Pair from Celoron arrested during drug raid...
Two Celoron residents were arrested by drug agents early last weekend during a raid on a village home. Ellicott Town Police say they, along with members of the Southern Tier Regional, and Jamestown Metro Drug Task Forces executed a search warrant at 150 Boulevard Ave. late last Friday... and arrested 43 year-old Zaid Mendoza following an investigation into the sales and possession of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl. Police say Mendoza was also found with cash proceeds and several large capacity ammunition feeding devices. Mendoza was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell... second-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia... and, criminal possession of a weapon. He was taken to the Jamestown City Jail pending arraignment. Police say they also arrested 42 year-old Ryan Boyles for seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance... and, was arraigned and released with an appearance ticket. The JPD SWAT Team, and Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office... and, JPD and Sheriff's Office and Lakewood-Busti K-9 units also assisted.
Erie, PA woman arrested for drug possession during traffic stop in Busti...
A woman from Erie, Pennsylvania faces drug-related charges following a traffic stop in the town of Busti last week. Sheriff's deputies say they pulled over 32 year-old Britney Randazzo about 11 p.m. last Wednesday on Baker Street Ext., and, further investigation found that she was in possession of a quantity of Methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia. Randazzo was arrested and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession controlled substance... and, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration. She was issued appearance tickets for Busti Town Court and released.
Gerry Rodeo set to begin this Wednesday night...
Some 242 cowboys and cowgirls have signed up to compete in this year’s Gerry Rodeo, starting Wednesday night and running through Saturday. Rodeo Spokesman Paul Cooley believes the absence of rodeo last year has whetted the community’s appetite. Cooley says they've probably had the highest number of sponsorship sales ever. He says support for the return of the rodeo has been shown in another way, as well, with other fire departments helping to get the grounds on Route 60 ready. The total prize money this year’s event will be $50,000. For ticket information... call 985-4847, going to gerryrodeo.org.
County issues Harmful Algal Bloom warnings...
Chautauqua County officials are urging residents and visitors to get educated about Harmful Algal Blooms... and, to be cautious when swimming, boating or fishing in the lake. The county's Department of Health and Human Services says -- in New York -- the blooms usually occur most frequently in the mid to late-summer months... but, can occur at any time of the year. Small bloom conditions can change rapidly due to changes in weather and lake currents. So far... officials say small, localized blooms have been spotted in Chautauqua Lake... while localized blooms near the outlet have been reported in Findley Lake. With the right conditions... blue-green Algal Blooms may appear as floating “rafts” or scums on the surface of the water... and, be alert and watchful for blooms which may resemble “pea soup” or have a paint-like appearance with strong colors including blue-green, green, yellow, white, brown, purple, or red. Blooms are more likely in nearshore areas than open water areas. For more information... go to the county's website.
NYS COVID cases continue rising due to Delta Variant...
The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 in New York continues to swell statewide as hospitalizations grow at a slower pace. That's according to the latest data released by the state Friday. An average of 2,036 people have tested positive each day over the past seven days. It's the first time that number has gone over 2,000 since May 13. The rise in cases is happening at a faster and steadier pace now that it did last fall, before anyone was vaccinated. About 57% of New Yorkers are fully vaccinated, with vaccination rates lowest in rural counties as well as in the Bronx and Brooklyn.
Chamber's Cruise-In returns to downtown Jamestown this coming Friday night...
The Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce is bringing back its popular downtown Jamestown Cruise-In this Friday night, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The chamber’s Sheila Webster says car owners who want to show off their vehicles can sign up anytime. She says they are taking vehicle registration on line, and that's $10. Car owners can also register on the day of the event. The chamber is encouraging people to come downtown… enjoy the cars, and have dinner at one of the many restaurants that will be open that night. Angelo and Ilsa Guiffre’s band ‘In Crowd’ will be set up at Third and Main for entertainment. Regarding COVID rules, Sheila Webster says the Chamber of Commerce has one request -- that people who are unvaccinated should where a mask. If vaccinated people want to wear a mask, they certainly can do so. There is no cost to view the cars. The show was quickly organized after virus restrictions were loosened earlier in the season, with the help of Der Kobblers Car Club, and Linnea Carlson from the Jamestown Public Market.
