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Jamestown man and Buffalo woman charged in narcotics conspiracy

A Jamestown man has been indicted in a narcotics conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Friday a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Brandon Murray, 41, and Latika Saintkitts, 35, of Buffalo. The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison and a maximum of life. In addition, Saintkitts is charged with distribution of crack cocaine and fentanyl. According to the indictment, between 2021, and September 2024, Murray and Saintkitts conspired with others to possess and distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin. In addition, on ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — VILLENOVA — At 4:56 p.m. Saturday, the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and New York State Police were conducting a welfare check at an address on Prospect Road. While on scene, Kate S Pinkowski, 41, of Forestville, became disorderly and began actively fighting with law enforcement officers on scene. As a result, Pinkowski was taken into custody and charged with attempted second-degree assault. Pinkowski was brought to the Chautauqua County Jail to be arraigned in the centralized arraignment program. Pinowski is also facing additional ...

Man faces weapons charges in Fredonia incident

A 44-year-old who resides in Maryland and South Carolina has been identified and charged in connection with a shelter in place order that occurred Wednesday in the village of Fredonia. In a news release issued Friday night, Fredonia Police Department reported that Kyle L. Denhardt, 44, was unwanted, refused to leave a residence, and was possibly in possession of a handgun during the daylong incident that started in the morning and ended around 9 p.m. Members of the Fredonia Police Department responded to the scene and assisted the resident off the property while officers attempted to ...

Jamestown duo facing drugs, weapons charges

A pair of Jamestown men are facing federal drugs and weapons charges. On Thursday, U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced a federal grand jury returned a superseding indictment charging Blake D. Smith, a/k/a Sweets, 50, and Willie Graham, a/k/a Wu, 45, with narcotics conspiracy, Hobbs Act Robbery, kidnapping, use of a firearm during a crime of violence, and use of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. In addition, Smith is charged with possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking, and distribution of fentanyl causing serious bodily injury. Both defendants face a ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Hector O. Dejesus, 44, of Jamestown was charged April 8 with third-degree criminal trespass. According to police, at about 2 p.m., officers responded to a trespass complaint at a condemned building on West Second Street near Jefferson Street. On arrival, Dejesus was located in the building. He was placed into custody without incident, and was taken to Jamestown City Jail. He will be in Jamestown City Court later. - Roberto E. Figueroa-Arroyo, 44, of Jamestown was charged April 9 with second-degree harassment, and first-degree criminal contempt. According ...

Man sentenced in Jamestown drug ring

A Jamestown man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for his role in a city drug ring. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Jaquez Thomas, 22, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra Jr. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti, who is handling the case, stated that between 2020 to 2022, Thomas distributed quantities of fentanyl and cocaine he received from Joseph Zaso. Thomas utilized Facebook and Cash App to conduct his drug ...