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LAKEWOOD-BUSTI POLICE DEPARTMENT — William J. Bognar, 45, was charged Feb. 6 with driving while intoxicated, refusing to take a breath test, leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, and speeding. According to police, at about 11:20 p.m., officers, with the help of New York State Police Troopers, responded to Route 474 in Ashville for a report of a possible motor vehicle accident, and a female who could be heard in distress. Upon arrival, police said, officers observed a vehicle off the road in a snow bank, and a female with facial lacerations, who was the passenger, standing ...

Jamestown man sentenced to 20 years for child porn

A Jamestown man has been sentenced to 20 years for child pornography. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Wednesday that Timothy Douglas, 65, who was convicted of possession of child pornography by a person having a prior conviction related to aggravated sexual abuse, sexual abuse, and abusive sexual conduct involving a minor, was sentenced to serve 20 years in prison and lifetime supervised release by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. Douglas must also register as a sex offender. Assistant U.S. Attorney Maeve E. Huggins, who handled the case, stated that in August 2023, ...

Jamestown woman pleads guilty to narcotics, firearms charges

A Jamestown woman has pleaded guilty to narcotics and firearms charges. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Wednesday that Sabrina Flores, a/k/a Notorious Marie, 25, admitted before U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 400 grams or more of fentanyl and being a user of a controlled substance in possession of a firearm. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison and a maximum of life in prison. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti, who is handling the case, stated that Flores ...

Sheriff’s Office, AXON partner for public safety

The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office has announced a new partnership Wednesday with AXON to deploy its Community Request integration with Ring smart camera devices. This partnership allows the Sheriff’s Office to invite Ring users to voluntarily share camera footage that may assist law enforcement in investigating crimes and enhancing public safety. Participation in this program is voluntary. Ring camera owners remain in full control of whether, how, and what footage they choose to share. If a request is declined or ignored, the individual remains anonymous, and law ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - Brooke Rasumus Gilbert, 33, of Dunkirk, was charged Feb. 9 with third-degree assault, and fourth-degree criminal mischief. According to officials, around 5:43 p.m. deputies responded to a fight at Mechanic Street and Central Avenue in the Village of Silver Creek. Upon arrival and through investigation, it was determined that Gilbert allegedly punched another person in the face causing physical injury, and which broke the victim’s glasses. Gilbert was placed into custody, taken to Chautauqua County Jail. She will be in Silver Creek Village ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — SHERMAN — At around 8:46 p.m., Friday, deputies observed a vehicle driving erratically and driving into oncoming traffic on Route 430. The vehicle was observed to almost go off the pavement on the opposite side of the road. The vehicle was stopped and the operator was identified as Jeffrey A. Greiner, 39, from the Town of Sherman. Through investigation Greiner was found to be driving while intoxicated. He was transported to the Sheriff's Officer where he was processed and released to the Chautauqua County Jail where he was held for ...