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Amherst man facing rape charges in Fredonia case

An Amherst man, formerly of Fredonia is facing second-degree rape charges after he allegedly engaged in sexual contact with a 13-year-old female. The charges, by the Fredonia Police Department, were announced following an investigation that alleges Hayden J. Burrows, 22, was with the victim. ...

City plans water rate hikes

The city of Dunkirk is planning to increase its water rates on Jan. 1. Officials are eyeing an increase in the base rate that all city water customers pay, from $20 to $30. A discontinuation of the declining block rate, which lets industrial users pay less after reaching certain usage ...

Jamestown man admits role in child porn case

A Jamestown man has pleaded guilty to the production of child pornography. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Monday that Andrew Klos, 21, made the admission before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara in Buffalo. The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison, a ...

Area Police

JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT — Zachary A. Graves, 30, of Jamestown, was charged with second-degree criminal mischief, fourth-degree attempted grand larceny, possession of burglar tools and third-degree criminal trespass. At approximately 7:30 a.m. Sunday, officers were dispatched to a criminal mischief in progress at an east side business. Officers located 30-year-old Zachary A. Graves fleeing the area on foot on the railroad tracks. A subsequent investigation determined that Graves caused substantial damage to a parked tractor trailer while attempting to steal its radiator. ...

Tobacco business, grocery store found guilty of violations

A judge has found a south county business guilty of violating a state law for selling tobacco products as well as a north county grocery store for submitting some required water reports late or not at all. During the recent Chautauqua County Board of Health meeting, it was announced that Smoke Town located at 631 Newland Ave., Jamestown had requested to go before the Hon. Betsy Steger, the designated board of health hearing officer. The business was accused of selling an illegal flavored vapor product to an individual under the age of 21. According to the court documents, no one ...

Limits on AI in real estate photos introduced

A state lawmaker wants to warn house hunters that the photos they see on a realtor’s website may be altered to make the home look better than it actually is. Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal, D-New York City, has introduced legislation (A.11635) that would amend the real property law, in ...