Report: Rolison sentenced to 13 to 40 years in prison for traffic deaths...
The Jamestown man who admitted guilt for hitting and killing a teenaged pedestrian just over two years ago... and, later hitting and killing a woman while out on bail for the first crash... will spend up to 40 years in state prison. WIVB-TV in Buffalo reports Randall Rolison received the sentence Monday in Chautauqua County Court for driving the car-hauler that struck and killed 15-year-old Lexy Hughan as she crossed West Sixth Street in the city on New Year's Eve of 2021. Then... while out on bail... Rolison killed another person nearly a year later when his car ran a stop sign, and stuck another vehicle. In December of 2022... Linda Kraemer and her husband, Gary, were driving home from a concert when Rolison, who was high on meth, struck their car. Linda Kraemer was killed in the crash... while her husband was seriously hurt. Last June... Rolison pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter stemming from the first accident and aggravated vehicular homicide stemming from the second. He will spend 13 to 40 years in prison.
Celoron man arrested by federal agents on child pornography charges...
A Celoron man has been arrested by federal agents for allegedly trying to produce... and, possess child pornography just over a year ago. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced Monday that 39 year-old Jose Perez was arrested on a criminal complaint for attempted production of child pornography... and possession of child pornography. Prosecutors say Homeland Security investigators received a tip in early September of 2022 from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that Perez uploaded a file with suspected child pornography. Then on Dec. 15 of that year... agents got a federal search warrant for Perez’s home... and, seized computers, a cellphone, and electronic storage devices -- including a thumb drive -- which contained two video files that appeared to be taken from a videocamera inside Perez’s bathroom. One of the files included video of a naked minor victim who does not appear to be aware that the camera is present. In addition... the thumb drive contained nearly 18,000 image files that appeared to be taken from the same bathroom videocam, and included naked images of the minor victim. They also found more child porn on Perez’s cell phone.
County GOP announces endorsements...
The north county man who has represented New York state's 57th District has been endorsed by Chautauqua County Republicans to run for a third, full-term in the legislature's upper house. The endorsement follows State Senator George Borrello's official announcement that he's running this Fall. In making his announcement... the Sunset Bay Republican says he's made it his mission to "be a champion for our district and rural New Yorkers... and, has been "humbled" by the support he's received. He also touted his relationship with local county officials and their partners at the state and federal levels, due in large part to his 10 years of being involved in county government.
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In addition to Borrello... Chautauqua County Republicans also endorsed Andrew Molitor of Fredonia to run for the 150th District State Assembly seat. Current, seven-term Republican Andy Goodell will retire after the current term next Dec. 31. County Republicans also endorsed first-term Congressman Nick Langworthy for re-election.
The GOP is also backing Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt for another term. Republicans are also endorsing Jamestown-area attorney Peter Johnson to run for Family Court Judge this Fall.
City Council approves $350,000 JLDC loan to Wicked Warren's...
City lawmakers in Jamestown have approved the newest piece of public financing for a new craft brewery looking to locate in the former Jamestown Brewing Company location. The City Council Monday night approved the $350,000 Jamestown Local Development Corporation loan to Wicked Jimmy's, LLC of Warren, Pennsylvania... which is looking to open up "Wicked Warren's" at 115-to-121 West Third St. Council President Tony Dolce says they're pleased to help move the project along. Dolce says Wicked Warren's owner has a "good reputation" in the region. He adds the loan will be for 10 years at 4% interest. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency recently announced an IDA loan to Wicked Jimmy's for the Jamestown project... which is projected to cost about $2.2-million.
Rand Machine in Falconer receives $47-million, 10 year contract with U.S. Army...
A Falconer manufacturer has been awarded a five-year, $47-million contract with the U.S. Army to make an deliver aviation suspension lugs. In a printed statement... local Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the new contract with Rand Machine on Allen Street. Langworthy says -- "this major contract is fantastic news for Rand Machine and the Southern Tier. Not only does it underscore the outstanding work of one of our local job creators, but it also invests in our economy and strengthens our manufacturing sector."
Hepatitis A case at Cracker Barrell Rest. in Erie leads to advisory from Co. Health Dept...
The Chautauqua County Health Department has been informed about a confirmed case of hepatitis A in a person who works at the Cracker Barrel restaurant in Erie, Pa. Health officials say the Erie County Department of Health says the eatery... located as 7810 Interstate Dr. in Erie... is following cleaning and employee health guidelines provided by their corporate management and by the Health Department. Any customers who consumed food and or drinks prepared at the restaurant on Feb. 12-21 are being urged to get the vaccine as soon as possible after potentially being exposed. Consult your doctor, primary care provider, pharmacy, or the local Health Department to discuss your potential exposure. For more information... contact the county Health Department at 753-4491.
