Woman arrested in Sherman for arson...
A Sherman woman has been arrested after allegedly setting fire to a barn following a dispute with another person late last night in Sherman. Sheriff's officers were called to the scene on Bailey Hill Road shorty after 10:30 p.m. of a reported structure fire. Deputies say their investigation showed that 21 year-old Susan Hostetler had set the arson fire... and, she was found a short time after they arrived. Hostetler was arrested for third-degree arson and second-degree criminal mischief. She was issued appearance tickets for Sherman Town Court.
City man pleads guilty to federal drug trafficking charge...
A Jamestown man has pleaded guilty to being part of a drug trafficking ring that distributed large quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine in the area. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that 31 year-old Aaron Miller entered the plea before U.S. District Court Judge John Sinatra, Jr. to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, methamphetamine. Prosecutors say that Miller bought and sold meth and cocaine for profit and for his own use.... and, received large amounts of the two drugs from co-defendant Jun Martinez, a Jamestown drug dealer, and others. DiGiacomo says Miller then distributed the drugs to other individuals in the Jamestown area. He says co-defendants Jun Martinez, La Huynh, and Antasia Babcock were previously convicted and awaiting sentencing. DiGiacomo says Miller faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison... and, a $1-million fine when he is sentenced in July.
Sinclairville woman arrested for alleged possession of Hydrocodone during traffic stop in Jamestown...
A Sinclairville woman has been arrested for being in possession of hydrocodone during a traffic stop last Saturday night on Jamestown's westside. City police say they stopped a vehicle in the area of Cherry and West Seventh Streets shortly after 8 p.m., and, found that 58 year-old Sally Johnson was in illegal possession of the narcotic drug. Johnson was arrested for seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance... and, due to bail reform... she was booked and released with an appearance ticket.
More than 200 attend second Chautauqua Lake Symposium to hear more about restoring lake's ecosystem, new DEC regulations...
Some conclusions have been reached... but, many more are works-in-progress regarding Chautauqua Lake's ecosystem. That came out of last Saturday's second-annual Chautauqua Lake Symposium... hosted by County Executive P.J. Wendel. Wendel was pleased with the turn-out of just over 200... and, the interaction between attendees and the various entities involved. Wendel says... while the symposium wasn't necessary... it provided a chance for people to talk face-to-face about issues facing the lake. He says The Jefferson Project is in the process of winding down it's work soon, and the U.S. Army Corps is beginning to ramp up it's work on the lake. One question that received a partial answer is whether decaying weeds at the bottom, and herbicides used in the lake, contribute to the rise of Harmful Algal Blooms. Researcher Dr. Roy Richardson with North Carolina State University says that would be a logical conclusion. However... he says most herbicides are applied early in the growing season... and the early weed growth isn't as mature as later in Summer and Fall. Wendel adds that... one of the most anticpated presentations involved the New York State Department of Enviromental Conservation discussing new wetland regulations... which took effect on January 1st. He felt it was good for people with concerns over what that would -- or would not -- allow to hear it directly from the officials involved.
Trash can fire spreads to apartment house in Dunkirk...
A trash can fire caused damage to an apartment house in the city of Dunkirk's Third Ward Friday afternoon. City firefighters responded to the scene at 787 Deer St. shortly after 3:30 p.m. and found that the fire had spread into the wall of the residence. Fire Chief Nick Barter says quick action by residents, and Dunkirk Police kept the fire in check until crews could arrive and open the wall and put out the fire. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.
Woman from Sheridan arrested for burglarizing home on Rt. 20 in mid-March...
A town of Sheridan woman has been arrested for allegedly burglarizing a Rt. 20 home back in mid-March. Sheriff's officers say they received a complaint about a trespass at the undisclosed address back on Mar. 15. Their investigation determined that 58 year-old Karen Sosinski entered the home... and, remained there illegally and damaged and removed property while inside the residence. Deputies say an arrest warrant was issued for Sosinski for second-degree burglary... fourth-degree criminal mischief... petty larceny... and, third-degree criminal tampering. Officers say they arrested Sosinski early last Friday afternoon... and, she was taken to the county jail pending centralized arraignment.
Panama boy's, Frewsburg girls win NYS Basketball titles...
Chautauqua County is now the home of two New York state high school basketball championships following title games last weekend. The Frewsburg Girls team won the Class-C title in convincing fashion over Section-Two's Stillwater by a score of 59-to-44 at Hudson Valley Community College. Jayden Trocki led the way for the Lady Bears with 18 points... with Ava Jimerson and Teghan Trocki added 15 points each.
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And... in boy's action from Class D in Binghampton... in a game heard on WJTN Saturday night... the Panama Panthers led big early on... and, held on for their first state title over Bridgehampton of Long Island, 78-69. Senior Carter Brink had a huge game... scoring 38 points. Alex Barmore added 15 points... and, Bryce Hinsdale had 14 points.
