E-bike rider in Jamestown found with meth during street check...
A Jamestown woman has been arrested on a drug-related charge following a street check on the city's southside. Jamestown pooice say a patrol spotted two subjects on an E-bike in the area of Forest Avenue and Terrace Place shortly before 11:30 p.m. Wednesday... and, saw a code violation. Officers say once subject was identified as 27 year-old Morgan Ryder... who was wanted on a city court warrant for failure to appear. When she was taken into custody... Ryder was allegedly found with a small quantity of methamphetamine in her possession. She was additionally charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.
County Legislature approves 25-cent per $100 mortgage tax continuation...
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a portion of the county's 1.25% mortgage tax that can be used for general purposes by the county. Lawmakers in Mayville this week approved the 25-cent per $100 on a mortgage, 15-to-2 with two lawmakers absent. Jamestown Democrat Fred Larson talked about the importance of the mortgage tax in paying for mandated capital projects as far back as 20 years ago. Larson says the other tax to be acted on in the coming weeks was put in place to help pay of borrowing for county court, and jail renovations and additions at that time because they were mandated by the state. However... one of the two lawmakers who voted no... Westfield-area Republican Fred Johnson... said while it's a small amount on say -- a $100,000 mortgage... it's still a one-time, $250 tax... and, he says it's an easy one to put in place. The legislature will vote in the coming weeks on the second, 25-cent per $100 mortgage tax. Sheridan Republican Terry Niebel noted that some of the mortgage tax is shared with local municipalities.
Man with addresses in Jamestown and Buffalo sentenced to nearly 3 1/2 years in federal prison for trafficking cocaine...
A Western New York man convicted of trafficking cocaine in the Jamestown and Buffalo-areas will spend three-years and five-months in federal prison. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Thursday that 37 year-old Nicholas Gaskin received the sentence from U.S. District Court Judge John Sinatra, Jr. Gaskin -- who claims to live in both cities -- was earlier convicted of possession with intent to distribute cocaine. Prosecutors say in March of 2022, Jamestown Police stopped a vehicle he was a passenger in... and, he was arrested on a warrant. When they searched him... officers recovered about 12-grams of crack cocaine... and $1,766 in cash. Following Gaskin’s arrest... investigators got a warrant... and, searched Gaskin's home and recovered a semi-automatic pistol, ammunition... $158-dollars in cash... a quantity of suboxone pills and strips... six grams of suspected cocaine... and, drug paraphernalia. The investigation also included four controlled purchases of cocaine from Gaskin.
City woman arrested for grand larceny...
A woman from Jamestown has been arrested for allegedly stealing property from a man on the city's eastside about mid-morning today. Jamestown police say they were called to the scene just after 9:30 a.m., and, spoke with the male victim. Officers say their investigation determined that 30 year-old Ashley Lindgren had stolen the property... which didn't belong to her. She was at the scene... and, arrested for fourth-degree grand larceny without incident. Lindgren was arraigned... and, released with an appearance ticket for a later date.
Annual Celoron Rib-fest set to go for 13th year next Wednesday through Saturday...
The annual Celoron Ribfest is set to go for it's 13th year... with activities and rib vendors beginning next Wednesday night. That from Village Mayor Scot Schrecengost... who heads up the four-day festival... which is centered around Lucille Ball Memorial Park and the Celoron Community Building. Schrecengost says it's a community event that supports community non-profits... and, that's why it's still going strong. He says they wanted it as a way to help out local non-profits... and, this year proceeds will go to three of them: The Civil Air Patrol... which helps out with parking for the festival, as well as the Children's Safety Village at the Ashville BOCES... and, the Celoron Fire Department. Schrecengost says the Rib-fest's primary sponsor this year is Fransen's Fire Apparatus and Equipment... and, they appreciate their support. He adds that sponsors play a huge role in making the event go... and added that Five Guys Rentals are providing the bounce house for the kids this year. He adds the Shults Auto Group, Cummins Engine, and R. Patti Excavating and Concrete, and Frantz and Russell Sanitary Services. The Media One Radio Group is also a sponsor of the annual Rib-fest... along with Bailey's Towing and Recovery... which is sponsoring the annual Crusin' on Saturday, June 7 -- the last day of the Rib-fest. Hours in Celoron on Wednesday and Thursday next week are 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., with live music also provided. Hours on Friday will be 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., and, Saturday will be 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information... go to celoronribfest.com.
