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News Update for Fri., May 8, 2015

**(Corr.)North County man arrested for allegedly running pot growing, distribution operation...

A Dunkirk man has been arrested... and, about $50,000 worth of processed marijuana... and, growing pot plants was seized following a raid in the north county city.  Agents with the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force say they executed a search warrant at 35 West Third Street in Dunkirk just after 9:30 last night.  Task Force members say entry was made difficult because the entryways were "heavily-fortified."  They found a "very sophisticated" operation when they got inside... and, arrested 60 year-old Pedro Solares of 705 Monroe Street once inside.  A large number of plants were found and seized... along with a quantity of processed marijuana.  Task Force agents say they found an intricate lighting... and, watering system for the plants... along with dehumidifiers.  Solares has been charged with unlawfully growing marijuana... and, other charges are pending.  Anyone with information on illegal drug activity is asked to call the Task Force at 1-800-344-8702.


City man falls through second-floor railing to his death...

A Jamestown man has died from an apparent fall through a second-floor railing at a home on the city's southside.  City Police say they were called to the scene at 52 Charles St. about 10:30 last night on a report of an unconscious man laying on the sidewalk.  Officers say EMTs were unable to revive the 54 year-old man.  He was later pronounced dead by a County Coroner.  Police say their investigation shows the man was standing on the second-floor porch when he feel through the railing.  The death has been ruled an accident... and, no foul play is suspected.  The man's identity is not being released until the family has been notified.


Democrats in State Senate plan to try to oust Skelos again next week...

Democrat members of the State Senate will try again to oust Republican Majority Leader Dean Skelos following his arrest on federal corruption charges.  A spokesman for the Senate's Democrat minority says that a motion has been filed to force a vote on removing Skelos, a Long Island Republican. The vote could come as early as Monday.  Skelos is accused of using his position to extort payments for his son Adam from a real estate company and an environmental technology business.  Skelos and his son say they are innocent.  Democrats want Skelos to resign as leader.