Jamestown man arrested after allegedly chasing woman during domestic incident...
A city man is accused of chasing a female victim during a domestic incident in the McKinley Avenue area of Jamestown. City police were called to the scene about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday... and, made contact with both people. Officers say they learned that Darren Mitchell, Junior, had allegedly damaged property in the home prior to their arrival. Police arrested Mitchell at the scene on charges of fourth-degree criminal mischief... based on the state's Mandatory Arrest Laws. He was taken to the city jail pending arraignment.
City man arrested for reckless endangerment...
A Jamestown man has been arrested for allegedly acting in a "reckless manner..." and creating a "substantial risk of injury" to another person. Chautauqua County Sheriff's officers responded to a complaint from last Mar. 28 on Barker Street. Deputies say they investigated... and, charged 35 year-old Benjamin Haskin with second-degree reckless endangerment... and, disorderly conduct. He was issued appearance tickets for city court at a later date.
Lakewood Village Board approves budget with slight tax decrease...
There is a slight tax rate decrease in the final 2023-24 budget for the village of Lakewood. Mayor Randy Holcomb says the budget he introduced last month... totaling $4.17-million dollars... included an $8.09 per $1,000 assessed value increase. However... Holcomb says the village board was able to cut the spending plan by about $20,000... cutting the rate to $8.05 per $1,000. Holcomb says there were no big cuts made by the board... but, seven smaller ones. He says those were mostly in salaries and contractual obligatons. Holcomb says they also cut the lifeguard salaries for Lakewood Beach from $20,000 to $18,000. He says the tax levy is about the same as the current year's budget at about $2.4-million The budget was approved after the village board held a required public hearing on Apr. 10. The budget was due by May 1.
Borrello blasts Democratic majority in NYS Senate for confirming Wilson to judge's post...
State Senator George Borrello is blasted majority Democrats in the chamber for winning their "months-long campaign to transform the state’s highest court with their brand of progressivism." Borrello is reacting to the majority's confirmation of Justice Rowan Wilson for Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals. The Sunset Bay Republican says "they rejected Judge Hector LaSalle, a brilliant and independent jurist with the administrative experience the role demands, in favor of an activist judge. Judge Wilson will be more likely to legislate from the bench and willing to ‘interpret’ the law and State Constitution however necessary to advance a liberal agenda." He says... given Democrats resistance to amend the bail reform law... and, the by confirming Wilson... they have made "it clear that they are as committed as ever to their radical agenda."
Dunkirk lawmakers support plan for "intermunicipal" water study...
The Dunkirk Common Council is supporting a proposal for the city to take part in a study of the village of Fredonia's water system. On Tuesday... north county city lawmakers unanimously passed a resolution to allow the city to spend up to $28,000 to make it an "intermunicipal study" that could help ensure that Fredonia... and, the town of Pomfret have an adequate supply of quality water. Mayor Willie Rosas says the city is now in a position to provide more water to other municipalities following upgrades to its water treatment plant. Rosas says the city has spent $25-million the past decade to upgrade the water plant... and, is now in position to provide "more water to more customers." Rosas says the city is currently producing approximately 35% of its water capacity... which is 10-million gallons a day. He says they currently pump out 3.5-million... and, definately have the capacity. The resolution also allows Rosas to seek just over $43,000 for the county to participate in the study.
Earthfest staged indoors at SUNY JCC...
The Collegiate Center at Jamestown Community College was packed with people Wednesday for the annual ‘Earthfest’ celebration. A wide variety of local vendors and conservation groups offered environment related displays. SUNY JCC's Earth Awareness Club puts on the event. President Samuel Palmieri was pleased with the crowd, and the vendors. He says there were quite a few vendors this year after smaller numbers the past two years due to COVID restrictions. Another of the club members, Skyela Banse-Fay, summarized the essential message of Earthfest... which is to "treat the earth with kindness." Organizers plan Earthfest as an outdoor event... but most of it had to be inside this year because of cool and breezy weather Wednesday morning.
Woman inmate at county jail accused of assaulting another inmate...
A female inmate at the Chautauqua County Jail has been arrested for allegedly assaulting another female inmate late last week. Sheriff's officers say 34 year-old Titana Berrios-Vega is accused of physically injuring the other woman during an incident in the jail's recreation yard last Friday aftenroon. Deputies say Berrios-Vega was already in jail on a first-degree assault charge... and, in this case... she was charged with second-degree assault... a Class D Felony. She was taken to centralized arraignment, and returned to jail.
