to police, at about 10:16 a.m., officers responded to a downtown business for a report of an unwanted male. It was determined that Goodman allegedly refused to leave, and was screaming in the lobby. Officers attempted to escort Goodman off the property, and at that point, he allegedly became combative. After a brief struggle, Goodman was placed into custody without further incident. Goodman was taken to Jamestown City Jail, and will be in ...

Threats with rifle lead to charges for city man

A Dunkirk man is facing charges after making threats with a weapon on Tuesday evening. Dunkirk police report Brian J. Sheldon, 55, was charged with second-degree assault, third-degree criminal possession of a weapon and second-degree menacing. Around 9:48 p.m., officers responded to several ...

City man charged after reckless ATV ride

A Dunkirk man is facing multiple vehicle and traffic violations after leading police on a pursuit while driving an all-terrain vehicle. Around 7:12 p.m. March 29, a Dunkirk police officer observed an ATV recklessly and illegally operating on a public highway in the area of Lake Shore Drive East. Officers attempted to stop the ATV, however, the operator failed to comply, leading officers on a pursuit. During the pursuit, the operator recklessly disobeyed multiple traffic laws, and at one point fled onto the railroad tracks in an attempt to evade officers. Officers were able to take ...