Mayville man hurt after car hit's cow and overturns in town of Chautauqua...
A Mayville man had to be treated for injuries after his car struck a cow on Morris Road in the town of Chautauqua last Saturday night.  Sheriff's officers were called to the scene about 10:15 p.m., and found that 25 year-old Robert Grover was northbound when the accident occured.  They say the vehicle went out of control when it struck the the cow... and, then overturned into a ditch.  Grover was taken to Westfield Memorial Hospital for treatment.  No charges have been filed.

Man from Westfield arrested for animal cruelty...
A Westfield man has been arrested for allegedly neglecting his 4-year-old Golden Retriever... who had to receive treatment and care at a Buffalo-area veterinary clinic.  Sheriff's officers were called to the Washington Avenue home of 53 year-old John Patterson last week... and, found the neglected animal.  Deputies say the Golden Retriever was taken to Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center fo treatment.  Patterson was issued an appearance ticket for one count of aggravated cruely to animals... and, will appear in Westfield Village Court at a later date.

City man arrested following domestic incident where he tried to break into a home... and, got into an altercation...
A Jamestown man has been arrested following a domestic incident in which he tried to break into a southside home... and, caused damage while doing it.  City police were called to a "physical domestic" just after 1 a.m. Saturday... and found 38 year-old Silk Spencer trying to force entry by breaking the door.  Officers add that Spencer was also actively engaged in a physical altercation with a person who has a "stay away" order of protection against him.  He was immediatley taken into custody... and, during the investigation... police found that Spencer had damaged the property... and, that the incident was witnessed by three children under the age of 6.  Officers say all three were scared and visibly upset by the incident... and, officers later found that Spencer had another order to stay away from two of the children inside the home.  The woman living there told police that Spencer had also sent multiple messages threatening her and her property.  He face charges including: three counts of Felony first-degree criminal contempt... three counts of endangering the welfare of a child... and, attempted burglary.  Spencer was jailed pending arraignment.

Espersen details Fredonia Village Budget proposal...
Fredonia Mayor Mike Ferguson recently announced that he has presented his proposed 2025-26 budget to village trustees.  And, this past week, one of those trustees provided more details about what’s included in that proposed spending plan.  Trustee Jon Espersen -- who is currently serving as Deputy Mayor as Ferguson recovers from surgery – says the budget amounts to $8.2-million... and, includes a property tax rate of $57.60 cents per $1,000 assessed value.  According to Espersen, that reflects a rate hike of about 55%... and, is more than $120,000 less than what department heads proposed.  He says the final proposal would put a lot of strain on all village departments.  He adds that nearly 75% of the proposed spending plan is based on contractual obligations with village employees.  Espersen says the budget figures could change, depending on the results of contract negotiations with the police and fire unions, as well as CSEA; those negotiations have begun.  A final spending plan for the village is due by May 1.

City man arrested on weapons and other charges during GIVE Detail...
A Jamestown man faces weapons and other charges following a traffic stop on the city's southside last week.  Jamestown Police working a Gun-Involved Violence Elimination operation near the Pronto Mart on Forest Avenue about 5 PM last Wednesday... and, saw 23 year-old Nylix Thomas getting into the driver's seat of a car.  Officers knew Thomas had an active warrant from the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office for his arrest... and, a suspended license.  He then allegedly drove off from the business... and, he was stopped on Park Street -- near Linden Avenue.  When they spoke with Thomas and his passenger... officers confirmed the warrant and asked him to get out of the vehilce.  He did... but, he then tried to flee the scene.  After a brief chase... he was taken into custody... and, taken to the city jail.  While being taken out of the patrol car... Thomas tried to escape again... leading to a second foot pursuit.  He was nabbed, and taken into custody.  Once back at the city jail... police found him in possession of a loaded handgun.  Thomas faces charges including:  second-degree criminal possession of a weapon... two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon... failure to keep right... second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation... and, second-degree escape.  He was jailed pending arraignment.

Deponceau retires as chief of Lakewood-Busti PD...
The Lakewood-Busti Police Chief for nearly the past four years... has retired from the department after 21 years of service.  The department's Facebook page recent honored the career of Chief Christopher Deponceau... whose career began as a patrolman in 2004.  Department officials say Deponceau quickly established himself as an exceptional team player...  and, his unwavering commitment and reliability made him an invaluable asset to the department.  In 2013... he was promoted to night Sergeant, and in 2021, he was named as Police Chief.