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Man charged after domestic incident in city

A domestic incident with a gun on Deer Street has led to multiple charges for one man. At around 12:18 a.m. Monday, Dunkirk Police responded to the 600 block of Deer Street for a third-party report of an alleged ongoing dispute. The third party also reported the boyfriend of the victim was ...

UPDATE: Three injured, pets perish in Dunkirk blaze

Multiple animals died and three of eight occupants received medical attention after an early morning fire Tuesday in the city of Dunkirk. City firefighters report at 2:12 a.m., they were dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 509 Canary St. Upon arrival, the correct address was ...

Man charged in theft of funds from 3 schools including Bemus Point

A Rochester man is facing charges after allegedly stealing funds from three school districts, including Bemus Point. On Wednesday, New York State Police arrested Zacchary E. Weber, 49, following an investigation into the alleged theft of more than $810,000. The investigation began in September 2025 after the Sodus Central School District reported concerns involving funds administered by Health Economics Partners LLC (HEP), a company that administered medical and dental benefit accounts for organizations, including school districts. Weber serves as the company’s CEO and president. The ...

Warrant issued in June city murder by police

Dunkirk Police Department announced Friday night an arrest warrant has been issued for 24-year-old Tywon W. Wright of Dunkirk, charging him with second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Wright is wanted on the charges in connection with a shooting ...

Police make arrest in Fredonia arson

Fredonia police have made an arrest in an Aug. 29 fire at a Clinton Avenue apartment building. Jamie Prime, 31, was charged with second-degree arson, first-degree reckless endangerment, and two counts of fourth-degree criminal mischief. She is currently being held in the Chautauqua County ...

Village police investigating weekend arson on Clinton Ave.

An arson in the village of Fredonia last weekend is under investigation. According to a Fredonia Fire Department news release, Chautauqua County Dispatch received notification at approximately 2:31 a.m. Aug. 29 reporting a fire in a common area of an apartment building at 39 Clinton Ave. ...