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Two teens die in Allegany County crash WELLSVILLE -- Two teenagers died after an early morning crash on Tarantine Boulevard Saturday. At 2:24 a.m., State Police at Amity responded to a single vehicle collision. An investigation determined that a 2020 Buick Encore was traveling eastbound. The Buick exited the north shoulder of the road on a sharp curve striking a utility pole on the driver’s side. The Buick had a total of six teen occupants. The 17-year-old operator, 14-year-old front passenger, 16-year-old and 15-year-old rear passengers had minor injuries. They were transported ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERRIF’S DEPARTMENT - Marissa E. Figueroa, 45, of Dunkirk, was charged Nov. 6 with driving while intoxicated, DWI per se, and operating a motor vehicle while registration is suspended or revoked. According to officials, at 9:40 p.m., while on routine patrol of the town of Pomfret, a deputy did observe a vehicle and traffic violation. Upon further investigation it was determined that Figueroa allegedly was operating the vehicle while intoxicated. Figueroa will be Pomfret Town Court later. JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Tammy Johnson, 55, of Jamestown, was charged ...

Police probing thefts at cemetery

The city of Dunkirk Police Department is actively investigating a recent report of theft at the Willowbrook Cemetery involving flower vases taken from gravesites. Authorities are asking members of the community who may have information relating to these thefts to call the City of Dunkirk Police Department at 716-366-2266. The department also reminds the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity in or around local cemeteries. Dunkirk Police Department — Christina Marrero, 36, of Dunkirk, was arrested Oct. 21 and charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief, ...

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ELLICOTT POLICE DEPARTMENT - Todd A. Dellahoy Jr., 27 , no address given, was charged Nov. 1 with petit larceny. According to police, officers responded to a shoplifting complaint, where it is alleged Dellahoy shoplifted several items from an Ellicott business. After fleeing the scene, Dellahoy was arrested and placed into custody. He was transported to EPD for processing, and will be in town court later. - Makiraha N. Marshall, 20, of Jamestown, was charged Nov. 3 with third-degree criminal mischief. According to police, officers responded to a destroyed property complaint, where it ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - Jeremy J. Glasier, 41, of Fredonia was charged Nov. 1 with endangering the welfare of a child while Ashley M. Glasier, 38, of Fredonia was charged with endangering the welfare of a child. According to officials, at about noon Nov. 1, deputies were dispatched to an address in the Town Of Pomfret for a reported altercation. Upon further investigation it was determined that both were allegedly involved in a physical altercation with one another in the presence of children who are minors. Both were placed into custody, and taken to the Chautauqua ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office received a complaint of horses in the road in the town of Pomfret. Deputies made contact with the horse's owner, 39-year-old Jacob H.Tye, a town resident, who deputies said continues to intentionally release the horses despite local property being damaged, and traffic being obstructed by their presence. Tye did have an outstanding warrant and when notified that he was under arrest did attempt to run from the area in an effort to evade arrest. He was taken into custody and was charged with reckless ...