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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — MAYVILLE — At around 3:34 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop. Through an investigation it was discovered that Bridget G. Putnum, 33, of Pittsburgh was operating the vehicle while impaired by drugs. Putnum was charged with no plate lamp, unlicensed operator, DWAI Drugs and two counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. She is set to be in the Town of Chautauqua Court later. — BEMUS POINT — At around 1:41 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop near Route 430. The Operator of the vehicle was ...

Coroner called to motorcycle accident

A motor vehicle accident involving a motorcyclist led to a county coroner being called to the scene in the city of Jamestown. Before 8 a.m. Sunday, Jamestown police and Fire Department responded to 157 Buffalo St. for the incident. No update was issued by officials as of the afternoon.

Crews respond to Silver Creek fire

Numerous agencies responded to a house fire late Saturday at 20 Robinson St. in Silver Creek. A call came in around 11:40 p.m. that a caller could see a fire on the street. Crews were on the scene until after 3 a.m. Sunday. Departments responding included Forestville, Sunset Bay, Silver Creek, ...

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DUNKIRK POLICE DEPARTMENT Three juveniles are facing charges after being found in a stolen vehicle. Dunkirk police report at about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, the three were found operating and in possession of a vehicle that was stolen from Courtney Street earlier in the day. The juveniles and the car were located by an off-duty Dunkirk Police Officer who then communicated to officers on patrol. Patrol located the vehicle and the juveniles were identified and issued Family Court Appearance Tickets. Subsequently the (3) juveniles ages 13, 14 and 15 were charged with felony third-degree ...

Jamestown man accused of threatening to kill federal agent on X

A Jamestown man has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill a federal agent on social media. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that 43-year-old Matthew White, 43 was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with communicating interstate threats, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison. Assistant U.S. Attorney Evan K. Glaberson, who is handling the case, stated that according to the complaint, on April 30, Homeland Security Investigations in Buffalo learned that an “X” account, believed to be operated by White, was engaged in publicly posting ...

City man charged after having pistol at park

A 25-year-old Dunkirk man is facing charges after having a stolen pistol in the area of Wright Park on Sunday night. At approximately 7 p.m., Dunkirk police received a call reporting an armed subject. Officers arrived and located a subject matching the description given and attempted to stop ...