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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Josniel Morales, 23, of Jamestown, was charged Jan. 25 with four counts of second-degree criminal contempt, and having outstanding arrest warrants. According to police, at about 3:30 p.m., officers responded to a Southside address to conduct a warrant check. Upon arrival, officers were aware of an order of protection between the involved people. Police said the protected person gave permission to officers to enter the residence. Officers made contact with Morales, who has an order of protection requiring him to stay away from the protected person, and the ...

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Jamestown man charged in sex crimes with children An 18-year-old Jamestown man is facing numerous charges for multiple sex crimes with children. On Friday, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation stationed at the State Police at Jamestown charged Benjamin A. Christ with felony predatory sexual assault against a child, felony first-degree rape, felony first-degree sex abuse, felony promoting a sexual performance by a child, felony possessing a sexual performance by a child and endangering the welfare of a child. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation at Jamestown with the assistance ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - Trever J. Kneer, 26, of Sherman, was charged Jan. 20 with third-degree criminal mischief. According to officials, at about 2:29 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a past tense altercation at a residence in the Village Of Sherman. Upon further investigation it was discovered that Kneer allegedly did intentionally cause damage to a vehicle, which resulted in damages over $250. Kneer was placed into custody and taken to Chautauqua County Jail. He will be in Mina Town Court later. JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Bruce J. Miles, 37, was charged ...

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DUNKIRK POLICE — On Jan. 10, around 10:41 p.m., police responded to a local store for a past tense shoplifting. Officers reviewed store footage and identified the subject as Marcus Valez, 25, taking a 6 pack of Natural Ice Beer. Valez was located a few days later and issued an appearance ticket for petit larceny. — On Jan. 16 around 10:39 p.m., police observed subjects inside a local business after hours. When trying to identify one of the subjects he provided a fake name. After a short investigation, it was determined the male was Julio Cruz-Hernandez, 30. He had a valid warrant ...

City man charged after domestic dispute

After a reported domestic dispute, a Jamestown Man is facing many charges. Xavier L. Williams, 25, of Jamestown, was charged Jan. 22 second-degree endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person, second-degree unlawful imprisonment, second-degree harassment, ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Joshua M. Ross, 37, of Jamestown, was charged Tuesday with petit larceny. According to police, at about 7:43 a.m., officers responded to a Northside business for a reported shoplifting incident. Police said store staff reported that a male suspect allegedly had taken two steaks without paying. Officers located Ross a short distance away from the business, and was placed into custody, and taken to Jamestown City Jail. Ross will be in Jamestown City Court later. - Alivia M. Salverson, 22, Jamestown, was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, ...