(WNY News Now) – A 21-year-old Forestville woman faces multiple charges following a traffic stop early Sunday morning on Water Street in Fredonia, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies with the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Water Street in the Village of Fredonia at approximately 2:47 a.m. on Oct. 18, 2026.

The driver was identified as Madison A. Valvo, 21, of Forestville. According to the Sheriff’s Office, an investigation determined that Valvo was allegedly driving while intoxicated and had additional vehicle and licensing violations.

Valvo was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the second degree, operating an uninspected motor vehicle, operating a vehicle without a front license plate, driving while intoxicated (DWI) and DWI per se.

Following her arrest, Valvo was transported to the Fredonia Police Department, where she was later released with appearance tickets.

The charges are scheduled to be handled in the Village of Fredonia court. As are all persons accused of a crime, the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.