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Man charged after domestic incident in city

A Christmas Eve domestic incident led to a number of charges against a man in the city of Dunkirk. City police reported Monday that at 12:54 a.m. Dec. 24, they responded to an address on Lincoln Avenue for a report of a dispute with a suspect in possession of a knife. An investigation determined that Joshua Sanchez, no age given, allegedly attacked two adult females, and a 9-year-old juvenile. During the course of the incident, he also prevented the victims from leaving the residence. Sanchez fled the scene prior to Officer’s arrival and a search of the area located Sanchez in a ...

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STATE POLICE PROBING POSSIBLE SHOOTING COLLINS --- At approximately 10:20 a.m. Tuesday, Troopers out of the Collins barracks responded to a possible shooting incident at 3625 Edgewood Drive. A preliminary investigation is still ongoing and the State Police Special Operations Response Team, Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Erie County Sheriff’s Office are on scene. The area has been evacuated for safety. Police said there is no public threat outside this area. JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT — Randy J. Wright Jr., 42, of Jamestown, was charged with third-degree ...

Westfield man charged with menacing police

Pleasant Township resident Bucky Knapp, pictured with Papa John’s owner Nadeem Bajwa, says he orders Papa John’s pizza wherever he’s traveling and is happy to now have one in Warren.

Jamestown man charged in domestic altercation

A 26-year-old Jamestown man is facing a number of charges after a domestic dispute on Friday evening. Jamestown Police report Nicholas R. Barrett was charged with third-degree assault, two counts of fourth-degree criminal mischief, second-degree unlawful imprisonment and two counts of ...

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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 ...