Dunkirk man arrested for violating federal probation, and faces potential drug-related charges...
A federal probation check in the city of Dunkirk has led to the arrest of a man who was allegedly found in possession of a significant amount of illegal drugs.  Sheriff's officers say their narcotics investigators... and, Dunkirk Police assisted with the operation... which took place last Friday morning at the 128 South Jerboa St. home of 40 year-old Christopher Torres.  Deputies say they seized just over 33-grams of cocaine... 25.20grams of methamphetamine... scales and packing material used for drug trafficking... and, just over $480 in cash.  Officers took Torres into custody on the probation violation... and, other charges are pending.  Anyone with information on suspicious or narcotics-related activity in their area can call the Sheriff's Department Narcotics Investigators Tip line at either 1-800-344-8702 or 716-664-2420.

Jamestown man arrested for allegedly spitting on, and shoving woman during domestic incident...
A city man is accused of spitting in a woman's face and shoving her during a domestic incident on Jamestown's southside last Saturday afternoon.  City police say they were called to the scene shortly after 2 p.m. for reported domestic dispute... and, spoke with the victim outside the residence.  Officers say they were told that 39 year-old Brandon Calkins had gotten into a verbal argument with her that became a physical altercation.  During the incident.... the woman says Calkins spit in her face... then shoved her -- causing their 3-year-old child to become upset and run from the room.  Calkins was arrested for second-degree harassment... and, endangering the welfare of a child.  He was held pending arraignment.  

Woman from Jamestown arrested for allegedly punching JPD Officer...
A city woman has been arrested for allegedly punching a Jamestown police officer in the presence of three young children during a domestic incident on the city's eastside.  Jamestown police were called to the location shortly before 7:30 p.m. last Friday... and, when they arrived... 28 year-old Talisha Melendez became disorderly with police and another man at the scene.  Officers say they tried to separate Melendez and the man when she punched the officer.  She remained combative after before being told she was under arrest.  Melendez was taken into custody on charges including: second-degree harassment... resisting arrest... and, three counts of endangering the welfare of a child.  She was held pending arraignment.

Molitor says many concerns he still has over new "Medical Aid in Dying Act" led to his no vote...
Doctor-assisted suicide for terminally ill New Yorkers has been legalized following Governor Kathy Hochul's signing of the Medical Aid in Dying Act late last week.  However, a local state lawmaker says the amendments that the State Legislature agreed to in January don't go far enough.  Assemblyman Andrew Molitor, who voted against all of those amendments, says he's concerned about reports from other places that have legalized that practice... where the drugs involved can get into the possession of people dealing with depression, and they ultimately decide to kill themselves.  The Westfield Republican says the concerns he raised about the bill last year were never addressed by Hochul... including safeguards, and none were included in the final legislation.  The new law, which takes effect in August, gives New Yorkers who have less than six months to live the option of dying on their own terms.

Mayville Winterfest draws large crowds for biggest ice castle yet...
One of the most successful Mayville Winter Festival's concluded late Sunday under perfect conditions that brought out the crowds.  In addition to the centerpiece -- Ice castle -- people were treated to games, food... and, music by the Porcelain Bus Drivers in the entertainment tent on Saturday.  Throngs of people checked out the biggest castle ever for the festival.  Some stood in long lines to go inside... and, some took at seat at one of the two "Heart Rooms" where they could take pictures with their Valentine.  Festival Committee Chairwoman Sarena Gilkenson says they had a lot of help getting it put up... with 15 key builders, and 70 to 75 BOCES students who come in shifts... and, other students from Chautauqua Lake Central School in the afternoon.  Gilkenson says they started taking out ice blocks from Chautauqua Lake about three weeks prior to the event.  Four Perch fish and some seaweed were found frozen inside six of the ice blocks.  Gilkenson says -- unlike last year when they had little time to prepare -- they were able to do more this year.  She says planning began this past September.  Gilkenson says they used about 2,500 blocks of ice for the castle... which was 106-feet long... and, 38-feet wide.

City man arrested for DWI and speeding following vehicle chase...
A man from Jamestown has been arrested for drunk driving and speeding following a traffic stop in the city's Willard Heights area.  Jamestown plice says they tried to stop 50 year-old Anthony Anzalone in the area of Pardee Avenue and Crestline Drive shortlly before 1:30 a.m. Saturday... but, he failed to comply.  Officers say Anzalone sped away at a high rate of speed.  However... he finally stopped after a brief pursuit... and, he was found to be under the influence of alcohol.  Anzalone was arrested for DWI... and, third-degree unlawfully fleeing an officer... along with multiple traffic violations.  He was held pending arraignment.