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Jamestown man charged after allegedly firing gun

A Jamestown man faces charges after allegedly pointing a gun at a police officer who was responding to a domestic incident on the north side of Jamestown. Thomas J. Didomenico, 41, of Jamestown was charged with first-degree criminal contempt, second-degree criminal contempt, third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, menacing a police officer and second-degree criminal mischief after an incident at 8:57 p.m. Thursday. Officers responded to a reported domestic incident and reported seeing Didomenico inside the house with a person who had a valid Stay Away Order of Protection against ...

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CHUATUAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - Trevon Gallagher, 28, of Forestiville was charged Sunday with failure to stop at a stop sign, failure to comply with a lawful order, reckless driving, driving while intoxicated, DWI per se, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, third-degree unlawfully fleeing a police officer, unregistered motor vehicle, uninspected motor vehicle, no/inadequate headlamps, and no/inadequate taillamps. Officials said at about 12:05 a.m., a deputy did observe a vehicle and traffic violation in the town of Sheridan. The deputy did ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — FRENCH CREEK — At 9:54 p.m. Saturday, the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop at Route 426 and Harrington Hill. The operator was identified as Christopher L. Jones, 45, of Findley Lake. Further investigation found Jones to be driving while intoxicated. He was charged with DWI, DWI per se and no or inadequate plate lights. He will answer for his charges in the Mina Town Court later. JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT — A 17-year-old is facing a first-degree reckless endangerment charge. Around 11:12 a.m., officers ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Christopher L. Morton, 36, was charged Friday with driving while ability impaired, and fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. According to police, at about 2:44 a.m., officers stopped a vehicle in the area of North Main Street and West Oak Hill Road. Through investigation it was found that the vehicle’s operator, Morton, allegedly under the influence of a combination of alcohol and drugs. Morton, police said, also was found to be allegedly in possession of 6.5 grams of cocaine. He was placed into custody without incident, and taken ...

Gunshots in city lead to weapons, drug charges for man

An incident involving gunshots has led to charges for a 32-year-old man. Dunkirk police report Donte Chambers is facing charges of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, fourth-degree criminal possession of a stolen weapon and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dunkirk police received calls for gunshots in the area of King and Benton streets. Officers checked the area, but could not locate any victims or the source. While checking the area officers observed a suspicious parked vehicle leaving when officers drove by. The ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Daniel J. Pfaffenbach, 45, was charged Wednesday with first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. According to police, at about 11:58 p.m., officers were patrolling in the area of Windsor and Harrison streets, and after an observed traffic violation by a passing motor vehicle, a traffic stop was conducted. Pfaffenbach was identified as the operator, and through investigation it was found that he allegedly had 34 suspensions on 11 dates on his New York State driver’s license. He was placed into custody, and taken to Jamestown City ...