Dunkirk couple arrested during north county drug bust...
A two-month long investigation by three local police agencies has led to the arrest of a Dunkirk couple following a drug raid in the north county city early Tuesday afternoon.  The Sheriff's Office reports that members of their Narcotics Investigation team... along with those from Jamestown and Dunkirk... executed a search warrant in Room #111 at 310 Lake Shore Dr. West at 12:20 p.m. Tuesday.  Inside... officers located 35 year-old Russell Genevese... and, 34 year-old Vanessa Stevens... along with 38.36 grams of methamphetamine,... 4.4-grams of fentanyl... 3.2 grams of crack cocaine... scales and packaging material for the distribution of narcotics, and $141 in cash.  Stevens and Genevese were both charged with three counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance... and, second-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia.  Both were taken to Dunkirk City Court for arraignment.  If you have any information about suspicious or narcotics related activities in your area... call the county Narcotics Investigators tip line at 1-800-344-8702... or the JPD Tip line at 483-TIPS... that's 483-8477.

Working smoke detectors credited with preventing serious damage, or injury in weekend fire in Jamestown...
Unattended cooking led to a kitchen fire early last weekend that kept Jamestown firefighters busy for nearly two-hours.  City fire officials also credit working smoke detectors for helping to prevent serious damage -- or injury -- in the basement apartment on Jamestown's southside.  Officials say crews were called to 367 1/2 Foote Ave. about 1 a.m. Saturday... and, found heavy smoke coming from the first and second-floor windows on the front side of the home.  They were met by a resident who said everyone had gotten out safely.  An off-duty shift of 15 and a shift commander were also called to the scene... and, firefighters were able to contain the flames to the kitchen area of the apartment... and, extinguish the fire quickly.  

Jamestown-area enjoying brief break in weather before more snow and wind arrive tonight...
The heavy lake effect snow in parts of Chautauqua County has wound down... but, the break we'll be getting from the winter weather will be short-lived.  A Lake Effect Snow Warning ended last night.  However... Forecaster Jon Hitchcock with the National Weather Service in Buffalo says a Winter Storm Watch has now been issued for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and southern Erie counties from 7 p.m. tonight until 4 a.m. Friday.  Hitchcock says we'll get additional snowfall during that time, but on top of that, it will turn very windy after low pressure moves in to our north.  Winds could gust as high as 45 to 50 miles per hour, producing considerable blowing and drifting snow. At least seven more inches of snow is possible in the most persistent lake snows during the watch.

Wendel tells story of heart transplant recipient and husband being rescued in storm as they're trying to get to Cleveland Clinic...
A woman who was being taken to the Cleveland Clinic for a heart transplant during last weekend's severe Winter storm got a lot of help from state police and the maintenance team at the County Airport near Jamestown.  County Executive P.J. Wendel says the woman, and her husband came from Rochester... and, were traveling on Route 5 in the town of Portland when they became stranded... and, the woman was able to get hold of officials at Cleveland Clinic.  Wendel says the 64 year-old woman's battery-powered heart pump made the situation critical as the road conditions worsened.  A nurse from Cleveland Clinic contacted the New York State Police, who quickly deployed resources... and, the county airport maintenance team was able to clear the runway, while Centric Aviation provided ground support to ensure a smooth and timely departure for Cleveland. 

County leaders talk up need for people to be safe in the recent, severe Winter weather...
With more Wintery weather on the way through the end of the week... local officials are urging residents to keep safety in mind.  One way is to make sure that you are properly dressed for the cold, and snowy conditions.  During Monday's Winter Prepardness press conference in Mayville... County Office for Aging Services Director Dana Corwin says this is true for everyone... but, especially the elderly.  Corwin says you should make sure to wear several loose fitting layers of clothing, and outerware should be warm and waterproof for the outdoors.  In addition... Emergency Services Director Noel Guttman says... with snow piling up -- if there's a fire hydrant near your house... please clean if off so fire crews can find in the event of a fire... and, assure fire departments that they have a nearby supply of waster.  He adds people should also make sure they have functioning CO detectors. 

City woman found passed out behind wheel with drugs in car in Falconer...
A Jamestown woman has been arrested for drug possession after she was allegedly found passed out behind the wheel of her car in the village of Falconer.  Ellicott Town Police say they were called to the scene early Saturday morning of Nov. 23 to check on the well-being of a person inside a vehicle.  On arrival... officers found 46 year-old Michelle Wasson... who was in possession of a quantity of methamphetamine that was in plain view inside the car.  Wasson was taken into custody on one count of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.  He was issued an appearance ticket for Ellicott Town Court at a later date.