WJTN News Headlines for Mon., Aug. 25, 2025

City man arrested for domestic incident following head-on crash with victim's car...
A man from Jamestown is accused of driving his car into another one -- head-on -- during a domestic incident involving the other driver.  City police say they were called to the Dollar General Store on Winsor Street about 5 p.m. last Saturday for a motor vehicle accident.  Officers say they determined that 23 year-old Jorge Rivera had intentionally driven into oncoming traffic, and struck the victim's car to try and stop them with three juveniles inside the vehicle.  Fortunately... there were no injuries as a result... and, Rivera was arrested on three counts of endangering the welfare of a child... and one count each of secod-degree reckless endangerment... and third-degree criminal mischief.  He also faces several traffic infractions... and, was jailed pending arraignment.


Jamestown man accused of causing $7,100 in damage to city home during burglary...
A Jamestown man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into a northside home... and causing $7,100 worth of damage inside.  City police were called to the scene about 4 a.m. Saturday for a "burglary in progress."  Officers say they found a broken, open window... and, then canvassed the building before seeing someone leaving through the broken window.  Police say they chased the suspect on foot... and, later arrested 48 year-old  Robert Howard, Junior... near 300 East Sixth St.  Officers say they found damage inside the home... and, that Howard was in possession of burglar's tools.  He was charged with third-degree burglary... criminal possession of burglar's tools... second-degree criminal mischief... and, resisting arrest.  Howard was taken to the city jail pending arraignment.


Incident at Dunkirk Dollar General store leads to arrested for trying to pass counterfeit money...
Dunkirk Police have arrested a New York City man after an investigation into an incident that took place at the the Dollar General store on Central Avenue last May.  Officers say 31-year-old Rafiq Shaheed was arrested last week after the investigation found that he allegedly loaded $200 on a CashApp card using two counterfeit $100 bills.  Shaheed was charged with first-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument and petty larceny and was held for arraignment.


Borrello and Schumer express condolences to victims, and families following fatal, tour bus crash in Genesee County...
A local state lawmaker... whose district also includes much of Genesee County... is expressing his condolences to the families of those lost.. or seriously hurt in last Friday's fatal bus crash.  Five people were killed when the tour bus... which was making a return trip from Niagara Falls to New York City... crashed near Pembroke on the State Thruway.  State Senator George Borrello says - quote -- "our hearts are with the victims of the tragic rollover crash on the New York State Thruway.  As details continue to emerge, we remain steadfast in our prayers for those injured, their families, and all who have been impacted by this devasting event."  The Sunset Bay Republican adds that "we extend our deepest gratitude to the professional and volunteer responders from Western and Central New York, whose tireless efforts in the face of heartbreak and urgency embody true compassion."
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Also... shortly after the accident details were released... U.S. Senator Charles Schumer of New York issued a statement... saying -- quote -- "I’m closely monitoring the tragic tour bus accident in Western New York.  We’re in contact with NTSB and they are en route to the scene to launch an investigation.  I’m heartbroken for all those we’ve lost and all those injured and praying for their families. Thank you to our brave first responders on the scene.”


First-ever County History Expo a big success...
The first-ever Chautauqua County "History Expo" held in Fluvanna last Saturday was a huge success... both in organizations taking part... and the turn-out.  That from County Historian Norm Carlson about the six-hour event held at the Fluvanna Community Church... which wound up featuring just over 50 local and regional not-for-profit groups.  Carlson says they included "official" historians and representatives of historical societies and museums.  He adds there were also some more "equipment based" organizations... including the Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association, and the Lucille M. Wright Air Museum.  Norm Carlson says they also had some "lineage" groups... including the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution.  There were also some very prominent organizations... such as the Robert H. Jackson Center... which highlights the life of the Jamestown native who became a U.S. Supreme Court Justice... and, lead Prosecutor of the Nuremburg War Crimes Trials after World War-Two. 


Tallahassee wins 13-year-old Babe Ruth World Series...
An eight-run, fifth-inning proved pivotal as Tallahassee, Florida came back from a three-run deficit to win the 45th Anniversary, 13 year-old Babe Ruth World Series in Jamestown Saturday.  Stamford, Conn., coming off a big 3-2 win over Eagle Pass, Tx. in Friday's Semi-Finals at Diethrick Park... took a 5-2 lead early thank's to some early wildness by Tallahassee pitching.  However... winning Head Coach Mike Harrison says his kids just kept battling back... and prevailed in winning, 13-5.  Tallahassee's Preston Cooksley was named Most Outstanding Player of the World Series... and has a big, three-run triple in that eight run fifth-inning.  This was the 20th World Series in Jamestown's storied history of hosting Babe Ruth tournaments.