Jamestown man arrested for robbery after grabbing woman's bag, and swinging small machete towards her...
A city man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a bag from a woman... and, swinging a small machete towards the victim before running off. Jamestown police say they were called to northside location about 5:30 p.m., and, spoke with the victim... who said her hand bag had been forcibly stolen. She later identified the suspect as 25 year-old William Gardiner... who was later found at his home. Police say Gardiner also intentionally damaged the woman's cellphone. Officers took Gardiner into custody without incident... and, charged with first-degree robbery... second-degree menacing... and fourth-degree criminal mischief. He was jailed pending arraignment.
Dunkirk man identified as person killed in town of Portland crash following pursuit...
A north county man has now been identified as the person killed when his Jeep struck the back of another car on Route 5 in the town of Portland as he was fleeing police. State Police in Fredonia say they spotted 44 year-old Joseph Damico of Dunkirk driving west on Route 5 about 4:30 p.m., and, initiated a pursuit... which lasted about six minutes. Troopers say Damico's car then struck the other vehicle with both cars coming to rest in a steep, high-banked drainage ditch. Police say Damico was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver was not hurt. The State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit... the state Attorney General's Office... and other agencies are continuing to investigate.
North Harmony man arrested on multiple counts of animal cruelty...
A town of North Harmony man has been arrested on nearly 30 counts of animal cruelty for the deaths of eight dogs... and mistreatment of nine others. Sheriff's officers say they and officials with the Chautauqua County Humane Society responded to an address on Route 394 about 9:20 a.m. Wednesday on a report of animal abuse and neglect. Deputies spoke with the dog's owner, 64 year-old Scott Humble... and, a search warrant was obtained. Officers found that Humble had poisoned 10 Samoyed dogs, eight of which had passed away... and, were still in their cages... and, the two remaining dogs were seized. Humble also had six other dogs and one cat living inside his residence in deplorable conditions, which were also seized. Police say two more dogs were seized for having no shelter. All surviving animals were taken to the Humane Society for evaluation and care. Humble was arrested on 17 counts of Felony aggravated cruelty to animals... 10 counts of poisoning animals... and, two counts of failing to provide adequate shelter for animals left outdoors. He was released with appearance tickets for North Harmony Town Court.
Buffalo man arrested in Westfield for sexual abuse last March...
A Buffalo man has been arrested for sexual abuse in the town of Westfield following an investigation by the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say they were alerted to the sex offense... which allegedly occured back on Mar. 13. Further investigation found that 40 year-old David Walden did engage in sexual contact with a juvenile victim... and, a warrant was issued for Walden's arrest. He was found at a location on Route 20... and, he was arrested for first-degree sexual abuse. Walden was arraigned at the county jail... and, issued an appearance ticket for Westfield Town Court.
51st Busti Apple Harvest Festival set for this weekend...
It's going to be a nice early Fall weekend for the annual Busti Apple Harvest Festival in Busti... which will again be a two-day event this year. That from the Busti Historical Society's Joni Blackman... who says this is the third-year they have made it a two-day event. Blackman says this 51st edition will have a number of improvements... including an increase in the number of vendors to just over 120 thought the society's grounds... and, food will be available to purchase all across the grounds. She adds they're also promoting having people dress in historic garb from the 1500 and 1600s on. Blackman adds they've also worked in the parking lot to avoid some of the issues they had with rain last year.... and with the forecast... they're hoping to at least equal last year's attendance of 7-thousand people. She also expressed their appreciation to their six main sponsors... who include The Bucket and Wilcox Brothers in Sugar Grove, Pa., Brad Buck's Trucking, Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union... the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club, and, the Bear Lake Inn. Blackman adds that there will also be different hours for this year's festival... from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. She says parking is free on the firemen's grounds... and, admission is again $5 for adults... and, children under 12 are admitted free.
Ellicott woman arrested following DWI crash in town of Portland...
A woman from the town of Ellicott has been arrested for drunk driving following a motor vehicle accident in the town of Portland last Tuesday night. Sheriff's officers say they responded to the scene shortly before 9 p.m., and, their investigation found that 25 year-old Itzamarie Rose had been driving while intoxocated. Rose was arrested for DWI... third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation... and, unsafe backing. She was issued appearance tickets for Portland Town Court at a later date.
