As the investigation continues into a hit-and-run that occurred earlier this week on I-90 in the Town of Sheridan, an arrest has been made in connection with that incident. According to State Police in Jamestown, 34-year-old Devante Jones of Euclid, Ohio was arrested that afternoon in the Town of Ripley on a Class D felony charge of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death. Chaut...read more

Remembering September 11, 2001 is "no longer an option" when it comes to keeping the memory of that day alive. That was an overriding theme of Chautauqua County's annual 9/11 Day of Remembrance in Mayville on this 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks at the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and Pennsylvania. People who were alive remember that day, but Christine Rinaldi from Congressman Nick Langwor...read more

New York State is honoring those whose lives were lost in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. Governor Kathy Hochul has directed flags, including the 9/11 Memorial Flag at the State Capitol and Empire State Plaza in Albany, to be flown at half-staff until sunset. Shown here are flags flying at half-staff during a ceremony in remembrance of four New York State Police Troop T members who los...read more

A reported shoplifting at a business in Jamestown's Brooklyn Square resulted in the arrest of a man who also allegedly exposed himself. Jamestown Police were called to the scene at 41 South Main Street shortly before 11:15 AM Thursday and determined that 41-year-old Joseph Snyder had allegedly stolen merchandise from the business. Officers located Snyder before he could leave the property. They ...read more

The Westfield Police Department says it is currently investigating fraudulent activity involving unknown individuals posing as members of the department. Officers are alerting residents that scammers may use phone calls, text messages, or other forms of communication to falsely identify themselves as police officers in an attempt to obtain money, personal information, or other sensitiv...read more

America today marks 25 years since the attacks of September 11, 2001 and remembers the nearly 3,000 people who never came home. For the last 24 years, six moments of silence have been held on this day to commemorate moments from the attacks in New York and Virginia and the crash in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Today, a seventh moment of silence will be held to honor the lives lost in later ye...read more

Three newly signed pieces of legislation ahead of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks will provide support to 9/11 victims, responders, and surviving family members. Governor Kathy Hochul says the bills she signed on Thursday will help ensure eligible New Yorkers can receive the benefits they are entitled to under the law. One new law extends the deadline to submit documentation with the st...read more

A Fredonia woman has been charged following a report of a disorderly person at the Chautauqua County Courthouse in Mayville on Thursday. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies were called to the building shortly before 10:30 AM. After an investigation, 29-year-old Gabrielle Berry was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. Deputies say Berry was issued an appearance ticket for Chautauqua Tow...read more

A report of a domestic dispute on Jamestown's east side Tuesday afternoon led to the arrest of a city resident. According to Jamestown Police, an investigation found that 28-year-old Jacob Harris damaged a door while engaging in an argument with her partner. Harris is also accused of threatening another person with a knife during the dispute. Harris was transported to the Jamestown City Jail and...read more

An 18-year-old Falconer man has been charged with a felony count of 2nd-degree criminal mischief following an investigation into a report of several tires damaged through the village. According to Ellicott Town Police, the man allegedly used a sharp instrument to damage the vehicles. Officers say some vehicles had all four tires damaged, and there were two vehicles for a household that had their...read more