(WNY News Now) – A months-long investigation into reported theft and property damage in the Town of Westfield has led to multiple criminal charges against a 42-year-old Fredonia woman, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office.

WESTFIELD, NY — A 42-year-old Fredonia woman faces five criminal charges following an investigation into an alleged theft, property damage, unauthorized computer access and the distribution of intimate images at a residence on Felton Road.

The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office reports that deputies initially responded to the Felton Road property on August 2, 2026, following a report of larceny and criminal mischief.

Sheriff’s Office criminal investigators subsequently joined the investigation. Authorities say evidence developed during the case led investigators to identify Junette S. Skelly, 42, of Fredonia, as the suspect.

According to investigators, Skelly allegedly stole a computer tablet from the property and damaged multiple windows belonging to several structures on the premises.

Investigators further allege that the stolen tablet provided access to computer material that Skelly was not authorized to view.

Authorities also allege that the access allowed Skelly to impersonate one individual and distribute intimate images belonging to another person.

Skelly was taken into custody on November 5, 2026, and charged with:

• Petit Larceny
• Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree
• Criminal Impersonation in the Second Degree
• Computer Trespass
• Unlawful Dissemination or Publication of an Intimate Image

Skelly was arraigned through the Chautauqua County Jail Centralized Arraignment Program on the charges stemming from the Town of Westfield investigation.

The charges are accusations, and Skelly is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.