Stockton man killed in fatal motorcycle crash at 4th of July holiday period begins...
A man from Stockton has died from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident on Route 62 in the town of Kiantone early Wednesday evening.  Sheriff's officers say they and other agencies were called to the scene near the junction with Route 60 shortly before 6:30 p.m.  Deputies say their investigation showed that 49 year-old Thad Keefer was westbound on Route 62 and was trying to pass other vehicles when he lost control of his bike... and, went into a ditch and the motorcycle became airborne.  Officers say Keefer was rushed to UPMC Chautauqua Hospital where he later died.

Two Dunkirk men arrested on drug-related charges following Tuesday raid... 
Two men from Dunkirk have been arrested during a drug raid in the north county city where police seized a large amount of drugs... a handgun... and drug proceeds.  Sheriff's officers say an investigation led to a search warrant being executed at 501-502 Washington Avenue just after 1 p.m. Tuesday.  Deputies say narcotics investigators from their office, and Dunkirk Police were assisted by the Dunkirk SRT Team... and, found 40 year-old Bobby Ross and 27 year-old Jamal Robinson inside.  During the search... investigators seized 23.3 grams of cocaine... 40 dosage units of Heroin... 10.1-grams of Ecstasy, scales and packaging material used for the sale and distribution of narcotics.  They also found a loaded .380 handgun, and just over $1,200 in cash.  Ross is charged with four counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance... second-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia... two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon... and, endangering the welfare of a child.  Officers say Robinson was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance... and, two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.  Both men were arraigned in Dunkirk City Court pending further court action. 

City man pleads guilty in federal court to coercing two homeless women into commiting commercial sex acts...
A Jamestown man has pleaded guilty in federal court to coercing two homeless women into performing commercial sex acts by providing transportation, food and drugs to the victims.  U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that 34 year-old Anthony Burris entered the plea before Senior U.S. District Court Judge William Skretny to two counts of enticing travel to engage in sexual activity.  Prosecutors say between June of 2020... and, March of 2021... Burris got the two women, who were both addicted to drugs, to perform the sex acts by providing or withholding drugs... threatening use of physical violence... providing transportation, housing, a cell phone and food to the victims.  DiGiacomo says Burris posted ads on-line... and, transported the women to various places in Western New York and Pennsylvania for sexual encounters... after which he got the proceeds.  Prosecutors say the charge carries a maximum of 20 years in prison... and, a $250,000 fine.

Quattrone says Sheriff's Office nearly finished with it's investigation into Officer-Involved Shooting...
Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone says his department's investigation into the recent fatal, officer-involved shooting in the town of Mina is nearly complete.  However, Quattrone says it may still be a while before the New York Attorney General's Office completes its findings... as required by law... for any officer-involved shooting in the state.  He says he hopes the A-G Office's probe is not drawn out as it has sometimes in the past.  In one case... it took about two years to complete.  The incident on Mina-French Creek Road on June 18th resulted in the death of 66-year-old Mark Bemis, who was involved in a domestic dispute prior to the shooting.  Quattrone says he's confident there was no wrongdoing on the part of deputies... and adds that the one deputy who was injured is expected to make a full recovery.

Langworthy votes with majority to approve "One Big Beautiful Bill" in Congress...
Republican leaders in the House of Representatives were able to convince enough holdouts to vote in favor of President Donald Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill" this afternoon.  However... many of them --  including local Congressman Nick Langworthy -- were already in line... and, he voiced his support for the measure just recently approved in the Senate.  The Buffalo-area Republican took to the House Floor Wednesday calling for passage to preserve the Trump-era tax cuts... along with new ones on tipped wages, and overtime.  He says that will help working people get ahead.  Langworthy adds the bill will protect and strengthen Medicaid in much the same way it did after "Workfare" was instituted under the Clinton Administration.  The president is now expected to sign the measure on July 4... which was the arbitrary deadline to set to get the deal in place.

Fireworks displays announced on Live CHQ...
There are plenty of professional fireworks displays taking place in the immediate Jamestown-area... and, Chautauqua County.  On Friday the 4th... there will be fireworks at 9:30 p.m. at the Pier in Dunkirk.  There will be activities leading up to a flare lighting and fireworks at Findley Lake.  Bemus Point will again have it's fireworks off the barge at 10 p.m.  In Lakewood... the annual Summerfest begins in the morning with the annual Firecracker Run and Walk... there'll also be food and music until fireworks at about 10 p.m.... and, Mayville's annual Fourth of July celebration begins with the annual parade through the village at 10 a.m., and, concludes with fireworks at 10 p.m. at Lakeside Park.