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Jamestown woman pleads guilty to narcotics conspiracy

A Jamestown resident is headed to prison after admitting to being involved in selling illegal drugs in the city. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Sandra Pavlock a/k/a Sondra L. Pavlock, 45, of Jamestown, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra Jr. to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti, who is handling the case, stated that Pavlock was an associate ...

Jamestown man sentenced for selling drugs that caused overdose

A Jamestown man has been sentenced for selling drugs that nearly killed a person. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Bradley D. Knapp, 46, of Jamestown, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine, was sentenced to serve 8 years and one month in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti, who handled the case, stated that during the conspiracy, Knapp bought and sold heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine for profit and his own use, ...

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FREDONIA POLICE Fredonia Police Department – Thomas Brewster, 39, of Fredonia, was picked up on a warrant Aug. 29. – Jon Dolling, 32, of Cherry Creek, was arrested Sept. 2 and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. – Andrew Dzierzanowski Jr., 42, of Jamestown, was picked up on a warrant Sept. 3. – Antonio Crabtree-Pratt, no age or address listed, was picked up on a warrant Sept. 3. – Timothy Will, 36, of Fredonia, was arrested Sept. 4 and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and ...

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Beaver Club accident driver wasn't hospitalized The driver of a vehicle that hit the Beaver Club in Fredonia Monday afternoon “was evaluated on scene by Fredonia Fire (Department) and did not require transport to the hospital,” Fredonia Fire Chief Joshua Myers said Tuesday morning. He said the car “struck the Prospect Street side of the building, causing minor exterior damage.” The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Fredonia Police Department. Firefighters help sinking vessel A vessel was assisted back to the city marina after it began taking on water. ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE – WESTFIELD – Randy P. Desin, 47, of North East, Pa. was charged Aug. 30 with Driving While Intoxicated, DWI per se, and speeding following a traffic stop in the town. He was taken into custody and later released with appearance tickets. – WESTFIELD – Shyron A. Campbell, 40, of Westfield was charged Friday at 1:10 a.m. with aggravated criminal contempt, endangering the welfare of a child, second-degree assault and criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation. Deputies allege that Campbell hit a person causing serious physical ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE – HANOVER – Vincent E. Tundo, 71, and Jaralyn E. Majak, 36, were both charged with first-degree criminal contempt, while Tundo was additionally charged with second-degree harassment and Majak was additionally charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief Wednesday. It is alleged that both Tundo and Majak were involved in an altercation around 5:40 p.m. at 12168 Alleghany Road and they both knowingly and intentionally violated an Order of Protection. Tundo allegedly struck another person while Majak allegedly damaged another person’s property. ...