Stories from around the region that would be categorized as crime related.
Crime
Crime
Driver Arrested Following Vehicle Pursuit, Allegedly Drove Wrong Way On I-86
JAMESTOWN – A 23-year-old man is facing several charges following a vehicle pursuit that started in Jamestown and ended on I-86 near the Sherman Exit early Thursday morning. Jamestown Police say they observed a white …
Crime
Sherman Man Charged With Criminal Possession Of Weapon
SHERMAN – A check of a suspicious vehicle on Main Street lead to the arrest of a Sherman man Friday morning, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. William F. Sloan, Jr., 29, was allegedly …
Crime
Ellicott Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Drug Charges
JAMESTOWN – An Ellicott man plead guilty Thursday to conspiracy to transfer firearms purchased outside of state of residency, and possession with intent to distribute cocaine, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The charges carry …
Crime
Couple Sentenced To Prison For Making Pornography With Baby
ALBANY – A 38-year-old man and his girlfriend have been sentenced to federal prison for making child pornography using a 1-year-old girl. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says Joshua Carey of Stamford in Delaware County and …
Crime
Bradford Man Charged In Arson
SALAMANCA – A Bradford man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a structure fire that occurred in the City of Salamanca last month, according to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said a warrant was …
Crime
Two Charged In Narcotics Investigation
MACHIAS – Two people were arrested Monday afternoon following an investigation into the selling of illegal narcotics at 9656 Main St., according to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said they found powder cocaine as …
Crime
Man Arrested For Allegedly Threatening To Kill Woman
JAMESTOWN – A City of Jamestown man is facing charges after Jamestown Police said he threatened to kill a woman with a pistol Wednesday morning at a West 8th Street house. Police charged Bless Grant, …
Crime
Man Charged After Allegedly Stealing Purse At Golf Course
BEMUS POINT – An Orchard Park man was arrested following an investigation into a July 18 report of a stolen purse at the Bemus Point Golf Course, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. Howard …
Crime
Little Valley Woman Arrested On Animal Abuse Charges
LITTLE VALLEY – The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested a woman on a warrant from Town of Little Valley Court containing animal abuse charges Aug. 7 at the Cattaraugus County Probation Department in …
Courts
NY Doctor Pleads Guilty In Patient’s Opioid Death
NEW YORK – A New York physician has pleaded guilty to a manslaughter charge in connection with a patient’s overdose death. The state attorney general’s office said Tuesday that 61-year-old Barry Sloan admitted to providing …
