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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — Sarah J. Bell, 45, of Sheridan, was charged Wednesday with aggravated driving while intoxicated, DWI per se, consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle, and no stopping/standing/parking on a public road. According to officials, at around 12:12 a.m., deputies responded to a call to check the wellbeing of a motorist in the town of Sheridan. Through investigation it was found that Bell allegedly had been operating her vehicle while intoxicated. Bell was arrested and taken to the Pomfret Substation where she was later released. Bell will be in ...

Motorist charged with DWI after striking vehicle, leaving scene in city

A 25-year-old man is facing a number of charges after striking a car that then hit a house on Saturday night. Dunkirk Police reported on Tuesday that at around 8:32 p.m., officers responded to Leming and East Pine Streets for a motor vehicle accident. After a short investigation it was determined the suspect went through a two-way intersection without stopping at the stop sign. The suspect was later identified as Alan Wasserman. When doing so, Wasserman struck the victim’s car which caused his car to strike a house near the intersection. Prior to the officer's arrival Wasserman ...

Jamestown man to spend 46 months in prison

Jacob Snow, 39, of Jamestown, who was previously convicted of narcotics conspiracy, was sentenced to serve 46 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti, who handled the case, stated that between January and May 24, 2021, Snow conspired with Alisha A. Klinger and others to sell heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine in the Jamestown area. Snow sold drugs and collected payments on behalf of Klinger. On May 24, 2021, an individual was kidnapped at gunpoint and driven to a wooded area, where the individual was then hit ...

City Woman Charged After Accident

A Jamestown woman faces charges after an accident Sunday. Lori L. Eaton, 53, of Jamestown, was charged Jan. 11 with driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of an accident, and failure to yield the right of way. According to police, at about 5:56 p.m., officers were dispatched to a ...

Homeless woman charged after break-in

A homeless woman faces charges after allegedly breaking into a business Friday. Brea A. Wilkins-Carlson, 34, was charged with third-degree criminal mischief and third-degree criminal trespass at 12:41 p.m. Friday after officers responded to a report of a possible burglary in progress at a ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - Ryan D. See, 37, of Cherry Creek, was charged Saturday with third-degree assault, second-degree unlawful imprisonment, second-degree aggravated harassment, third-degree criminal tampering, and second-degree obstructing governmental administration. According to officials, at about 9:54 p.m., deputies and New York State Police Troopers responded to a call for service in the Village of Cherry Creek. Following an investigation it was determined that See did initiate a physical altercation with another person. During the altercation, See allegedly ...