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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT — Deven J. Colburn, 29, of Jamestown, was charged with having an active felony warrant and resisting arrest. Around 5:10 p.m. Friday, officers responded to a report of a suspicious person on the east side of the city. It was reported to officers that the male was on the caller's porch and the caller didn’t recognize the male. Upon arrival, officers located an individual matching the provided description. Officers attempted to conduct a street check, at which time the subject fled on foot. The subject entered his residence while fleeing in an attempt ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - Michael E. Hamernik, 50, of Dunkirk, was charged Tuesday with third-degree burglary. According to officials, at about 2:51 p.m., deputies responded to a burglary in progress on Shorewood Drive in the town of Dunkirk. During the investigation it was found that Hamernik allegedly did enter a building without permission. Hendernik was placed into custody, and taken to the Chautauqua County Jail. He will be in Dunkirk Town Court later. — SILVER CREEK — A village resident is facing charges after a domestic incident Wednesday. At around 3:56 ...

Jamestown man pleads guilty to meth charge

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that Ruben Medina, 20, of Jamestown, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeremiah J. McCarthy to possession with intent to distribute five grams or more methamphetamine, which carries a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of 40 years, and a fine of $5,000,000. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti, who is handling the case, stated that on Sept. 11, 2024, Medina was pulled over by a Jamestown Police officer because of an outstanding probation warrant. Initially, he refused to exit the vehicle but later ...

Man charged with hate crimes in home invasion

JAMESTOWN – A man has been taken into custody, accused of invading a person’s home based on the victim’s race. According to Jamestown Police, on Friday at about 2:15 p.m., officers from the first platoon responded to an address on the north side of the city for a home invasion. It was reported that a male had entered the home and was attempting to attack the occupants inside the home. Upon officers arrival, the suspect had left the home and was quickly taken into custody without incident. The suspect was identified as 42-year-old Andrew D Lecceardone who allegedly broke a ...

Corrections officer accused of selling drugs

MAYVILLE – A Brocton resident who worked as a corrections officer is facing charges for allegedly selling drugs to inmates. In October of 2025, the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division was requested by the Chautauqua County Jail Administration to investigate suspicious activity of an employee at the Chautauqua County Jail. Through investigation, a suspect was identified as 27-year-old Dylan F. Gross. It is alleged that while employed as a corrections officer with the Chautauqua County Jail, Gross sold a controlled substance to an incarcerated ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE – Daryl D. Dunagan, 57, of Georgetown, NY has been charged with petit larceny. On Dec. 9 around 6 p.m. deputies responded to a business on Shortman Road in the town of Ripley for a past tense shoplifting complaint. It is alleged that Dunagan took merchandise and consumable goods from the business on multiple occasions. On Thursday he was issued an appearance ticket and will return to Ripley Town Court at a later date. – Dominic R. Jamison, 23, of Hanover was charged Friday with Driving While Intoxicated, DWI per se, leaving the scene of a ...