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Jamestown man sentenced on drug, weapons charges

A Jamestown man has been sentenced on various drug and weapons charges. According to District Attorney Jason Schmidt, 24-year-old Nylix Thomas, age 24 was sentenced Thursday before Judge David W. Foley. Thomas pleaded guilty on Nov. 25, 2025 to two counts of third-degree criminal ...

14-year-old charged in burglary of Dunkirk business

A young teenager was arrested by Dunkirk police following a burglary in the city. On Thursday around 12:40 a.m.officers responded to a local business for the report of a burglary in progress. They arrived on scene and observed the glass to the front door had been smashed along with foot ...

Student with handgun found in school

JAMESTOWN — After an incident Friday involving a gun at Jamestown High School, Jamestown Public Schools District officials will implement the use of a weapons detection system at JHS. On Jan. 30 at approximately 11 a.m., the Jamestown High School Resource Officer, along with a Jamestown ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - Andrew W. Scott, 47, of Mayville was charged Jan. 28 with third-degree assault, and fourth-degree criminal mischief. According to officials, at about 7:17 p.m., deputies responded to an address in the Village of Mayville for a physical altercation ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Brandon J. Whitmore, 41, of Jamestown was charged Jan. 25 with aggravated driving while intoxicated, DWI per se, and other traffic violations. According to police, at about 5:45 p.m., officers responded to a report of a vehicle stuck in the snow at Falconer and ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Josniel Morales, 23, of Jamestown, was charged Jan. 25 with four counts of second-degree criminal contempt, and having outstanding arrest warrants. According to police, at about 3:30 p.m., officers responded to a Southside address to conduct a warrant check. ...