Breaking News

Area police

Jamestown woman indicted in narcotics conspiracy

A Jamestown woman could face 10 years in prison and a maximum of life after an indictment to a narcotics conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Friday a federal grand jury is charging Latika Saintkitts a/k/a Tika, 34. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Joshua A. Violanti and Louis A. Testani, who are handling the case, stated that according to the indictment, between 2018, and May 26, 2022, Saintkitts conspired with Joseph S. Zaso and others, to sell heroin and fentanyl in the Jamestown area. Co-defendants include Andres Pizzaro Campos, Max Pizzaro Campos, Cindy Frank, Edward ...

Jamestown man admits role in meth ring

A Jamestown man has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, methamphetamine. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Friday that Aaron Miller, 31, made the admission to U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. The plea carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, and a $1,000,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti, who is handling the case, stated Miller bought and sold methamphetamine and cocaine for profit and for his own use. He received large quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine from co-defendant Jun ...

Area police

Dunkirk Police Department — Michael Dotson, 52, of Brocton, was arrested March 8 and charged with second- degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and four vehicle and traffic law infractions. — Adam Thornton, 43, of Dunkirk, was arrested March 11 and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and unlicensed operator. — Tina Schroeder, 23, of Dunkirk, was arrested March 14 and charged with third- degree aggravated unlicensed operation, operating with suspended registration, and operating without insurance. — Kimberly Ramey, no age listed, ...

Area police

ELLICOTT POLICE - Mark R. Burch Jr, ,32 , of Jamestown was charged with petit larceny, resisting arrest, and seventh-degree criminal possession of controlled substance at 7:18 p.m. March 2 after Ellicott police officers responded to a shoplifting complaint where it is alleged Burch took property from an Ellicott business without paying. Burch allegedly began resisting arrest when officers attempted to place him under arrest, and officers allegedly found Burch with methamphetamine. Burch was given an appearance ticket to be in Ellicott Town Court later and was turned over to the ...

Area police

JAMESTOWN POLICE - Bobby R. Mount, 42, of Jamestown was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, second-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon at 6:47 a.m. Wednesday after officers responded to a report of a suspicious man pushing a motorcycle between houses and through backyards on the city’s north side. Officers found the man pushing a motorcycle on Stowe Street, later determining the ...

Three arrested following ICE sweep in Dunkirk

Three people from Central America have been taken into custody following a sweep by Immigration and Customs Enforcement last month in the city of Dunkirk. On Tuesday, U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that three individuals were arrested and charged in separate criminal complaints with immigration related charges: – Hector Noel Soto-Villalta, 29, a citizen of Honduras, is charged with illegal reentry after deportation, with a prior felony conviction, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. – Isaias Fernando Diego-Lucas, 39, a citizen of Guatemala, is ...