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CRIME & SAFETY
Two Charged in South Dayton Drug Raid
A recent drug raid in the Village of South Dayton resulted in the arrest of two Erie County men. The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office reports that the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at 15 2nd Avenue last Thursday, August 22nd at about 3:00 PM. Investigators took 40-year-old Jeffrey Nesbitt of Buffalo and 48-year-old Phillip Duval of Collins into custody after they discovered quantities of crack cocaine, fentanyl and cash. Nesbitt was charged with two counts of 3rd-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and one count of 2nd-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia, while Duval faces one count of 7th-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Nesbitt was remanded to the Cattaraugus County Jail on $5,000 bail, and Duval was released with an appearance ticket.
Jamestown Woman Arrested After Driving with 26 License Suspensions
A Jamestown woman was arrested after she was found to have been driving with a license that was suspended over 20 times. On Thursday around 2:30 AM, Jamestown Police officers observed a vehicle on North Main Street traveling without lights. Officers conducted a traffic stop on West 10th Street and found that the vehicle operator, 31-year-old Sienna Swanson, was allegedly operating the vehicle after her license was previously suspended 26 times stemming from 10 different incidents, where she received uniform traffic tickets that were not answered for. Swanson was taken into custody and transported to the Jamestown City Jail, where she was charged with 1st-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. She has since been released with appearance tickets due to New York State's bail reform law.
Silver Creek Man Charged After Threatening People with Knife
A Silver Creek man was arrested after he had threatened other people with a knife. On Saturday around 12:45am, officers with the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a disorderly subject in the road. Officers located 33-year-old Joshua Adams upon arrival, and it was later determined that Adams had allegedly engaged in a physical altercation with others, which resulted in him leaving the area and arming himself with a knife. He had also allegedly raised the knife and threatened the lives of the other people at the location. Adams was taken into custody without incident and is charged with endangering the welfare of a child, 2nd degree menacing, 2nd degree aggravated harassment, and 2nd degree harassment. He will appear in the Town of Hanover court at a later date.
Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Impaired and Reckless Driving for Labor Day Weekend
State Police and local law enforcement agencies across New York will ramp up patrols to crack down on impaired and reckless driving for the Labor Day holiday period. The enforcement period began Friday and will run through Monday. Locally, the Dunkirk Police Department will be among the participating agencies. Captain Chris Witkowski has provided some tips to stay safe during the holiday. One of them is making sure you have a designated driver if you're planning to drink...
WJTN News Headlines for Wed., Aug. 28, 2024
Two homeless people in Jamestown arrested after one pulls knife on police... Two homeless people living in a tent along the Chadakoin River in Jamestown have been arrested... after the man allegedly pulled a knife on city officers Monday morning. Jamestown Police say they were called to the riverside to assist the Department of Development on the Riverwalk Trail. However... while assisting DOD, police say officers found a tent with occupants off the trail. Officers initially made contact with a female subject... 36 year-old Autumn Simmons.... who became disorderly and was shoving officers to allegedly obstruct the investigation. Officers checked one of the tents at the site due to information that Simmons had a young child living in the woods with her. Officers checked the tent, but didn't find the child. Officers then contacted the man, indentified as 52 year-old Robin Brown inside the tent. While talking with Brown... he allegedly pulled out a large knife. Officers commanded him to drop the knife. He then stood up... and, walked towards an officer with the knife being held in a threatening.
Forestville Man Arrested Following Early Morning Altercation
(WNY News Now) – Villenova, N.Y. – An early morning disturbance in Villenova led to the arrest of a Forestville man on charges of criminal mischief and harassment. On August 28, 2024, at approximately 6:46 a.m., the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department responded to a complaint regarding a past altercation on Bartlett Hill Road in the Town of Villenova. Upon investigation, deputies determined that Kenneth E. Armstrong, a 34-year-old resident of Forestville, NY, had allegedly damaged property belonging to another individual and engaged in unwanted physical contact with the same person.
Jamestown Man Arrested for Violating Order of Protection Just Days After Issuance
(WNY News Now) – Jamestown – A Jamestown man faces charges after allegedly violating a court-issued order of protection within days of its issuance. On August 30, 2024, at approximately 6:18 PM, officers from the Jamestown Police Department’s 2nd Platoon responded to a report of an order of protection violation on the city’s west side. The investigation led to the arrest of 45-year-old Jeremy M. Ramsey, who was found to be in direct violation of an order of protection issued just five days earlier.
Buffalo Man Arrested on Meth Distribution Charge Following Federal Investigation
(WNY News Now) – BUFFALO, N.Y. – A federal investigation has led to the arrest of a Buffalo, NY, man on charges of methamphetamine distribution, potentially carrying a 20-year prison sentence. U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced that Terell Gwyn, 30, of Buffalo, NY, was arrested and charged...
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