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City police investigate assault on senior

The Dunkirk Police Department said today it is investigating an altercation and assault that occurred last week involving an older adult in their 70s. Officers responded to the incident in the vicinity of East Doughty Street and Franklin Avenue on Oct. 2. Upon arrival, Dunkirk officers, along ...

City man charged in breaking apartment door

A 23-year-old city resident is facing charges after attempting to break-in to a nearby residence. Dunkirk police report Manuel Eusebio Jr., 23, of 27 W. Lucas Ave., was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief after the department received a call reporting a male subject was attempting to ...

Jamestown teen arrested on meth charge

A Jamestown teenager is facing multiple years in prison and a large fine after being arrested for allegedly trying to sell meth. U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross has announced that Raymond Medina, 19, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute ...

Five charged after pair of drug busts

An investigation into narcotics activity in the village of Silver Creek and the town of Sheridan led to the arrest of five individuals on Wednesday around 5:30 a.m. Narcotics Investigators from the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, Dunkirk Police Department and Jamestown Police Department ...

City tax hike proposal of 108% ‘not viable,’ Weiser says

Dunkirk Common Council members made clear at Tuesday’s meeting they want changes to Mayor Kate Wdowiasz’s proposed 2025 budget that would more than double the property tax rate. “I have received much shocked feedback (from residents), and I hear you,” said Natalie ...

Jamestown man pleads guilty in drug conspiracy

Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty In Drug Conspiracy A Jamestown man is headed to prison and could be fined millions of dollars in a drug case. U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross has announced that Roberto Morales Sanchez, 55, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra Jr. to narcotics ...