Suspect in July shooting in Sinclairville arrested...
There's been an arrest in the case of a 19 year-old man who was shot and killed during an incident in the village of Sinclairville this past July. Sheriff's officers say they arrested the person they say was responsible for shooting and killing 19 year-old Joseph Misciagno back on July 5 in the area of Park and Reed Streets. Deputies say the case was presented to the Chautauqua County Grand Jury by District Attorney Jason Schmidt... and, a warrant was issued for the unidentified suspect's arrest. They cannot be identified due to their age. That person has been charged and arraigned on one count of first-degree manslaughter... and, was jailed without bail.
Police find 50,000 to 60,000 Fentanyl pills during traffic stop in Jamestown...
Multiple police agencies in the Jamestown-area working a joint investigation of fentanyl trafficking have seized more than 9 pounds of fentanyl pills... worth about $500,000. City police say members of the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force... Chautauqua County Sheriff's Narcotics investigators... and, Ellicott Town Police... set up surveillance on a vehicle traveling in the area around Noon Wednesday. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the car... and, deployed JPD K-9 "Cal..." and Sheriff's Department K-9 "Drake." They say between 50,000 and 60,000 pills made up the 9-pounds and 13 ounces of Fentanyl seized... and, there was also $3,000 cash inside the vehicle. The female driver was taken into custody... and, will be charged in federal court as part of the ongoing investigation.
United Way reaches 65% of 2022 campaign goal...
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County is doing well... so far... in the 2022 campaign. Executive Director Amy Rohler says they're reached 65% of their $1.3-million goal. Rohler says the campaign is getting out of the COVID doldrums... and, started a new "365 Small Business Circle" to promote getting small businesses involved and engaged in the campaign. She says the United Way benefits 42 separate programs... all of them in Chautauqua County. Rohler says 100% of their funds go towards local programming. The campaign will wrap up on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. Rohler says anyone who would like to donate to the United Way should contact their office at 483-1561 or go to uwayscc.org.
City man arrested for alleged domestic with baby in his car...
A Jamestown man is accused of trying to hit one person with his car... and, run over another during a domestic incident on North Main Street Wednesday afternoon. City police say a patrol in the area spotted the domestic "in progress" about 4 p.m. Officers say they found that 24 year-old Tyler Coulter also had his baby in the vehicle during the incident. However... no one was hurt. Police say they arrested Coulter after video surveillance footage confirmed the incident. He's charged with first-degree reckless endangerment... first-degree criminal contempt... and, two counts of endangering the welfare of a Child... and, Aggravated Family Offense. Coulter was jailed pending arraignment.
State announces new Gift Card protections...
New, stricter rules protecting the purchasers of gift cards and gift certificates in New York state go into effect today -- Saturday (12/10). The new law mandates any gift card or certificate remain valid for at least nine years. Any card or certificate with a value of $5 or less can be redeemed for cash. In addition, activation, redemption or similar fees are prohibited. The only exception is a $9 activation fee that will be allowed for any card or certificate redeemable at multiple, unaffiliated merchants. Any similar item purchased in 2022 before Saturday, or in previous years is covered by different rules. The state's consumer protection website has full details.
First JHS A' Cappella Vespers to be held Sunday afternoon...
The Jamestown High School A Cappella Choir is set to perform its first Vespers service of the season... this Sunday at 4 p.m. at First Lutheran Church. Director Lauren Scharf says the choir is particularly excited to present this year's program because it's the first one that can be held before a "full audience" since 2019, due to COVID. Last year, the choir wore masks and the audience had to maintain proper social distance. For this year's choir, the 98th A Cappella group, Scharf has chosen some new tunes and arrangements... in addition to traditional favorites such as 'Kyrie' and 'Silent Night.' The vespers program will be repeated at First Lutheran on Sunday, Dec. 18.
