Niagara Falls man arrested in connection with more than three-year-old murder case in Chautauqua County...
A Niagara Falls man has been arrested in connection with a more than three-year old missing person's... and, homicide case in Chautauqua County. Police in Buffalo Wednesday announced the arrest of 61 year-old Richard Fox for the death of Marquita Mull of Buffalo... whose body was found near a trail in the town of Portland in September of 2021. Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia praised the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office for working hand-in hand with them on the case. Gramaglia says members of his department, and Niagara Falls Police assisted Chautauqua County Sheriff's officers in arresting Mull on Tuesday for second-degree murder, and other charges. Erie County District Attorney Michael Keane says Fox is a Level-Three registered sex offender... but, he declined to discuss specifics about how that may have been involved. Before being arrested in Niagara Falls... officials say he was convicted in sex crimes that occurred in Buffalo in 2005... and, in 1993 in Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone says there was total cooperation in the investigation... and, especially noted the work of the county's Forensic Investigation Team... which does key work in these types of cases. Marquita Mull’s body was found in some thick brush off the Rails to Trails hiking area — a day after a hiker found what they believed was a human skull -- and resulted in the discovery of human remains. When investigators were conducting a grid search for other evidence, they came across Mull’s body about 10 yards away from where the first person was found.
Man from Jamestown man arrested in Dunkirk for becoming disorderly, and combative with police in two incidents...
A Jamestown man is being held in the Chautauqua County Jail on $40,000 bail following a pair of incidents in the city of Dunkirk where he allegedly became combative with police. Dunkirk Police were called to an establishment in the 200 block of Central Avenue shortly before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, and made contact with 42-year-old Kenneth Mosley, who became disorderly and refused to leave. Officers say Mosley then became combative... and, he was taken into custody after a brief struggle. While being held at the Dunkirk Police jail... Mosley allegedly became combative with officers again, spitting blood and saliva into one officer's eye. That officer was treated at a hospital and released. Mosley, who is currently on probation, was charged with Felony Aggravated harassment of an employee by an inmate... second-degree obstruction and disorderly conduct.
Molitor officially sworn-in by GOP Conference in Albany on first-day of term in NYS Assembly...
Chautauqua County's new representative in the New York State Assembly is on the job after being sworn-in during a ceremony in Albany. Westfield Republican Andrew Molitor was given the oath in front of Minority Republicans... and, family and friends. Molitor spoke briefly after being sworn-in... and, thanked a number of people for helping and supporting him in his run for the Assembly. He called the moment kind of "surreal..." and, thanked God for strength and perseverance that helped him get this far. Molitor says he's ready to get started.
Four local fire departments respond to house fire in Lakewood...
An early morning house fire in the village of Lakewood is being blamed on an electrical issue inside a first floor wall. Chautauqua County fire dispatchers say Lakewood crews were called to the scene at 6 Freeman St. shortly before 6 a.m. They were joined by Celoron, Ashville, and Busti firefighters. Once the fire was put out... the county's Fire Investigation Team was called in. The cause has been ruled as accidental. No injuries were reported.
County Beekeepers Association holding event this Saturday...
If you have ever thought about becoming a beekeeper... even as a hobby... you can learn more this coming weekend at the Chautauqua County Beekeepers Association's third-annual "Introduction to Bees and Beekeeping" event this coming Saturday. Club President Laura Lamonica says it'll be held at the Fluvanna Community Church on Fluvanna Avenue.... beginning at 12 p.m. and running until 4 p.m. She says they will spend the first hour talking to people who are interested in getting started.. and, give those who have been doing it a chance "to share their experience." Lamonica says she and her husband Dennis will talk about equipment and protective gear. There will then be a pair of workshops following that. One is "A Year in the Bee Yard..." and, the other "Making Salves, Balms, and Candles with Bees Wax." They'll then "flip" the programs to allow people attending one to attend the other at 2 p.m. They add there will also be a 3 p.m. panel discussion on what a second year beekeeper needs to look for. For more information... email the club at ccba1870@gmail.com... or call 1-(845)797-0544.
