Pair of Cassadaga residents arrested for drug possession, warrants...
Two Cassadaga residents have been arrested on drug possession charges in Jamestown following a traffic stop on the city's eastside. Jamestown police say officers stopped the car in the area of Lakeview Avenue and Falconer Street shortly before 9 p.m. Tuesday. Police identified the occupants of the car were Angela Peru... and, Dakota Gibbon. Officers say they found both Peru and Gibbon had outstanding warrants for their arrests from the State Police. Both were taken into custody without incident... and, while in custody... officers found a quantity of fentanyl in Gibbon's possession. She was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance... both were booked and released to state police on the warrants.
City man arrested for allegedly exposing himself...
A Jamestown man has been arrested for allegedly exposing himself to passing motorists in the area of Lakeview Avenue last Sunday afternoon. City police were called to the scene just after 3 p.m. after receiving a report that 44 year-old Jared Leroy was flashing people driving by. Officers say... when they arrived... they caught Leroy in the act... and, he was arrested without incident. He was charged with public Lewdness... and, jailed pending arraignment.
Chautauqua Inst. President leaving after 8 years at helm...
After serving eight years as the president of Chautauqua Institution... President Michael Hill has announced that he'll be leaving the position at the end of May. In a joint announcement... Hill and Chautauqua Institution Board Chairwoman Candace Maxwell said he would be stepping down next May 31 to accept a new position as president of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia. Hill says -- quote -- "My eight-plus years in service to Chautauqua have been among the most rewarding and challenging of my career. It has been the honor of a lifetime to work alongside the talented Chautauqua team to advance our mission.” He says he will center his attention in his remaining months at Chautauqua on facilitating a smooth transition to a new president... and, supporting staff in preparations for the 2025 Summer Assembly. On behalf of the board, Maxwell expressed gratitude for Hill’s “…extraordinary leadership over the past 8 years.” Maxwell credited Hill for numerous accomplishments, including curating eight successful Summer Assembly's serving some 100-thousand people annually and leading the most ambitious and successful fundraising campaign in the Institution’s history, which has generated more than $145 million to date toward a goal of $150 million by June of 2026. Maxwell also called out Hill’s leadership in bringing The Jefferson Project to Chautauqua County to support science-based solutions for the conservation of Chautauqua Lake.
County reminds residents of REAL ID deadline...
Chautauqua County residents are being reminded of the federal REAL ID compliance deadline that's coming in early May. County Motor Vehicle Administrator Kerri Smith adds that you can also upgrade to an Enhanced Driver's License... either of which are needed to fly within the U.S., and, enter a federal facility. Smith says the legislation was passed by Congress in 2005, in response to the "9/11" attacks in 2001. She suggests going to the state's Department of Motor Vehicle website at www.dmv.ny.gov... and, you can find all the necessary documentation needed when you go to the local DMV office to apply. She says you can find out if you already have a "REAL ID"" driver's license by whether it has a star on the upper right hand corner. If you aren't renewing your license... Smith says it'll cost $17.50 to get the REAL ID license. To get the Enhanced license... that will cost $30. You can tell if you already have the REAL ID by making sure there is a star in the upper right hand corner.
Forestville man arrested in Sheridan on drug and weapons charges...
A Forestville man faces drug and weapons possession charges following a warrant check on a home in the town of Sheridan. Sheriff's officers say they did the check at 2772 South Roberts Rd. shortly before 2 p.m. Monday... and, saw 34 year-old Jesse Erhard coming out of the basement with a 22-calibur rifle in his possession. Deputies say Erhard is prohibited from having a firearm due to a previous felony conviction. Officers say they then obtained a search warrant... and, brought in narcotics investigators from around the county to search the house. They allegedly seized 55.4 grams of methamphetamine, scales and packaging material for the distribution of narcotics, and the 22-calibur rifle. Deputies charged Erhard with two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance... second-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia... and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. He was taken to the county jail pending centralized arraignment. Police continue to urge residents to call and report suspicious or narcotics related activity in their area. For the Jamestown Police Department Tip line call 483-TIPS... that's 483-8477.... or the Sheriff's Office Narcotics Investigators Tip line at 1-800-344-8702... or call 664-2420.
