Two city residents arrested following traffic stops with "large amounts" of Meth in their possession...
A pair of traffic stops in the city of Jamestown last night led to the arrests of two people found in possession of large amounts of methamphetamine. City police say they first stopped a vehicle in the area of Falconer and Liberty Streets shortly before 7 p.m., and had prior knowledge that the driver... 19 year-old Ruben Medina... had an outstanding warrant for violation of probation. Officers took Medina into custody without incident... and, he was taken to the city jail. While there... police conducted a search... and, found just over 115-grams of meth in his possession. Medina was then charged with second-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. He was jailed pending arraignment.
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The second traffic stop occured in on Newland Avenue -- near Foote Avenue -- on the southside shortly before 9 p.m. City police say they saw 48 year-old Lisa Tibbetts in the front passenger seat... and, knew she was sought on a warrant from the Chautauqua County Sherff's Office for illegal drug possession... and, a Jamestown City Court bench warrant. Prior to officers turning on their emergency lights to conduct the stop... they say Tibbetts got out of the car... and, began fleeing. After a short foot chase and a brief struggle... Tibbetts was taken into custody. During a search... she was allegedly found in possession of 211.7-grams of meth in her purse -- nearly half-a-pound. Due to the quantity of meth and her attempt to flee... Tibbetts was charged with a second count of second-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance... and, resisting arrest. She was jailed pending arraignment.
Jamestown man dies from wounds following southside shooting incident...
A 68 year-old city man has died from wounds suffered during a shooting incident on Jamestown's southside Tuesday night... but, no arrests have been made. City police say they were called to the scene in the area of Newland and Forest Avenues about 8:40 p.m. for a reported shooting. Officers say they found Doug Howie had been wounded in the incident... and, he was being treated by Jamestown fire rescue and Alstar Ambulance personnel. Howie was rushed to UPMC Chautauqua Hospital... then transferred to UPMC Hamot in Erie, Pa., where he later succumbed to his wounds. City police say they are still actively investigating the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call them at 483-7537... or the JPD confidential tip line at 483-TIPS... that's 483-8477.
Falconer man pleads guilty to aiding and abetting in kidnapping in connection with murder of city man more than 10 years ago...
A man from Falconer accused of helping to abduct and kill a Jamestown man more than a decade ago in Pennsylvania has pled guilty to a federal charge in the case. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross says 38 year-old Anthony Neubauer entered the plea before U.S. District Court Judge Elizabeth Wolford Wednesday to aiding and abetting kidnapping. Ross says the charge carries a maximum of 20 years in prison. Prosecutors say that on May 27, 2014... Neubauer and Matthew Rudy kidnapped Joseph Anthony... and, then traveled from Jamestown to Rudy’s property in Pennsylvania. They say Anthony was tricked into traveling with them by an offer of cocaine. The pair took Anthony to Pennsylvania because they believed he was cooperating with police. After arriving in Pennsylvania, Neubauer and Rudy told Anthony they didn't have any cocaine, before shooting and killing him. They then buried him on Rudy’s property. Rudy was previously convicted, and is awaiting sentencing.
County hosts "9/11" Rememberance ceremony in Mayville...
It was a Day of Rememberance across the United States... and, in Chautauqua County yesterday on Sept. 11, 2024. Taps was played to remember the 3,000 American's killed in the "9/11" terrorists attacks during a ceremony in Mayville. Several speakers took part in the solumn ceremony in front of the county courthouse... including past Junior Commander of the Chautauqua County American Legion... Kirk Miller. Miller says the terrorists wanted to scare us. However... he says it only reaffirmed American resolve. County Executive P.J. Wendel remembered Southwestern High School Classmate Amy King... who was a flight attendant on board Flight 175... which struck the south tower of the World Trade Center in New York... shortly after the first plane crashed into the north tower. He also remembered the firefighters who died that day... and are still dying now from cancer triggered by dust and debris at Ground Zero.
Wendel says his 2025 budget proposal will include no tax increase...
County Executive Wendel says there will be no tax increase in the 2025 budget proposal he'll present to the legislature later this month. Wendel says he's been meeting with department heads about their individual spending plans... and, says they've been following a new, "fiscal reorganization" plan to streamline the process. The Lakewood Republican says it's gone surprisingly well. Wendel adds, though, that there are concerns over a possible shortfall in the 2024 budget. He says there have been some unexpected hits... including New York state placing more of a burden on county's for so-called "safety net" expenses. Wendel made his comments for last weekend's "Community Spotlight" program on the six Media One Radio Group stations.
Accidental fire in Lakewood damages home...
Improperly discarded smoking materials are being blamed for a house fire in the village of Lakewood that damaged the building's interior and exterior early Wednesday evening. County fire officials say Lakewood crews were called to the scene at 9 Alta Way about 6:45 p.m., and, mutual aid was called in from Ashville, Celoron, Busti... and, County EMS. The county's Fire Investigation Team was called in to look for the cause once the blaze war out... and, it was ruled accidental. No injuries were reported.
