A Jamestown man has been arrested for allegedly threatening several youths who were fighting with a handgun...
A city man is accused of pulling a loaded handgun and threatening a large group of juveniles who were fighting late last Friday night on Jamestown's southside. City police were called to the area of Newland Avenue and Charles Street just before 11:30 p.m. on a report of a large fight. On arrival... officers were told that the group has mostly fled the area. Their investigation determined that during the fight... a neighbor had come out of his home, and pointed a handgun equipped with a laser sight at the group. They says the man was identified as 30 year-old Jacob Michael, who was taken into custody without incident, and taken to the city jail pending arraignment. Police were able to locate and secure the weapon -- a 9-mm handgun -- that was used in the incident. Michael was charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon... second-degree menacing... and, endangering the welfare of a child.
Southside residents complaint to City Council about kids causing trouble in their neighborhood...
Some Jamestown residents are urging city police and lawmakers to take action to stop a "very large problem" with delinquent children on the city's southside. Two of them -- Lorena and Sid Bernoudy -- live there, and, told the City Council recently that several kids -- one as young as 6 -- have been "terrorizing" an area of Broadhead Avenue between Newland Avenue and Kidder Street. Lorena Bernoudy says it's especially a problem on Friday and Saturday nights... and, the kids don't seem to care. Bernoudy says she told them she would call the cops... but, some have said "go ahead, they won't do anything." Bernoudy says there have been some issues with children in the neighborhood in the past... but, "nothing like this." City Councilman Jeff Russell -- a former JPD officer -- noted that with "Raise the Age" legislation... 17 and 18 year-olds cannot be charged as adults for many crimes. However... Russell suggested they can go after the parents under New York's penal law for contributing to being a juvenile delinquent... or not supervising the child. But... one person said in some cases parents are at work, and not at home to supervise the children. Police Chief Tim Jackson concurred with what was being said... and, adds it's gotten to the point of police looking to make arrests.
Jamestown man sought on warrants in three jurisdictions arrested following warrant check...
A city man sought in three different jurisdictions was arrested early last weekend during a warrant check on Jamestown's westside. City police say they were conducting the check shortly after 10 p.m. last Friday when they made contact with 48 year-old Paul Russo... who was sought by police in Jamestown, Fredonia, and Bradford, Pennsylvania. However... Russo initially identified himself as a different person... then tried to run off to avoid arrest. After a brief foot pursuit... Russo was taken into custody and was found in possession of a quantity of Hydrocodone. He was charged with resisting arrest... second-degree criminal impersonation... seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance... and, being a fugitive from justice. Russo was jailed pending arraignment.
CLN announces it's recruiting for it's Class of 2024...
A non-profit organization that identifies and nurtures regional leaders is now recruiting for it's Class of 2024. The Chautauqua Leadership Network’s year-long leadership development gets underway next February with a two-day retreat at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Celoron. CLN Vice President Brian LeBarron says participants will learn leadership skills through several core competencies during the course of the year including building on strengths and assets. Monica Simpson is a graduate of CLN's Class of 2016. She says the leadership program helped her get to know Chautauqua County better at a time when she was relatively new to the area... and found it to be a "welcoming community" when she moved her in 2015. Applications for the program are due by November 15th. Interested candidates can go to chautauqualeadership.org or call (716) 338-1555 to apply.
Silver Creek man accused of violating Leandra's Law in DWI accident...
A north county man has been arrested for allegedly violating Leandra's Law after his car crashed into a front yard in the village of Silver Creek with a juvenile inside the vehicle. Sheriff's deputies say they were called to the Buffalo Street location about 5:30 PM last Friday on a complaint of an "erratic operator." Before officers arrived on scene... it was reported that the suspect vehicle had crashed into the yard. When they arrived... deputies found the driver, 26 year-old Allen Harris-the-third of Silver Creek, was driving while under the influence of alcohol with the child in the car. Harris was arrested for DWI-Leandra's Law... and, endangering the welfare of a child. He was processed at the Hanover Substation... and, issued appearance tickets for Hanover Town Court.
Ashville man arrested following DWI accident in Kiantone...
An Ashville man faces a drunk driving charge following a one-car, rollover accident in the town of Kiantone early last weekend. Sheriff's officers were called to the scene on Kiantone Road shortly after 10 p.m. last Friday. The driver, 33 year-old Benjamin Eggleston, was found unhurt. Deputies say their investigation determinied that Eggleston was operating the vehicle while intoxicated... and, he was arrested for DWI... and, failure to keep right. He is to appear in Kiantone Town Court at a later date.
