Jamestown man arrested for alleged possession of large amount of meth...
A city man has been arrested following a traffic stop on Jamestown's eastside Tuesday afternoon that led to the seizure of a large amount of methamphetamine. City police say a patrol pulled over Alexander Digirolamo in the area of Falconer Street and Lakeview Avenue just after 3:30 p.m. for multiple traffic infractions. Officers say their investigation turned up 113.4-grams of meth... and, Digirolamo was arrested -- without incident -- for second-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. He was jailed pending arraignment.
Woman from Jamestown arrested for possessing handgun during a fight...
A city woman is accused of displaying a gun during a fight on Jamestown's eastside early Wednesday morning. City police were called to the scene about 3 a.m., and were told that 55 year-old Tammy Johnson displayed a black handgun during the fight. Officers made contract with Johnson through a door to her apartment. However... she refused to come out after several verbal commands were given to come out. A search warrant was obtained... and, the JPD SWAT Team made entry... and, Johnson was taken into custody. She's charged with second-degree menacing... and, resisting arrest... and, was jailed pending arraignment.
Fuel leak reported after Train collides with stuck tractor-trailer in town of Sheridan...
No one was hurt when a train and a tractor-trailer collided Wednesday morning in the north county town of Sheridan. Chautauqua County fire dispatchers say the incident occurred on Progress Drive near Werle Road shortly after 7:30 a.m., when the tractor-trailer got stuck on the railroad tracks. The crash resulted in a diesel fuel leak. The county's HAZMAT Team was called in along with Sheridan and East Dunkirk Fire crews... and, Dunkirk Police. State Police are investigating the accident.
Legislature learns what they might be able to do to help SNAP recipients in Chautauqua County...
The demand for food during the federal government shut-down has not been great -- yet -- in Chautauqua County. However... the legislature Wednesday night began looking at ways the county may be able to help local food pantries deal during the current halt in SNAP benefits. County Attorney Anna Morgan... and officials with the Department of Social Services... were asked several questions about that. Morgan says they were ready to deal with large numbers of people this past Monday... but, that didn't materialize with only 3 or 4 people coming in. County Executive P.J. Wendel called the DSS leaders part of a "crisis management team" to help get SNAP recipients the assistance they need. Legislator Dan Pavlock appreciated the dialogue... and feels the county is "in a good position" for the short-term, and hopefully, the shutdown will end soon. However... he says they will likely have to act if it drags on another month or two. Officials said the county and New York state are not legally able to fund the SNAP program. However... some help could be provided to some of the 46 local food pantries... or the FeedMore Western New York food bank. More discussion is expected at next week's legislature committee meetings.
Carlberg Farm taking donations for $15 vouchers for SNAP recipients...
An idea by an anonymous donor has allowed SNAP recipients in southern Chautauqua County to purchase $15 worth of food at a local farm stand. Owner Ginny Carlberg of Carlberg Farm on Peck Settlement Road -- east of Jamestown -- says they were approached by the donor last Saturday to provide the vouchers to more than two-dozen area families. Carlberg says it's patterned after the Jamestown Farmer's Market... which they take part in. She says they exhausted all the funds within the first day they as they handed out the food to 27 families. She says they let customers and others know on social media -- and they been able to get more donations to keep the program going... providing the fresh produce and other products they have for sale. Carlberg says they are starting to run short on the voucher program... and, if you would like to donate... you can go to their website at carlbergfarm.com... and click on the donation button. You can also call them at (716) 518-1191.
City man arrested for driving the wrong way -- drunk...
An investigation into a car going the wrong way on East Fourth Street in Jamestown early Saturday morning led to a man being arrested for drunk driving. City police say they conducted the traffic stop shortly before 2 a.m., after seeing the vehicle going the wrong way on the one-way street. They arrested the driver... 45 year-old Christopher Sisson... for DWI after refusing a blood test. He was taken to the city jail pending arraignment.
South Ripley man arrested in Sherman following Felony DWI accident...
A vehicle going off into a ditch in the town of Sherman has led to the arrest of a South Ripley man for allegedly driving with three times the legal limit of alcohol in his system. Sheriff's officers say they were called to the scene of the accident at the intersection of Northeast Sherman... and, South Ripley Roads shortly before 8 a.m. last Friday. Deputies say their investigation showed that the driver of the vehicle... 58 year-old George Stoddard... was driving while intoxicated. Officers took Stoddard into custody... and, he was later found to have a BAC of .27%. He was issued tickets Ripley Town Court for Felony DWI... Aggravated DWI... moving from lane unsafely... and, making an improper or unsafe turn.
