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Seven charged after Dunkirk busts include fentanyl, meth

Seven individuals, including some tied to drug activity in the past, are facing charges after an investigation into narcotics activity in and around Washington Park in the city of Dunkirk. A pair of search warrants took place Thursday. Narcotics Investigators from the Dunkirk Police ...

Dunkirk man facing multiple drug charges

A Dunkirk man is facing multiple drug charges following an investigation into narcotics activity in the city. On Tuesday, around 4 p.m. a search warrant was executed by the Dunkirk Police Department and narcotics investigators at 147 Nevins St. Located at the residence at the time of the ...

Investigation continues into accident involving juvenile

STOCKTON – The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation of a motor vehicle bicycle accident. On Thursday around 2:15 p.m. deputies responded to a juvenile that had been struck by a motor vehicle while riding his bicycle on Frisbee Road in the town of Stockton. It is reported that the juvenile sustained serious physical injuries and was transported to Oishei Hospital in Buffalo. Further information will be released at a later date and time.

Three arrested in Silver Creek overdose

Three people from out of state have been arrested in connection to a drug overdose involving a Silver Creek resident. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Leeladhar H. Tandel, 44, of Mobile, AL, Barry M. Wright, 55, of Marietta, GA, and Jesus Andon, 56, of St. Louis, MO, were arrested and charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, controlled substances, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti, who is handling the case, stated that according to the criminal ...

Vote on Fredonia’s water future is Sept. 10

Fredonia’s water decision day is set. The Board of Trustees agreed Wednesday to set a special meeting for 6 p.m. Sept. 10 to discuss and vote on the village’s water service future. The board previously approved a State Environmental Quality Review of shutting down the Fredonia treatment ...

Jamestown man convicted on drug, gun charges

A Jamestown man has been found guilty of selling illegal drugs in Cattaraugus County and having a stolen weapon. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that a federal jury convicted Trenton Grant, 31, of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes, and felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 20 years in prison and a maximum of life in prison. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Johsua A. Violanti and Stacey Jacovetti, who handled the ...