Two Jamestown men arrested for alleged break-in at southside residence...
Two men from Jamestown have been arrested for allegedly breaking into a residence on the city's northside... and, damaging the interior of the house. Jametown police were called to the unidentified scene just after 1 a.m. Tuesday... and, found 43 year-old Joseph Helms coming out of the residence. Officers quickly arrested Helmes... and, then cleared the residence. During that search... they found 31 year-old Cody Reichenbach... who was also taken into custody. Police say their investigation showed both men forced entry into the home and caused damage inside. Both men were jailed pending arraignment on charges of third-degree burglary... third-degree criminal mischief, and criminal tampering... and, possession of burglar's tools.
Woman from town of Hanover arrested for menacing...
A town of Hanover woman has been arrested for allegedly threatening another person with a "dangerous instrument" during an altercaton in the north county town. Sheriff's officers were called to the scene at 12168 Allegany Rd. shortly before 11 p.m. Tuesday night for the incident. Deputies say their investigation shows that 36 Jaralyn Majak displayed the instrument... causing fear of serious injury or death. Majak was arrested for second-degree menacing... and, taken to the county jail pending centralized arraignment.
County Fair opens Tuesday... events set through Sunday...
The 2025 Chautauqua County Fair has officially opened for business. Several dignitaries were on hand Tuesday for the opening ceremonies at the County Fairgrounds in Dunkirk, including the traditional firing of a Civil War-era cannon. State Senator George Borrello, ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, says people "come from all over" to attend the fair, adding that it highlights what the county does best... which is agriculture. Borrello calls it "America's Family Fair." Fredonia Mayor Mike Ferguson says the fair serves as a "vital platform" to showcase local culture... as well as youth programs like 4-H and FFA. Chautauqua County Executive P.J. Wendel echoed Borrello and Ferguson regarding the fair's commitment to agriculture. He also indicated the potential to help "jazz up" the fairgrounds. Several other elected leaders were on hand... along with representatives from the offices of Congressman Nick Langworthy, Governor Kathy Hochul and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor. The Fair runs through Sun., July 20.
City Council considering zoning changes for R-2 area near Jackson-Taylor Park...
The Jamestown City Council's Housing Committee has begun discussion on a proposed zoning change to an area around Jackson-Taylor Park. The proposal was brought by the Department of Development's Deputy Director of Housing Policy and Development, Kasie Foulk, Monday night... and, would change the zoning in that area just south of the park from R-2 residential to C-1 Neighborhood-Commercial. Committee Chairman Bill Reynolds outlined what area is involved... from an area of West 6th St. to Monroe and over to the Riverwalk. There's also an area from the old neighborhood streets to Isabella Ave. Reynolds say the DOD wants to repurpose some of the lots in that area to get vacant warehouses back in use... or torn down. He says the proposal is being looked at by the city's Planning Commission... and, lawmakers are planning a public hearing on the plan at their July 28 voting session. The new zoning designation would allow multi-family residential properties... and professional office... general office... and, personal service establishments.
Two Olean men arrested in Catt. County on drug and theft charges in car reported stolen from Jamestown...
Two Cattaraugus County men have been arrested following a traffic stop in Olean in which they were found with a significant amount of drugs in their possession... and, were in a car reported stolen from Jamestown. Sheriff's officers in Little Valley say the stopped the car... driven by 40 year-old Anthony Margeson just after 4 a.m. on July 4 on Washington Street in Olean. Deputies say they saw durg paraphernalia in plain sight... and, their K-9 "Lex" indicated there were narcotic drugs inside the vehicle. They allegedly found nearly 26 grams of methamphetamine... a quantity of suspected oxycodone pills... multiple plastic baggies... a scale lock picking tools... a stolen smart phone... four stolen debit cards... and other items. Both Margeson and Smith were arrested... with Margeson charged with second and third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance... three counts of fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property... second-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia... and aggravated unlicensed operation. Smith is charged with three counts of forth-degree criminal possession of stolen property. Both were jailed in Little Valley pending arraignment.
Randolph woman arrested for shoplifting at Tops Market in Jamestown...
A woman from Randolph has been arrested for allegedly shoplifting merchandise from the Tops Market store on Jamestown's northside. City police were called to the scene at 2000 Washington St. about 4 p.m. Monday on a report of the thefts. Officers say they found 32 year-old Tori Carlson still at the scene... and, she was arrested without incident. Carlson was charged with petty larceny... and, was taken to the city jail pending arraignment. She was later issued an appearance ticket and released.
