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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - Tina Holland, 41, of Lakewood, was charged Feb. 11 with three counts of abandonment of animals. Officials said, at about 7: a.m. deputies responded to a report from the Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Road, town of Ellicott concerning three cats abandoned at the back entrance of the facility. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with staff members who had discovered the cats outside the building. The investigation determined that Holland had placed two of the cats inside a cardboard box, which she then duct-taped shut. Holland then ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENTMENT - Brandon L. Calkins, 39, of Jamestown was charged Feb. 14 with second-degree harassment, and endangering the welfare of a child. According to police, at about 2:04 p.m., officers responded to a southside residence for a report of a domestic incident. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the female victim outside of the residence. Following an investigation, it was determined that Calkins had been involved in a verbal dispute with the victim that escalated into a physical altercation. During the incident, police said, Calkins allegedly spit into the ...

Charges pending after check finds cocaine, methamphetamine

Charges are pending after a probation check last week led to the discovery of cocaine and methamphetamine in a Dunkirk residence. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department reported on Monday that a federal probation check was conducted at 128 S. Jerboa St., the residence of Christopher ...

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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 ...