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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — SHERMAN — At 10:40 a.m. Saturday, deputies from the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office followed up on a person with a weapon complaint that occurred on May 11 in the village. Through an investigation it was determined that Ronald Reed, 66, of Sherman was found to have threatened an individual during a verbal altercation. Reed was issued an appearance ticket for aggravated harassment and will answer for his charge at Mina town court later. — At 1:26 a.m., the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office responded to a residence in the town of ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT — Jessica M. Wolfgang, 46, of Jamestown, was charged May 12 with being a fugitive from justice. According to police, at about 9:31 p.m., officers were on patrol on the Northside when they observed Wolfgang, who was known to be wanted by Pennsylvania State Parole. She was placed into custody, and taken to Jamestown City Jail awaiting extradition. She will be in Jamestown City Court later. — Douglas E. Puckett, 39, of Jamestown, was charged May 12 with second-degree menacing. According to police, at about 5 p.m., officers responded to a report of a person ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Josean D. Martinez, 34, of Jamestown, was charged May 6 with aggravated criminal contempt, second-degree burglary, third-degree criminal mischief, third-degree assault, criminal obstruction of breathing, and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. According to police, at about 11:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a past-tense domestic incident. Upon further investigation, it was determined that Martinez allegedly had entered the victim’s residence by kicking in a side door, damaging property, and engaging in a physical altercation. ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT — Devonte D Hampton, 33, was charged with second-degree criminal contempt and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle early Sunday. At about 1:18 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on the North side of Jamestown. Through an investigation, officers determined that Devonte Hampton was operating the vehicle with a suspended license and violating an order of protection. He was being held pending his arraignment. CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — ELLINGTON — At approximately 6:19 p.m. Friday, deputies responded to an address ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT -An 18-year-old Jamestown man was charged May 5 with criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, and resisting arrest. According to police, at 5:52 p.m., officers responded to a domestic dispute in progress at a southside address. After investigation, it was discovered the male suspect engaged in a physical altercation with the victim. During the altercation, the male allegedly placed his hand around the victim’s throat in an attempt to choke the victim. After he was advised by officers that he was being placed under arrest, he attempted to run ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Briana A. Winslow, 36, of Jamestown, was charged May 5 with second-degree harassment, and first-degree criminal contempt. According to police, at about 10:45 p.m., officers responded to a report of a domestic dispute at a southside address. Upon investigation, it was determined that Winslow, allegedly struck the victim, and spit in the victim’s face. Officers, police said, also discovered that Winslow had several active bench warrants issued by Jamestown City Court, and the victim had an active order of protection against Winslow. She was placed into ...