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Jamestown man is going to prison for selling meth

A Jamestown man is going to prison for selling meth in the city. U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross has announced that Mark R. Maio, 40, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, was sentenced to serve 10 years and one month in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti, who is handling the case, stated that in January 2019, investigators executed a search warrant at the residence of Maio and co-defendant Brittany Dellahoy. During the search, law enforcement ...

Defense rests in murder trial, lesser charge may be considered

MAYVILLE – An Ellicott man who is facing a murder charge in the killing of his stepfather in a domestic dispute nearly two years ago could be found guilty of a lesser charge. On Monday the trial of Tucker Richard resumed. He is accused of shooting to death 57-year-old Scott Blake on Jan. ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — SHERIDAN — At about 3 p.m. Saturday, multiple fire departments responded to 10539 Newell Road for a reported structure fire. At about 3:30 p.m., the Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team was requested to assist with a cause and origin fire investigation.It was found the fire was accidental in nature, caused by a riding lawnmower in a carport that was attached to the garage and house. No injuries were reported. — FRENCH CREEK — At about 2:33 a.m. Sunday, deputies responded to an address for a possible motor vehicle accident into a ...

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — MAYVILLE — Four Westfield residents are facing charges after a traffic stop Thursday morning. At about 9:40 a.m., Andrew Harris, 26, was operating a vehicle on Academy Street and was known to have a state license with 25 suspensions and revocations. He was stopped by deputies and a search of his vehicle was conducted which produced a felony amount of methamphetamine. Harris was charged with first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. His passengers Alyssa Winslow, 33, ...

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DUNKIRK POLICE DEPARTMENT — Jonathan Alicea, 26, of Dunkirk, was arrested Oct. 11 and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and three vehicle and traffic law infractions. — Lloyd Scharf, 74, of South Dayton, was arrested Oct. 11 and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to keep right. — John Whitcomb, 45, of Dunkirk, was arrested Oct. 13 and charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, unlicensed operator, and failure to signal. — Steven Raynor, 45, of Dunkirk, was arrested for an Oct. 8 incident and ...

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BLAZE DAMAGES HOME IN DUNKIRK Exposed electrical wiring is being blamed for a house fire on Friday in the city of Dunkirk, according to the investigation team at the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department. The incident occurred at 153 King St. at 4:09 p.m. Friday. Upon arrival, Dunkirk firefighters discovered a fire on the first floor of a two story home. All occupants had fled the house prior to the arrival of the department. A hose line was advanced into the first floor and the fire quickly extinguished with minor extension in a wall up into the second floor. The fire ...