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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - Mathew J. Dinger, 37, was charged Saturday with second-degree criminal trespass. According to officials, at about 1:50 p.m. deputies responded to an address in the town of North Harmony for reports of a trespass. Through investigation it was discovered Dinger was allegedly using the utilities inside of an apartment that he is not authorized to be in. Dinger was issued an appearance ticket that will be at North Harmony Town Court later. JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Ronald L. Decker, 60, of Jamestown, was charged Saturday with criminal ...

Accidents tie up Thruway

Several motor vehicle collisions on the New York State Thruway impacted traffic during a winter storm warning on Thursday afternoon. Thruway State Police said accidents occurred on the Thruway near Exit 57A, town of Evans in Erie County. One incident involved two tractor-trailers, another ...

Six facing drug charges after Jamestown bust

A narcotics investigation into drug sales in the City of Jamestown ended Thursday evening with six individuals facing charges. At 8:35 p.m., a search warrant was executed at 8 Price St. lower apartment by members of the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and Jamestown Police Department. ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT — William Soto, 60, was charged Jan. 15 with driving while intoxicated, and multiple traffic citations. According to police, at about 1:40 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on Buffalo Street at Blackstone Avenue for a traffic infraction. Upon further investigation, it was found that Soto allegedly was operating the motor vehicle in an intoxicated condition. He was placed in custody, and taken to Jamestown City Jail. He will be in Jamestown City Court later. - Kristen L. Pattison, 35, was charged Jan. 14 with petit larceny, and seventh-degree ...

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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 ...