Rolison formally indicted by Grand Jury in last December's fatal crash in Arkwright...
The Jamestown man accused in a fatal hit-and-run accident in the city on New Year's Eve of 2021... has now been formally indicted on charges in connection with another fatal accident late last year.  Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced today that 59 year-old Randall Rolison was indicted by the county Grand Jury on charges of Felony aggravated vehicular homicide... and, second-degree manslaughter in connection with the fatal accident that took the life of Linda Kraemer of South Dayton last December 3rd in a two-car crash in the town of Arkwright.  Rolison was arraigned... and, remanded to the county jail without bail.  Rolison was out on bail last December in connection with the hit-and-run accident that took the life of 15 year-old Lexy Hughan of Jamestown.  He was hospitalized in Erie for a period of time after last December's accident... but, once released... he had his bail revoked... and, was returned to the county jail.

Combative City Woman arrested at UPMC Chautauqua after becoming disorderly, and combative with police...
A Jamestown woman is accused of becoming disorderly at UPMC Chautauqua Hospital... and, becoming combative with officers in the presence of her young grandchild.  City police were called to the Foote Avenue hospital about 8 p.m. last Saturday for a drunk woman who had been brought there.  Officers say 50 year-old Natalie Yoder then became combative with police... and, shoved one officer before being taken into custody.  Yoder is charged with second-degree harassment and endangering the welfare of a child.  She was jailed pending arraignment.

Suspicious man arrested on Jamestown's westside...
A suspicious person investigation has led to the arrest of a Jamestown man wanted on a number of outstanding warrants... and, being found in possession of stolen credit cards.  City police were called to a westside business about 7:30 p.m., and, found 28 year-old Jeremy Lyons outside.  Officers found that he was sought on the bench warrants... and, during a search... he was found to have three stolen credit cards.  Lyons was additionally charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property... and, jailed pending arraignment.

Borrello says state talks on new Brooks Hospital continuing...
The dialogue is continuing with state officials over a new hospital in the Northern Chautauqua County area.  That from area State Senator George Borrello... who along with State Assemblyman Andy Goodell... recently held a high level meeting with Governor Kathy Hochul's team to discuss Brooks-TLC Hospital System's need for a new facility.  Borrello says they appreciated the work of the task force that was established by himself, State Assemblyman Andy Goodell, and others including Mayor Willie Rosas.  While he couldn't reveal any details of the meeting... Borrello, a Republican from Sunset Bay, says they continue to push for the state to release funding for a new hospital... and, he says the governor seems to understand the need for a new hospital there. 

Langworthy blasts Pres. Biden's proposed budget...
Local Congressman Nick Langworthy is blasting President Biden's new budget proposal as being out of touch with the problems facing the nation.  Langworthy says "“President Biden’s budget may as well have been released from 'Mars'..." adding that inflation is America's number one issue right now.  He adds the President’s budget that taxes trillions more, spends more and borrows more will only continue to drive prices higher, and weaken the nation.  The Buffalo area Republican adds the budget will add another $19-trillion to the national debt... and, is a "slap in the face" to Americans who voted for a House Republican Majority that would force checks and balances on Democrats’ spending. 

City man arrested for criminal mischief...
A Jamestown woman has been arrested after allegedly damaging a neighbor's door frame during a dispute late last week.  City police were called to an eastside address shortly after 10 p.m. last Thursday... and, arrested 46 year-old Jacquelyn Petty for fourth-degree criminal mischief.  Officers say the victim wished to pursue charges.  Petty was later arraigned, and released with an appearancet ticket for city court.

City woman arrested on harassment charge following fight in Busti... 
A Jamestown woman has been arrested following a fight with another woman in the town of Busti early last weekend.  Lakewood-Busti Police say officers were called to a Wellman Road address about 10 p.m. last Friday... and, say 20 year-old Caylee Peterson had grabbed the other woman by the hair... and, punched her in the back of the head twice with a closed fist.  Peterson was arrested for second-degree harassment... and, was issued an appearance ticket for Busti Town Court at a later date.

Thousands of firefighters -- including several from Chautauqua County -- on hand to pay respects to fallen Buffalo firefighter...
The Buffalo firefighter who died in an explosive blaze in a vacant commercial building back on Mar. 1 was remembered at his funeral on Friday as a talented cook who whipped up delicious meals for his colleagues.  He was also praised as a husband and father who loved his family and his city.  37 year-old Jason Arno “was a socialite, master chef, gambler, magician, server and firefighter,” his brother Delton Arno told mourners at St. Joseph Cathedral in Buffalo. Jason Arno was battling a blaze in a vacant commercial building when an explosive backdraft sent flames shooting through the structure.  Thousands of firefighters from across the state... including Jamestown and Dunkirk... were on hand for the funeral procession.